Dbl Check me/ A mystery? and what is it?

[Braven]

Hello All
I was hopeing someone could doublecheck me. I am upgrading a computer built in 2000 and I am new to PCs.
Motherboard is an Asus A7V266 Rev 1.07 Current BIOS is Rev 1002B and there is a sticker on the box saying "Palomino Support".

If I got it right the most CPU This MB can handle is an AMD Athlon XP 2600 T-bred core Part # "AXDA2600DKV3C" and I MUST flash my BIOS to use it. Or have I missed something?

How long should that battery (on the MB) last, should I change it out?

Mystery: Once I set my clock (lower right corner on desktop) the first time I turn off the pc it looses 3 hours. Only the first time, if I turn it off again it is still 3 hours behind. This doesnt happen from standby or restart only when I turn it off. Turn it off for 4 days, still only 3 hours behind.
Any Ideas?

Ok I am a bit lost, I went to a number of sites looking for CPU fans and some only had Thermal Gel/paste? Is this something that goes between the CPU and the heatsink? Or is it replacing CPU fans?

Thank you for your time
Braven

[Marcin]

[Braven]

Thanks for your help.

Really glad you mentioned the Pentium III thing Ive been looking all over for a fan, this ones a bit old so I want to replace it.

Yep confirmed, the battery on the MB is the one it came in the box with.

Take Care
Braven