[ntp:questions] System time changes only on restarting ntpd service and query about iterating through the sources
Richard B. Gilbert
rgilbert88 at comcast.net
Wed Sep 5 19:31:23 UTC 2012
On 9/5/2012 7:29 AM, unruh wrote:
> On 2012-09-04, Arpith Nayak <arpithnayak at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I'm running into this problem. The system time is set to 1970 after every
>
> your RTC is broken.
>
>> system reboot. The first time I enable ntpd it is contacting the ntp source
>> and getting the updated time. However it is unable to change the system
>
> How are you starting ntpd?
> What flags?
>
>> time immediately. Only after I stop the service and start it again does the
>> system time get changed. Has anyone else observed this behaviour? Also is
>> there any way to iteratively consult the various server addresses given in
>> the ntp.conf file?
>>
>> Regards,
>> Arpith
On some, or many machines, the hardware clock (time of day) is sustained
by a "coin cell" battery when power is off! Sooner or later this
battery must be replaced. The ones I've encountered used a "CR-2013"
coin cell. If investigation reveals that there is such a cell it will
need to be replaced every few years. Observe the markings
on the old battery and find a battery to match it. If power is seldom
off and is restored quickly this battery may last for three to six
years! YMMV!!!!
As I recall,the last time I needed such a battery, I purchased it for a
dollar or two at a nearby drug store.
If this does not resolve your problem, seek professional help!
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