From 1f0e03be104b38789be3ae58c8dda2aa0806fb29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arch1mede Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:12:05 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update faq.md (#653) Added RTC verbiage --- docs/faq.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 83cc1b61..222838ea 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -421,3 +421,11 @@ As a first step, we recommend carefully reading our documentation on [GitHub](ht ??? question "PiKVM complains about low power warnings" * Are you using a "proper" power supply? Not one you hacked together? * Some USB power bricks advertise 5V 2.1A or higher, but can't deliver consistent 5V. Best to use Raspberry Pi Foundation recommended power supplies. + + +??? question "PiKVM complains about a RTC low voltage detected, date/time is not reliable" + * This is mearly a warning that can be ignored however, the following resolves the issue: + * Leave plugged in for 24+ hours and or + * Connect to the internet using the eth cable, the internal NTP service will set the time accordlingly + * Force a time sync: `rw && hwclock --systohc"` or `"rw && hwclock -w"` + * Set date and time manually can be found [here.](https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-set-date-time-from-linux-command-prompt/)