settings and config

Ok, i think i know what might be the problem but i kinda want some confirmation first. when ever i turn my computer on it tells me to update all the settings and config options. would that be a problem with the CMOS RAM or is there possibly something else going on?

Does it tell you to do that right when you're starting the computer or when it boots into your OS?

when it boots my OS

What OS are you running? And could you possibly provide a screenshot of what it shows you?

im running xp and when it pops up it has the configuration screen with like my time clock and speed settings, etc.