Computer clock error message

I have been having some problems with my computer that are most likely related to my battery being dead. I wanted to make sure, however, that certain things I've noticed are not indicative of some other problem. After my computer shuts down because of the problems I'm having with my battery, an error message pops up after turning it back on. The message says something to the affect that the computer's clock is set to a date before March 24th, 2001. At one point I thought I had read that an error message like this could be caused by a problem with the logic board. I was just wondering if anyone knows what problem this error message is generally associated with. I am hoping it is just the fact that my battery is practically dead, and I need to get a new one. If anyone has any information about the error message, please let me know!
Thanks!

I had a battery that was recalled and had to run on the power cord for weeks. Every time I turned the computer back on after it had been off, I got the same error message and had to reset the time and date. The battery is necessary for keeping the date and time right. Once I got my replacement battery, the date and time stayed set.
Based on my own experience, I doubt you have any worse problem than a dead battery. I think it's behaving just like it's supposed to.
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