H HighVibe Beta member Messages 5 Nov 15, 2003 #1 Hi, I haven't had my computer long, and i set a password on the BIOS OR CMOS setup, if thats what its called. I now can't remember it is there anyway of getting round this? thanks
Hi, I haven't had my computer long, and i set a password on the BIOS OR CMOS setup, if thats what its called. I now can't remember it is there anyway of getting round this? thanks
B Bleep Contributor Messages 620 Nov 15, 2003 #2 Yes, you need to reset the CMOS to go back to the default bios settings. You can read more about it here, on this thread; http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7006&highlight=reset+bios
Yes, you need to reset the CMOS to go back to the default bios settings. You can read more about it here, on this thread; http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7006&highlight=reset+bios
mikesgroovin HONK if you route packets Messages 4,718 Location MD Nov 15, 2003 #3 Remove the CMOS battery from the motherboard and place it back in. -Michael
S spfd Daemon Poster Messages 934 Nov 15, 2003 #4 or there might be a cmos jumper u change from 1:2 to 2:3
T trebor In Runtime Messages 185 Nov 15, 2003 #5 right, what spfd said. Look in your manuel idf you still got it and it will tell where the jumper is for clearing your cmos.
right, what spfd said. Look in your manuel idf you still got it and it will tell where the jumper is for clearing your cmos.
kboy Older But Wiser Messages 1,041 Location So. Cal Nov 15, 2003 #6 Same as above, Clear the CMOS, Should fix ya right up