BIOS password

Steve_xx

I have two pc's at work that need rebuilding. Both of them need the first boot sequence changing to the a: drive so that I can insert the rebuild disk. Unfortunately, the BIOS settings are password protected and I don't know the password.

I believe that there is possibly a way to reset the BIOS password by doing something to the motherboard? Could anyone offer me any advice on this and how to do it please?

mondayuk

You need to short the BIOS reset jumper. Check the motherboard's manual for it's location but be aware you'll lose everything in the BIOS, not just the password.

ABH_3

Removing a Bios - CMOS Password
http://www.dewassoc.com/support/bios/bios_password.htm

More Manufacturers Passwords here:
How do I reset a BIOS password?
http://www.hackfaq.org/reset-bios-password.shtml

HTH

mr_fishbulb

Do you know that make of the BIOS (it should say it when you first turn the screen on). You could try using a backdoor password listed here:

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/reference/biosp.htm

EDIT - !!!!!!. Got pipped at the post.

Steve_xx

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. I'll go through them and see if I can solve the problem and will report back when I have.