i put a password on the BIOS but i forgot the password is there any way i can recover my password? or am i screwed?
2006-12-15 10:57:21 · 6 answers · asked by xX_fEaR_thE_rEaPeR_Xx 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
There is usually a jumper setting on the motherboard to reset that. You will have to fish out the mb manual and find out.
2006-12-15 10:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cribbage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open up the case - there will be a button battery on the motherboard. Take this out for 5 mins, then put it back in. This should reset the password.
2006-12-15 18:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by SeveralTimesWrong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before trying anything involving taking the thing apart, like a jumper or removing the battery for a minute, try various manufacturer reset passwords.
You can find these by bios manufacturer, although some bioses give you only 3 tries, then you have to reboot. Also, keep in mind, in some countries, the ? and _ keys are reversed.
And if you do anything involving uncovering the case, remember to wear a wrist strap!
http://www.tech-faq.com/reset-bios-password.shtml
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2006-12-15 19:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your motherboard manual. There's usually a jumper that you can remove or switch to reset the BIOS password.
2006-12-15 18:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be able to boot to a floppy and flash your bios with an update - research google to learn more about flashing the bios
2006-12-15 18:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by T G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove the cmos battery in your pc...wait 10 seconds, put it back in. its usually a quarter size watch type battery mounted on the motherboard
2006-12-15 19:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by Cyber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋