BIOS password forgotten

[paxman]

I put a password on my BIOS a few months ago and now I can't remember it. There are now jumper settings that can clear my CMOS or anything. Does anyone know how I can solve this problm?

[Vjeko]

If it's bios from Award Software, maybe I can help... if not... sorry..

[paxman]

Yes, it is AwardBIOS

[Vjeko]

Try typing "AWARD_SW" as bios password. It's been used as a backdoor password on early issues from Award. Remember that it's got to be in uppercase.

Let me know how it goes, ok? http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[kwai]

pull the cmos battery (the lithium one that looks like a watch battery) for a bit.

[ANTONIO E GUERRA]

Hi! try to clear the cmos by removing the jumper or the battery. Thanks, Vjeko, I did not know about the backdoor to the Award bios. I appreciate the info. Good luck!

[This message has been edited by ANTONIO E GUERRA (edited 04-01-99).]

[Jin Vitas]

I believe if u dont know how to clear the cmos.. there is a prog on the net that clears nvram.. for ya .. also ctrl+N during boot up.. clears it as well on most systems...

[paxman]

Thanks, guys. I didnt try removing my battery because the backdoor password worked perfectly. "AWARD_SW"

thanks a lot!

[Vjeko]

I'm glad I could help ;o)

[Vjeko]

There is another thing one could do if it comes to this....
Search "hacking-sites" and such för small applications that find your bios password... ;o)