[dba-Tech] BIOS Password

Yes, I just selected "default" and  it gave me the system back with basic
windows etc, but everything on the HD appears to be gone.

Max


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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Heenan, Lambert
Sent: 09 November 2009 15:43
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] BIOS Password

You might want to look around the BIOS screens for an option to reload all
the default settings too. The settings in force after the battery in/out
move might be sub-optimal.

Lambert 

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max Wanadoo
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:35 AM
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Wow, that was a bit  easy.  I just flicked out the cmos battery, waited a
few secs,  put it back in and rebooted.

Thanks Jon

Max



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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tydda Jon -
Slough
Sent: 09 November 2009 15:04
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] BIOS Password

Check out the website of the motherboard manufacturer. Some of them are
reset by removing the CMOS battery, some by setting a jumper on the board.
Others might need some kind of override on the BIOS or something.



Jon

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max Wanadoo
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:00 PM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: [dba-Tech] BIOS Password

Hi,

I have an old PC which I want to give to somebody but I cannot recall the
BIOS password.

I intend to wipe it clean and do a fresh install for him but cannot get in
to it - some password eh?

I am not really interested in the contents of the HD but would like to check
for any stuff first if it was possible to get it booted.

Any suggestions guys?

Max


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