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I build myself a new computer a few months ago and for some reason there is
a password in the BIOS. I have no idea what it is, how can I bypass it? I
need to get into my BIOS to make some changes.

Thanks, Lynne

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"Lynne's News" <lynnenerbonne@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> I build myself a new computer a few months ago and for some reason there
is
> a password in the BIOS. I have no idea what it is, how can I bypass it? I
> need to get into my BIOS to make some changes.
>
> Thanks, Lynne
>

Read the manual for your motherboard. It describes what
jumper you need to set when you wish to reset the BIOS
password.

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Ok..I will look into it
That's what I have.

CPU: Athlon 64+ 3500 Socket 939
Motherboard: ASUS A8V Deluxe VIA K8T800Pro w/ GB LAN, IEEE 1394

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
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> "Lynne's News" <lynnenerbonne@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4h%Rd.892$uO.4633@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> I build myself a new computer a few months ago and for some reason there
> is
>> a password in the BIOS. I have no idea what it is, how can I bypass it? I
>> need to get into my BIOS to make some changes.
>>
>> Thanks, Lynne
>>
>
> Read the manual for your motherboard. It describes what
> jumper you need to set when you wish to reset the BIOS
> password.
>
>

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You can also remove the CMOS battery on the motherboard for a few minutes.
The password will be disabled.

"Lynne's News" <lynnenerbonne@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>I build myself a new computer a few months ago and for some reason there is
>a password in the BIOS. I have no idea what it is, how can I bypass it? I
>need to get into my BIOS to make some changes.
>
> Thanks, Lynne
>

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Not only the bIOS, but all the CMOS configuration will be reset to defaults.

"Abhilash Tibrewal(MCSA)" <abhionnetATnospamsify.com> wrote in message
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> You can also remove the CMOS battery on the motherboard for a few minutes.
> The password will be disabled.
>
> "Lynne's News" <lynnenerbonne@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4h%Rd.892$uO.4633@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>I build myself a new computer a few months ago and for some reason there
>>is a password in the BIOS. I have no idea what it is, how can I bypass it?
>>I need to get into my BIOS to make some changes.
>>
>> Thanks, Lynne
>>
>
>

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Lynn

Go to this site, and look at BIOS FAQ (top right of the page).. #17 in the
list..

http://www.wimsbios.com/

Good luck

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm





"Lynne's News" <lynnenerbonne@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>I build myself a new computer a few months ago and for some reason there is
>a password in the BIOS. I have no idea what it is, how can I bypass it? I
>need to get into my BIOS to make some changes.
>
> Thanks, Lynne
>

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I was able to reset my password..thanks for the help

Thanks, Lynne