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Old January 22nd 08, 12:13 AM posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq,comp.sys.hp.hardware,comp.sys.hp.misc,sci.electronics.repair
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Default power on password is on

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:34:04 -0800, "William Sommerwerck"
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"HH" wrote in message
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Have you tried using the motherboard jumper to clear CMOS? I'd
try that first. Clearing CMOS removes any power-on passwords.


It's also likely to reset the CMOS settings to their defaults. Be sure you
have a list of the currnent settings before clearing them.


It might be a bit hard to make that list if the password
prevents use?

Generally OEMs have rather spartan bios options, and while
this is often seen as a negative thing it also means the
system had to be able to run correctly without some of the
more advanced settings changes available. IOW generally
there's just basic things like disabling onboard features
and boot items.