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Old September 4th 06, 05:43 PM posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq
Patty
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Default Power up password

On Mon, 04 Sep 2006 10:54:06 -0400, Ben Myers wrote:

If you are talking about the BIOS/CMOS password, either remove the motherboard
battery for an hour or so (if it is not soldered permanently), or find a jumper
on the motherboard to reset the password... Ben Myers


That will also change all the BIOS settings to the default. Since he knows
the password, F10 will more than likely get him into the BIOS where he can
change or remove the password.

Patty