Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 17:42:13 +0100 From: Clem.Dye@wdr.com To: fbsdmail@sign.chg.ru, williamdwoods@etrademail.com Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: RE: BIOS password (was: Kinda a freebsd question........) Message-ID: <H00000820206b6b4@MHS>
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Most systems will have a jumper which discharges the bios settings. That may fix your problem, but you will then have to setup the bios again. If not, there is at least one piece of shareware/freeware on the 'Net (look for CMSPWD*), which may do the trick. Haven't tried it myself though. Clem -----Original Message----- From: fbsdmail Sent: 13 August 1999 17:37 To: williamdwoods Cc: fbsdmail; freebsd-questions Subject: BIOS password (was: Kinda a freebsd question........) On 13 Aug 1999 williamdwoods@etrademail.com wrote: > This is sort-of-related to FreeBSD. Back when I was ultra-security-paranoid and running FreeBSD on an older system, I set a bios password on my box. Months later, I need to go into bios to turn on PNP bacause I am giving the system to a charity ( I got a bigger better system), but I seem to have forgotten the BIOS password :(.... > > Any ideas around this? > > William > > > ********************************************************* > Our funds have Star Power. Explore our site and share your > investment ideas and real-life experiences. > Find the Transamerica Premier Fund that's right for you. Visit > <http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;529426;3450871;l?http://www.transameric afunds.com/legal.html>. > ************************************************************ > > It's time for E*TRADE (SM) > Get your free @etrademail.com address at http://www.etrade.com > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > You should read motherboard manual, of course. There is a special jumper on motherboard that resets the BIOS. But if you haven't manual you can try to detach BIOS battery.( I have used this trick once when I was unable to get manual). If your battery is not solder, it is usually possible to detach one contact. Andrew. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. If verification is required please request a hard-copy version. This message is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any securities or related financial instruments. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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