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BIOS password question

Original Message
Name: mapleleaf
Date: April 29, 2007 at 15:17:10 Pacific
Subject: BIOS password question
OS: windows vista home bacic
CPU/Ram: pentium d duel core 2.8gh
Model/Manufacturer: Costom built
Comment:
Hi i recently built a system, i wanted to oc it so i went to the bios but there is a built in password, if you leve it blank its read only and wont let u cange anything, the mobo is an intel, how might i get rid of the password, thanx

im what they call a cool nerd


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: April 29, 2007 at 15:49:07 Pacific
Subject: BIOS password question
Reply: (edit)
You should be able to use the ClearCMOS jumper...that will remove the password & reset ALL the BIOS settings to their defaults. Check your manual or the motherboard manufacturer's website.

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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill
Date: May 4, 2007 at 15:40:04 Pacific
Subject: BIOS password question
Reply: (edit)
Try just hitting the enter key?

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Response Number 3
Name: mapleleaf
Date: May 4, 2007 at 15:47:41 Pacific
Subject: BIOS password question
Reply: (edit)
ya i hit the enter key when it asked me for the password but its view only i can see the clocks and i no its an option because tis blue and i can highlight it but when i go to change it it says bios is viel only password installed

im what they call a cool nerd


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Response Number 4
Name: OtheHill
Date: May 4, 2007 at 16:01:59 Pacific
Subject: BIOS password question
Reply: (edit)
Unusual BIOS. Use the Clear CMOS jumper or remove the MBoard abattery for a bit.

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Response Number 5
Name: mapleleaf
Date: May 4, 2007 at 16:23:30 Pacific
Subject: BIOS password question
Reply: (edit)
ok il remove the cmos battery thanx

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