Tom's Guide | Tom's Hardware | Tom's Games
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Allrighty then, I've had this gateway labtop for a few years, and got it from my uncle. Well, something I just discovered when I removed the user and HDD passwords, was someone setup a Supervisor. This locks me out from even BOOTING, so I can't even get into the OS to use common kill programs. As well, I can't enter the CMOS/BIOS to put the old ones back in, so that I can atleast boot. I know normally the easiest solution is to pull the CMOS battery, or to move the jumpers, well this is a labtop. I can't find the CMOS battery, nor do I think it even uses jumpers. (Because of hte saving on space labtops do). Does anyone know any PhoenixBIOS 4.0 backdoor passwords, so I can atleast get in, and clear it all out? Or, can they tell me exactly where the CMOS Battery is on:
Model: Gateway DS SOLO 1450 LSI can't find it in any of the documentation, and gateway being themselves, want me to pay shipping there, back, and labor fees to find it or enter a password >.> THis isnt' a big thing, I can probably get it fixed at the local shop saving $$ but I'd prefer to do it for free if I can. heh
Anyone know?

![]() |
Virus or WHAT?
|
AVG update
|

This post is quite old and has been locked from receiving new replies. Please create a new posting instead.
| Ads by Google |