Clearing Bios Passwords - Acer AO725 Service Manual

Clearing BIOS Passwords

CAUTION:
!
If Password-on-Boot authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only
be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the
BIOS. See
This section provides details about removing Insyde HDD/BIOS passwords.
Clear the BIOS Password as follows:
NOTE:
NOTE:
If the BIOS password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated.
(Figure
Figure 2-16. Password Error Status
To reset the BIOS password, perform the following:
1. Press any key to exit the menu.
2. In DOS mode, execute
Figure 2-17. Clear BIOS Password
3. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed, the BIOS password
has been cleaned up.
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Crisis Disk Recovery
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ClearPwd.exe
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