How to remove a BIOS password without knowing it?

[Freedom]

So now, Im tired being without internet. I just want to take this computer into my room and play some sa-mp. BUT, I can't cause it asks a BIOS password on startup. Now, I have tried taking the battery out, I have tried the backdoor passwords,I also have this some sort of a program(in windows) but it asks me what BIOS version I have, but my monitor is blank, then it makes a beep and shows the screen with this password box on it. Nothing has helped me, so, since there are very smart people here, too, I just wanted to give it a shot if you can help me removing the password

[Bilbo]

What is your motherboard manufactuer? Usually the BIOS is then made by the same company as the motherboard.
If you have a desktop you can just open your case and have a look inside. Also did you try to remove the battery
from the motherboard, which should reset CMOS? Also have you tried resetting the settings with the jumper? (only on desktops)
(http://www.technibble.com/how-to-bypass-or-remove-a-bios-password/)

I also found a small list for some manufactuers of some possible passwords:

Manufacturer ||| BIOS Password
VOBIS & IBM ||| merlin
Dell ||| Dell
Biostar ||| Biostar
Compaq ||| Compaq
Enox ||| xo11nE
Epox ||| central
Freetech ||| Posterie
IWill ||| iwill
Jetway ||| spooml
Packard Bell ||| bell9
QDI ||| QDI
Siemens ||| SKY_FOX
SOYO ||| SY_MB
TMC ||| BIGO
Toshiba ||| Toshiba

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[Freedom]

So now, Im tired being without internet. I just want to take this computer into my room and play some sa-mp. BUT, I can't cause it asks a BIOS password on startup. Now, I have tried taking the battery out, I have tried the backdoor passwords,I also have this some sort of a program(in windows) but it asks me what BIOS version I have. my monitor is blank on startup, then it makes a beep and shows the screen with this password box on it. Nothing has helped me, so, since there are very smart people here, too, I just wanted to give it a shot if you can help me removing the password

Thanks anyways, and I will check this link now.

[Gandalf]

Buy a new BIOS and replace the chip.

[Ziad]

Buy a new BIOS and replace the chip.

Buy a new BIOS ? :trust: Oo you have too buy a new ROM :P XD

[Todor]

Buy a new BIOS and replace the chip.

Simple solution lol  By the looks of it isn't really an option though

[Bilbo]

It's good option, if you want to take a risk at damaging your motherboard permanently and losing the warranty. :razz:

[Freedom]

Also have you tried resetting the settings with the jumper? (only on desktops)

what is this jumper?

[Bilbo]

what is this jumper?

In most desktop motherboards, there's this "stick" called jumper. In most motherboards it's
a small plastic "stick" on your motherboard with 2-pins in a 3-pin slot. It works by resetting
the BIOS/CMOS settings when you move it from its original place to the other pin. Ofcourse
you have to have shut down your computer and taken out the power cord before doing this.

For example if the jumper is 2-pin and is located at 3-pin slot, like this:
. . .
You move it from it's original place to the other side, to reset the BIOS/CMOS settings.
. . .
And after 20-30 seconds move it back to its original place.
. . .

The location of this jumper, its type and its existence variate between different
motherboard manufacturers, but here's few pictures of some motherboards and their jumpers:
http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2006/05/22/six_975x_enthusiast_motherboards_for_today_and_tomorrow/asus2_pcix_jumper.jpg
http://www.infopackets.com/graphics/dip+switch+jumper.gif
http://www.karbosguide.com/books/pcarchitecture/images/861.jpg

Ofcourse, you should always read through your motherboards manual if you happen to
have one. More instructions will be found there. I also found this small article about
resetting BIOS/CMOS password with the jumper, I suggest to read it through too.
http://www.dewassoc.com/support/bios/bios_password.htm (Scroll down to 'Motherboard Jumpers')

[LillMumin]

Remember, plugging out the battery is not all you have to do.

First, plug out the power cable to the power supply, then remove the battery, keep it out for about 10-15 minutes, to be on the safe side, ill always do it in 30 minutes. Then install the battery and the power cable, and see if it works!

[Caltson]

Quickest way to do is unplug the power cable, get the battery out, press the Power button a couple of times (when you press it, there should be a little energy loss seen) and after 30 seconds put it back in. Normal all data has been erased and the BIOS is reset. Only do this if you REALLY know how to configure a BIOS correctly, beceause that's what you will do if you reset.

[Bilbo]

Remember though, that removing the battery resets EVERYTHING saved in the virtual memory. Everything that needs to be up-to-date when restarting your PC again, such as clock, timezone, keyboard settings, BIOS settings etc. Using the jumper luckily doesn't reset the clock/timezone etc. settings.