User Manual

2-16 System Utilities
Removing the HDD Password 0
This section explains how to remove the HDD password. The HDD Password Utility can be
executed in DOS and Windows environment.
NOTE:
NOTE:
If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in succession, an HDD password
error code is generated (Figure 2-11). Write down this password error code then follow
the procedures below on how to remove the HDD password.
Figure 2-11. Password Error Status
Removing the HDD Password (DOS) 0
To reset the HDD password under DOS environment:
1. Open the computer in a DOS environment.
2. Type the following command:
C\> unlockPw.exe XXXXXXXX
Figure 2-12. HDD Master Password
3. Write down the generated master password.
4. Reboot the computer.
5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 2, then press
Enter.
Figure 2-13. HDD Master Password
Password Error Status
HDD password error code (
XXXXXXXX )