User Manual

System Utilities 2-19
Removing the BIOS Passwords (Software) 0
The BIOS Password Utility can be executed in DOS and Windows environment.
1. If the incorrect BIOS password is entered three times in succession, a pop out window will
appear (Figure 2-17). Select
Enter Unlock Password to generate a BIOS password
error code.
Figure 2-17. Password Error Status
2. Write down this password error code then follow the procedures below on how to remove
the BIOS password.
Figure 2-18. Password Error Code
DOS Mode 0
To reset the BIOS password under DOS environment:
1. Open the computer in a DOS environment.
2. Type the following command:
C\> unlockpw.exe XXXXXXXX
Figure 2-19. BIOS Supervisor Password
3. Write down the generated supervisor password.
4. Reboot the computer. During POST, press
F2.
5. Select
Enter Unlock Password.
Figure 2-20. Password Error Status
6. Key in the generated supervisor password to unlock the system.
Figure 2-21. Password Unlock Code
7. Reboot the computer and press F2 during POST to enter BIOS Setup Utility.