Removing BIOS Passwords

(Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper.

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Figure 2-19. CMOS Jumper

Table 2-6. CMOS Jumper

Item

Description

 

 

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Clear CMOS Jumper

 

 

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Clear CMOS Jumper

 

 

(Software method) If wrong supervisor password is entered three times, the message System will halt! is displayed on screen.

Figure 2-20. Supervisor Password Error

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Acer 5349 manual Removing Bios Passwords, Cmos Jumper Description