CHAPTER 2: System utilities
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Clearing a BIOS password
To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you need to short
the clear password hardware gap (G102) located on the system board.
To clear a BIOS password:
1Turn off the notebook and unplug all the peripherals connected to it.
2Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page48.
3Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 49.
4Remove the memory module(s) and locate the G102 gap.
5Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the hardware
gap together.
6While resting the tool on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter
into the DC power jack and plug one end to an electrical outlet.
7Press the power button to turn on the system.
8After the POST, remove the tool from the hardware gap.
9Reinstall the memory module(s), battery pack, and the bay cover.
10 Turn on the notebook and press F2 during bootup to access the Setup utility.
11 Press F9 to load the system defaults.
12 Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the setup Utility.
Gap Default setting Function
G102 Open (normal) Short to clear the user and supervisor
passwords.
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