Password protected CMOS

OK guys... I know this is a bit vague but...

A friend was given an ex Government computer which has apparently had the HD wiped..

When we try to get into CMOS to change the boot sequence (so we can install XP) , it comes up with a little window asking for a password...

I was told by someone that there is a way to fix this depending on what motherboard it is..... Anyone know???

I looked on the Motherboard and all I could see was AGP written on it..

It's an old computer.... 133Mhz Pentium II Intel

Any ideas how we are going to be able to use this damn thingie??..

Cheers
Wendy

 

Take the battery out for a while. Not sure how long. Longer the better I suppose.

 

Bascailly you should be able to remove the battery on the motherboard (after unplugging all power supply connections to the mobo) and setting the jumper on the motherboard (thus shorting it) to reset it.

Worst case scenerio,usually just unplugging all power connections and taking out the battery for a good 10 minutes will reset the CMOS, thus reseting the password.

Correct me if I am wrong.

Good luck!
Randy O.

 

Yeah, usually 5 minutes is the minimal wait. However, make sure the power supply has no connection to the mother boad via P8 and P9 connectors (you did say Pentium 133 mhz right?) The power supply can hold a charge for several days even being uplugged, thus making it almost impossible to reset the cmos if connected to the mobo.

I hope this helps dude!
Randy O.

(sorry if my typing sucks... it's been a night on the town with the ladies)
Gotta love vegas...

 

Battery??
What battery????????


OK.... I know I am a doofus (er no offense hipster) ... but WHERE do I find that in the guts???

 

Depends on your board. Check the pic.

Edit/ Might have to delete some attachments. I'll try again in a few minutes.

 

Finally.

 

I don;t have the computer here with me BUT I do have an identical one WITHOUT the bloody password, so if you have the patience, you could direct me to that little battery bugger...... ..

 

WOO HOO

Well the motherboard isn't quite in that order, but at least NOW I have identified the battery..... (er the round thingie)..

So HOW do I remove it though???...

I don't wanna wreck the dam thing

 

What type of board is it? Looking at the pic mine is GA-8IHXP.

If you are not sure grab Everest & post back.

 

This might help

GAWD. I love digital cameras

 

Looking at it from here. At the bottom of the battery is a small catch. Lever it back gently & the battery should come out.

 

Oh hell.. that was WAY too easy....

Thanks hipster doofus.........

I hope they are paying you for this crap......

You're a legend..!!!!!!!!!!!

I will take the battery outta the computer tomorrow and leave it for a few hours and see what happens.........

Cheers mate
Wendy
XOXO

 

oh anf just for the record...........

Does taking the battery out also reset anything else?????

Just for future reference

 

So it came out easy enough?

Check this article out.

 

Hey thanks for that article.......

It explained everything...

Thanks again mate

XOXO

 

No problemo cobber.
Just hope it works on the other computer.