Password retreval or bypass

1. Enter CMOS setup.
2. In CMOS setup look for an option to reset the CMOS values to the default setting or an option to load the fail-safe defaults. With many CMOS setup screens there will be a function key to do this; for example, the F5, F6, F9, F11, or F12 key like shown in the picture to the right. Other setups may actually list an option that you can arrow over to using the arrow keys and press Enter.
3. When found and selected you'll likely be asked if you're sure you wish to load the defaults press Y for yes or arrow to the yes option.
4. Once the default values have been set make sure to Save and Exit and not just exit.

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If you short the CMOS jumper on the motherboard , you can reset the setup password . Find the CMOS jumper near to the CMOS battery . If you can't find the jumper , just remove the CMOS battery and smps power cord . Wait 3 min and re insert the battery . Now check it will not ask setup password .

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to format the pc you need to enable the boot to cdrom options on the cmos setup. if your not familiar with it follow this instructions:
TO GO TO CMOS SETUP 1. on power up repeatedly press the DEL button or F2(if your using a phoenix bios) 2. you will be directed to the cmos setup. under the setup menu find the BOOT OPTIONS(use the navigation instruction at the bottom of the screen to navigate your way through the cmos setup) 3. Under the boot options select on the 1st category CD-DVD drive.. on the 2nd catergory the hard dirve (Seagate, maxtor, hyundai etc) 4. then press F10 to save to cmos and exit.
After you have set the boot option, insert the windows cd on the cd drve and restart the computer. windows setup will then direct you to the installation process
You may also want to visit the microsoft tech hub (www.microsoft.com) to have some tips on how to format and install windows..

Hi Good Day,
First you have to choose the operating system you suitable for you and ask the your nearest computer technician if it is compatible to your system specification.
Second you have to boot it from CD... There are to options in going to boot setup: 1. go to CMOS setup by pressing the F2 key or delete key the select the tab key, look for the first boot, choose CD/DVD rom. After it save your settings the proceed booting from your CD. start reformat. 2. Press F12 or sometimes F9 it is depend in your system bios. choose boot from cd. start reformat.

Go into the bios setup and change it

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The computer may display a prompt to press F1/F2 or any other key to enter setup each time the computer boots as a reminder on how to enter CMOS. However, if the computer asks to press F1/F2 (or another key) to enter setup and does not continue, this issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities.
1. New hardware has been recently installed.
2. Error or confliction with settings in CMOS.
3. CMOS battery is bad or failing.
Solution:
New hardware has been recently installed
If new hardware has been recently installed into the computer, it is likely that you are receiving the prompt "Press F1 or F2 to enter setup" because CMOS needs to verify that the new detected hardware is properly being setup in CMOS.

Error or confliction with settings in CMOS
If no new hardware has been added to the computer or the new hardware has been removed and you continue to receive the error, it is likely that there is an error or confliction with the CMOS. Press the key requested to enter setup and verify that all settings are correct. If everything appears to be correct try resetting the CMOS values to the defaults and/or Reset Configuration Data. Additional information about how to do this can be found on document CH000976.
If all settings appear to be correct, save changes and exit CMOS setup. If the error continues to appear, enter setup again and restore all CMOS values to default.
· See our CMOS page for additional help and information with the CMOS.
· Additional information about getting into the CMOS / BIOS setup can be found on document CH000192.
CMOS battery is bad or failing
If you continue to receive the prompt to enter setup each time the computer boots up and you have attempted to follow the above suggestions, it is also possible that the CMOS battery may be bad or failing. Generally; when this occurs, the computer is not holding the time or date correctly. If this is occurring it is recommended that the CMOS battery be replaced.

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If you are using an old computer, there’s a possibility that you already encountered this error message during bootup; “CMOS checksum error – Defaults loaded”. At this point, the PC will halt its operation and requires you to press F1 to continue or DEL to enter setup (mostly but also depends on motherboard) to proceed.

This is caused by incorrect or corrupted CMOS values. BIOS settings are stored in CMOS. Each time the system is booted this number is recomputed and checked against the stored value. If they do not match, the error message will be displayed.

For most cases, this is caused by the motherboard battery. Buy a new one to any electronic retailers in your area and replace it. Turn on your computer and press the stated key to enter the BIOS setup. It can be DEL for some or F2 but this depends on your computer. On the BIOS menu, try to change the DATE and TIME settings because their values are reset to different value. Most settings are set to default so leave it as it is. Save the settings and reboot your computer.

Did you make sure that the new RAM was compatible with the motherboard? ...?

Some RAM manufacturers are not compatible with certain motherboard manufacturers....

How do I reset a BIOS password?

You'll have to contact the manufacturer for a BIOS password

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