I have a bios password active for no reason on my tecra m2. I bought the laptop saturday and went through an update, then after turning off and back on, it's asking for a password immediately!

Same as the Toshiba Tecra M2,

http://www.ehow.com/how_7573813_reset-tecra-m2-challenge-code.html


Added info;

1) http://www.insidemylaptop.com/my-toshiba-laptop-displays-password-prompt-on-startup/

The M35 isn't one of them.

2) This will not work either, (Just in case some nimrod posts this, and the above),

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/clear-toshiba-laptop-bios-password/


Regards,
joecoolvette

Can't answer your screen question, but I can propose a workaround - your Toshiba laptop has a
monitor port on the back - you can plug in a standard monitor, and ignore the cracked screen
temporarily until you can replace it. hope this helps

The monitor port is the 15-pin analog VGA D-shell (female) port.

The online User's Guide for your Toshiba Tecra m2-S630

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=SB&os=&category=&moid=596874&rpn=PTM20U&modelFilter=M2-S630&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768664

I would contact toshiba.com and speak to their technical department as I am sure I have read a bullitin about that issue by way of an updated driver and BIOS firmware update.
Hope that helps.

Hi,
Please get the new / updated driver at : www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav..
www.nodevice.com/driver/company/Toshiba/Laptop.html
Regards, Jay__Okmgbsg

You can download them from Toshiba here
You'll have to have the complete model number of your Tecra M2-???? to find the correct set of drivers.
If you have questions about installing updated drivers, please consult this excellent tutorial on updating your drivers: XP or Vista

If I've managed to answer your question or solve a problem, please take a moment to kindly rate this post....thanks!

You can remove the cmos battery (small round battery on the motherboard) for about 45 min and the password should be cleared.
Bios will be resetted to default settings.

Please rate, thks.

try this link
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tm2guide.exe

first ,you have to get into your BIOS.With most laptops ,you press "F2" right after you press the power button to turn on your computer.But it's not always "F2". It may be "Esc", "F1", "F8" or "F10" depending on the particular model.
after you get into the BIOS, you'll see tabs across the top of the screen.Choose the one that says "Security" and then you'll be able to change the password .

Email me at : [email protected] and i will help you to remove that bios password....

Beni

get to the mainboard
there is a jumper near the cmos battery usually shows the
word (jbat) near it , try to change its position for some
seconds while power is off , this way will clear cmos and set the
mainboard bios to default settings.
start the system hit delete or F2 to enter setup then exit saving changes.