BIOS passwords can add an extra layer of security for laptop and desktop computers. They Used to prevent the PC from booting without a password or They are used to either prevent a user from changing the BIOS settings . However, BIOS passwords can also be a liability if a Other user forgets their password, or changes the password to intentionally lock out the corporate IT(Information Technology) department. Sending the unit back to the manufacturer or Owner to have the BIOS reset can be expensive and is usually it is not covered in the warranty. Never fear, all is not lost. There are a Many known tricks of the trade that can be used to bypass or reset the BIOS
DISCLAIMER
This article is intended for IT Professionals and systems administrators with experience servicing computer hardware. It is not intended for home users, hackers, or computer thieves attempting to crack the password on a stolen PC. Please do not attempt any of these procedures if you are unfamiliar with computer hardware, and please use this information responsibly. LabMice.net is not responsible for the use or misuse of this material, including loss of data, damage to hardware, or personal injury.
Before attempting to bypass the BIOS password on a computer, please take a minute to contact the hardware manufacturer support staff directly and ask for their recommended methods of bypassing the BIOS security. In the event the manufacturer cannot (or will not) help you, there are a number of methods that can be used to bypass or reset the BIOS password yourself. They include:
Using a manufacturers backdoor password to access the BIOS
Use password cracking software
Reset the CMOS using the jumpers or solder beads.
Removing the CMOS battery for at least 10 minutes
Overloading the keyboard buffer
Using a professional service
Please remember that most BIOS passwords do not protect the hard drive, so if you need to recover the data, simply remove the hard drive and install it in an identical system, or configure it as a slave drive in an existing system. The exception to this are laptops, especially IBM Thinkpads, which silently lock the hard drive if the supervisor password is enabled. If the supervisor password is reset without resetting the and hard drive as well, you will be unable to access the data on the drive.
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Backdoor passwords
Many BIOS manufacturers have provided backdoor passwords that can be used to access the BIOS setup in the event you have lost your password. These passwords are case sensitive, so you may wish to try a variety of combinations. Keep in mind that the key associated to "_" in the US keyboard corresponds to "?" in some European keyboards. Laptops typically have better BIOS security than desktop systems, and we are not aware of any backdoor passwords that will work with name brand laptops.
WARNING: Some BIOS configurations will lock you out of the system completely if you type in an incorrect password more than 3 times. Read your manufacturers documentation for the BIOS setting before you begin typing in passwords
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Award BIOS backdoor passwords:
shift + 598598 595595 589721 589589 syxz SYXZ SKY_FOX SER pint PINT LKWPETER Lkwpeter
KDD j322 j332 J262 J256 J64 HLT djonet d8on Condo CONDO CONCAT BIOSTAR awkward AWKWARD PW AWARD SW AWARD SW AWARD? AWARD_SW aPAf _award ALLY aLLY ALLy ALFAROME
Ami Bios backdoor passwords:
LKWPETER BIOS HEWITT RAND AMI?SW AMI_SW PASSWORD A.M.I. AAAMMMIII AMI CONDO
Phoenix Bios backdoor passwords:
BIOS CMOS ,phoenix, PHOENIX,
MISC. COMMON PASSWORDS
Wodj biostar LKWPETER CMOS cmos BIOSTAR SETUP lkwpeter setup biosstar Syxz ALFAROME
OTHER BIOS PASSWORDS BY MANUFACTURER
Toshiba Toshiba
Manufacturer Password
TMC BIGO
VOBIS & IBM merlin
Dell Dell
Jetway spooml
Compaq Compaq
Enox xo11nE
Biostar Biostar
Epox central
Freetech Posterie
IWill iwill
Packard Bell bell9
QDI QDI
Siemens SKY_FOX
TOSHIBA BIOS
Toshiba laptops and some desktop systems will bypass the BIOS password if the left shift is held down during boot
IBM APTIVA BIOS
Just press the both mouse buttons repeatedly during the boot
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Password cracking software
software can be used to either crack or reset the BIOS the chipsets. If your PC is locked with a BIOS admin password that will not allow access to the floppy drive, these utilities may not work. Also, since these utilities do not come from the manufacturer, use them at your own risk.
RemPass
!BIOS (get the how-to article)
KILLCMOS
Cmos password recovery tools 3.1
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Using the Motherboard "Clear CMOS" Jumper or Dipswitch settings
Many motherboards feature a set of dipswitches or jumpers that will clear the CMOS and wipe all of the custom settings including BIOS passwords. The locations of these dipswitches / jumpers depending on the motherboard manufacturer and ideally you should always refer to the motherboard or computer manufacturers documentation. If the documentation is unavailable, the dipswitches / jumpers can sometimes be found along the edge of the motherboard, next to the CMOS battery, or near the processor. Some manufacturers may label the dipswitch / jumper - CLR - CLRPWD CLEAR - CLEAR CMOS - PASSWD - PASSWORD - PWD. On computers, laptop the dipswitches are found under the keyboard or within a compartment at the bottom of the laptop.
remember to unplug your computer and use a grounding strip before reaching into your computer and touching the motherboard. if you locate and rest the jumper switches, turn the PC on and then check if the password has been clear. Then, turn the computer off and return the dipswitches or jumper to its original position.
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Removing the CMOS Battery
The CMOS settings on most systems are buffered by a small battery that is attached to the motherboard. (It looks like a small watch battery). If you unplug the PC and remove the battery for 10-15 minutes, the CMOS may reset itself and the password should be blank. (Along with any other machine specific settings, so be sure you are familiar with manually reconfiguring the BIOS settings before you do this.) Some manufacturers backup the power to the CMOS chipset by using a capacitor, so if your first attempt fails, leave the battery out (with the system unplugged) for at least 24 hours. Some batteries are actually soldered onto the motherboard making this task more difficult. Unsoldering the battery incorrectly may damage your motherboard and other components, so please don't attempt this if you are inexperienced. Another option may be to remove the CMOS chip from the motherboard for a period of time.
Note: Removing the battery to reset the CMOS will not work for all PC's, and almost all of the newer laptops store their BIOS passwords in a manner which does not require continuous power, so removing the CMOS battery may not work at all. IBM Thinkpad laptops lock the hard drive as well as the BIOS when the supervisor password is set. If you reset the BIOS password, but cannot reset the hard drive password, you may not be able to access the drive and it will remain locked, even if you place it in a new laptop. IBM Thinkpads have special jumper switches on the motherboard, and these should be used to reset the system.
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Overloading the KeyBoard Buffer
On some older computer systems, you can force the CMOS to enter its setup screen on boot by overloading the keyboard buffer. This can be done by booting with the keyboard or mouse unattached to the systems, or on some systems by hitting the ESC key over 100 times in rapid succession.
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Jumping the Solder Beads on the CMOS
It is also possible to reset the CMOS by connecting or "jumping" specific solder beads on the chipset. There are too many chipsets to do a breakdown of which points to jump on individual chipsets, and the location of these solder beads can vary by manufacturer, so please check your computer and motherboard documentation for details. This technique is not recommended for the inexperienced and should be only be used as a "last ditch" effort.
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Using a professional service
If the manufacturer of the laptop or desktop PC can't or won't reset the BIOS password, you still have the option of using a professional service. Password Crackers, Inc., offers a variety of services for desktop and laptop computers for between $100 and $400. For most of these services, you'll need to provide some type of legitimate proof of ownership. This may be difficult if you've acquired the computer second hand or from an online auction.
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