Removing Bios Passwords - Acer AOHAPPY2 Service Manual

Removing BIOS Passwords

(Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a
metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper.
Figure 2-17. CMOS Jumper
Table 2-5. CMOS Jumper
Item
1
(Software method) If wrong supervisor password is entered three times, the message
System will halt! is displayed on screen.
Figure 2-18. Supervisor Password Error
2-18
Clear CMOS Jumper
0
1
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System Utilities