Remove Hdd/Bios Password Utilities - Acer Aspire 5755 Service Manual

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords.
Remove HDD Password as follows:
NOTE:
NOTE:
If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, the Password
Error Status dialog shown. (Figure 2-22)
Figure 2-22. Password Error Status
To reset the HDD password, perform the following:
1. Press Enter to continue. The Select Item dialog is shown. (Figure 2-23)
Figure 2-23. Select Item
2. Use the  and keys to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. The
Enter Unlock Password dialog box appears. (Figure 2-24)
Figure 2-24. Enter Unlock Password
NOTE:
NOTE:
A key code is generated for use with unlocking utility. Make note of this code.
3. On separate, compatible device, boot to DOS.
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