Clearing A Bios Password - Gateway NV55 Service Manual

Clearing a BIOS password

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CHAPTER 2: System utilities
To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you need to short
the clear password hardware gap (G102) located on the system board.
Discrete model
Gap Default setting
G102 Open (normal)
To clear a BIOS password:
1
Turn off the notebook and unplug all the peripherals connected to it.
2
Complete the steps in
3
Complete the steps in
4
Remove the memory module(s) and locate the G102 gap.
5
Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the hardware
gap together.
6
While resting the tool on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter
into the DC power jack and plug one end to an electrical outlet.
7
Press the power button to turn on the system.
8
After the POST, remove the tool from the hardware gap.
9
Reinstall the memory module(s), battery pack, and the bay cover.
10
Turn on the notebook and press
11
F9
Press to load the system defaults.
12
F10
Press to save the changes you made and close the setup Utility.
Function
Short to clear the user and supervisor
passwords.
"Removing the battery" on page
"Removing the bay cover" on page
F2
during bootup to access the Setup utility.
UMA model
48.
49.