What is one method of bypassing a system BIOS password?
What is one method of bypassing a system BIOS password?
One method to bypass a system BIOS password is to remove the CMOS battery. This action will reset the BIOS settings, including the password, to their default state. The CMOS battery powers the BIOS firmware in storing system configuration settings, and removing it temporarily will clear these settings. This is a widely accepted and effective method for resetting a BIOS password.
Methods to Bypass/Reset BIOS password Using a manufacturer’s backdoor password to access the BIOS Using password cracking software Resetting the CMOS using jumpers or solder beads Removing the CMOS battery for at least 10 minutes