5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0
This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the
BIOS password check and recovering the BIOS for the Aspire 5750/5750G.
Clearing Password Check 0
The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and
User Password).
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0
If a BIOS password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) is set, the BIOS will prompt
for the password at system POST or upon entering the BIOS setup menu. Clear the password
check with the following procedure:
1. Remove HDD, AC adapter and Battery.
2. Remove power from system.
3. Disconnect RTC Battery.
4. Locate the RTC_RST point.
5. Use an electric conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumpers. (Figure 5-9)
Figure 5-9. CMOS Jumper
Table 5-6. CMOS Jumper
Item Description
J1 Clear CMOS Jumper (RTC_RESET)
J2 Clear CMOS Jumper (SRTC_RESET)
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