2-20 System Utilities
Removing BIOS Passwords 0
The User and Supervisor passwords can be cleared by shorting the RTC_RST point with a
metal instrument. (Figure 2-22)
Figure 2-22. CMOS Jumper
Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0
To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps:
1. At the DOS prompt, enter clnpwd.exe.
2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
Figure 2-23. Clean BIOS Password
3. The on screen message shows function success or failure.
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