Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5
Clearing Password and BIOS Recovery 0
This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the
BIOS password and recovering the BIOS for the Aspire One 722.
Clearing Password 0
The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and
User Password).
Clearing BIOS Password 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 AC adapter.
2. Locate the CMOS jumper point (A). (Figure 5-3)
Figure 5-3. CMOS Jumper Overview
3. Short each point.
4. Plug in AC adapter.
5. Restart the system and press F2 to enter BIOS Utility Setup menu.
6. If no password prompt is shown, BIOS password is cleared.
7. If password prompt is shown, repeat steps 1 through 5.
Item Description
CLRP1 (RTCRST) Clear CMOS Jumper