Setup Password reset for HP6200 Pro Microtower

[bosoli]

Hi to everybody, I have a little question.

How can I do to reset the Setup Password (only the setup password) in the Bios of the HP Compaq 6200 Pro Microtower ?

Are there any jumper to switch ?

Thank you !

[erico · Accepted solution]

Yes there is a jumper.

3. Remove the computer cover or access panel.
4. Locate the header and jumper.
NOTE: The password jumper is green so that it can be easily identified. For assistance locating
the password jumper and other system board components, see the Illustrated Parts & Service Map
(IPSM). The IPSM can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support.
5. Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2. Place the jumper on either pin 1 or 2, but not both, so that
it does not get lost.
6. Replace the computer cover or access panel.
7. Reconnect the external equipment.
8. Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current
passwords and disables the password features.

[bosoli]

Ok, thank you very much.

I will try as soon as possible.

I have only one question: after I remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2, and I start the computer, then I have to place again the jumper in the same position (pins 1 & 2) ?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You should replace the jumper to its original position after the password is cleared if you want the option to set another password.

However, you must repeat the procedure Eric posted above.  DO NOT attempt to replace the jumper while the PC is running and plugged in, or you will damage the motherboard.

I also note:  You have a fairly high end business desktop that is purchased in vast quantities by large corporations and federal, state & local governments.

Accordingly, there are additional security settings in the BIOS, that when enabled, will override the ability to clear the password by removing the jumper.

So, if removing the jumper does not clear the password, someone has indeed enabled the stringent security setting, and in order to access the BIOS or start the PC (if the setup password has to be entered to even boot the thing up), then you will need a new motherboard.

Paul

[erico]

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bosoli wrote:

Ok, thank you very much.

I will try as soon as possible.

I have only one question: after I remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2, and I start the computer, then I have to place again the jumper in the same position (pins 1 & 2) ?

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Yes. Place the jumper back in its original position so you can change the password on the following startup

[bosoli]

Thank you to Erico and Paul.

Removing the jumper, now I can modify the other options blocked.

Thank you again !!!