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01-27-2018 08:21 PM - last edited on 01-27-2018 09:09 PM by rick-s
I have an older desktop that is requesting a password to access BIOS. I assume there’s a default password I need to use? There’s no error code for an incorrect password. Product number: QU156AA. Thanks.
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01-28-2018 01:00 AM
Strange that you get nothing. On some desktop machines there is a set of pins with a jumper on the motherboard that will be marked clr pw but the All in One you have uses more similiar to a laptop motherboard so not sure it would have it. You may be able to remove the battery on motherboard for 5 minutes-with power cord unplugged of course- to clear it.
Your Upgrade and Servicing Guide shows how to remove back to access motherboard:
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01-28-2018 12:25 AM
On some machines you can generate a halt code to post here by typing the wrong password in 3 times. Or just leave blank and tap Enter 3 times.
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01-28-2018 12:38 AM
01-28-2018 01:00 AM
Strange that you get nothing. On some desktop machines there is a set of pins with a jumper on the motherboard that will be marked clr pw but the All in One you have uses more similiar to a laptop motherboard so not sure it would have it. You may be able to remove the battery on motherboard for 5 minutes-with power cord unplugged of course- to clear it.
Your Upgrade and Servicing Guide shows how to remove back to access motherboard:
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