BIOS Password never set but actually present

[FrankB2]

After 3 failed attempts, this message is shown: System disabled [i 50301951]

[DavidPK]

Hi,

Try entering  25418914

If the above doesn't work, as the hashing routine for any codes that are prefixed with a 'i' has changed, you'll need to Contact HP Support regarding this starting on the following link.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/w1/en/contact_us.html

Regards,

DP-K

[FrankB2]

Unfortunately the code doesn't work. And my warranty is expired. And the most absurd thing is that the password has never been set. Only this afternoon, trying to access once more the bios (uefi) the notebook started showing that message. I read that also removing the battery can't solve the issue.

[FrankB2]

Sorry, I made a typo while copying the code.

The correct code shown is   50381951

[DavidPK]

Hi,

In that case, try 25446914

Regards,

DP-K

[FrankB2]

No luck. To be precise, if this could make the difference, the password I'm talking about is the one for the bios access,  using F10. Otherwise, The system can boot normally.

[DavidPK · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I believe the hashing algorithm is the same for both the bios admin and power on passwords - unfortunately none of the current code generators work for halt codes prefixes with a 'i'.

Hopefully this will not be the case in the near future, but for now, HP Support is probably your only option.

Regards,

DP-K

[FrankB2]

ok, thank you.