Bios no password CONSEQUENCE ?

[Andrea7619]

hi, I would like to know what implications have if I can controll the bios.

Someone can controll my system? is it dangerous for security, or just for not disable installation of new os? regards.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

If the BIOS has a password that you can't remove, you will not be able to:

Change any hardware settings in the BIOS

Reinstall an operating system

It is not dangerous for security.

Basically, your notebook is in a crippled state, and can only be used as you are using it now.

[Andrea7619]

Can I update to the new bios software without password from windows 8.1?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I do not believe you can, but don't think it will hurt anything if you try to update the BIOS.

Worst case scenario is it asks for the P/W when you go to update the BIOS, and you won't be able to continue.

I recall discussing this situation with you in the Summer, when I said make sure you do not buy any notebooks with a BIOS P/W on them.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/Wokrstation-8760-w-from-I7-267...

[Andrea7619]

In the old 3d you have been so helpfull , you give the problematic of motherboard.

I had to replace motherboard for the updating put my cpu too slow to work well 

What about if I wish just to replace a bios chips from motherboard, I can buy a new one on internet at very cheap price, do you think it's good operation? 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

I think it can be done, but I don't know how hard it is to do.

I do know that you would have to have expert soldering and de-soldering skills and know how to do that kind of work with delicate electronic equipment and not disturb any of the printed circuits on the motherboard.

[Andrea7619]

Today the seller has contactedme and  inform me about the password and it works , what should i do, should  restore the default bios? 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That is great news.

Yes, I recommend that you set the BIOS to its defaults and then if there are any changes you want to make to some specific settings, feel free to do so.