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04-14-2025 05:49 AM
hey, so I got a hp Steam 11 d001nq and the bios is locked out. I am trying to install windows but it does not detect the emmc. and some people told me to accese the bios to change the SATA settings. Pleasw help me out
04-15-2025 11:30 AM
@seb91, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Could you let me know if you are talking about the BIOS password? The more details you provide, the better we'll understand the problem and the faster we can resolve it!
Take care and have a good day.
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Garp_Senchau
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04-15-2025 11:35 AM
Hey @seb91,
Thank you for your response
If your HP laptop is asking for a power-up code or password and you don't have it, you can follow these steps to recover or bypass the issue:
Resetting Your Microsoft Account Password:
- If the password is for your Microsoft account, you can reset it using another device.
- Go to the Microsoft Recover your account page and follow the on-screen directions to reset your password.
BIOS Password Recovery:
- If the power-up code or password is for BIOS, you will need to reset or bypass it.
- You can try the following steps:
- Shut down the laptop and remove any peripheral devices.
- Disconnect all external devices and power cables.
- Try removing the battery (if the battery is removable) and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
- Reinsert the battery and try powering on the laptop.
- Also, you may refer to this guide: HP Notebook PCs - Recovering the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) | HP® Support
Also, you can refer to this post by the community experts: Solved: HP BIOS ADMIN PASSWORD LOST - HP Support Community - 5873081
If this doesn't work, we may need to consider getting the device repaired, as HP doesn't set a default admin password. In that case, the system board might need to be addressed.
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps.
Take care and have a good day.
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Garp_Senchau
I am an HP Employee
04-17-2025 08:36 AM
Hey @seb91,
Thank you for your response
I suggest you refer to this post by the community experts: Solved: HP BIOS ADMIN PASSWORD LOST - HP Support Community - 5873081
Take care and have a good day.
If my response helped, please mark it as an Accepted Solution! ✅ It helps others and spreads support. 💙 Also, tapping "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" makes a big difference! Thanks! 😊
Regards,
Garp_Senchau
I am an HP Employee