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07-24-2012 07:22 AM
i can't access bios set-up of hp 2230s notebook.i have no hp spare key and an it administrator, i dont know the bios password.i want to format the notebook because windows xp was corrupted.thank you.
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12-31-2012 11:14 PM
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07-24-2012 05:36 PM
Welcome Jamar.
After three failed passwords do you receive a code???
Let me know.
If you do not then try this.
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01601955/c01601955.pdf
I think it is page 70.
Let us know if you need more help.
07-25-2012 08:14 AM
sir after three trials on-screen keyboard comes out and then when i hit enter authentication failed system locked press the power button to restart the system.and i also try to reset bios by removing rtc battery but the bios administrator password won't remove.what another way to access bios setup?thank you
07-27-2012 10:50 AM
Welcome Adyhp.
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