Hi Martha,

Try some of the backdoor passwords that might be in place for some BIOS
versions. Following is a list of potential passwords that may or may not
work. There's no harm in trying 'em out. :-) If you can't get in with one of
the backdoor passwords, it may be time to consider opening up your computer.
Here is an article on "Bypassing the BIOS Password Using Hardware
Modification."
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/answerstips/jump/0,24331,3339619,00.html

For Award BIOS

AWARD_SW
AWARD_PW
j262
HLT
SER
SKY_FOX
BIOSTAR
ALFAROME
Lkwpeter
j256
AWARD?SW
LKWPETER
syxz
ALLy
589589
589721
awkward
CONCAT
d8on
CONDO
j64
szyx


For AMI BIOS

AMI
BIOS
PASSWORD
HEWITT RAND
AMI?SW
AMI_SW
LKWPETER
A.M.I.
CONDO
589589


For Phoenix BIOS

Phoenix


IBM Aptiva

According to DigiSign Data Security, if you have an IBM Aptiva, you can
clear the BIOS information by holding down both mouse buttons until the
computer boots. They also mention that Toshiba laptops will bypass the BIOS
password if the left shift key is held down during boot.

Sven Swanson, Sr.

Date:    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 17:44:59 -0500
From:    Martha Jean Holubec <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Passwords

When I boot up the PC and want to enter setup, normally I would just be
taken there.  However, somewhere along the line, a password was entered
which keeps me from getting into setup.  I have no idea how the password got
there or what the password is.  How can I take an unknown password/setting
off my own PC?

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