THE Answer was Re: how to override/reset a BIOS password?

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From: Des Bromilow
Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 00:00

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Des Bromilow wrote:
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> Does "Discharging the CMOS" remove or reset the BIOS password?
> if so, does AMIBIOS have a default password it defaults to when reset?

OK, for those who don't know this might be worth filing away.
I discharged the BIOS via the jumppins on the motherboard and it still
required a password.
I tried "AMI" as suggested by a few people here (interestingly the AMI
website says it may or may not default to it.. no definites) and it let
me in fine.
I needed to leave the jumper set for discharge for about 15 mins (power
not on to board and battery disconnected) before it defaulted.
I did recieve an email offering a AMI bios crack, when I recieve it I
will file it away so if you ever need it, just email me

thanks for all the help
des

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From: Des Bromilow <desbromilow@usa.net>
Subject: THE Answer was Re: how to override/reset a BIOS password?
Date: 1998/05/15
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