The basic input/output system manages the operation of hardware in the HP Compaq dc7800. The PC allows users to make changes to the BIOS to alter how the computer and ...

Discover how a simple CMOS reset can resolve common PC hardware problems like black screen, bad overclocks, undervolting, ...

Acer has configured the BIOS supervisor password so that it is only eight characters long. After you enter the password, the BIOS automatically converts it to all capital letters, which means you must ...

A friend purchased a used Sony Vaio from her son's friend and asked me to take a look at it. I'm trying to access the BIOS to reset the boot order to wipe the HD and re-install the OS, but it keeps ...

We like to joke about percussive maintenance when we talk about tools and technology. A good swift hit with a hammer can fix a lot of issues, right? Well, one researcher out of New Zealand found it ...

Two quick tips for getting past a lost BIOS password Your email has been sent A user has set a BIOS password and then forgotten it. Now the computer won't move past ...

[Dogbert] took a look at the security that goes into BIOS passwords on many laptops. He starts off with a little background about how the systems work. People are bound to forget their passwords, so ...

Apparently, through the course of various events, a BIOS password got set on it, and he doesn't know what it is. Any suggestions on how to clear it? On a desktop machine, I'd just crack open the case ...

Other than securing your local account with a password or a PIN, one can set and use BIOS or UEFI passwords on their Windows computer. In this post, we see how you can set up an Administrator or ...