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BIOS password failure

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by CrimsonEclipse, Nov 6, 2011.

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  1. CrimsonEclipse

    CrimsonEclipse Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried to start up my Vostro and the BIOS password failed.

    A simple CMOS battery removal reset the BIOS settings and somehow the old BIOS password was restored.

    So what I'm asking is: What the hell happened?
     
    CrimsonEclipse, Nov 6, 2011
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    What do you mean by the BIOS password failed?
     
    namaiki, Nov 6, 2011
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    You type the password using external keyboard or laptop keyboard?

    Somehow I find it funny that using external keyboard (docking) it will not work, not sure why.
     
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    I mean I typed in my password and it no longer worked.

    I checked caps lock and all other variables.

    External keyboard didn't work either.

    I'm stumped.
     
    CrimsonEclipse, Nov 7, 2011
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