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    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Dzoniko, Dec 21, 2004.

  1. Dzoniko

    Dzoniko Newbie

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    I have Acer TravelMate4000,but my bios is locked,i dont know what bios is model?is he have some backdoor?all i know is that Phonix and nothing else,if anyone have same information please mail me [email protected] THANKS
     
    Dzoniko, Dec 21, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Dzoniko,
    The BIOS locking of notebook computer is not like the BIOS in desktop systems anymore. This is for security reasons and the fact of skyrocketing notebook theft. In the newer notebooks when you set these security features they are not so easy and in many cases are nearly impossible to crack (especially IBM, but the others are catching on quickly) I would just try to remember the password you used when set it, or if you bought it from someone have them give you the password. If you can't figure out the password, you need to call Acer and see what it will cost for them to fix it; also be prepared to have a copy of your original invoice with the serial number on it because they won't fix this kind of security thing unless you can show your the legitimate owner.

    good luck
    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Dec 22, 2004
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