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    k61ic suddenly got cmos password

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Rhoel, Jul 21, 2012.

  1. Rhoel

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    hi guys

    was trying to replace the hdd with an ssd... initially...bios read ssd but windows installer doesn't...then changed bios setting to read ide instead of sata...then test...still no go...bios reads ssd but not windows...tried to switch from one setting to another...then suddenly...it asked for password...unfortunately...im stuck in ide setting and i've put back my old hdd but still cannot boot since it is asking for password...damn! im in deep ... dunno how... already took the cmos batt but still asking....???

    any help?
     
    Rhoel, Jul 21, 2012
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