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    Dell XPS Studio 13, Cannot access BIOS

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by daveyp225, May 5, 2012.

  1. daveyp225

    daveyp225 Notebook Guru

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    Does Dell put some kind of password on it? I don't recall ever setting a password, and I want to access the BIOS. How can I go about getting it?
     
    daveyp225, May 5, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You should be able to enter by pressing F2 at POST. Does it ask for a password?
     
    Commander Wolf, May 5, 2012
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    daveyp225 Notebook Guru

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    Yes it does. I typically only set 2-3 different passwords for all my devices over the last 5-6 years. I have tried them all, which is why I think this laptop's BIOS came pre-locked.
     
    daveyp225, May 6, 2012
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    Pulling out the CMOS battery should reset it. That's how it works with a lot of motherboards.
     
    funky monk, May 7, 2012
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Only in desktops. You will probably have to call Dell to reset the password.
     
    Commander Wolf, May 7, 2012
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