How to bypass password

To clear a password, or clear the CMOS memory, you usually need to move the jumper to a different position.

Also, you often need to startup the PC with the jumper in the clear position, and shut down again before placing the jumper back.

You might want to try the password utility from this site
http://tinyurl.com/7o6f
If you are still having problems.

Chas

As you have AWARD there is a shortcut, in the password field hold down the shift key and type AWARD_SW hit enter and release the shift key.
You got it!!

Hi

I don't know if this will help...

Have you tried going into the BIOS? Here is what you need to do if you are trying to gain access to a password protected Award BIOS:

Start your machine and press and hold down the F8 key until the Windows boot menu appears. Select Command prompt only (normally option 5), press enter.

Once you see the C:\> prompt type the following, pressing enter after each line:

debug
O 70 17
O 71 17
q

(note both lines begin with an O and not a zero)Then reboot your machine. When it restarts, you will see an error message saying CMOS checksum error. You will now be able to enter your BIOS, and hopefully disable any further password protection there.

Otherwise, have you tried contacting the manufacturer?

Good luck