The basic input/output system manages the operation of hardware in the HP Compaq dc7800. The PC allows users to make changes to the BIOS to alter how the computer and ...

Acer has configured the BIOS supervisor password so that it is only eight characters long. After you enter the password, the BIOS automatically converts it to all capital letters, which means you must ...

A friend purchased a used Sony Vaio from her son's friend and asked me to take a look at it. I'm trying to access the BIOS to reset the boot order to wipe the HD and re-install the OS, but it keeps ...

We will show you the following two methods to reset ASUS BIOS depending on the mode of your BIOS, i.e., UEFI and Legacy. Reset the BIOS settings in BIOS in UEFI mode Reset the BIOS settings in BIOS in ...

We like to joke about percussive maintenance when we talk about tools and technology. A good swift hit with a hammer can fix a lot of issues, right? Well, one researcher out of New Zealand found it ...

Apparently, through the course of various events, a BIOS password got set on it, and he doesn't know what it is. Any suggestions on how to clear it? On a desktop machine, I'd just crack open the case ...