Aspire 5349, 5749, 5749Z Service Guide
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... Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Remove power from the CMOS jumper. 9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is only for enabling BIOS Recovery. Locate the CMOS ...set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for the Aspire 5349/5749/5749Z. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to enter BIOS Setup menu. 10. Remove lower cover. 4. Disconnect the RTC battery 5. Press F2 to clear the password...
... Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Remove power from the CMOS jumper. 9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is only for enabling BIOS Recovery. Locate the CMOS ...set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for the Aspire 5349/5749/5749Z. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to enter BIOS Setup menu. 10. Remove lower cover. 4. Disconnect the RTC battery 5. Press F2 to clear the password...