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Question posted by ewanjala37 on June 15th, 2023

How To Clear Bios Password On Hp Pro 3300

I can't access my bios how do reset it

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Answer #1: Posted by khanjee on June 15th, 2023 6:25 AM

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BIOS is an acronym for Basic Input or Output System, also known as system setup or UEFI. BIOS or UEFI is firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board or motherboard. It acts as an interface between the computer's hardware and the operating system. The BIOS or UEFI also contains instructions that the computer uses to perform basic instructions such as date, time, whether to boot from a hard disk drive, USB drive, or the network, and so on.

There are three types of passwords that can be set up in the BIOS or UEFI of a computer.

System or User password - Password that you must enter to log on to the computer. Prevents an unauthorized user from using the computer. Without the user password, a user cannot enter the BIOS, access the one time boot menu (F12 menu), or boot into the operating system.
Setup or Admin password - Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of the computer. Prevents an unauthorized user from accessing the BIOS or making changes to the settings in the BIOS.
HDD password - Password that you must enter to allow the BIOS to access the hard drive and continue booting into the operating system. Prevents an unauthorized user from accessing the HDD and booting into the operating system.

For more information about BIOS, how to access the BIOS, and how to update the BIOS to the latest version, see the Dell knowledge base article Dell BIOS Updates.

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BIOS or UEFI passwords provide a layer of security for users to prevent unauthorized access to the computer. Follow the instructions in this article to get help to reset the BIOS password.

ResolutionHow to reset or clear the BIOS password

To reset or clear the password that is set inside the BIOS or UEFI of a Dell desktop, all-in-one, or laptop:

NOTE: The previous password is necessary to reset or clear the passwords in the BIOS or UEFI.

Browse to the Dell Manuals website.
Identify your Dell product
1. Enter the Service Tag, Express Service Code, or the Serial number of the Dell product and click Search.
2. Or, click Browse all products to manually select your Dell product from the catalog.
Locate the service manual under the Manuals and Documents section.
Click View PDF or View Page next to the service manual of the Dell computer.
Follow the instructions under the Deleting or changing an existing system setup password section.

How to recover a forgotten BIOS password on a Dell laptop

BIOS passwords cannot be recovered. If you have forgotten one of the passwords that is set in the BIOS, contact Dell Technical Support to obtain a password release code. The password release code is based on the unique password prompt that is generated by your Dell laptop.

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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on June 15th, 2023 11:12 AM

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Resetting the BIOS password on an HP Pro 3300 desktop computer typically requires accessing the motherboard and performing some manual steps. Here's a general procedure you can follow:

Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable.
Open the computer case by removing the screws or clips securing the side panel.
Locate the CMOS battery on the motherboard. It is a round, silver-colored battery.
Carefully remove the CMOS battery from its slot. Make sure to note its orientation before removing it.
Leave the CMOS battery disconnected for about 5 minutes to ensure that the BIOS settings are reset.
While the battery is disconnected, press and hold the power button on the computer for about 10 seconds to discharge any remaining power.
Reinsert the CMOS battery in the correct orientation.
Close the computer case and secure it with the screws or clips.
Reconnect the power cable and turn on the computer.

After performing these steps, the BIOS password should be reset, and you should be able to access the BIOS settings without entering a password. Keep in mind that this procedure may vary slightly depending on the specific model and configuration of your HP Pro 3300 computer. If you're uncomfortable performing these steps yourself, it's advisable to contact HP support or a professional technician for assistance.

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