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    Can I update the BIOS w/o Supervisor Password ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Katmandu, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    I know we can't discussing by-passing/hacking passwords. That is NOT my intent in this thread.

    I just bought a used IBM T30 and the seller does not know the Supervisor Password.

    I would like to know if I can still do BIOS updates even though I don't know the Supervisor Password.
     
    Katmandu, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. TPA

    TPA Notebook Evangelist

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    As far as I know, a computer will not go far enough into the boot sequence to access any drives to do the update without inputing a supervisor password.
     
    TPA, Apr 21, 2008
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread is now closed becuase someone(post was deleted) posted a method that could get rid of the BIOS password and flashing a BIOS can result in BIOS setting(including BIOS password) being reset. Contact the manufacturer for assistance or return the laptop to the seller.

    -Kdawgca
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    Kdawgca, Apr 21, 2008
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