Acer Aspire 5755 Aspire 5755, 5755G Service Guide - Page 182

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the BIOS password check and recovering the BIOS for the Aspire 5755/5755G. Clearing Password Check 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If a BIOS password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) is set, the BIOS will prompt for the password at system POST or upon entering the BIOS setup menu. Clear the password check with the following procedure: 1. Remove HDD, AC adapter and Battery. 2. Remove power from system. 3. Disconnect RTC Battery. 4. Locate the RTC_RST point. 5. Use an electric conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumpers. (Figure 5-9) Figure 5-9. CMOS Jumper Table 5-6. CMOS Jumper Item Description J1 Clear CMOS Jumper (RTC_RESET) 5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations