Unable to Access the Bios on A Toshiba Desktop

steveO70 · #1 November 30th, 2004, 05:50 PM

I have A Toshiba v3100 desktop that is 4 years old running Win 2000 Pro...I would like to get into the Bios and it is password protected and my parents do not remember setting 1 when they gave me this machine for the grand kiddies.
I have tried all I can think of Removing the Cmos battery for 24 hrs.......flushing the power off of the Mother Board Etc...I have been told to Jump the Bios Unsure how to do that....anyone have any ideas how I can get past this Bios Password issue?????

hypnotizeminds · #2 November 30th, 2004, 06:03 PM

You might be able to remove the password by flashing your BIOS. See here for a guide. You must first obtain the make and model of your motherboard and download a BIOS update that is compatible.

steveO70 · #3 November 30th, 2004, 06:30 PM

Kewl thanks for the Info....That sounds a little uncomfortable to try lol sounds real real Techie for me.....

hypnotizeminds · #4 November 30th, 2004, 06:39 PM

It's no big deal, really. Just take your time. If you want, wait a little longer and perhaps another user might have a different suggestion as to getting into your BIOS that I am unaware of, and that you are more comfortable with. If you decide to flash, just read through the instructions a few times until you feel more comfortable with it, and take it one step at a time. We're always here if you need more help.

steveO70 · #5 November 30th, 2004, 06:49 PM

Thanks I appreciate the help

steveO70 · #6 December 6th, 2004, 12:41 AM

I have the flash now saved and ready on a floppy and ready to flash the bios....I have it in the floppy but when I start up my machine it blows right past the floppy it is almost like it is not in the boot sequence or something...any ideas????

bAdWaYz · #7 December 6th, 2004, 04:35 AM

Steve if you are not comfortable with flashing a BIOS you should not do it. Flashing a BIOS if not done correctly can turn the system into a nice expensive boat anchor. So if you can get by without flashing the BIOS plz do so. If you feel you must flash then for pete sake backup the old BIOS that way if anything should happen you're system won't be toast. With that said there are some things you can try first before doing anything drastic. You said you have already pulled the CMOS battery and that didn't work. Sometimes you have to not only pull the battery but also set the CMOS jumpers to "clear" the CMOS. All that means is that you would pull the battery then find the CMOS jumpers these are a small set of pins with a plastic block like thing covering some of the pins. This can normally be found around or near the CMOS battery itself. Knowing the brand and mod of the motherboard you have would help us to point you twards the jumpers and further explaine how to reset them. You say you have a Toshiba so try this little trick first its worth a shot and works on some toshiba makes. With the computer off press the power button to boot normally, but as soon as you press the power button hold down the left "shift" key. In other words just hold down the left shift key during boot. That may bypass the BIOS password. So try that and post back the make of you're motherboard and also the ver and maker of you're BIOS this will help to get a fix.