I just pulled out my old satellite notebook to try and set it up for my daughter to use as a web machine. While trying to install xp on a new hd I ran into a bios password. I don't remember putting it on there let alone what it is and need to change the boot order to do the install. Any help would be greatly apprieciated. Thanks, Rob
If you are the original owner, Toshiba will unlock the bios code for a fee $100.00 a cheaper approach, go to www.ebay.com Type: bios password this will take you into a list of sellers to choose from, I suggest one that deals with Toshiba, "better chance of success"
SOURCE: I cannot boot from the cd rom to do a fresh
Most computers need to have the boot order reset in the Bios to enable booting from cd. The following should be the correct way to access the Bios setup for this model.
Starting with the system powered off (not in sleep/suspend or
hibernate mode)-Start with the system powered off. Press the power
button and then immediately press and hold the Esc key while the system
runs the
POST (Power On Self Test). When the POST finishes, a prompt will appear
telling
you to press the F1 key to enter BIOS Setup. At that time, press the F1
key to
access the BIOS Setup program.
Once in the Bios setup, change the boot order to boot first from cd, then save changes and exit. You should then be able to run the cd install.
SOURCE: need to change cmos battery for toshiba laptop 1805-s274
look on back of laptop you will see some panels under panels you will see two little wires connected to mother board that's the cmos battery unplug it and change it
SOURCE: Bypass Bios password on Toshiba Satllite 5105-S501
ruhh row...The only option I know of is to remove the cmos battery for about an hour. toshiba support may have a "generic password" that can be used.
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