ASRock Forums : Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S) https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:24:23 +0000 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:47:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7194 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S) : Is it a system password (during...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7194&PID=42447&title=complete-reset-of-my-computer-z170-pro4s#42447 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 7194
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 4:47pm

Is it a system password (during or just after post) or an OS password?

If it is set up via OS then you are out of luck short of a full OS reinstall. You can use a Linux Live bootable USB drive and back up your data before a reinstall.

If it is a system password (set up in UEFI) then you can remove power from the system (unplug power cord), open up the case, pull the CMOS battery and place the Clear CMOS jumper in the clear position. Leave the system like this for about an hour, put the Clear CMOS jumper back to it's normal position and replace the battery. This should clear any system passwords and restore you to UEFI defaults.

Reloading UEFI defaults from within the UEFI typically does not clear system passwords.
]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:47:30 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7194&PID=42447&title=complete-reset-of-my-computer-z170-pro4s#42447 <![CDATA[Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S) : HiI forgot my password and have...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7194&PID=42440&title=complete-reset-of-my-computer-z170-pro4s#42440 Author: thatguy11m
Subject: 7194
Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 2:40pm

Hi

I forgot my password and have tried all combinations and such and right now all I want to do is do a complete reset of my PC. Is there any way I can do that through the UEFI cause i've been struggling to find the option to do it. 

Thanks
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