Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S)

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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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thatguy11m Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2017 Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote thatguy11m Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S) 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

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 27683	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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.