Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S)
Printed From: ASRock.com
Category: Technical Support
Forum Name: Intel Motherboards
Forum Description: Question about ASRock Intel Motherboards
URL: https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7194
Printed Date: 02 Aug 2025 at 12:44pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S)
Posted By: thatguy11m
Subject: Complete reset of my computer (Z170 Pro4S)
Date 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
|
Replies:
Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 4:47pm
|
" rel="nofollow - 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. ------------- 
|