bios password
Re: bios password
The chipset is the main difference. Some times it takes more than one boot to do it, but that trick only works on Windows 7. I haven't tested it on Vista. If you are restoring XP the chipset diference is enough. Have you tried putting the caddy back in the Mk2 to see if it will boot still. One forum member had a CF-51 that was locked down and installing a hard drive activated the password lock on the new drive. So he was out the laptop he couldn't use and the hard drive was then locked to it. Couldn't even format it.
CF-28 MK2,Mk3 / CF-29 Mk3 / CF-30 MK2 / CF-25 Mk1 ATI / CF-19 MK3/Mk3/Mk5 / CF-U1 Mk1,Mk2 / CF-M34 Mk7/Mk3 / CF-17 Mk1 / CF-07
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Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Re: bios password
Does anyone know of a program that prints out the settings for BIOS - no changing, read only?
Actually, most BIOS locked units are still pretty useful computers since you really don't need to change settings in BIOS that often - if at all. For example, the WIN 7/Accessories/System Tools/System Information displays many of the setting from the first screen of BIOS - so it is possible to read what is locked. It would be nice to know what limitations a locked unit actually had. Ideas?
Actually, most BIOS locked units are still pretty useful computers since you really don't need to change settings in BIOS that often - if at all. For example, the WIN 7/Accessories/System Tools/System Information displays many of the setting from the first screen of BIOS - so it is possible to read what is locked. It would be nice to know what limitations a locked unit actually had. Ideas?
CF-31XFLAXLM -- CF-31SBLEC1M -- CF-31JBEGA1M
CF-30KCPAQ2B -- CF-30CCR02BM
CF-19CJBLXBM -- CF-29NTWGZBM
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CF-30KCPAQ2B -- CF-30CCR02BM
CF-19CJBLXBM -- CF-29NTWGZBM
MEMBER: Notebook Review
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Re: bios password
The mk3 I have has the WiFi and Bluetooth turned off,it was a US Navy unit. Other then that it works great,I more then likely have it sold to the Ford dealer but at a substantial discount compared to the other 52's and 30mk2's I sold them.
Mind you I didn't lose anything on the deal and just about doubled my investment, but at half the price of the last mk3 I sold.
If they lock the USB and DVD out of the boot order,had one,then you hope you have an identical model to make it happen,which I did. Lenovo X60 is also impossible to break into. Good thing I had 2.
Mind you I didn't lose anything on the deal and just about doubled my investment, but at half the price of the last mk3 I sold.
If they lock the USB and DVD out of the boot order,had one,then you hope you have an identical model to make it happen,which I did. Lenovo X60 is also impossible to break into. Good thing I had 2.
2 CF-30Mk3's, 2 CF-71's, CF-L1, 3 CF-72's, CF-73, CF-74, CF-48, CF-50, CF-51Mk3, 2 CF-19's,7 CF-52's, FZ-A1 and other assorted beaters.
Re: bios password
Life will beat you into submission.
Re: bios password
Has anyone else had success with the bios chip swap for unlocking a Mk3? I'm thinking of giving it a shot on my Mk3, but I can't find the BIOS or EC files anywhere to burn to a new chip.