SOURCE: Need to reset phoenix bios
have yout tried this application..
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/CmosPwd
I've heard before about the toshiba paralell loopback (it's also mentioned on the website above) as a way to unlock your bios you may want to try that aswell.
post back if it worked.. would be good to know if it did.
I remember also reading about the possibility of flashing your bios (you're going to need a floppy drive unit) to at least unlock your hard drive and get your data out, you may still not be able to hack into the bios again.
SOURCE: bios backdoor for toshiba laptop
System (BIOS) Password Reset
If you have forgotten your BIOS or system password, there are no software tricks or magical gimmicks that will get the password cleared. Laptops are different in that they are designed to not work with “backdoors” etc. for security reasons. There is one true way that works most of the time and that is hardware.
The Cmos (RTC) battery that is mounted on the motherboard in most cases holds the key, if your motherboard has the battery that is connected to the motherboard by using a two wire socket that plugs into the MOBO, then here is the procedure.
On the motherboard where the battery plugs into, you will see two pins sticking straight up, these engage the plug on the battery side. These two pins have to be “shorted” and then the motherboard powered up for approx. 30 seconds, then power down the system and replace the Cmos battery and reboot. Your password problem should be cleared up. The best way to “short” the pins is get another cmos battery and cut the wires from the battery part, bare the ends and twist together, this will short the pins. Make sure you tape the connection good on the jumper you just made….don’t want to touch anything else with powered up bare wires. Good luck.
SOURCE: Is there a backdoor bios
A. By Using the Motherboard Jumper:
In most motherboards CMOS battery is soldered, which makes it difficult to remove the battery. In this case we use another method.
Almost all motherboards contain a jumper that can clear all CMOS settings along with the BIOS password. The location of this jumper varies depending upon the motherboard brand. You should read your motherboard manual to check its location. If you don't have the manual then look for the jumpers near the CMOS battery. Most of the manufacturer label the jumper as CLR, CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS, etc.
When you find the jumper, look carefully. There will be 3 pins and the jumper will be joining the center pin to either left or right pin. What you need to do, is remove the jumper and join the center pin to the opposite pin. e.g. if the jumper joins center pin to left pin, then remove it and join center pin to right pin. Now wait for a few seconds and then again remove the jumper and join the center pin to left pin.
Make sure to turn the PC off before opening the cabinet and resetting the jumper.
B. By Using Software:
I have found that BIOS/CMOS Password Recovery Tool is the most effective.:
BIOS/CMOS Password Recovery Tool is a program that works instantly to remove any lost or forgotten BIOS/CMOS password. Simply boot your PC to DOS and execute the program, and get access to forgotten BIOS/CMOS passwords in just seconds
BIOS/CMOS Password Recovery Tool Service: http://www.biospasswordrecovery.com/
SOURCE: toshiba notebook Satellite A215-S6804 Bios
Obviously both of this **** haven't open a notebook before. Even if you take out the notebooks battery (not there in your picture guru/Apprentice) will not solve your problem. did that done THAT with several TOSHIBA SYSTEMS!!! only way is to buy a bios chip!
SOURCE: Phoenix Backdoor BIOS Passwords
01322222, 589589, 589721, 595595, 598598, aLLy, aLLY, ALLY, ALFAROME, aPAf, _award, AWARD SW, AWARD PW, AWARD_SW, AWARD?SW, AWKWARD, BIOSTAR, CONCAT, Condo, d8on, djonet, HLT, J64, J256, J262, j332, j322, KDD, LKWPETER, lkwpeter, PINT, pint. If these don't work, check to see if there is a CMOS_PWD or PWD_RST (or similar) jumper, switch pins for 10 seconds to clear the password and replace. Another way to reset the CMOS (and, thus, the password) is to remove the CMOS battery for at least 8 hours. The easiest way, though, is to download this program http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2969.html and run it from DOS.
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