[flux_w42]

Exactly! I learned what a BIOS is and does the first time in my life the moment my parents put a BIOS password on the PC. My first rough workaround was to open the case, remove the CMOS battery and reset a pin. Then I found an easier workaround using the DOS debug tool to trigger a BIOS reset with the IO ports 70 and 71 :)

[gwbas1c]

I used to write my BIOS password on a piece of paper and stick it inside the case. It was only there to prevent casual snooping.