Unlock BIOS

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  1. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
       #1

    Unlock BIOS


    I think my BIOS was factory locked, because a lot of options on it are greyed out. How can I unlock that to adjust some settings.

    I have an Insyde BIOS 1.40
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  2. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #2

    Ignore it for a laptop - they are factory limited, probably even if you build your own laptop.
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  3. Posts : 2,036
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #3

    There's not much you can do. There are ways that include very risky BIOS updates from "shady" places on the net. I would never recommend you go anywhere near this option. They are locked.

    Sometimes you can get a couple more options with a key combo like ctl+F1 but you would have to research it and it probably would not give you much anyway.
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  4. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #4

    nate42nd said:
    There's not much you can do. There are ways that include very risky BIOS updates from "shady" places on the net. I would never recommend you go anywhere near this option. They are locked.

    Sometimes you can get a couple more options with a key combo like ctl+F1 but you would have to research it and it probably would not give you much anyway.
    True but that is more for desktop BIOS's, it unlocks more CPU features for my Gigabyte MA 790GPT UD3H.
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  5. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Well if I cant unlock it, then how would i be able to change the frequency of my CPU, because that is the main reason I want it unlocked.
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  6. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #6

    cclloyd9785 said:
    Well if I cant unlock it, then how would i be able to change the frequency of my CPU, because that is the main reason I want it unlocked.
    You'd kill the laptop and I doubt the option is available.
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  7. Posts : 2,726
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #7

    *Quote ... The P7350 is an OEM cpu aka offroad cpu. Its a stripped down processor for cheaper cost. It doesnt have the propriety Intel technology like IVT or IDA

    In other words its not meant to be unlocked/changed
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  8. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #8

    Not sure if a CMOS battery reset will override, do it at your own risk though.
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  9. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Thats the thing. I want to overclock it without opening up my computer. If anything, ima wait till the warrenty is out.

    I also heard there was a trigger switch on the motherboard, that can reset to factory defaults. If i did reset to factory defaults, is there any downside to it?
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  10. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #10

    I had major issues with one of my client's laptop which has system halted message after i tried resetting supervisor password etc. I end up detaching and re-attaching the CMOS battery, and everything was back to brand new, no more power-on or HDD passwords.

    I guess the only downside is the warranty, as this no doubt will be evident to the shops if you take it back.
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