Unlock BIOS

[cclloyd9785]

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

 

[Frostmourne]

Ignore it for a laptop - they are factory limited, probably even if you build your own laptop.

 

[nate42nd]

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.

 

[Frostmourne]

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.

 

[cclloyd9785]

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.

 

[Frostmourne]

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.

 

[PooMan UK]

*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

 

[aem]

Not sure if a CMOS battery reset will override, do it at your own risk though.

 

[cclloyd9785]

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?

 

[aem]

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.

 

[travis1973]

also stuck

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

I have a AMD Athlon IIx4 620 64 bit also cant understand why the bios settings are greyed out ?

 

[alphanumeric]

Removing the CMOS (BIOS) battery will not unlock any hidden or disabled BIOS settings. All it will do is reset your custom BIOS settings back to factory default and mess up your time and date. You can do the same thing though the "Reset to defaults" BIOS menu option. Once you do it, you will have to go back into the BIOS menus and set you date and time, boot order, etc. You would have to flash your BIOS with a file that didn't have those features locked out. As mentioned, depending on where you get the hacked BIOS file, it could end up being a very risky adventure.