Acer V3-771G (Forgotten BIOS password)

[madmacs]

Hi @ all,

I recently purchased an Aspire V3-771G and stupidly forgot my BIOS (Insyde) password that I entered (late) one evening.
To add to my problems, I also cannot boot from a CD/DVD as this was also disabled in the BIOS, lol

I´ve downloaded the latest BIOS for my system from Acer, and have tried messing around with the .ini file to clear password/ clear CMOS without any luck.

I also don´t receive an error notification (number) after trying to enter a PW three times, just a black screen.

Is there any way to reset my password without actually opening my laptop and shorting the jumpers?

Thanks in advance.

[flyer]

Hello,

I have a laptop Acer V3-771G-53218G75Makk with stock BIOS. I set up a BIOS password long time ago, but unfortunately I forgot to write it down, and now I can't remember it. So now I am in trouble, cause I need to access the BIOS to format the PC and I am unable to.

I already tried to clear the BIOS password following the steps described on the "Service Manual" for this laptop (please see attached file):

"Chapter 5

Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check

If users set BIOS Passwords (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security
reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system enters the BIOS
Setup menu. If it is necessary to bypass the password check, short the HW Gap to clear the
password by performing the following steps:

1. Remove power from the system.
2. Remove HDD, AC and Battery.
3. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-3).
4. Locate the RTCRST# jumper.
5. Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the RTCRST# jumper.
6. Plug in AC, keeping the RTCRST# jumper shorted.
7. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is finished, then remove the conductivity tool from
the RTCRST# jumper.
8. Restart the system. Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup menu.
9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared.
10. If a password is requested, repeat Steps 1 through 9."

I did exactly as described above, but with no sucess. The only doubt I have regarding these steps, is that there is not one but two RTCRST jumpers (JRST2001 & JRST2002) and I'm not sure which one, or if both of them, has to be shorted at the same time.

Does anyone know how to sucessfully clear the BIOS password on this laptop, or does anyone know of any other wayaround to get rid of the password check (like flashing the EEPROM, or something)?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[BDMaster]

It needs to reflash a Bios by FPT !
But only 1.xx versions are reflashable otherwise SPI Progrmmer !
Regards

[flyer]

It needs to reflash a Bios by FPT !
But only 1.xx versions are reflashable otherwise SPI Progrmmer !
Regards

Thanks for your replay.

Cn you please clarify ? What does "FPT" & "SPI" mean ?

Am I forced to take the laptop to a technical service store to solve this issue, or can I do it by myself at home?

best regards

[BDMaster]

Intel Firmware Programming Tool (FPT) and Serial Programmer Interface (SPI) !
Look here :

https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-R...val?page=3

Regards

[Sharky91]

Hello,

first of all... sorry for my bad english


I did a big mistake with my BIOS.

I downloaded a BIOS Update from the Acer Homepage.
Acer
Enhance system performance
2.28
3.1 MB
2014/02/07

For my Laptop Acer Aspire V3 771G - Model No. VA70
After I installed it i got a Message "No bootable device.Hit any Key"
The Problem is that i got a password at my BIOS, which i didnt know .

I already removed the BIOS Battery. Also I shorted the two points under the Ram Bolt( google translate ))  )

I really dont know how to reset this password.

I hope you can help me

Thanks

[a13x.g07h]

Hello,

first of all... sorry for my bad english


I did a big mistake with my BIOS.

I downloaded a BIOS Update from the Acer Homepage.
Acer
Enhance system performance
2.28
3.1 MB
2014/02/07

For my Laptop Acer Aspire V3 771G - Model No. VA70
After I installed it i got a Message "No bootable device.Hit any Key"
The Problem is that i got a password at my BIOS, which i didnt know .

I already removed the BIOS Battery. Also I shorted the two points under the Ram Bolt( google translate ))  )

I really dont know how to reset this password.

I hope you can help me

Thanks

so why won't try bios recovery solution? without battery, with key combination and recovery image?

[BDMaster]

Yes this is the 1st test, then we have to reflash a Virgion Bios with your Data
into so rebuilded !
This is Recovery Bios Mod (follow instructions included) :

http://rghost.net/87MD8Ww66

Then use this tool run It as Admin and upload here the result fle :

http://rghost.net/58219938

http://rghost.net/53128665

let me know
Regards

[Sharky91]

I followed the instructions. The USB Stick blink about 10 sec. The fan is still running for about 1 min. after this minute the laptop shuts down (dont restart). If i turn the Laptop on i get the same screen "No Bootable Device. Hit any Key" or "Enter current password" if I want to open the BIOS menu

Is it possible to modify the BIOS via Live Linux? I could boot it via CD...but i have no idea what to do next...

EDIT

I started Linux Mint - so i got some Information of my BIOS
dmidecode 2.12
# SMBIOS entry point at 0x9aebef98
SMBIOS 2.7 present.

Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 24 bytes
BIOS Information
Vendor: Insyde Corp.
Version: V2.28
Release Date: 10/21/2013
Address: 0xE0000
Runtime Size: 128 kB
ROM Size: 4096 kB
Characteristics:
PCI is supported
BIOS is upgradeable
BIOS shadowing is allowed
Boot from CD is supported
Selectable boot is supported
EDD is supported
Japanese floppy for NEC 9800 1.2 MB is supported (int 13h)
Japanese floppy for Toshiba 1.2 MB is supported (int 13h)
5.25"/360 kB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
5.25"/1.2 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
3.5"/720 kB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
3.5"/2.88 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)
CGA/mono video services are supported (int 10h)
ACPI is supported
USB legacy is supported
BIOS boot specification is supported
Targeted content distribution is supported
UEFI is supported
BIOS Revision: 0.0
Firmware Revision: 0.0


I hope this helps

[BDMaster]

So It cannot helps You !
Then You have to buy the Tools and We will make manually the job !
We will read your Firmware and modify It then rewrite It back !
It's the lonely way to make this job like Service could do (without change MoBo)
Look here :

https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-R...val?page=3

SPI PGM + Clip $.30,00 cheaper on ebay !

Where You came from ?

Let me know
Regards