TOSHIBA delete BIOS password using the Response Code method

Valid only for models:

Portege R100, M100, M200, S100-S113TD, S100-S213TD, M205-S810, M205-S809, R200-S214, R200-S234, M400-ST9113, M400-S4032, M400-S4031, R200-S2032, R200-S2031, M405-S8003, M400-S933, M400, R205-S2062, R205-S209, M300, R200-S2062, S100-S1133, S100-S1132
Qosmio F15-AV201, G25-AV513, F25-AV205, G15-AV501-R, F15-AV201-R, G35-AV650, G35-AV600, G15-AV501
Satellite R15-S822, R15-S8222, R10-S613, R10-S820, A55-S1064, R10-S804TD, R15-S829, R10-S802TD
Satellite Pro M10-S405, M10-S406, M15-S405, M15-S406
Tecra M1, M3-S311, M3-S212TD, M4, M4-S115TD, M4-S335, S3-S411TD, S3, M3-S316, M3-S336, M4-S535, M4-S515, M4-S435, M4-S415, M4-S315, M5-S5331, M5-ST1412, M5-ST8112, M5, M3-S737TD, M5-S433, M3-S636, M4-S635, M3-S331, M3, M2, M2V
libretto U100, U105, U100-S213
Follow this procedure to delete a BIOS password using the Response Code method .

Be sure to keep the computer powered-on during this entire procedure. The Challenge Code issued by the BIOS is only valid until the computer is turned off and back on.

1. At the BIOS password prompt ("PASSWORD = "), press and release the following keys, one after another:

Ctrl, Tab, Ctrl, Enter

The computer's response should be:

PC Serial No.= XXXXXXXXX
Challenge Code= XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
Response Code=

2. Call Toshiba ASP Support. Explain to the support technician that you need a Response Code to remove a BIOS password. Recite both the PC Serial No. & Challenge Code to the support technician. The support technician will verbally issue a Response Code to you.

3. Enter the Response Code at the "Response Code=" prompt, and press Enter.

The computer's response should be: "Valid Password Entered. System is now starting up."

4. Once Windows has finished loading, restart Windows: Start > Shut Down > Restart.

5. Once the screen image is blank, press and hold the Esc key.

6. Release the Esc key once you see the prompt: "Check System, than press [F1] Key"

7. Press the F1 key.

The BIOS / CMOS Setup screen should appear. Follow these steps to de-register the password:

1. Press 'P' to jump to the Password field. "Registered" will be highlighted.

2. Press the spacebar to change "Password= Registered" to "Password= ".

3. Press the spacebar and press Enter. The BIOS should respond with "New Password = ".

4. Press Enter again. The BIOS should respond with "Verify Password= ".

5. Press Enter again. The BIOS should respond with "Password= Not Registered".

6. Press the End key. The BIOS should respond with "Are You Sure?".

7. Press Y.



The computer will restart, and load Windows, without requesting a password.

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