HP rp5700 Business desktop CMOS password

Question

everything I've read and tried to clear the setup password has not worked.. there has to be a trick that no one has shared yet... I can get complete operation but unable to change the bootup because of the CMOS password.. help would be much appreciated for sure... SemperFi  and thx  it is an HP RP5700 desktop computer w/ Windows 7

Answer 1

Password Security and CMOS Establishing a Setup or Power-On password
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer turns on, press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
4. To establish Setup password, select Security > Setup Password and follow the
instructions.
- or -
To establish a Power-On password, select Security > Power-On Password and
follow the instructions on the screen
5. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. Resetting a Setup or Power-On password
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the access panel.
3. On the system board, locate the header labeled CMOS+PASSWORD.
4. Remove the jumper and place it on pins 1 and 2.
5.Wait for three seconds, and then replace the jumper to its original position (pins 2
and 3).
6. Replace the access panel and reconnect the power cord.
7. Turn on the computer and allow it to start. Resetting CMOS
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the access panel.
3. On the system board, locate the header labeled CMOS+PASSWORD.
4. Remove the jumper and place it on pins 1 and 2.
5.Wait for three seconds, and then replace the jumper to its original position (pins 2
and 3).
6. Replace the access panel and reconnect the power cord.
7. Turn on the computer and allow it to start. Note: Refer the manual Page 2 in the Parts information section from the below link that will help you to remove the power on password: http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?sp4ts.oid=5299218&docId=emr_na-c03577916&docLocale=en_US   Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again  **Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem. Thank You,K N R KAlthough I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP