Lenovo G580 BIOS updated with password set

I've recently updated BIOS on my laptop but I forgot to reset BIOS password before that. Now it doesn't accept my old BIOS password. How can I fix it?
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Hi Evolitist,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m sorry to hear that the BIOS was upgraded without removing the password in your G580 Laptop, the BIOS password cannot be removed now. I would Strongly Suggest Calling Technical Support for Assistance to get the details of nearest Authorized Service Center to get this issue resolved.
Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
Do post us back for further queries.
Best Regards
Shiva Kumar
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I have recently downloaded a BIOS update for the G580 - version 20150, and ever since that I am locked out of the BIOS setup menu. It asks for a password, however I haven't set up one, and such, I am unable to change any of the settings.
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Welcome to the Community.
This is unusual as I've never seen a BIOS update automatically creates a power-on password on Lenovo units. Have you already reported this issue by contacting the lenovo support?
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1. Removing a BIOS password can only be done by an authorized lenovo technician (unit must be sent for service) and AFAIk, you can't flash the BIOS if it has a password (the password must be cleared first before hand).
2. If the BIOS supports backflash (some mobo's have this feature hidden), check this article:
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3. If the Lenovo G580 came a Windows 8 preload with UEFI BIOS, you need to disable UEFI to boot from legacy OS (Windows 7 and below, Linux, etc.) and fix the blackscreen issue. This feature can only be set in the BIOS and can't be done inside an OS.
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