Bios Password Reset | Dell Optiplex 5050 Micro 

The 5080 neither have it.

Hello Yan, The same happened to me with a Dell Optiplex 30XX after i reset the Bios password. What solved the issue in my case was: Power down the computer, disconnect any USB devices, monitor and power cord, press the power button for 10-20 secs, release the power button. Next, connect everything back again. This is done to clear any remaining power in the capacitor on the motherboard. After that the message was not shown again. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

@@MyITWorkshop Hello? I am an IT Helpdesk. Do you have a Telegram or Skype account? I think we can exchange and share experiences

Hello, For that model and others the jumper is gone. Now, to reset the BIOS password you’ll meed to: with the computer connected to the power but turned off you need to press the power button for 30 seconds, not 40 not 20. Warning: this process resets the bios config to factory settings, meaning if you have a specific configuration in the bios, that will be lost. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment

did it work for you, not for me

Mine was between pci slots, under grafix card

@@MyITWorkshop en mi 3080 no me funciono lo de los 30 segundos, ya intente quitando la bateria y tampoco

Hello, This has been asked before. For these new models that dont have a jumper, you will need to reach out to Dell support so they can generate a master password based on your serial number. There are websites that also say to do the same and charge for it. Never tries those Hope it helps Ty for the comment

Hello, I don't think it's related to the BIOS, as it doesn't control permissions in the operating system for Windows or Linux. I'd think the issue lies on the permissions your account has on the OS windows/linux. Now, to reset the BIOS settings, normally you need to remove the CMOS battery on the motherboard for around 1 minute, put it back again and turn on the computer. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

Hi, Ok, I’d try, after you replaced the old cmos battery and saved the configs you made in the bios like time/date, disconnect everything from the computer, from keyboard to power cable. Press the power button for 20-30 secs, that will clean up all the power stored in the capacitors. Then, connect everything back and see if it still show the message. Hope it help Thanks for the comment

@@MyITWorkshop Hi, thank you for your kind response. I already tried 3 times but the result was same, it's only happened when the power is off (UPS off) then put it on again and start the booting. No message was appear if I shutdown with UPS is on, maybe the electricity is there. When try your step, I don't release the CMOS battery and place it again, just unplugged all the components and press the power for 30 secs. Do I need to unplug and plug the CMOS, kindly advise. Thanks a lot

Hi, I mentioned this on other videos. New models like the 7090, 5080 dont have the reset jumper. Dell removed from many if not all models. In order to reset the bios password you’ll meed to contact Dell support for them to give you a master password for your model. Ty for the comment

Hello, What do you mean by reset?

I want to make a factory reset, I accidentally wipe the ssd with Windows 10 on it and it doesn't let me install another OS, what should i do?

At lease you it for window

You can do it, you have many options to do it, remove the cmos battery and restart the pc in addition, you can install the dell os recovery from a usb and reinstall windows from there….

Hello, I just got a 5080 micro some days ago and yes, it does not have the jumper even though on it manual it says it has......What I would try is: disconnecting the power from the computer, removing the CMOS battery, press the power button for 30 seconds, leave it like that for around 30 min. AFter that, put the cmos battery back, turn on the computer and see if the password is gone. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

Hello, New model like the 5080 no longer have the jumper. So far, i havent found a way to reset the bios/admin password on that device other than getting in contact with Dell support. Thanks for the comment.

@@MyITWorkshop Ok, thank you for your feedback!

Hello, I also have the Dell Optiplex 7090. New models since 2020-2021 if memory serves, dont come with the jumper anymore. In order to reset the bios/admin password you need to contact Dell support. Hope it helps Ty for the comment

@@MyITWorkshop How would Dell support reset it over the phone There’s no internet connection or such to communicate with the machine What about reinstalling the bios version

@@theonecommenter Hey, Dell will ask you for the device service tag and of course if it is under warranty. They can generate master Bios/admin password based on that. If you have access to windows on that machine you might be able to update the bios running the .exe file. If what is configured is the Admin password and you need to type that password when the computer turns on then Dell support OR other sketchy websites are the solution. TY for the comment!

So anything happened?

I have optiplex 5080 and can't reset bios pasword? Please help

Were you able to reset the BIOS password?

@@ivanolliveiradesouza when I change windows then for booting bios password comes

Sir please reply

Hello, I have a 5080 as well and it does not come with the jumper either, even though the manual says it should have one. I tried removing the the CMOS battery, but nothing. Something that you can try, havent tested it yet, with the computer connected to the AC power but turned off. Press the power button for 30 secs, make sure it's 30, not 25 or 40. For more info I have the website: www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000126023/how-to-reset-real-time-clock-rtc-to-recover-your-dell-desktop-system#Shortcut_1 Hope it helps, Thanks for the comment!

@@MyITWorkshop Start the RTC reset with the system powered off and connected to AC power. Press and hold the power button for thirty (30) seconds. The system RTC Reset occurs after you release the power button.  NOTE: Real-Time Clock (RTC) reset is available on select Dell OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Vostro, or XPS Desktop PCs only. Refer to the table at the bottom of this page.  NOTE: If power is removed from the system during the process or the power button is held less than 25 s or longer than 40 s, the RTC Reset process is aborted. The RTC reset resets the BIOS to Defaults, un-provision Intel vPro (The IT administrator’s vPro account and password on the system will be "unprovisioned," and the system will need to go back through the setup and configuration process again to connect it to the vPro server again.) and reset the system date and time. During the reset process, the system will restart several times and depending on how it is configured. You may see keyboard backlight or other LED indications during the period the power button is held and after it is released. Once the reset is complete, the system should reboot and the Dell Splash screen display will indicate reset success.  NOTE: Once RTC reset is complete, the system may remain in a no boot status until the time, date and other bios settings (SATA drive selections, etc.) are correctly set to boot to Windows. Failing to boot immediately after a reset does not mean that the reset has failed. You may also need to restore the previous BIOS settings, such as the SATA Operation mode (ex. RAID On AHCI) for the system to reboot normally. Maybe it would help you... I read this from the Google... Please reply if any thing you have understood. 🙂🙏

​@@MyITWorkshop If TPM is on and Enabled, it is NOT affected by RTC reset (Below items remains ON and Enabled) Service Tag Asset Tag Ownership Tag Admin Password System Password HDD Password ME/vPro setting Key Databases System Logs By default the TPM is enabled on all Dell OptiPlex. Guess we going to have to call Dell to get said "master" pass. (which there is fee if out of warranty) Dell needs to do better.

Were you able to reset the BIOS password?

@@ivanolliveiradesouza eu estou como mesmo problema voce conseguiu? no 3080?

Hello, i left the instructions on how to do it in another comment, since there is no jumper on that model or others. You need to reset it with the power button. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment

@@MyITWorkshop I sweated for 30 seconds and it didn't work, could I help?

Hello There, I received a 3080 some weeks ago, interestingly it does not have a CMOS jumper like in the video or other models I've worked with. In this case I'd try to remove the CMOS battery, leave like that for 15-30 min, put it back in, turn on the computer and see if that reset the BIOS password. Hope it helps Thanks for the comment!

@@MyITWorkshop The BIOS password was not reset even after removing the CMOS battery

Plz hlp me

@@rkbiker07 were you able to reset your BIOS password?

@@MyITWorkshop no funciono este metodo