ThinkPad X60s BIOS lockout

[IvanZdr]

I was having issues setting any BIOS options and was told to speak to my system supervisor to gain access (in the BIOS options). Unfortunately, I can't gain access and there is nowhere to give a supervisor password so I can actually make any changes. I was hoping someone can help me figure out how I can make a change or do something so I can actually give the password.

I know there are rules about posting about security issues say not to post security workarounds, but I am hoping this is ok and will just let me know how I can enter the password so I can make changes in the BIOS.

Thanks so much in advance!

[andyP Community SuperMod · Accepted solution]

IvanZdr, welcome to the forum,

the system must be in turned off state, this will not work from a restart. When you start the system and see the BIOS splash screen you need to press F1, when required to enter a password you need to enter the supervisor password. If further passwords are requested enter these accordingly.

[IvanZdr]

Andy,

Thanks for the help!  F1 wasn't working before, but after installing CSS 8.3, I was prompted to enter the password and was able to finally change the BIOS settings.  I'm still not sure why I needed to do that workaround, but I'm glad it finally works.

Ivan

[andyP Community SuperMod]

Ivan,

Maybe you were pressing F1 at the wrong moment, afaik CSS cannot influence access to BIOS.

That said, glad that you got things sorted, that's what's important here