Have you ever been locked out of your BIOS by a forgotten password? Or perhaps a botched overclocking attempt has left your PC refusing to POST (Power-On Self-Test)? While the traditional method of pulling the CR2032 battery works, it isn't always convenient—especially in tight laptop chassis or complex desktop builds.

It is designed to work across various BIOS manufacturers (like Phoenix, Award, and AMI), identifying the specific password storage method used by each.

You may need to disable "Secure Boot" in your current BIOS (if accessible) to allow the USB to boot.

Traditional methods of resetting CMOS include:

Finding the for your specific laptop or motherboard model.