(02-26-2019, 11:32 PM)Lost_N_BIOS Wrote: Clearing CMOS simply removes any settings applied, resetting the BIOS to stock. After that, enter BIOS and load optimal defaults, then make any changes you need to make. None of that "unlocks" the BIOS
Your link does not lead to BIOS download, you need to link the page before that one or give the full HP model name.
OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Version 10.0.17763 Build 17763
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name DESKTOP
System Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
System Model NY549AA-ABA p6230y
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU NY549AA#ABA
Processor AMD Phenom II X4 810 Processor, 2600 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 5.03, 9/11/2009
SMBIOS Version 2.6
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer FOXCONN
BaseBoard Product ALOE
BaseBoard Version 1.01
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.17763.194"
User Name DESKTOP\Owner
Time Zone Central Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 16.0 GB
Available Physical Memory 12.5 GB
Total Virtual Memory 18.4 GB
Available Virtual Memory 13.9 GB
Page File Space 2.38 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Kernel DMA Protection Off
Virtualization-based security Not enabled
Device Encryption Support Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable
PCR7 binding is not supported,
Hardware Security Test Interface failed and device is not InstantGo,
Un-allowed DMA capable bus/device(s) detected, TPM is not usable
Hyper-V - VM Monitor Mode Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Second Level Address Translation Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Virtualization Enabled in Firmware No
Hyper-V - Data Execution Protection Yes
https://support.hp.com/rs-en/document/c01859871
So if i get the jumper pin moved properly and reset cmos according to previous instructions. I will then be able to enter bios setup and make changes?
was on hp support chat for over an hour trying to get confirmation which jumper was to reset cmos. never got an answer,
i attached a photo of what i think is the correct jumper. if anyone could verify for me
this is top left corner of board :coin battery is 2-3 inches to the right , just above gpu