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Hello,
I just secured my system with a power-on password, but now I am not able to access my BIOS, as the screen switches directly after the log-in screen to the windows boot screen. I know it is a newbie question, but please help me.

Thanks

Marciavelli

Press F1 BEOFRE the password prompt.

Ed Gibbs

Hello again.,
a few moments ago I tried to follow your advise. But it doesn't work. When I press the power-on button, the fingerpint screen apperars immdiately. And when I press F1 nothing happens.

Thanks
Marciavelli

You need to do a full reboot. Either do it through the WinXP login screens or once you're logged in, or hold down the power button for 4 secs to force it to turn off.

When you start it again, keep hitting F1.