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  • There is an admin password indeed. I suppose I could open it up and reset the CMOS but I would be interested to know if this can be avoided. Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 19:59
  • All you have to do to reset the CMOS is jump the correct pins, I would definitely research it first if you're not sure how to do it on that particular machine. The quickest and easiest way is to reseat the CMOS battery. Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 20:02
  • Thanks. In the worst case I will open it up and see if I can look up the motherboard to see how to do that. Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 20:03
  • You can usually find the correct documentation in the manufacturer guides on their support sites. Looking up the MoBo info will probably take you down a rabbit hole you dont want to go down, when checking the manufacturer directly would yield the best and quickest results. Good luck! Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 20:06
  • Thanks but the motherboard was bought separately so I will have to look that up. Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 20:07