Locked by BIOS password

What is BIOS-PWD-LOCKOUT?

The BIOS-PWD-LOCKOUT error is categorized as a critical-severity firmware issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. Access to the computer is blocked due to an unknown UEFI administrator password. When experiencing the Locked by BIOS password fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as forgot password and intentional locking by network administrator (company ntb). To permanently resolve the BIOS-PWD-LOCKOUT issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your firmware components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• Forgot password
• Intentional locking by network administrator (company NTB)

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Clear CMOS memory

  Applying the first fix (Clear CMOS memory) addresses the most common root cause of BIOS-PWD-LOCKOUT and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  For laptops: Use the master password generator by the hash code (if it appears)

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to sw-bios instability are covered.

• 3
  Contact manufacturer support

Commands & Diagnostics