
The basic input/output system, or BIOS, is a program that acts as a digital liaison, managing communications between peripherals and the operating system. Because the BIOS is critical to the operation of a PC, some computer manufacturers and workplaces employ a password for security. If the password is lost or has been reset through electrostatic discharge, it would be impossible to guess without the aid of computer forensics. Sometimes you can gain access to the BIOS through the keyboard, depending...