Mittwoch, 17. Dezember 2008
scope : reset Itronix IX250 BIOS password
tools :FDU / CDROM Boot MS-DOS 3 /4/5
CAVE ! newer DOS versions might NOT boot proper because of DATE / TIME error resulting in DIVIDE overflow errors or similiar
Amiflash programm + BIOS image for IX250 (donwload here)

workout:
1. remove external power supply & Batterie
2. remove LI batterie under lid "RTC" bottom of IX250
3. power up with external ps
4. select F1 Setup form BIOS error screen
5. blank password (ENTER) 3 times
IX250 is doing warmboot
6. on BIOS message press F1 resume
7. Boot from FDU or HDU in to MSDOS
8. put date/dtime into MSDOS if asked
you should be in MSDOS now A:>
start AMIFLASH with approprate BIOS image
flash program resets IX250
power down - remove powersupply - install LI-batterie
Start IX250 - goto BIO and change supervisor password to blan i.e. disable
-------finished and ready
15.Dez.2008rh