For many 8FC8 models, standard methods like removing the CMOS battery do not work
| Scenario | Explanation | |----------|-------------| | CMOS battery replacement | Real-time clock reset triggers BIOS password check. | | Multiple failed password entries | System locks and displays a code to prove ownership. | | Second-hand device | Previous owner set an admin password. | | BIOS update failure | Firmware reverts to a password-protected state. | dell bios 8fc8 password