There are two solutions to this:

Solution 1:

Try some of the backdoor passwords that are often built into the BIOS following the setups on this site.

Solution 2:

1. Turn off and unplug the computer
2. Open the computer and look for a flat "watch" battery on the mother board
3. Remove this battery. You may have to gently pry it out using a small tool.
4. Plug your computer in and turn it on without the better.
5. Turn your computer off and reinsert the battery and turn the system back on.

 

You will likely have to set the time and date in your bios. 

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