Parallel port ECM

[globb]

I recently purchased an older computer to play around with. I tried to hook up a printer and the computer wouldn't recognize it. I've determined that the port is underpowered and I need to enable the ECM to get the printer to work. I went to the setup screen so I could alter the bios and discovered a password set on the menu. I can't access any setup utilities. Is there anyway to enable the ECM without the bios, or if not, is there anyway to get around that password. Thank's for your help.

 

[crjdriver]

You should have a clear cmos jumper on the mb. Use that and it will load defaults [this will clear any password]. You may have to go back into the bios and load any special settings that you need. If you do not have a clear cmos jumper then you can remove the battery from the mb; leave it out for a few min. That does the same thing.