Question Booting from USB drive without BIOS access

[ninja883]

Hi
I use an Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-50UW running Windows 10. I have forgotten the password to my BIOS (which I don't even recollect setting in the first place). I have bought an M.2 SSD into which I would like to migrate the OS using Clonezilla. However, that requires BIOS access (I know that the boot menu can be accessed without going to the BIOS but it doesn't appear no matter what key I press). Is there a way to boot from the USB drive without having to deal with the BIOS password?

 

[jay32267]

You may be able to remove the CMOS battery for a minute or so and that might clear the password.
Also, there may be a jumper on the motherboard that clears the password.

 

[ss202sl]

Unfortunately we can't help bypass(or reset) passwords.

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[scout_03]

since your the original buyer contact acer for help that all we could do forum rules do not permit to help bypass password .