Continuing from post#61 above, I've managed to erase the system Administration Password (and all other passwords) on the replacement mobo on my M1710.
Used the Dell Service Tag Change Utility A28 (refer post #21 & #56 above) from a CD.
Left HDD in the machine, booted from the ST change CD...
Hi Arkaign. I've just signed up to this forum.
I have a 7yr old Dell XPS M1710 which I have just today replaced the mobo in with one from e-bay. The replacement mobo works fine, but has a BIOS system Administrative Password from the previous owner presumably.
The System Number is...
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