A: Many Vivid E9 motherboards are configured to lock the system if the primary boot device’s signature changes. You are now locked out. Reinstall the original hard drive to see if the prompt disappears. If not, contact GE for a master unlock.
If the default passwords do not work, it means the previous owner set a custom password. Since the BIOS memory is stored on the motherboard, you cannot simply uninstall software to fix this. Here are the three standard methods to reset it. Vivid E9 Bios Password
While not officially documented for end-users, service manuals and field experience indicate that some Vivid E9 units use: A: Many Vivid E9 motherboards are configured to
| BIOS Type / Board Revision | Possible Password(s) |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Intel Desktop Board DQ67SW | GEHC or gehc or 4jig3j38 (case-sensitive) |
| Older Advantech boards | Vivid9 or vivid9 or P@ssw0rd |
| GE proprietary BIOS | Blank (no password) or GEVividE9 | If the default passwords do not work, it
⚠️ Note: These are legacy examples. Modern units may have unique passwords. Incorrect attempts can lock the BIOS for a set time or require motherboard replacement.
