Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Change the default BIOS password

Updated: January 12, 2026

Overview

Use this procedure to change the BIOS password on your Cisco APIC. Follow the steps to access the setup menu, enter the current password, and set a new password to ensure your system's security.

Use this procedure to change the BIOS password.

Cisco APIC ships with a default BIOS password. The default password is "password". When the boot process starts, the boot screen displays the BIOS information on the console server.

Procedure

1.

During the BIOS boot process, when the screen displays Press <F2> Setup, press F2.

The Entering Setup message displays as it accesses the setup menu.
2.

At the Enter Password dialog box, enter the current password.

The default password can be password or Insieme123.

3.

In the Setup Utility, choose the Security tab, and choose Set Administrator Password.

4.

In the Enter Current Password dialog box, enter the current password.

5.

In the Create New Password dialog box, enter the new password.

6.

In the Confirm New Password dialog box, re-enter the new password.

7.

Choose the Save & Exit tab.

8.

In the Save & Exit Setup dialog box, choose Yes.

9.

Wait for the reboot process to complete.

The updated BIOS password is effective.