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New build, single boot, unable to login to bios

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MysticPC

User: Linux NewbeMe MoBo: asus b550i rog strix, latest update (8/26/21)firmware/drivers installed CPU: AMD® Ryzen 5 pro,4650g,radeon graphics×12 IGFX: AMD Renoir RAM: 16GB 2400mHz, ddr3?4?(forgot) samsung 980 pro 250gb ssd(OS boot) samsung 970 evo 250gb ssd(storage) OS: Ubuntu 20.04.3, 64-bit Gnome 3.36.8 Kernel: ??? not even sure what that is

So asus has this fancy UEFI. It looks like the UEFI had an extreme makeover but essentially no different for my intended purposes. After setting the boot priority to the USB drive I fired up to my bootable USB established initial settings, passwords, etc. and Ubu was up and running flawlessly. But then there's the BIOS.. when I tried to get into bios after the POST a generic UEFI window in the center of my screen prompts my for my password. But here's the problem: It doesn't recognize my password. "Invalid PW". I know that's BS because it works just fine to login for everything in Ubuntu. The one thing I did which was sketchy probably caused the problem but I don't know how to change it. The OS set up asked if I wanted to establish a Default PW keyring. Naturally, knowing nothing about it and having never seen this unexpected query I said, "Sure you bet sounds great sign me up do you need my ssn and bank account info?!" I know... save it. So the default key ring password works in the OS when prompted and yes.. I've tried using that keyring PW to login for BIOS as well. No joy How do I un*&^% this? Please and thank you in advance. Any advice as well as insult will be appreciated. PS- I have some familiarity with using the terminal. I can't do backflips and chew gum in there but should be able to follow someone's lead.

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Your BIOS/UEFI is your motherbaord firmware. Ubuntu has no control over this. If you are getting stuck at some prompt from your BIOS/UEFI, then nothing in Ubuntu has even loaded yet. There's nothing you can do in Ubuntu about this because it not related to Ubuntu. I suggest that you review the motherboard manufacturer's documentation. Reset CMOS if you have to. If all else fails, connect with support options for your particular hardware.
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oldfred
If you set a UEFI password that would be different than the Ubuntu boot password, which would be different than the password to decrypt an encrypted install. So you need to use correct password. Often even new systems need UEFI updates and SSDs need firmware updates. My Samsung NVMe drive had a bootable ISO with new firmware. If you have to reset UEFI from motherboard jumper or removal of coin battery, you probably have to redo some UEFI settings as you originally did to install. II have to keep a list as multiple settings, some required & some optional that I prefer.
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David
As this very long description has said this is not an Ubuntu question but a hardware question.
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