IBM eServer 240 xSeries User Reference Manual page 35

3. Move the cursor to the Enter Power-on Password Again data field and type
the password again.
Note: A message appears if the two passwords do not match. If this
happens, press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System
Security menu.
4. If a message appears telling you to select another password, press Enter to
return to the Power-On Password menu. Choose a different password to use
for your power-on password.
5. Select Change Power-on Password to save the new password; then, press
Enter.
To delete a power-on password:
1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.
The Power-on Password menu appears.
2. Select Delete Power-on Password; then, press Enter. A confirmation window
appears.
3. Press Enter to delete the power-on password, or press Esc to cancel the
request and return to the System Security menu.
To allow the system to start in unattended-start mode when a power-on password
is set:
1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter.
The Power-on Password screen appears.
2. Select Allow for unattended boot with password. Press the Left or Right
Arrow key to toggle the entry to On.
Note: The Allow for unattended boot with password data field must be set
to On for the system to support locally or remotely scheduled system
shutdowns or restarts in unattended-start mode.
Using the administrator password menu
The administrator password (sometimes called a supervisor-level password)
controls access to some features of the server, including the Configuration/Setup
Utility program.
Attention:
If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or
removed. You must replace the system board.
Chapter 3. Configuring your server
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