IBM Netfinity 4500R User Reference Manual page 28

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
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You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for your
power-on password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you forget
the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one of the
following methods:
• If an administrator password is set, enter the administrator password at the
power-on prompt. Start the Configuration Setup Utility program and change the
power-on password.
• Change the position of the password override switch as described in "Setting the
password override switch".
• Remove the battery and then install the battery.
Setting the password override switch: The following illustration shows the location
of the password override switch, switch 8 of switch block 1, on the system board.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Note:
To set the password override switch:
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 66.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
power cords; then, remove the cover. See "Removing the cover and bezel" on
page 72.
3. Change the setting of the password override switch (switch 8 on switch block 1 on
the system board) from OFF to ON and then back to OFF. This clears the power-
on password.
Password override switch
(switch 8 of switch block 1)