IBM Aptiva Hardware Maintenance Manual page 47

The next time you turn on the system, you will be prompted to enter your
power-on password. If you press F1 during POST to enter Setup, you must
key in the password as well.
If you were not able to set a password after performing the above procedure,
or should you encounter any error message when setting a password, open
the system unit and check the setting of jumper JP9 for 2137 or SW1(switch
1) for 2138. See "2137 System Board " on page 5-5 or "2138 System Board
Layout" on page 5-15 for details on jumper settings information.
Changing the Power-On Password
1. Enter Setup.
2. Key in your current password when prompted.
3. From the Setup main menu, select Advanced Options, then Security
Options.
4. Highlight the Power-on Password parameter and press the left- or right-
arrow key twice to display the Power-on Password window.
5. Type in a new password then press Enter.
6. Retype the new password then press Enter.
7. Press Enter again to confirm changing the password.
8. Press Esc twice to return to the Setup main menu.
9. Press Esc to exit Setup and reboot the system. Answer Yes when
prompted to save CMOS settings.
If you change your mind and decide not to change your password, just
answer No when prompted to save CMOS settings.
Removing the Power-On Password
1. Enter Setup and select Advanced Options, then Security Options.
2. Press the left- or right-arrow key once to select None.
3. Press Esc to return to Setup main menu.
4. Press Esc to exit Setup and reboot the system. Answer Yes when
prompted to save CMOS settings.
Disk Drive Control
There are two items under this parameter: Diskette Drive and Hard Disk Drive.
These items allow you to write-protect the diskette and hard disk drives.
The settings include:
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