Using Passwords; Using The Boot Menu Program - IBM 9228 - IntelliStation Z - Pro User Manual

v Error Logs
v Save Settings
v Restore Settings
v Load Default Settings
v Exit Setup

Using passwords

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the
power-on (user) password or the administrator password.
If you set a power-on password and an administrator password, you can type either
password at the password prompt that appears as you start the computer. However,
if you want to change the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you
must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. If you type the power-on password, you have access to only the limited
Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
Keep a record of the password in a secure place. If you forget the power-on or
administrator password, you can regain access to the computer through one of the
following methods:
v If you have forgotten the power-on password and an administrator password is
v Remove the battery and then install the battery.

Using the Boot Menu program

The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that
you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
To use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Press F12.
4. Select the startup device.
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Select this choice to view or clear error logs.
– System Event/Error Log
Select this choice to view the system event and error messages that the
system generated during POST and runtime. Select Clear event/error logs to
clear the event and error log.
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
Select this choice to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you have
not saved the changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked
whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them.
set, type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.