Configuring Password Security And Resetting Cmos; Preparing To Configure Passwords; Clearing And Resetting Workstation Passwords - HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

7 Configuring password security and
resetting CMOS
This chapter describes how to configure password security and to reset CMOS, and includes these
topics:
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Preparing to configure passwords on page 141
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Clearing and resetting workstation passwords on page 141
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Clearing and Resetting the CMOS on page 142

Preparing to configure passwords

The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to create setup and power-on passwords.
When you create a setup password, only the power-on password is required to access the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility and any other information on the workstation. When you create both passwords, only
the setup password gives you access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
When both passwords are created, the setup password can also be used in place of the power-on
password as an override to log into the workstation (a useful feature for a network administrator).
If you forget a password, two methods are available for clearing the password to gain access to the
information on the workstation:
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Reset the password jumper
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Press the Clear CMOS button
CAUTION:
customized information, including passwords, asset numbers, and special settings. It is important to
back up your workstation CMOS settings before resetting them in case they are necessary later. To
back up the CMOS settings, run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and select Save to Diskette from the
File menu.

Clearing and resetting workstation passwords

To disable the power-on or setup password features and clear the power-on and setup passwords:
WARNING!
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
CAUTION:
system board even when the workstation is turned off. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result
in damage to the system.
CAUTION:
equipment. Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by
briefly touching a grounded metal object.
ENWW
Pressing the Clear CMOS button resets CMOS values to factory defaults and erases any
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces, be sure to
When the workstation is plugged in, the power supply always has voltage applied to the
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or optional
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