Using Passwords; Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (Some Models); Starting The Scsiselect Utility Program - IBM eServer xSeries 300 User Reference Manual

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Using passwords

The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. After you select this choice, you can set a power-on password or an
administrator password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the
power-on password or the administrator password. When you have set one or both of
the passwords, record them and keep them in a secure place.
If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either password
at the password prompt that appears as you start your server. 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 menus. If you type the power-
on password, you can only view limited information in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through
either of the following methods:
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Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models)

SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to:
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The following sections provide instructions for starting the SCSISelect Utility program
and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.
Note: If your server has a redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) adapter

Starting the SCSISelect utility program

Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect
3. When the Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI
4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.
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Select this choice to discard your changes and restore the factory settings.
Exit Without Saving
Select this choice if you want to exit without saving changes, or if no changes
have been made.
Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.
Change the jumper position on the CMOS jumper as described in "Clearing
CMOS" on page 81.
View the default SCSI IDs
Locate and correct configuration conflicts
installed, use the configuration method that is supplied with the RAID adapter
to view or change SCSI settings for devices attached to the adapter.
appears, press Ctrl+A.
disk utility? question appears, make your selection and press Enter.
• Press Esc to exit the SCSISelect Utility program.
• Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your
monitor permits).
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