Using Passwords; Power-On Password - IBM xSeries 342 2RX Maintenance Manual

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– CPU Options
Select this choice to set the system cache type for all microprocessors.
– PCI BUS Control
Select this choice to view and identify system resources used by PCI devices.
PCI devices automatically communicate with the server configuration
information. This usually results in automatic configuration of a PCI device.
Attention:
PCI Slot/Device Information choice. The save, restore and load default
settings choices on the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility do not
save the PCI Slot/Device Information settings.
After making changes, select:
- PCI MLT to save the changes and return to the Advanced Setup menu.
- PCI Interrupt Routing to ignore the changes, restore the previous settings,
and return to the Advanced Setup menu.
v Error Logs
Select this choice to view or clear error logs.
– Select POST Error Log to view the three most recent error codes and
messages that the system generated during POST. You can also select Clear
error logs to clear the contents of this log.
Note: If you have a Remote System Adapter installed, you can select and view
the System Error Log.
v Save Settings
Select this choice to save your customized settings.
v Restore Settings
Select this choice to delete your changes and restore the previous settings.
v Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel your changes and restore the factory settings.
v Exit Setup
If you have made any changes, the program will prompt you to save the
changes or exit without saving the changes.

Using passwords

The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. After you select this choice, you can implement the protection level for the

power-on password.

Power-on password
After you set a power-on password, you can enable the unattended-start mode.
This locks the keyboard and mouse, but allows the system to start the operating
system. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you enter the correct
password.
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:
v Change the position of the password override switch as described in "Setting the
password override switch" on page 28.
v Remove the battery and then install the battery.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
You must use the menu selections to save custom settings for the
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Configuring the server

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