Remote-Control Security Settings - IBM xSeries 342 2RX Maintenance Manual

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
You can set, change, or delete both the power-on password, and allow a power-on
password to be changed by the user.
Setting the password override switch: The following illustration shows the
location of the password override switch, switch 6 of switch block 1, on the system
board.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
To set the password override switch:
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 42.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
3. Change the setting of the password override switch (switch 6 on switch block 1
4. Reboot; Hit F1 to enter Setup Utility. Enter System Security and change or
5. Install the server cover and connect all external cables and power cords (see
6. Turn on the server.
Note: You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set a

Remote-control security settings

Select this choice to set a remote-control password, which provides access to all
choices on the Configuration Setup Utility main menu. You can set the following
features:
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and power cords; then, remove the cover. See "Removing the cover and bezel"
on page 44.
on the system board) to the opposite side of the switch. This allows one
opportunity to enter Setup Utility to change or delete the power-on password.
delete power-on password.
Note: If the power-on password is not changed or deleted, the old password
will be reinstated on the next reboot.
"Installing the server cover and bezel" on page 62).
power-on password.
Password override switch
(switch 6 of switch block 1)
SW1