Using Passwords - IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server User Manual

v Event/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 both a power-on password and an administrator password, you can type
either password at the password prompt that is displayed as you start the 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/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 passwords in a secure place. If you forget the power-on
password or administrator password, you can regain access to the server 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.
62
System x3200 M2 Types 4367 and 4368: User's Guide
- BMC System Event Log
Select this choice to view the mini-BMC system-event log, which contains
all system-error messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys
to move among pages in the log. Run the diagnostic programs to get more
information about the error codes. See the Problem Determination and
Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for
solving the problems. Select Clear BMC System Event Log to clear the
mini-BMC system-event logs.
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 run time, by the SMI handler and by the
service processor. The most recent event or error is displayed first. Use the
Down Arrow key to view the older entries, and use the Up Arrow key to view
the newer entries. Select Clear system logs and press Enter to erase the
system event/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 password prompt. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.