Using Passwords; Power-On Password - IBM Netfinity 4500R Type 8656 Hardware Maintenance 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 implement two levels of protection:
power-on password and administrator 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:
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Setting the password override switch: The following illustration shows the location
of the password override switch (switch 8 on switch block 1) on the system board.
Note: As shown in the illustration, switch 8 is the one at the top of the switch block.
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Select this choice to save your customized settings.
Restore Settings
Select this choice to delete your changes and restore the previous settings.
Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel your changes and restore the factory settings.
Exit Setup
If you have made any changes, the program will prompt you to save the changes
or exit without saving the changes.
If an administrator password is set, enter the administrator password at the
power-on prompt. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the
power-on password.
Change the position of the password override switch as described in "Setting the
password override switch".
Remove the battery and then install the battery.