Using Passwords; Secure Mode - NEC NEAX Express User Manual

Using Passwords

You can set either the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords.
Note: Administrator can not disable or change the user
password. If user password is set and administrator password is
cleared, user can lockout administrator. If user password is set,
administrator cannot lockout user.
If only the user password is set, you:
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Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
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Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in
either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
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Must enter the user password to exit secure mode.
If only the administrator password is set, you:
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Must enter the administrator password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
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Must enter the administrator password to boot the server if Password on Boot is
enabled in either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
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Must enter the administrator password to exit secure mode.
If both passwords are set, you:
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May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. However, you will not
be able to change many of the options.
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Must enter the administrator password if you want to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU
and have access to all of the options.
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May enter either password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either
the BIOS Setup or SSU.
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May enter either password to exit secure mode.

Secure Mode

Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU. When secure mode is in
effect:
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You can boot the server and the operating system will run, but you must enter the
user password to use the keyboard or mouse.
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You cannot turn off system power or reset the server from the front panel switches.
Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via the Server Manager Module
(e.g. EMP) or power control via the real time clock.
Taking the server out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That
is, if you press and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the system
will not be powered off when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel
power switch remains depressed when secure mode is removed, the server will be
powered off.
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