Chapter 9. Additional Service Information; Security Features; Passwords - IBM 2292 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 9. Additional service information

Security features

Security features in this section include the following:
v Passwords
v Vital Product Data
v Management Information Format (MIF)
v Alert on LAN

Passwords

The following section provides information about computer hardware and
software-related passwords.
v Power-on Password
v Administrator Password
v Operating System Password
Power-on and Administrator passwords are set in the Setup Utility program. See
"Setup Utility program" on page 14 for information about running the Setup
Utility.
Power-on password
A power-on password denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user
when the computer is powered on. When a power-on password is active, the
password prompt appears on the screen each time the computer is powered on.
The computer starts after the proper password is entered.
Removing a power-on password
To service a computer with an active and unknown power-on password, power-off
the computer and use the following procedure.
1. Unplug the power cord and remove the top cover.
2. Refer to "Identifying parts on the system board" on page 28 to find the Virtual
3. Move the recovery jumper from normal to ROM recovery.
4. Power-on the computer. The system senses the change in the position and
5. Wait 30 seconds for beeps to sound, and then power down by holding the
6. Return the jumper to normal position.
7. Reset the date and time and remind the user to enter a new password when
Administrator password
The administrator password is used to restrict access to the Configuration/Setup
Utility program. If the administrator password is activated, and you do not enter
the administrator password, the configuration can be viewed but not changed.
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Note: On some models, this procedure will also remove the administrator password.
clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper.
erases the password.
power button for 10 seconds.
service is complete.
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