IBM 6587 - PC 350 - 16 MB RAM, User Manual

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Deleting a Power-On Password:
Use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to delete a
power-on password.
To delete a power-on password:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see
“Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program” on
page 16).
2. Select System Security from the Configuration/Setup
Utility menu.
3. Select Power-on Password.
4. Select Delete Power-on Password.
5. Press Enter.
6. Remember to save the changes when you exit from
the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Erasing an Unknown Power-On Password:
To erase
an unknown power-on password, you must remove the
computer cover and move the password jumper on the
system board. (See Installing Options in Your Personal
Computer for more information.)
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set a new
password and reconfigure the computer.
Administrator Password
If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of
several computers, you might decide to set an
administrator password. Setting an administrator
password deters unauthorized persons from changing
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
When an administrator password is set, a user can change
settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program only
after using that password. If the administrator password
is not entered, the user can only view, not change, the
settings.
When you set an administrator password, you have the
option of specifying whether the user of the computer
will be able to set and change power-on passwords on
the computer.
The administrator password locks out access to the
Configuration/Setup Utility program until the correct
password is entered. When an administrator password is
set, a password prompt appears each time you press F1
to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
If a configuration error panel appears when you turn on
the computer, the Configuration/Setup Utility program
usually starts automatically, and the administrator
password prompt appears on the screen. Before you can
use the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you must
type the correct password.
The password does not appear on the screen as you type
it. If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen
message telling you so. If you type the wrong password
three times, you must turn off the computer and start
again. When you type the correct password, the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu appears.
Setting and Changing an Administrator Password:
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set or
change an administrator password. You can use any
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Using Your Personal Computer