IBM 686536U - IntelliStation Z - Pro 6865, User Manual

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Important Information for Mouse Users
This information applies only to those who have a mouse connected
to the mouse port; a serial mouse is not affected by the password
prompt off mode.
The password prompt off mode prevents the computer from
detecting that a mouse is attached. In this mode, the mouse device
driver will not be loaded automatically through the CONFIG.SYS or
AUTOEXEC.BAT files; an error message displays that informs you
that the mouse port is disabled. To enable the operating system to
load without displaying the error message, read the information
below that applies to your operating system.
If you are using Windows NT, Windows 95 or Windows 98, do the
following:
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When the computer is started and the mouse-port-disabled error
message appears, type either your power-on or administrator
password to enable the keyboard. Then use the keyboard to put
a check mark in the Do not display this message in the future
check box.
Once the operating system starts in password prompt off mode, the
keyboard will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to the
mouse port, it also will remain locked.
Although you are not prompted to type a password in this mode,
you can type either your power-on or administrator password
anytime after POST has completed, even after the operating system
has loaded. If you type a password, the keyboard will unlock, but
the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled.
Password prompt off mode is useful for network servers and other
computers that operate unattended. If a power failure occurs, the
computer will automatically restart and resume operating when
power is restored, without operator intervention.
Dual In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of the
computer depends on whether the computer is started from the
computer power switch or by an unattended method, such as a modem
or timer.
If you start the computer by using the power switch, the computer
operates the same as it does in password prompt On mode. Refer to
page 31 for further information.
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