IBM 8669 - Eserver xSeries 342, 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 the protection level for the
power-on password. If you have an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed,
you can also implement the Administrator password and the Remote Control
password. For complete details about the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter, refer
to the documentation that comes with the adapter.
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:
v Change the position of the password override switch as described in “Setting the
password override switch”.
v Remove the battery and then install the battery.
Setting the password override switch
The following illustration shows the location of the password override switch, switch
6 of switch block 1, on the system board.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Password override switch
(switch 6 of switch block 1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1ON
To set the password override switch:
1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 40 and “Safety
information” on page 109.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords; then, remove the cover. See “Removing the cover and bezel”
on page 42.
3. Change the setting of the password override switch (switch 6 on switch block 1
on the system board) to the opposite side of the switch.
4. Install the server cover and connect all external cables and power cords (see
“Installing the server cover and bezel” on page 64).
Configuration
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