IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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If you need to access the the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and either
a power-on password or an administrator password is set, you will be
required to type a password before the Configuration/Setup Utility program
appears. If only a power-on password is set, you must type your power-on
password. If both a power-on password and administrator password are set
and you type your power-on password, you will be able to view limited
information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but you will not be
able to change any settings.
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 keyboard and mouse
unlock, and the computer begins normal operation.
Setting, changing, and deleting a power-on password
A power-on password can be any combination of up to seven characters
(A–Z, a–z, and 0–9).
Attention
Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place. If you lose
or forget your password, you cannot change or delete it without
removing the computer cover and changing settings on the system
board. Refer to “Erasing a lost or forgotten password” on page 34 for
further information.
To set, change, or delete a power-on password:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Starting and using
the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 27).
2. From the Configuration/Setup Utility menu, select System Security and
then press Enter.
3. Select Power-On Password and then press Enter.
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To delete a power-on password, select Delete Power-On
Password, press Enter, press Enter again, and then go to step 4
on page 33.
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To set a new password or change an existing password:
a. Type your new password and press Enter.
b. Type your new password again and press Enter
c. Select Change Power-On Password and press Enter.
d. When the Change Power-on Password window opens, press
Enter. The Change Power-on Password window closes.
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