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page 59) to use features of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Features
of the Configuration/Setup Utility program are not accessible through the
network.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, and blanks) 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:
• If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
power-on prompt. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change
the power-on password.
• Change the position of the password override jumper as described in “Setting
the password override switch”.
• 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 8 of switch block 1, on the system board.
To set the password override switch:
1. Review the information in “Safety information” on page 39.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
power cords; then, remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 44.
3. Toggle switch 8 on switch block 1 on the system board. This clears the power-on
password for one boot cycle.
Note: This means that you can now start or power-up the server one time
without having to use the power-on password. But if you do not use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to change or delete the password,
the next time you start the server the original power-on password will be
reinstated.
4. Connect the server to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
5. Start the server.
Note: You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and either delete
the old or set a new power-on password.
Switch block
(SW1)
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OFF