IBM Netfinity 3000, User Handbook Manual

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Date and Time
Select this choice to set the system date and time.
The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour/minute/second. The
system date is in standard format for your country. For example, in
the United States, the format is MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year).
To set the date and time:
1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select
Date and Time ; then, press Enter.
2. The Date and Time menu appears.
3. Use the Left Arrow (
←
) or Right Arrow (
→
) key to advance
through each data field.
4. Type the new information; the system saves the information as
you enter it.
System Security
Several security features are available to help you secure your server
and the information that you store in it. To control access to your
server, you can implement the security features, such as adding
passwords, and securing IDE devices and diskette drives.
Setting power-on password modes
The power-on password can deter unauthorized access to the
system. You do not need to set a power-on password, but doing so
allows you to control who can use your server. When a power-on
password is set, you must type the password at a prompt that
appears as the server starts.
When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three
password prompt modes.
On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the
power-on password when you turn on the server. Until
you enter the correct password, the operating system will
not start, and the keyboard will remain locked. If you have
a mouse connected to the mouse port, the mouse also will
remain locked until you enter the power-on password. If
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