IBM Netfinity 3500, User Handbook Manual

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
To delete a power-on password:
1. Select Power-On Password.
2. Select Delete Power-On Password and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Using the Administrator Password Menu
The administrator password (sometimes called a supervisor-level
password) controls access to some features of the server, including
the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
To set or change an administrator password:
1. Select Administrator Password.
2. Enter your password and press the Down Arrow (
↓
) key.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z,
a–z, and 0–9) for this password. Keep a record of the password
in a safe place.
3. Enter your password again.
4. Define the Power-On Password Changeable by User field.
Choices are:
Yes The power-on password can be changed without entering
the administrator password, if the administrator password
is set.
No The power-on password cannot be changed unless the
administrator password is entered, if the administrator
password is set.
5. Select Change Administrator Password and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note: If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, you
must complete one of the following to regain access to the
Configuration/Setup Utility program:
Ÿ
If enhanced security is disabled (default setting), you
must remove the server cover and move a jumper on the
system board. (See “Using the Clear CMOS Request
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server
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