IBM PC Server 325, User Handbook Manual

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu
Using the Power-on Password Menu
When a power-on password is set, you must enter a password each
time you start the system.
To set a power-on password:
1. Select Power-on Password on the System Security menu; then
press Enter.
The Power-on Password menu appears.
2. Type the password in the Enter Power-on Password data field.
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.
3. Move the cursor to the Enter Power-on Password Again data
field and type the password again.
4. Select Set or Change Power-on Password to save the new
password; then press Enter.
Note: A message appears if the two passwords do not match.
If this happens, press Esc to cancel the request and return
to the System Security menu.
If you forget the power-on password, and an administrator
password has been set, use the administrator password at the
power-on prompt; then start the Configuration/Setup utility
program and change the power-on password. If no administrator
password has been set, you can bypass the power-on password
prompt during POST, and set a new password. For instructions, see
“Bypassing an Unknown Power-on Password” on page 212.
To delete a power-on password:
1. Select Power-on Password on the System Security menu; then
press Enter.
The Power-on Password menu appears.
2. Select Delete Power-on Password; then press Enter.
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server
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