1.1.3 Power-On Password
A power-on password denies access to the system by an unauthorized user
when the system is powered-on. When a power-on password is active, the
password prompt (which resembles a small key) appears on the screen each
time the system is powered-on (except when the system is in the Unattended
Start Mode). Access to the system occurs when the proper password is
entered.
To service a system with an active and unknown power-on password,
power-off the system and do the following:
1. Locate connector J10 on the system board (see "System Board" in
topic 8.5 for connector location).
2. Move the jumper on J10 so that it connects the center pin and the pin
on the opposite end of the connector.
3. Power-on the system.
The system detects the change and the password is erased from memory.
Leave the jumper in that position until the next time you need to reset
the password.
To reinstall a password, the user must start the system, select Set
features from the Main Menu, and follow the instructions.
IBM PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 HMR
Power-On Password
¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1990, 1991
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