IBM RS/6000 7043 43P Series, User Manual

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Set Password and Unattended Start Mode
Entering this selection permits access to the following options.
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Password Utilities
1. Set Power On Password
2. Remove Power On Password
3. Unattended Start Mode <OFF>
4. Set Privileged-Access Password
5. Remove Privileged-Access Password
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Figure 3-10. Text-based System Management Services - Password Menu
Set Power On Password:
Setting a power-on password helps protect
information stored in your computer. You can use any combination of up to eight
characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for your password. The password you type is not
displayed on the screen. Press Enter when you are finished; you must type the
password again for verification.
If you previously had set a power-on password and wanted to remove it, select
Remove Power-On Password.
Notes:
1. If you want to disable an installed power-on password (but not erase it) move the
power-on password jumper as described in the section beginning on 4-9. Moving
the jumper back to the default position re-enables the power-on password,
unless it has been removed in the System Management Services Utilities or by
removing the battery.
2. If you forget your password, you can erase the password by shutting down the
system unit and removing the battery for at least 30 seconds. See “Changing
the Battery” on page 4-108 for details.
3. The system unit power cable must be disconnected before removing the battery.
A password becomes effective only after the system is turned off and back
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