System configuration
Setting up security features - Security Setup
System Password
You can specify a system password in this field. Depending on the
System Lock
and
Keyboard Lock
settings, the system password allows the system to boot, or unlocks
the input devices.
If you do not specify a different password in
Setup Lock
, the system password will
also permit access to the
Setup
program. Default:
Not Set
Make a note of your passwords, and store the written note and the System
i
Utilities diskette (with the stored setup password) in a secure place.
To specify or alter the system password:
Select
System Password
.
Enter the system password and press the Enter key.
The system password can consist of a maximum of eight letters or numbers.
Enter the system password a second time to confirm it and press the Enter key.
The following message is displayed:
New password is now installed, press any key ...
Press any key to continue.
If you do not wish to change the current system password:
Select another item that you wish to change.
System Lock
In this field you select whether the system start-up is to be restricted by means of
the system password.
Enable
You can only select this option if you have specified a system
password.
Whenever the notebook is switched on or warm-booted, the
keyboard lock is released, or the notebook comes out of suspend
mode you have to enter the system password before the system
will boot.
Disable
The system will boot without the entry of a password (default).
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