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System Security
4.
From the main menu, select Computer Setup, then press Enter.
5.
Select the Security Management feature under the Built-In Devices button.
6.
Locate the Power-on Password option and follow the instructions provided to enable it.
7.
Save the configuration and exit the utility.
Entering a Power-on Password
To enter the Power-on Password:
1.
Turn on the workstation.
2.
When the key icon (
) appears on the monitor, enter the current password.
NOTE
: For security reasons, the characters you type will not appear on the screen. If the
password is entered incorrectly, a broken key icon (
) will appear. After three unsuccessful
attempts, the workstation must be restarted before you can continue.
Changing a Power-on Password
To change the Power-on Password:
1.
Turn on the workstation. (If the workstation is already on, you must turn it off and then on
again.)
2.
When the key icon (
) appears, type:
current password/new password/new password
NOTE
: For security reasons, the characters you type will not appear on the screen. When
entering the string above, the slash (/) may be substituted with an alternate delimiter character
specific to the keyboard you are using. For a list of applicable delimiter characters, see “National
Keyboard Delimiter Characters” later in this chapter.
Completing this procedure causes the new password to take effect the next time you turn on the
workstation.
Clearing a Power-on Password
If you forget your password, you cannot access the workstation. To clear the Power-on
Password:
1.
Turn off the workstation. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and
from the power connector on the rear of the workstation.
2.
Remove the following components:
❏
workstation cover
❏
I/O bracket assembly (expansion board bracket)
