IBM NetVista 6648, Руководство пользователя

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Setting Remote Administration
You can remotely update the system programs, such as POST and BIOS, from a
network server by enabling Remote Administration. If you have set an
administrator password for your computer, the password does not have to be
entered in order to remotely update programs. Consult your network
administrator for information about setting up your network server to perform
POST and BIOS updates.
To set Remote Administration, follow these steps:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 29.
2. Select System Security and press Enter.
3. Select Remote Administration and press Enter.
4. To enable Remote Administration, select Enabled. To disable, select
Disabled
.
5.
Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program main
menu.
6. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu;
then press Enter and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Using passwords
You can use two kinds of passwords to provide security for your computer
and data: a power-on password and an administrator password. You do not
have to set a password of either type to use your computer. However, if you
decide to set one, read the following sections.
Using a power-on password
The power-on password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining
access to your computer. When you set the power-on password, some models
give you the option to choose one of three password prompt modes:
On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the power-on
password when you turn on the computer. Until the correct password
is entered, the computer operating system will not start, and you will
not be able to use the keyboard or mouse to input any other
information.
Notes:
1.
If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it will be activated
when the computer is started, regardless of whether the password
is set.
2. If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select On. In this
case, select Dual. If you try to set this mode to On when Remote
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