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Setting and Changing a Power-On Password

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Dual type a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled. Password prompt Off mode is useful for network servers and other computers that operate unattended. If a power failure occurs, the computer will automatically restart and resume operating in this mode when power is restored, without operator intervention. In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of the computer depends on whether the computer is started from the computer power switch or by an unattended method, such as a modem or timer. If you start the computer by using the power switch, the computer operates the same as it does in password prompt On mode. Refer to page 46 for further information. If the computer is started by an unattended method, such as remotely over a LAN, the computer operates the same as it does in password prompt Off mode. Refer to page 47 for further information. If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either password at the password prompt that appears as you start your computer. However, if you want to change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility Program, you must type your administrator password at the password prompt that appears when you try to access the Configuration/Setup Utility Program. If you type your power-on password at this prompt, you will be able to view limited information in the Configuration/Setup Utility Program, but you will not be able to change any settings. The password does not appear on the screen as you type it. If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen message telling you so. If you type the wrong password three times, you must turn off the computer and start again. When you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse will unlock, and the computer will begin normal operation. Setting and Changing a Power-On Password Use the Configuration/Setup Utility Program to set or change a power-on password. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for this password. Attention: Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place. When a power-on password has been set, you cannot activate the keyboard and mouse without first using the password. 48 Using Your Personal Computer

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type a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to
the mouse port will remain disabled.
Password prompt Off mode is useful for network servers and other
computers that operate unattended.
If a power failure occurs, the
computer will automatically restart and resume operating in this mode
when power is restored, without operator intervention.
Dual
In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of the
computer depends on whether the computer is started from the
computer power switch or by an unattended method, such as a modem
or timer.
If you start the computer by using the power switch, the computer
operates the same as it does in password prompt On mode.
Refer to
page 46 for further information.
If the computer is started by an unattended method, such as remotely
over a LAN, the computer operates the same as it does in password
prompt Off mode.
Refer to page 47 for further information.
If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either
password at the password prompt
that appears as you start your computer
.
However,
if you want to change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility Program, you
must type your administrator password at the password prompt
that appears when
you try to access the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
.
If you type your power-on
password at this prompt, you will be able to view limited information in the
Configuration/Setup Utility Program, but you will not be able to change any
settings.
The password does not appear on the screen as you type it.
If you type the wrong
password, you receive a screen message telling you so.
If you type the wrong
password three times, you must turn off the computer and start again.
When you
type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse will unlock, and the computer
will begin normal operation.
Setting and Changing a Power-On Password
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility Program to set or change a power-on
password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and
0–9) for this password.
Attention:
Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place.
When a
power-on password has been set, you cannot activate the keyboard and mouse
without first using the password.
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Using Your Personal Computer