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Configuring password security and resetting CMOS, Preparing to con passwords

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8 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS This chapter describes how to configure password security and to reset CMOS, and includes these topics: Topics Preparing to configure passwords on page 155 Resetting the password jumper on page 155 Resetting the password jumper on page 155 Preparing to configure passwords The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to create setup and power-on passwords. When a power-on password is set, the power-on password is required to access the computer. If a setup password is set, either the setup password or the power-on password can be used to access the system; but, only the setup password can be used to access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. When both passwords are created, the setup password can also be used in place of the power-on password as an override to log into the workstation (a useful feature for a network administrator). If you forget a password, follow the Resetting the password jumper instructions in the following section. Resetting the password jumper To disable the power-on or setup password features and clear the power-on and setup passwords: WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. CAUTION: When the workstation is plugged in, the power supply always has voltage applied to the system board even when the workstation is turned off. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result in damage to the system. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 1. Shut down the operating system, and then power off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the workstation power cord and any external devices from the power outlets. 2. Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and any other external devices that are connected to the workstation. ENWW Preparing to configure passwords 155

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8
Configuring password security and
resetting CMOS
This chapter describes how to configure password security and to reset CMOS, and includes these
topics:
Topics
Preparing to configure passwords
on page
155
Resetting the password jumper
on page
155
Resetting the password jumper
on page
155
Preparing to configure passwords
The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to create setup and power-on passwords.
When a power-on password is set, the power-on password is required to access the computer.
If a setup password is set, either the setup password or the power-on password can be used to access
the system; but, only the setup password can be used to access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
When both passwords are created, the setup password can also be used in place of the power-on
password as an override to log into the workstation (a useful feature for a network administrator).
If you forget a password, follow the Resetting the password jumper instructions in the following section.
Resetting the password jumper
To disable the power-on or setup password features and clear the power-on and setup passwords:
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces, be sure to
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
CAUTION:
When the workstation is plugged in, the power supply always has voltage applied to the
system board even when the workstation is turned off. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result
in damage to the system.
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or optional
equipment. Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by
briefly touching a grounded metal object.
1.
Shut down the operating system, and then power off the workstation and any external devices.
Disconnect the workstation power cord and any external devices from the power outlets.
2.
Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and any other external devices that are connected to the
workstation.
ENWW
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