IBM 6868 User Guide - Page 61

Important information for mouse users This information applies only to computers with a mouse connected to the mouse port; a serial mouse is not affected by the password prompt Off mode. The password prompt Off mode prevents the computer from detecting that a mouse is attached. In this mode, the mouse device driver does not load automatically. Instead, the operating system displays an error message informing you that the mouse connector is disabled. Once the operating system starts in password prompt Off mode, the computer will remain locked until you type your password. However, the mouse connected to the mouse port remains locked. 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 remotely over a LAN. If you start your computer using the power switch, you will be prompted for the password. If the computer is started by an unattended method, the computer operates the same as it does in password prompt Off mode. 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 computer begins normal operation. Setting, changing, and deleting a power-on password A power-on password can be any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9). Attention Keep a record of your power-on password in a secure place. If you lose or forget your password, you cannot change or delete it without removing the computer cover and moving a jumper on the system board. See "Erasing a lost or forgotten password" on page 49 for more information. Chapter 4. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 47