IBM 865741Y Handbook - Page 51

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program Off The system does not prompt the user to enter the power-on password during startup. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, the password prompt Off mode prevents the system from detecting that a mouse is attached. Notes: 1. The mouse and keyboard are not active until you enter the power-on password, even if an operating system has been installed in the server. 2. The password prompt Off mode does not support any locally or remotely scheduled shutdowns or restarts. Therefore, do not use a power-on wakeup or lockout function. 3. A serial mouse is not affected by the password prompt Off mode. To adjust the server configuration so that the operating system does not display an error or stop operating when the mouse port is disabled: Operating System OS/2® Microsoft Windows NT Server Instructions Do one of the following: Set the CONFIG.SYS file so that the operating system does not stop on a device-driver error. To do this, put the command "PAUSEONERROR=NO" near the top of the CONFIG.SYS file. Remove the mouse driver statement from the CONFIG.SYS file. When the mouse port disabled error message appears, enter either your power-on or administrator password to enable the keyboard. Then use the keyboard to put a check mark in the Do not display this message in the future check box. If you enter 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 environments that cause the server to operate unattended. Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server 33