IBM 865741Y Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46

Important information This information applies only to those who are running Windows NT Server and have 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 server from detecting that a mouse is attached. Because the mouse device driver will not be loaded automatically through the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files in this mode, an error message that the mouse port is disabled will appear and the server will halt. To enable the operating system to load without displaying the error message, do the following: When the server is started and the mouse port disabled error message appears, type 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. Once the operating system starts in password prompt Off mode, the keyboard will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, it also will remain locked. Although you are not prompted to type a password in this mode, you can type either your power-on or administrator password anytime after POST has completed, even after the operating system has loaded. If you type a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled. If a power failure occurs, the server will automatically restart and resume operating in this mode when power is restored, without operator intervention. Note 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. 38 Netfinity Server HMM