IBM 86601RU Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 103
Using the power-on password menu, The Power-on Password menu appears.
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Using the power-on password menu: When a power-on password is set, you must enter a password each time that you start the system. To set a power-on password: 1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter. The Power-on Password menu appears. 2. Type the password in the Enter Power-on Password data field. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the power-on password. Keep a record of the password in a secure place. 3. Move the cursor to the Enter Power-on Password Again data field and type the password again. Note A message appears if the two passwords do not match. If this happens, press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu. 4. Select Change Power-on Password to save the new password; then, press Enter. When a power-on password is set, POST does not complete until you enter the password. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one of the following methods: If an administrator password has been set, enter the administrator password at the power-on prompt. (See "Using the administrator password menu" on page 96 for details.) Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password as previously described in this section (see steps 1 through 4). You can change the position of the Power-On Password Override jumper, as described in "Bypassing an unknown power-on password" on page 258. You can remove the battery as described in "Battery replacement" on page 147 and then reinstall the battery. To delete a power-on password: 1. Select Power-on Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter. The Power-on Password menu appears. 2. Select Delete Power-on Password; then, press Enter. 3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the power-on password. Press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu. Netfinity 5500 - Type 8660 95