IBM 86624RY Maintenance Manual - Page 36

Using the Administrator Password menu: The administrator password (sometimes called a supervisor-level password) controls access to some features of the server, including the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Attention If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed. You must replace the system board. To set an administrator password: 1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter. The Administrator Password menu appears. 2. Type the password in the Enter Administrator Password data field. A password can contain any combination of up to seven alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9). Keep a record of the password in a secure place. 3. Move the cursor to the Enter Administrator 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 Administrator Password to save the new password; then, press Enter. The password becomes effective immediately. To delete an administrator password: 1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter. The Administrator Password menu appears. 2. Select Delete Administrator Password; then, press Enter. 3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the administrator password. Press Esc to return to the System Security menu. To enable a user to change the power-on password: 1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press Enter. The Administrator Password screen appears. 2. Select Power-on password changeable by user. Press the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to toggle the entry to Yes. 28 Netfinity Server HMM