IBM 86803RU Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
Using the Administrator Password Menu, The Administrator Password screen appears.
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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 I/O 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 your 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. When this choice is enabled, System Security appears on the limited Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. The Netfinity 7000-M10 - Type 8680 31
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