Lenovo NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual for NetVista 2289 and 6824 systems - Page 100
Administrator password control, Operating system password, Vital product data, Alert on LAN
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Note: Type 2289 and 6824 computers have Enhanced Security Mode. If Enhanced Security mode is enabled and there is no password given, the computer will act as if Enhanced Security is disabled. If Enhanced Security is Enabled and an administrator password is given, the administrator password must be entered to use the computer. If the administrator password is lost or forgotten, the system board in the computer must be replaced in order to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Administrator password control The Administrator password is set in the Setup Configuration. Refer to "Setup Utility program" on page 12. Operating system password An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated. The computer is unusable until the password is entered and recognized by the computer. Vital product data Each computer has a unique Vital Product Data (VPD) code stored in the nonvolatile memory on the system board. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. To update the VPD, see "Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure" on page 95. Alert on LAN Alert on LAN provides notification of changes in the computer, even when the ® computer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and software features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the server of these occurrences: v Computer disconnected from the network v Computer unplugged from the power outlet v All POST errors v Operating system or POST hang condition Alert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LAN server only, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator for configuration status information. BIOS levels An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement. Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS. v Current Level BIOS information - Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed. v Sources for determining the latest level BIOS available 1. IBM Home Page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/ 94 Hardware Maintenance Manual