CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server | www.gateway.com |
System administration
Gateway System Manager
Gateway System Manager (GSM) lets you manage multiple computers on a Windows network from a single window, then implement commands and policies across the network with a single action. With Gateway System Manager, you can run system management tasks which are triggered by certain events or conditions.
For more information, refer to the Gateway Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) User Guide at http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp# (by selecting this server from the list). You can also find additional information in the program’s online help.
Server security
Locking the server
To lock the server:
1Remove the bezel lock keys from the inside of the bezel, then snap on the bezel. The handles must be installed for the bezel to snap on. For instructions, see “Installing the bezel” on page 16.
2Insert the key into the lock and rotate it ¼ turn clockwise. To unlock it, rotate the key ¼ turn
Using BIOS security passwords
To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set server startup passwords.
Set an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS
Setup utility.
To set the BIOS security passwords:
1Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2Select the Security menu.
3Select Change Administrator Password.
4Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER.
5Save your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility.
To remove a BIOS security password:
1Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
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