CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server

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.

2Insert the key into the lock and rotate it ¼ turn clockwise. To unlock it, rotate the key ¼ turn counter-clockwise.

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 Supervisor 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.

2Select the Security menu, then select the password to remove.

3Enter the current password, then press ENTER.

Tip

Passwords can also be cleared using jumpers on the system board. For instructions, see “Resetting BIOS passwords” on page 57.

4For the new password, leave the password field blank, then press ENTER. The password is removed.

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