IBM 240 manual Changing or removing a

Using

passwords

9 ).

Uppercase

and lowercase

lettersA

(forand

example,

a)

are

treated

as

the

same

character.

If you type a wrong character,Backspace usekeytheto

erase

it

and

then

type

the

correct

one.

6. Type

your

password

again

aEnterd

pressto

verify

it.

Note:

Write

down

the

password

and

keep

it

in

a

safe

place.

Do

Not

Forget

Your

Password

If

you

forget

your

hard

disk

or supervisor

password, there i

way

to

reset your

password

or

recover

data

from the

hard

di

You have to take your computer

to

an IBM reseller or IBM mar-

keting representative to have the hard disk or the system boar

replaced. Proof or purchase is

required, and an additional cha

might be required for the service. Neither an IBM reseller nor

marketing

representative can

make

the

hard

disk

drive

usable.

Changing or removing a

password

This

security

feature

prevents

someone

from removing

a

password

and using your computer. To change or

remove

a

password,

do

the

following:

1.Restart the computer.

2.When the IBM logo is displayed,F1 to pressenter the BIOS Setup Utility.

3.SelectPassword and pressEnter . The "Password" submenu appears.

4.Select the type of password you want to change or remove, a press Enter . A window appears.

5.Type the current password Enterand .press

6.Type your desired new passwordEnterand. press

Note: If you want to remove the password, do not type anythin

7. Type your new password again Enterand presstoverify it.

Note: Write down the password and keep it in a safe place.

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