IBM 6645, 6644, 6646 manual Security Profile by Device, Remote Administration, Power-On password

Security Profile by Device

IDE Controller

All devices attached to the system board IDE controller can be disabled using this field. When disabled, IDE hard disk drives, IDE CD-ROM drives or any other devices attached to the system IDE controller will not appear in the system configuration.

Password to request before booting

There are three options for the following selections. First, User, which is the Power-on password. Second, Administrator, which allows the system to boot from the device. Third, Not Required, which means a password is not required to boot from the device. This option may be desired if the operating system meets the security.

Remote Administration

Select “Enabled“ to allow remote administration, such as the POST/BIOS Update Utility, to be run from a remote system without requiring entry of your administrator password.

Power-On password

Select this parameter and press the down arrow key to display the Power-on Password window. In this window, you can set up a password to restrict the use of your computer. You can also change or remove the password.

If you set up a power-on password, you must type this password each time you turn on your computer. If you do not key in the correct password, you cannot use your computer. You must also type this password if you want to enter Setup.

Setting a Power-On Password

1.Press F1 to Enter Configuration/Setup Utility.

2.From the Setup main menu, select System Security and then Power-On Password.

3.Highlight the Power-On Password parameter and press the Enter key to display the Power-On Password window.

4.Type a password consisting of up to seven characters, then press Enter.

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