Security features
Security features in this section include the following:
vPasswords
vVital Product Data
vManagement Information Format (MIF)
vAlert on LAN
Passwords
The following section provides information about computer hardware and
software-related passwords.
vPower-on Password
vAdministrator Password
vOperating System Password
Power-on and Administrator passwords areset in the Setup Utility program. See
“Setup Utility program”on page 8 for information about running the Setup Utility.

Power-on password

A power-on passworddenies access to the computer by an unauthorized user
when the computer is powered on. When a power-on password is active, the
password prompt appears on the screen each time the computer is powered on.
The computer starts after the proper password is entered.

Removing a power-on password

Toservice a computer with an active and unknown power-on password, power-off
the computer and use the following procedure.
Note: On some models, this procedure will also remove the administrator password.
1. Unplug the power cord and remove the top cover.
2. Refer to “A40/A40P/A40i system board layout”on page 31 to find the
recovery jumper.
3. Move the recovery jumper from normal to clear.
4. Power-on the computer.The system senses the change in the position and
erases the password. It is necessary to move the jumper back to the previous position.
5. Remind the user to enter a new password when service is complete.
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