While the server is turned off, move the switch to the position opposite its current position. You can then start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password. You do not need to return the switch to the previous position.

The power-on password override switch does not affect the administrator password.

Administrator password

If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The Administrator password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed.

Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.

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