IBM B50 manual Enabling and Disabling the Power-On Password, Before you begin

Enabling and Disabling the Power-On Password

Before you begin:

ŸRead “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.

ŸRemove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4).

Your server arrives from the factory	with the power-on	password	enabled (but	unset).
You can disable the power-on password	by changing the	position of	a jumper on	the
system board.

Notes:

1.Moving the jumper to the default position re-enables the power-on password, unless it has been removed in the System Management Services Utilities or by removing the battery.

2. If forgetyou the power-on	password, you can	erase	the password			by shutting
down the server and removing the battery for			at	least 30	seconds. See
“Changing the Battery”	on page 4-36 for	details	on	removing	the	battery.

3. The server powermustcablebe disconnected before removing the battery.

To disable the power-on password, complete the following steps:

1. Locate jumper J20 using the following illustration.

2. Remove any adapters that are blocking the jumper.

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