IBM SA38-0512-03 manual 147043 43P Series Service Guide

Press Enter when you are finished; you must type the password again for verification.

If you make a mistake, Escpresskey theand start again.

After you have entered and	verified	the password, the power-on password status
icon flashes and changes to	the locked	position	to	indicate	that	the	power-on
password is installed.
If you previously had set	a power-on	password	and	want to	remove	it,	select the
Remove icon.

Notes:

1.If you want to disable an installed power-on password (but not erase it) move the power-on password jumper as described in the section beginning on 1-1.

Moving the jumper back 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	system unit		and	removing	the	battery for at least 30 seconds. See
“Battery”	on	page 8-36	for	details.

3. The system unit powermustcablebe disconnected before removing the battery.

A password becomes effective only after the system is turned off and back on again.

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