Using the System Setup Program 49If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets youview, but not modify, the System Setup screens—with the following exception:If System Password is not set to Enabled and is not locked through the PasswordStatus option, you can assign a system password (however, you cannot disable orchange an existing system password).NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the SetupPassword option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security option.2 Highlight the Setup Password option, press to access the setuppassword window, and press twice to clear the existing setuppassword.The setting changes to Not Enabled.3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigninga Setup Password" on page 48.Disabling a Forgotten PasswordSee "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 125.Baseboard Management Controller ConfigurationThe Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring,monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the followingfeatures:• Uses the system’s serial port and integrated NIC• Fault logging and SNMP alerting• Access to system event log and sensor status• Control of system functions including power on and off• Support is independent of the system’s power or operating state• Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, andoperating system consolesNOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connectthe network connection to integrated NIC1.
