IBM 2292 User Manual

Also see for 2292: Hardware Maintenance Manual Hardware Maintenance Manual Guías del usuario Guide d'utilisation Manual do utilizador

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Administrator passwordSetting an administrator password deters unauthorized persons from changingconfiguration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of severalcomputers, you might want to set an administrator password.After you set an administrator password, a password prompt is displayed eachtime you try to access the IBM Setup Utility program. If you type the wrongpassword, you will see an error message. If you type the wrong password threetimes, you must turn the computer off and start again.If both the user and administrator passwords are set, you can type eitherpassword. However, to change any configuration settings, you must use youradministrator password.Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordTo set, change, or delete a password, do the following:Note: A password can be any combination of up to seven characters (A- Z, a-z,and 0-9).1. Start the IBM Setup Utility program (see “Starting the IBM Setup Utilityprogram” on page 55).2. From the IBM Setup Utility program menu, select Security. Read theinformation displayed at the right side of the screen.Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. This procedure might not applyto all computer models. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords,go to Access IBM.To erase a forgotten password:1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.2. Unplug the power cord.3. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 17 (small desktopmodel), “Removing the cover” on page 29 (desktop model), or “Removing thecover” on page 41 (microtower model).4. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 18 (small desktop model),“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 30 (desktop model), or“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 43 (microtower model).5. If necessary, refer to Installing adapters to remove any adapters that impedeaccess to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.6. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to themaintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3).7. Replace the cover and connect the power cord. See “Replacing the cover andconnecting the cables” on page 26 (small desktop model), “Replacing the coverand connecting the cables” on page 38 (desktop model), or “Replacing thecover and connecting the cables” on page 52 (microtower model).8. Restart the computer, leave it on for about ten seconds, and then turn off thecomputer. Hold the power switch for approximately five seconds, thecomputer will power off.9. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on page 56.56 User Guide