IBM x3500 - System - 7977 User Manual

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v Toggle switch 2 of SW4 on the system board to the on position to bypass thepower-on password check.Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turnoff the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Do notchange settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocksthat are not shown in this document.The following illustration shows the locations of the power-on password override,boot recovery, and Wake on LAN bypass jumpers.Wake on LAN(CN 45)SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS)While the server is turned off, toggle the position of switch 2 of SW4 to the onposition. You can then start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset thepower-on password. After you reset the password, turn off the server again andmove the switch back to the off position.The power-on password override switch does not affect the administratorpassword.Administrator passwordIf an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password foraccess to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination ofup to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password. TheAdministrator Password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only ifan optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed.Attention: If you forget the administrator password, you must replace the systemboard.Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installationprogram that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects theserver model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses thatinformation during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide programsimplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, insome cases, installing them automatically.If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a freeimage of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from theServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM Service and SupportSite.Chapter 3. Configuring the server 55