You can set, change, or delete both the power-on password, and allow a power-onpassword to be changed by the user.Setting the password override switch: The following illustration shows thelocation of the password override switch, switch 6 of switch block 1, on the systemboard.Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.Password override switch(switch 6 of switch block 1)8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1SW1To set the password override switch:1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 42.2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cablesand power cords; then, remove the cover. See “Removing the cover and bezel”on page 44.3. Change the setting of the password override switch (switch 6 on switch block 1on the system board) to the opposite side of the switch. This allows oneopportunity to enter Setup Utility to change or delete the power-on password.4. Reboot; Hit F1 to enter Setup Utility. Enter System Security and change ordelete power-on password.Note: If the power-on password is not changed or deleted, the old passwordwill be reinstated on the next reboot.5. Install the server cover and connect all external cables and power cords (see“Installing the server cover and bezel” on page 62).6. Turn on the server.Note: You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set apower-on password.Remote-control security settingsSelect this choice to set a remote-control password, which provides access to allchoices on the Configuration Setup Utility main menu. You can set the followingfeatures:Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program28 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 342 Model 1RX, 2RX, 1TG, 2TG
