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Power-on password

If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, you must type the power-on password to complete the system startup. You can use any combination of 6 - 20 printable ASCII characters for the password.

When a power-on password is set, you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start. You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power-on password.

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways:

  • If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password.
    Attention
    If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.
  • Remove the battery from the server, wait 30 seconds, and then reinstall it.