Power-on 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.
• Change the position of the power-on password switch by enabling switch 2 of the system board switch block (SW1) to bypass the password check (see System-board switches and jumpers for more information).
  Attention

  Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. For the safety information, seeSafety. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document.

  The default position for all switches on the switch block SW1 is Off.

  While the server is turned off, move switch 2 of the switch block SW1 to the On position to enable the power-on password override. You can then start the Setup Utility and reset the power-on password. You do not have to return the switch to the previous position.

  The power-on password override switch does not affect the administrator password.