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Setting power-on password modes: The power-on password can deter unauthorized access to the system.
You do not need to set a power-on password, but doing so allows you to control who can use the server.
When a power-on password is set, you must type the password at a prompt that appears as the server starts.
When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three password prompt modes.
On
In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the power-on password when you power-on the server.
Until you enter the correct password, the operating system will not start, and the keyboard will remain locked.
If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, the mouse also will remain locked until you enter the power-on password.
If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it will be activated when the server is started, regardless of whether a
password is set.
Note: If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select On.
In this case, select Dual. If the power-on password mode is set to On when Remote Administration is enabled, it resets
automatically to Dual.
Off
In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as unattended start mode), you are not prompted to
enter the power-on password when you power-on the server.
The server will start the operating system.
However, if you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, refer to the following text box.
-Important Information for Mouse Users-
This information applies only to those who have a mouse connected to the mouse port,
a serial mouse is not affected by the password prompt Off mode.
The password prompt Off mode prevents the server from detecting that a mouse is attached.
Because in this mode, the mouse device driver will not be loaded automatically through the
CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files, an error message will appear to indicate that the mouse
port is disabled, and the server will halt.
To enable the operating system to load without displaying the error message, follow the
instructions that apply to the operating system.
If you are using OS/2, do one of the following before enabling password prompt Off mode:
- or -
Once the operating system starts in password prompt Off mode, the keyboard will remain locked.
If you have a mouse connected to the mouse port, it also will remain locked.
Although you are not prompted to type a password in this mode, you can type either the power-on or
administrator password anytime after POST has completed, even after the operating system has loaded.
If you type a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled.
Password prompt Off mode is useful for network servers and other servers that operate unattended.
If a power failure occurs, the server will automatically restart and resume operating in this mode when
power is restored, without operator intervention.
If you enter a password, the keyboard will unlock, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will remain disabled.
Password prompt Off mode is useful for network environments that cause the server to operate unattended.
If a power failure occurs, when power is restored, the server will automatically restart and resume operating
in this mode, without operator intervention.
Dual
In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of the server depends on whether the server
is started from the server power switch or by an unattended method, such as a modem or timer.
If you press the power switch to start the server, the server operates the same as it does in password
prompt On mode.
If you start the server by an unattended method, such as remotely over a LAN, the server operates in
password prompt Off mode.
If both a power-on and administrator password are set, you can type either password at the password prompt that
appears as you start the server. However, if you want to change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program, you must type the administrator password at the password prompt that appears when you try to access the
Configuration/Setup Utility program .
If you type the power-on password at this prompt, you will be able to view limited information in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, but you will not be able to change any settings.
The password does not appear on the screen as you type it.
If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen message telling you so.
If you type the wrong password three times, you must power the server off and start again.
When you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse will unlock, and the server will begin normal
operation.
Setting and changing a power-on password: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to set or
change a power-on password.
-Attention- Keep a record of the power-on password in a secure place.
When a power-on password has been set, you cannot activate the keyboard and mouse without first using the password.
If you lose or forget the password, you cannot change or delete it without removing the server cover and moving a jumper on
the system board. See Erasing lost or forgotten passwords for further information.
To set or change a power-on password:
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You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for this password.
Keep a record of the password in a safe place.
Note: If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select On. In this case, select Dual. If the power-on password mode is set to On when Remote Administration is enabled, it resets automatically to Dual.
To delete a power-on password:
Using the Administrator Password menu: The administrator password (sometimes called a
supervisor-level password) controls access to some features of the server, including the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
To set or change an administrator password:
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You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for this password.
Keep a record of the password in a safe place.
The choices are:
Yes The power-on password can be changed without entering the administrator password, if the administrator password is set.
No The power-on password cannot be changed unless the administrator password is entered, if the administrator password is set.
-Attention Administrator Password Users-
If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, you must complete one of the following to regain
access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
To delete an administrator password:
Using the Enhanced Security features: With enhanced security, the administrator password
and drive-startup sequence are stored in a highly protected, nonvolatile, security EEPROM module.
When the administrator password and drive-startup sequence are stored in the security EEPROM, they remain intact even if
the battery expires or is removed.
-Attention Administrator Password Users-
If enhanced security is enabled, and you forget or lose the administrator password, you must replace the system board in
the server to regain access to the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
If enhanced security is enabled and you have set an administrator password, the server will operate as follows:
To enable or disable enhanced security:
Note: Enhanced security can be enabled or disabled only when you update the system programs
in the server.
To set, change, or delete an administrator password protected by enhanced security:
for Netfinity 1000 System Board
for Netfinity 3000 System Board
Move the switch to the ON position. (It might be helpful to use the end of a small screwdriver to set the switch.)
Note: You must know the administrator password to change or delete it.
Restricting access to IDE devices and diskette drives: The setting for the Secure IDE and Diskette Drives
option controls who has access to the IDE devices and diskette drives (user and administrator, or administrator only).
The server comes with this feature set to Enable, so that both the user and administrator have access to the
IDE devices and diskette drives.
To disable access to the IDE devices and diskette drives:
Remote administration: Using this option, the BIOS can be updated remotely from a network server.
If an administrator password is set, it does not have to be entered from the server to access this function.
Consult the network administrator for information on setting up the network server to perform POST and BIOS updates.
To access the Remote Administration setting:
You might need to perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update under the following circumstances:
Setting adapter ROM security:
Use this setting to lock the keyboard during adapter
read-only memory (ROM) initialization, this feature can be used in conjunction with an administrator password to
prevent the use of adapter ROM-based utility programs.
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