IBM 5000 - Manual (Page 37)

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility
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.
Important
If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden
or removed. You must replace the system board.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press
Enter.
2. Type the password in the Enter Administrator Password data field.
A password can contain any combination of up to seven alphanumeric
characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9). Keep a record of your password in a secure
place.
3. Move the cursor to the Enter Administrator Password Again data field and
type the password again.
Note: A message appears if the two passwords do not match. If this
happens, press Enter to return to the Administrator Password menu.
4. Select Change Administrator Password to save the new password; then,
press Enter. The password becomes effective immediately.
To delete an administrator password:
1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press
Enter.
2. Select Delete Administrator Password; then, press Enter.
3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the administrator
password. Press Esc to return to the System Security menu.
To enable a user to change the power-on password:
1. Select Administrator Password from the System Security menu; then, press
Enter.
2. Select Power-on password changeable by user. Press the Left Arrow (
←
) or
Right Arrow ( → ) key to toggle the entry to Yes.
When this choice is enabled, System Security appears on the limited
Configuration/Setup menu. The System Security menu contains the Power-on
Password choice.
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