HP Netserver L Server series - Manual (Page 106)

Chapter 10 Configuring the HP Netserver
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2. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow key to select Security from the menu bar.
As soon as it is selected, the selections for the Security menu appear as
shown below.
➢Power-On Password
➢Hardware Security
The arrowhead ➢ indicates there is a submenu to select from.
3. If necessary, use the arrow key to move to the Power-On Password menu
selection and press Enter.
The Power-On Password is highlighted by default when the Security menu is
selected.
The first line in the menu is, "Power-on password is [Set or Not Set]"
a. If no password has been set, then "Not Set" will appear in the field. If this
is the case, then you can boot the Netserver without a password.
The Power-on password controls access to the Setup Utility and its
settings, but will not be in effect until you reboot the Netserver.
b. If "Set" is in the field, then you can change the password or remove the
password, if you know the existing password. If you do not know the
existing password, then refer to "Resetting a Lost Password" in Chapter
12, "Troubleshooting."
NOTE You must set the Power-on Password to configure the HP
Netserver to boot with a password.
4. Press the Enter key to enter a new password or change the old one.
A pop-up menu appears titled, "Set Power-On Password." If no password has
been entered, the field "Enter new password: [ ]" is highlighted. If a
previous password has been entered, the field "Enter old password:
[ ]" is highlighted.
NOTE To leave the pop-up menu without entering a password, press
the Esc key at any time.