HP Unified Extensible Firmware Interface - Manual (Page 66)

Figure 56 Server Security screen
Setting a Power On Password
Set a password for accessing the server during the boot process. When powering-on the server,
a prompt appears where you enter the password to continue. To disable or clear the password,
enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to enter the password.
NOTE: In the event of an Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) reboot, the power-on password is
bypassed and the server boots normally.
To set a power-on password:
1.
From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration
→BIOS/Platform Configuration
(RBSU)
→Server Security and select Set Power On Password and press Enter.
2. Enter your password and press Enter.
A message appears telling you the password setting was successful.
3. Follow these password requirements:
•
Seven characters maximum.
•
Can be any combination of numbers, letters, and special characters.
4. Press F10 to save your entry.
66 Accessing the System Configuration Menu