Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup
Establishing a power-on password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the
workstation when power is connected, unless the password is entered. When a power-on password is
set, the Computer Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options under the Security menu. The
password options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
When Network Server Mode is disabled, the password must be entered each time the workstation is
powered on when the key icon appears on the monitor. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot
is enabled, the password must also be entered each time the workstation is rebooted. When Network
Server Mode is enabled, the password prompt is not presented during POST, but any attached PS2
keyboard remains locked until you enter the power-on password.
To enable Network Server Mode, a power-on password must be set. The option is available under
Advanced>Password Options. This option enables the system to boot without asking for the power-
on password, but the keyboard and mouse are locked until you enter it. The keyboard LEDs rotate
constantly when the system is in locked mode.
To establish a power-on password through workstation setup:
1. Power on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation
and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS2 keyboard, you might see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.
3. Select Security>Power-On Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit.
Entering a power-on password
1. Restart the workstation.
2. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the current password, and press Enter.
NOTE: Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful
tries, you must restart the workstation before you can continue.
Entering a Setup Password
If a setup password has been established on the workstation, you will be prompted to enter it each time
you run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
To enter a setup password:
1. Restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation
and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS2 keyboard, you might see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.
3. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the setup password, and press Enter.
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