MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board User’s Manual
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MultiBoot Options Add-in
The Multiboot Add-in (MBA) provides an interface for selecting Initial Program Load (IPL)
devices. Using the MBA, the user can identify all IPL devices in the system and prioritize
their boot order. On power-up, the BIOS will sequentially attempt to boot from each device.
Under this window, you can change the boot priority of a device.
1. Select a device.
2. Press the + button to move it up in the list. Press the - button to move it down.
Password Add-in
The Password Add-in (PWA) provides security and password support options. Within the
PWA, the user can either set or modify the current system passwords or update any of the
various security options available.
To Set your Password
1. Click on your password button.
2. Enter the password in the first field.
3. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field.
To Change or Clear your Password
1. Click on your password button.
2. Enter the old password in the first field.
3. Enter the new password in the second field (or leave blank to clear).
4. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field (or leave blank to clear).
Admin Password Button
The ‘Admin Password’ button allows the user to set or change the administrative password
used by both the SSU and the system BIOS. Note that this option is not available if both an
administrative and a user password are set on the on the system and only the user password
has been provided upon starting the SSU. All changes to the admin password take place
immediately.
To Change or Clear the Administrator Password
1. Click on the Administrator password button.
2. Enter the old password in the first field.
3. Enter the new password in the second field (or leave blank to clear).
4. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field (or leave blank to clear).
User Password Button
The ‘User Password’ button allows the user to set or change the user password used by
both the SSU and the system BIOS. All changes to the user password take place immediately.
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