2-16 Setup and OperationSECURITY OPTIONSThe system supports two types of passwords for system security:n system passwordn keyboard lock hotkey.The following contains instructions for setting and using the password feature.System PasswordUse the system password to lock the system at power-on. The system password is set usingAuto Setup. This locks the keyboard to prevent unauthorized access to the system. When asystem password is set, the password must be entered before entering Auto Setup. Thisfeature allows only authorized access to system parameters.Set an initial password as follows.1. Select the Keyboard menu option in Auto Setup.2. Select “System Password” on the Keyboard parameter menu in Auto Setup.3. Select “Enter and Enable”.4. At the prompt, enter up to seven characters in length and press Enter. Anotherwindow appears with a prompt to reenter the password for verification.5. Reenter the password and press Enter. Auto Setup returns to the Keyboard pa-rameter menu.6. Save the changes and return to the initial summary screen.7. Exit Auto Setup and save the changes.NOTE: Once a system password is entered, itcannot be edited or disabled in Auto Setup. Seeprocedures for removing or replacing a passwordletter in this section.Using the System PasswordAfter setting the initial password, a password prompt appears each time the system is pow-ered on. The password prompt is a key icon. The key icon appears after the completion ofPOST.To use the password, boot the system by powering the system off and then on. At thepassword prompt (key icon), enter the password and press Enter to load the operatingsystem or to enter Auto Setup.
