Technical information

Using the Passwords
Changing a Supervisor Password
Do the following to change your supervisor password:
1 Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then
turn it on.
To start Easy-Setup:
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2 Start Easy-Setup. Type your current supervisor
password at the power-on prompt (
); then press
Enter.
3 Select the Password icon from the Easy-Setup menu.
4 Select the Supervisor icon; then type your current
supervisor password and press the Spacebar.
A window appears to enter the new password.
5 Type the new password; then press Enter.
6 Type the new password again for verification; then press
Enter.
Do Not Forget Your Supervisor Password
Note the password and keep it in a safe place.
If you forget your supervisor password, you have to take the
computer to IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing
representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of
purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required
for the service.
There is no way to reset the password or recover data from the
hard disk. Neither IBM authorized reseller nor IBM marketing
representative can make the hard disk drive usable.
If you are using more than one hard disk drive, see page 124.
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