Using passwords, Using the thinkserver easystartup dvd – Lenovo TS100 User Manual
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Down Arrow key to view the older entries, and use the Up Arrow key to view
the newer entries. Select Clear system logs and press Enter to erase the
system event/error log.
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Save Settings
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.
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Restore Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
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Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
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Exit Setup
Select this choice to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you have
not saved the changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked
whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them.
Using passwords
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for
the power-on (user) password or the administrator password.
If you set a power-on password and an administrator password, you can type either
password at the password prompt that is diaplayed as you start the computer.
However, if you want to change the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program, you must type the administrator password to access the full
Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If you type the power-on password, you have
access to only the limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
Keep a record of the password in a secure place. If you forget the power-on
password or administrator password, you can regain access to the computer
through one of the following methods:
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If you have forgotten the power-on password and an administrator password is
set, type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.
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Remove the battery and then install the battery.
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD
The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD contains a setup and installation program
designed for your server. The program works in conjunction with your
operating-system installation disc to simplify and automate the process of installing
the operating system and device drivers.
If you did not receive a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can
download an image from the Lenovo Support Web site at
The EasyStartup program has the following features:
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Self-booting DVD
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Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
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Integrated help system
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Automatic hardware detection
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Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices
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Selectable partition size and file system
Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions
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