Quick Reference Guide

40 SYSCFG
--oldsyspwd <string> This option supplies the current system password for the BIOS. This option is
only given when setting the new system password. If this password does not
match the current system password, the new password is not applied to the
system. The system password is required when booting the system.
The argument string supplied to this option will be the password. Generally,
passwords are limited to alphanumeric characters and cannot exceed
32 characters in length. This option is not replicated.
Example 1:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=
anotherpassword --oldsyspwd= password
The password has been set. Please use a warm reboot to
apply the password to the system.
Example 2:
A:>syscfg --syspwd=asyspassword
--oldsyspwd=currentpassword
The old password entered is incorrect. The new
password will not be set. Please try again.
--osmode enable, disable This option enables or disables operating system installation mode for
installing operating systems. Enabling this option causes the BIOS to only
report 256 MB to the operating system. Some operating systems cannot be
installed if a system has more than 2 GB of memory. This option can be
replicated.
Example:
A:>syscfg --osmode=enable
osmode=enable
--ovrwrt* NA This option is only used with the -o option to cause the output file to be
overwritten if a file of the same name already exists. This option cannot be
replicated.
Example:
A:>syscfg -o=
filename .ini --ovrwrt
The file
filename has been overwritten.
NOTE: The asterisk is not part of the command syntax.
Table 3-2. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for BIOS Configuration (continued)
Option Valid
Arguments
Description