Quick Reference Guide

52 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.
--opticaldrivectrl enable, disable This option enables or disables the optical
CD-ROM controller.
Example:
A:>syscfg --opticaldrivectrl=
enable
opticaldrivectrl=enable
Table 3-2. SYSCFG Options and Arguments for BIOS Configuration (continued)
Option Valid Arguments Description