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18 PowerPC Open Firmware Quick Start Guide
Set Administrator Level
The Administrator level allows setting of date and time,
modiÞcation of conÞguration settings, updating the Þrmware
ROM, and invoking the Command Line Interface. Use the keyboard
or mouse to:
1. Select the Set Administrator Level option from the Change
Security Level menu.
2. At the prompt, type in the administrator password and press
ENTER.
A message appears confirming that the security level is set to
Administrator.
3. Press <ESC> or click the right mouse button to return to the
previous menu.
If you are logged in at the Administrative level, you may also
modify the security modes from the Command Line Interface. This
is discussed in detail in the PowerPC Open Firmware UserÕs Manual,
Volumes 1 and 2.
Change the Current Password
This option allows you to change the password for your current
level of security. For example, if you are a novice you can change the
novice password.
To change your password, use the keyboard or mouse to:
1. Select the Change the Current Password option on the
Change Security Level menu.
The system prompts you to type in a new password.
2. Type your new password and press ENTER, you are then
prompted to re-enter your password.
3. Retype the password for verification.