[SunHELP] PROM Password

[Martin Marshall]

Ian Chilton wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have just got an SS10, but it has a PROM password.
> 
> Someone suggested that I turn it on without the NVRAM, then put it in and use set-defaults.
> 
> However, without the NVRAM, it doesn't turn on, or come on when I insert it.. I have to power down and back on again..
> 
> Is this normal?
> 
> Is there any other way round the PROM password apart from buying another NVRAM?
> 
> Someone is sending me a new PROM with the latest version - will this make the password thing go away?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Bye for Now,
> 
> Ian
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Ian:

I have cleared the password in the NVRAM a couple of times, once on a
SS10.  As I remember, the steps are:

Pull the NVRAM chip and reinsert the chip, somewhat loosely.
Boot the SS10
Pull the NVRAM chip
Press stop-a
After you get a ok prompt, reinsert the NVRAM chip
Type:
	setenv security-mode none (then press enter)
	setenv security-mode none (then press enter) (yes, type twice)
Power off SS10 and boot

Password should be gone.

Also, a new PROM chip will not clear the password.  A new NVRAM will
clear the password, but the new NVRAM chip will have to be programmed.

Hope this helps,

Martin Marshall