How to Update the Default BIOS Password on Cisco APIC

Securing your Cisco APIC server starts with a strong BIOS
password. Whether you’re setting it up for the first time or updating it,
here’s a quick walkthrough to change the BIOS administrator password.

 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Enter
   BIOS Setup
   Reboot the server and press F2 when prompted with
   “Press Setup”.
2. Authenticate
   Enter the current BIOS password.
   Default passwords: “password” or “Insieme123” (for
   APIC-L4/M4 servers).
3. Navigate
   to Security Settings
   Go to the Security tab and select Set
   Administrator Password.
4. Update
   the Password
• Enter
  the current password.
• Type
  in the new password.
• Confirm
  the new password.
5. Save
   and Exit
   Head to the Save & Exit tab, choose Yes,
   and let the system reboot.