Error Message

Description

MEMORY: Unsupported memory Unable to launch Management Engine (ME). iAMT

configuration. Populate functionality is broken when DIMM1 is not populated. DIMM1.

Out-of-Band Management

Out-of-Band term refers to the ability to manage the computer in the absence of an operating system or with the operating system in an unusable state, or with the computer turned off. The only requirement for managing such a computer is the iAMT capability as well as computer being connected to the network and to an electrical outlet.

NOTE: Power is supplied to the DIMMs even when the computer is turned off.

Accessing iAMT setup

Intel's MEBx interface controls the Latitude D630c iAMT features and setup options. MEBx is used to:

Turn on or off iAMT

Set iAMT modes

Set iAMT configuration modes

To view the MEBx setup screen, press <Ctrl-P> during system post or system boot. Your default MEBx password is admin.

NOTE: To make configuration setting changes, the default MEBx password must be changed.

Turning off iAMT

iAMT is enabled in the ME firmware by default. However, you may choose to turn off the iAMT feature:

1Press <Ctrl-P> to enter the MEBx setup and enter your password.

2Select Intel® ME Configuration→ Intel ME Features Control→ Manageability Feature Selection

3Select None.

4Select Return to Previous Menu twice.

The changes are applied and the computer reboots.

USB Provisioning

iAMT can be provisioned using a USB key and Dell Client Manager. The USB key must:

Be formatted using the FAT16 file system with no system files

Contain only the setup.bin file

NOTE: The USB key should not be bootable.

To provision iAMT using a USB key, insert the USB key into a USB port prior to boot. During POST, the BIOS displays a message, stating that the computer is being provisioned.

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PP24L specifications

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