Enabling the iAMT solution

To configure iAMT settings:

NOTE: The ctrl+p prompt is visible only if the AMT Setup Prompt option is enabled in Computer Setup.

1.Turn on or restart the computer.

2.Before Windows starts up, press ctrl+p.

NOTE: If you do not press ctrl+p at the appropriate time, you must repeat steps 1 and 2 to access the MEBx setup utility.

3.Enter the ME password. The factory setting for the password is admin. The MEBx setup utility opens. Use the arrow keys to navigate.

4.Choose to configure Intel ME, configure iAMT, or change the Intel ME password.

5.When you have made your selections, select Exit to close the MEBx setup utility.

Using the MEBx setup utility menus

NOTE: For more information on iAMT, go to the Intel Web site at http://www.intel.com, and then search for iAMT.

Intel ME Configuration

Select

To do this

 

 

Intel ME State Control

Disable/enable the management engine.

 

 

Intel ME Firmware Local Update

Disable/enable local management of firmware updates.

 

 

LAN Controller

Disable/enable the integrated network controller.

 

 

Intel ME Features Control

Disable/enable AMT or none.

 

 

Intel ME Power Control

Configure the management engine power policies.

 

 

iAMT Configuration

Select

To do this

 

 

Host Name

Assign a host name to the computer.

 

 

TCP/IP

Disable/enable network interface or DHCP (assigns an IP

 

address if DHCP has been disabled) or change the domain

 

name.

 

 

Provision Model

Assign enterprise or small business iAMT model.

 

 

Setup and Configuration

Set options to control remote configuration of AMT.

 

 

Un-Provision

Reset the AMT configuration to factory defaults.

 

 

SOL/IDE-R

Disable/enable remote boot control to IDE diskette or CD­

 

ROM and assign a user name and password.

 

 

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