Enabling the iAMT solution, Intel ME Configuration | HP LQ174AW

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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