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Configuring Intel® Management Engine BIOS
Extension (MEBx)
3.1
Logging onto MEBx (assigning password)
Procedure
1. Open the firmware selection menu (Page 8).
2. Select the "Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension" option on the "Main Page" with the
arrow keys.
Note: If this option is not displayed, it may be necessary to enable the MEBx first by setting
the switch "Setup Utility (Page 10)" > "Advanced" > "PCH-FW Configuration" >
"Manageability Features State" to "Enabled". The "AMT BIOS Features" switch in the same
menu must be set to "Enabled" so that the MEBx setup is accessible.
3. Confirm your selection with the <Return> key.
4. In the "MAIN MENU" of the MEBx, select the "MEBx Login" option.
5. Enter the following "Intel(R) ME Password" when logging on the first time:
admin
6. Afterwards, change the password immediately.
The new password must contain the following characters:
– A total of at least eight characters
– An upper case letter
– A lower case letter
– A number
– A special character . ! @ # $ % ^ & *
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Note
The underscore and blank space are valid password characters but do not increase
password complexity.
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC BX-39A, IPC PX-39A, IPC PX-39A PRO
Operating Instructions, 01/2023, A5E51110693-AA
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