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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Configuration Manual

Intel active management technology configuration guide
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  • Page 3 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel Active Management Technology Configuration Guide...
  • Page 4 First Edition (January 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    . 25 Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and USB provisioning . . 26 configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers ..9 Appendix B. Factory default settings Intel AMT configuration settings in Setup Utility .
  • Page 6 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    Chapter 4, “Main features of computers built with Intel AMT,” on page 7: This chapter introduces the main features of Intel AMT built-in computers. Chapter 5, “Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers,” on page 9: This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to configure Intel AMT settings on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers.
  • Page 8 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction To Intel Vpro And Intel Amt

    Management Engine BIOS Extension Management Engine Interface Nonvolatile memory Original Equipment Manufacturer Out-of-band PID/PPS Provisioning ID and Provisioning Pre-shared Key Public Key Infrastructure PRTC Protected Real Time Clock Pre-shared Key Preboot Execution Environment Secure Hash Algorithm © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
  • Page 10 Small and Medium Businesses Serial-over-LAN Transmission Control Protocol Transport Layer Security Wake on Lan Zero Touch Configuration ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Features And Benefits Of Intel Amt

    Chapter 2. Features and benefits of Intel AMT This chapter introduces the features and benefits of Intel AMT. The following table lists the Lenovo business computers with Intel AMT installed. Lenovo computer Intel AMT version ThinkCentre M90p Intel AMT 6.X ThinkCentre M58p Intel AMT 5.X...
  • Page 12 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Introduction To Isv Applications

    (ISV) management applications. Table 2. List of common third party management applications Application ® Microsoft System Management Server 2003 Microsoft Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Microsoft LANDesk Management Suite LANDesk Altiris Real Time System Manager Altiris © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
  • Page 14 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 4. Main Features Of Computers Built With Intel Amt

    “CIRA” v “KVM redirection” on page 8 CIRA ThinkCentre M90p computers built with Intel AMT support the Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) function. You can perform this function through ISV applications. For more information about ISV applications, see Chapter 3, “Introduction to ISV applications,”...

  • Page 16: Kvm Redirection

    KVM redirection ThinkCentre M90p computers built with Intel AMT 6.X support Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) redirection over Internet Protocol (IP). As an important new feature in Intel AMT 6.X, KVM redirection enables IT administrators to remotely control the keyboard, video or visual display unit, and mouse of the managed clients.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5. Intel Amt Setup And Configuration On Lenovo Thinkcentre M90P Desktop Computers

    Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers The Intel Management Engine (ME) is an isolated and protected computing resource that runs on an Intel AMT computer. The Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) provides a user interface to change or configure settings that control the operation of the Intel Management Engine (ME).

  • Page 18: Intel Mebx Setup And Configuration

    For more information, see the instructions and the help messages on the screen. Intel MEBx setup and configuration This section provides instructions on how to set up and configure Intel AMT for your computer. ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 19: Entering The Mebx Configuration User Interface

    (Figure 3). This window enables you to configure the general settings of the Intel ME, such as ME state, ME password, power control, and so on. Figure 3. INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers...

  • Page 20: Network Setup

    The Network Setup menu enables you to configure network settings. Select Network Setup and press Enter. The INTEL(R) NETWORK SETUP window opens. The following options will be displayed: v “Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings” on page 13 v “TCP/IP Settings” on page 13 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...
  • Page 21 Enables you to enter the Intel ME IP address for your Intel AMT computer. Subnet Mask Enables you to enter the subnet mask address for your Intel AMT Address computer. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers...
  • Page 22 Enter. Press Y or N depending on whether you want to activate the current network settings. Activating network access will cause the Intel ME to transition to the post provisioning state if all required settings have been configured. ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...
  • Page 23 Is Default – Displays Yes if the Hash algorithm is the default algorithm. Displays No if the hash algorithm is not the default algorithm. (PKI only) Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers...
  • Page 24 In Process. When the Remote Configuration option is enabled, the following options will be displayed. Option Description PKI DNS Suffix Used to enter the PKI DNS Suffix for your Intel AMT computer. Key value will be maintained in the EPS. ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...
  • Page 25 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) format (YYYY:MM:DD:HH:MM:SS). Setting a PRTC value helps maintain the PRTC when your computer is turned off. The valid PRTC date ranges from January 1, 2004 to January 4, 2021. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers...

  • Page 26: Power Control

    2. M0: An Intel ME FW power state when the Intel AMT computer is turned on and operational. 3. M3: An Intel ME FW power state when the Intel AMT computer is in sleep mode, hibernation mode, or turned off. ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 27: Intel(R) Amt Configuration

    Kerberos. If the Kerberos network authentication protocol is not used, the IT administrator can choose to enable or disable the username and password for the SOL/IDER session. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers...

  • Page 28: Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Configuration

    Intel ME. The Intel AMT MEI is bi-directional so that both the host and the Intel AMT firmware can initiate transactions. In addition, transactions can be completed by the Intel ME first and then the host can be synchronized with the Intel ME later. ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 29: Lms

    The SOL driver is an Intel AMT ME driver. This driver enables the remote display of the managed client user interface through a management console and emulates serial communication over a standard network connection. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers...
  • Page 30 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6. Web User Interface

    Start Configuration and press Enter. Press Y when you are prompted to activate the remote configuration. 5. Select Exit in the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window to exit the MEBx. 6. Wait until the provision server successfully provisions your Intel AMT computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2010...

  • Page 32: Logging On To The Client

    View and manage the Intel AMT network settings v View and manage the Intel AMT IPv6 network settings v View and manage the Intel AMT system name settings v View and manage the Intel AMT user accounts ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 33: Appendix A. Examples Of Configuring Intel Amt In Manual And Automatic Setup And Configuration Modes

    Setup And Configuration → TLS PKI → Mange Hashes. Press Insert and then set up your own certificate hashes. 5. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Power Control → Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States. © Copyright Lenovo 2010...

  • Page 34: Usb Provisioning

    USB memory key. 9. You will receive a message ″Found USB Key for provisioning. Continue with Auto Provisioning (Y/N).″ Press Y and then the USB provisioning will be automatically completed. ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 35: Appendix B. Factory Default Settings For The Intel Mebx

    Access network settings and Password opens the ME network interface Continue: (Y/N) Unconfigure Full Unprovision ENABLED Network Access Current Provisioning Mode: IDER ENABLED Provisioning Mode Provisioning Provision Record is Legacy Redirection DISABLED Record not present Mode © Copyright Lenovo 2010...
  • Page 36 KVM Session Provisioning Blank Opt-in Enable Remote Control of Server FQDN Configuration from KVM Opt-In Policy remote IT Set PID and PPS Blank Intel(R) Quiet ENABLED System Technology Configuration Periodic Update 1440 Interval ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: Appendix C. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 38: Trademarks

    Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and ThinkCentre are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
  • Page 40 Part Number: 89Y0880 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 89Y0880...

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