Using Intel Active Management Technology (Select Models Only); Enabling The Iamt Solution; Using The Mebx Setup Utility Menus - HP EliteBook User Manual

Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models
only)
Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT) allows discovery, repair, and protection of networked
computing assets. With iAMT, computers can be managed whether they are on or off. The iAMT solution
is available on computers with Intel Centrino® with vPro mobile technology.
Features of iAMT include:
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Hardware inventory information
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Event notification
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Power management
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Remote diagnosis and repair
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Hardware-based isolation and recovery—limit or cut off computer network access if virus-like
activity is detected

Enabling the iAMT solution

To configure iAMT settings:
NOTE: The
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. Before Windows starts up, press ctrl+p.
NOTE:
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
Intel ME State Control
Intel ME Firmware Local Update
LAN Controller
Intel ME Features Control
Intel ME Power Control
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ctrl+p prompt is visible only if the AMT Setup Prompt option is enabled in Computer Setup.
If you do not press ctrl+p at the appropriate time, you must repeat steps 1 and 2 to access
To do this
Disable/enable the management engine.
Disable/enable local management of firmware updates.
Disable/enable the integrated network controller.
Enable AMT or none.
Configure the management engine power policies.