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Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can the MEBx be locally accessed? A: The MEBx can be locally accessed by pressing CTRL-P during POST. Q: Why is the CTRL-P prompt not displayed during POST? A: By default the CTRL-P prompt is hidden during POST, but it can be display if set in F10 Setup. Q: What is the default user name and password for the MEBx? A: The default username and password are both admin. Q: Why does the MEBx not accept my new password? A: All MEBx passwords, other than the default password, must comply with the strong password guidelines. See the Password Guidelines section for more details. Q: If the password is not known, how can the system be recovered? A: Clearing CMOS will reset all AMT options including the password. The password will revert back to the default password of admin. Q: How can all MEBx options be restored to the factory defaults? A: See Full Return to Factory Defaults section. Q: What happens if the wrong password is entered incorrectly multiple times? A: Once the password is entered incorrectly three times, the system will reboot. The user can go back into the MEBx after the reboot and attempt to enter the password again. Q: Can the WebGUI be used locally to access the MEBx on the system it is running from? A: No. WebGUI access has to come from an outside network to a specific IP and port. Local access does not originate from an outside network. Q: Why does a new password set with the WebGUI cannot be used locally in the MEBx? A: A password set with the WebGUI is a remote password and will only work when accessing the MEBx remotely. It does not work with the MEBx locally. The local password must be used to locally access the MEBx. Q: Is TLS required? A: No. TLS is optional. Q: If TLS is not used, then what is used? A: HTTP Digest will be used for mutual authentication if TLS is not used. 26

Section	Page
vPro Setup and Configuration for the dc7700 Business PC with Intel vPro Technology	1
Introduction	2
AMT Setup and Configuration	2
AMT System Phases	2
SMB Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration with MEBx	3
Password Guidelines	3
BIOS Prerequisite	4
SMB Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration Steps	4
1. Press Ctrl-P during POST to enter Manageability Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) Setup. You can dis play this option only during POST if set in F10-Setup.	4
Figure 1 Intel MEBx Password Screen	4
2. Type the default password, which is admin. Passwords are case-sensitive.	5
3. Change the MEBx password. The new password must meet the Strong Password criteria defined in the Password Guidelines Section. Type the password twice for verification.	5
4. Select the Intel ME Platform Configuration. A window displays indicating that the system resets after configuration.	5
5. Select Y. ME platform configuration allows IT personnel to configure ME features such as AMT/ASF selection, power options, firmware update capabilities, and so on.	5
Figure 2 Intel ME Platform Configuration screen	5
6. Select Intel ME State Control, and then select Enabled.	5
7. Select Intel ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier, and then select Always Open.	5
8. Skip LAN Controller.	6
9. Select Intel ME Features Control.	6
Figure 3 Intel ME Features Control Screen with AMT selected	7
10. Select Intel ME Power Control.	7
Figure 4 Intel ME Power Control Screen	7
11. Return to previous menu to exit the MEBx Setup and save AMT configuration. The system will display an Intel ME Configuration Complete message and reboot.	9
12. Press Ctrl-P during POST to enter MEBx Setup again.	9
13. Type the MEBx password.	9
14. Select Intel AMT Configuration.	10
Figure 5 Intel AMT Configuration screen	10
15. Select Host Name, and then type a host name.	10
16. Select TCP/IP.	10
17. Skip Provisioning Server.	11
18. Select Provision Model.	12
19. Skip Un-Provision. This option returns the system to factory defaults. See “Return to Default” on page 23 for more information about unprovisioning.	12
20. Skip VLAN.	12
21. Select SOL/IDE-R.	12
22. Select Remote Firmware Update, and then select Enabled.	12
23. Select Idle Timeout.	13
24. Select Return to previous menu.	13
25. Select Exit, and then select Y to exit the MEBx Setup and save settings.	13
Figure 6 Intel AMT Enabled and Configured - ME configuration complete	13
Intel AMT WebGUI	14
Connecting with the Intel AMT WebGUI - SMB Example	14
1. Power on an AMT system that has completed AMT Setup and Configuration.	14
2. Execute a Web browser from a separate system - a Management computer on the same subnet as the AMT computer.	14
3. Connect to the IP address specified in the MEBx and port of the AMT system.	14
4. Type the user name and password. The default username is admin and the password is what you set during AMT Setup in the MEBx.	15
Figure 7 Intel AMT WebGUI Screen	15
5. Review system information and/or make any necessary changes.	15
6. Select Exit.	15
Enterprise Mode Setup and Configuration	16
Enterprise Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration Steps	16
1. Access the MEBx by pressing Ctrl-P during POST.	16
2. Type the default password, which is admin.	16
3. Change the MEBx password, following strong password guidelines.	16
4. Select Intel ME Platform Configuration.	16
5. In Intel ME State Control, select Enabled.	16
6. In Intel ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier, select Always Open.	16
7. Skip LAN Controller.	16
8. Select Intel ME Features Control.	16
9. Select Intel ME Power Control.	16
10. Select Exit and save. The system displays the Intel ME Configuration Complete message, and then reboots.	16
11. Press Ctrl-P during POST to enter MEBx Setup again.	16
12. Type the MEBx password.	16
13. Select Intel AMT Configuration. The Intel AMT Configuration screen includes numerous options, which are available by scrolling down the menu.	17
Figure 8 Intel AMT Configuration Screen	17
Figure 9 Intel AMT Configuration Screen Continued	17
14. Select Host Name, and then type a host name	17
15. Select TCP/IP.	18
16. Select Provisioning Server.	18
17. Select Provision Model.	18
18. Select Set PID and PPS.	18
19. Skip Un-Provision. This option returns the system to factory defaults. See the Return to Default sec tion for more information about unprovisioning.	18
20. Skip VLAN.	19
21. Select SOL/IDE-R, and then select Y.	19
22. Select Remote Firmware Update, and then select Enabled.	19
23. Skip Set PRTC.	19
24. Select Idle Timeout.	19
25. Select Return to previous menu.	19
26. Select Exit, and then select Y to exit the MEBx Setup and save settings. The system displays an Intel ME Configuration Complete message and reboots.	20
27. Turn off the system and remove power. The system is now in In-Setup Mode and is ready for deploy ment.	20
28. Plug the system into a power source and connect the network. Use the integrated Intel 82566DM NIC. Intel AMT does not work with any other NIC solution.	20
Setup and Configuration Server Preparation	21
Provisioning Methods	21
Legacy	21
IT TLS-PSK	21
OEM TLS-PSK	22
Return to Default	23
Figure 10 Intel AMT Unprovisioning Screen	23
1. Select Un-Provision.	23
2. Select Return to previous menu.	23
3. Select Exit, and then select Y. The system reboots.	23
Full Return to Factory Defaults	24
USB Drive Key Set Up and Configuration	24
1. An IT technician inserts a USB drive key into a system with a management console.	24
2. The technician request local setup and configuration records from an S&CS through the console.	24
3. The S&CS:	24
4. The management console writes the password, PID, and PPS sets to a Setup.bin file in the USB drive key.	24
5. The technician takes the USB drive key to the staging area where new AMT platforms are located. The technician:	24
6. The system BIOS detects the USB drive key.	24
7. The system BIOS displays a message that automatic setup and configuration will occur.	25
8. MEBx processes the record.	25
9. MEBx writes a completion message to display.	25
10. The IT technician powers down the system. The system is now in In-Setup phase and is ready to be dis tributed to users in an Enterprise mode environment.	25
11. Repeat Step 5 if necessary (more than one system).	25
USB Drive Key Requirements	25
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions	26
Appendix B: Power / Sleep / Global States Explained	29

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Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

How can the MEBx be locally accessed?

The MEBx can be locally accessed by pressing

CTRL-P

during POST.

Why is the CTRL-P prompt not displayed during POST?

By default the CTRL-P prompt is hidden during POST, but it can be display if set in F10 Setup.

What is the default user name and password for the MEBx?

The default username and password are both

admin

Why does the MEBx not accept my new password?

All MEBx passwords, other than the default password, must comply with the strong password

guidelines. See the Password Guidelines section for more details.

If the password is not known, how can the system be recovered?

Clearing CMOS will reset all AMT options including the password. The password will revert back to

the default password of

admin

How can all MEBx options be restored to the factory defaults?

See Full Return to Factory Defaults section.

What happens if the wrong password is entered incorrectly multiple times?

Once the password is entered incorrectly three times, the system will reboot. The user can go back

into the MEBx after the reboot and attempt to enter the password again.

Can the WebGUI be used locally to access the MEBx on the system it is running from?

No. WebGUI access has to come from an outside network to a specific IP and port. Local access

does not originate from an outside network.

Why does a new password set with the WebGUI cannot be used locally in the MEBx?

A password set with the WebGUI is a remote password and will only work when accessing the MEBx

remotely.

It does not work with the MEBx locally. The local password must be used to locally access

the MEBx.

Is TLS required?

No. TLS is optional.

If TLS is not used, then what is used?

HTTP Digest will be used for mutual authentication if TLS is not used.