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ThinkCentre M58p with Intel Active Management Technology - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 4
First Edition (October 2008) - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 5
3 Chapter 3. ISV solution introduction . . 5 Chapter 4. Main features of computers built with Intel AMT 7 Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration based on Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p 9 Associated Intel AMT setup and configuration in BIOS 9 Intel MEBx setup and configuration 10 Entering MEBx - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 6
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Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) for Lenovo® ThinkCentre® M58p desktop computers. It provides a step-by-step approach to built-in computers. Chapter 5, "Intel AMT setup and configuration based on Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p," on page 9: This chapter provides detailed instructions on how - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 8
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a third party software to remotely collect inventory information, diagnose problems, and provide various services regardless of the system power state or operating system condition. Administrators can also isolate and protect individual computers and the network from threats quickly. The Intel AMT - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 10
TLS UI VLAN ZTC Transport Layer Security User Interface Virtual Local Area Network Zero Touch Configuration 2 ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT White Paper - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 11
The following Lenovo business computers support the Intel AMT technology: ThinkCentre M55p, ThinkCentre M57p, and ThinkCentre M58p. ThinkCentre M55p supports Intel AMT 2.X. ThinkCentre M57p supports Intel AMT 3.X, and ThinkCentre M58p supports Intel AMT 5.0. ThinkCentre M58p computers with Intel - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 12
of system power state or operating system state Remote troubleshooting and recovery manual inventory tracking, and reduces asset accounting costs Third-party nonvolatile Increases speed and accuracy over manual inventory tracking, and storage reduces asset accounting cost 4 ThinkCentre M58p - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 13
and authorized third-party applications will provide the management and security services that take advantage of the Intel AMT features, such as out embedded capabilities. To ensure the usability and efficiency of our computers, Lenovo, as an OEM, is planning to develop complete solutions with - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 14
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Chapter 4. Main features of computers built with Intel AMT Computers built with Intel AMT version 2.0 or later (vPro technology) have the following features and improvements: v Remote Power Control - Power Down - Power Up - Power Reset - Power Cycle v Asset Management - E-Asset Tag - OOB HW - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 16
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configuration based on Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p The Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) is a separate BIOS from the normal system BIOS. It is your computer in MEBx for SMB or Enterprise mode, then use the CIRA through ISV applications. Associated Intel AMT setup and configuration in BIOS Press - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 18
settings. Press Y. The Intel ME platform configuration window opens. This window allows you to configure the features of the Intel ME, such as ME state, power control, and so on. Use the default values for the Intel ME configuration. 10 ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT White Paper - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 19
code is halted at an early stage of Intel ME booting so that the system has no traffic originating from the Intel ME on any of the busses. This ensures that an IT technician can debug a system problem without any interference from Intel ME. Intel ME firmware Local Update on Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p 11 - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 20
management technology. Intel ICH10 platform supports ASF specification 2.0. v Intel AMT: Intel Active Power Loss If set to OFF After Power Loss, Intel ME will remain off after returning from a G3 (AC power lost) state. If the power package selected does not indicate OFF After 12 ThinkCentre M58p - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 21
S5 state, the system needs to be powered on (S0) briefly, then turned off configure an Intel AMT capable system to support the Intel AMT management features. Select settings for Intel AMT. If the system is in static mode, a second IP address is required. This IP address is Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p 13 - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 22
- Hash Algorithm - Describe the hash type. Currently only SHA1 is supported. (PKI only) - IsDefault Bit - Display Yes if the Hash algorithm Note: This option is only needed for Enterprise mode. If you choose SMB mode, you need not enter this option button. ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT White Paper - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 23
The TLS PKI setting menu displays. Note: This option is also only needed for Enterprise mode. If you choose SMB mode, you need not to enter this option button. The Remote configuration options are contained the active Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration based on Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p 15 - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 24
MEBx password, and user entered Hash certificate. Also, if USB key and remote configuration data are not their default parameters, the MEBx Reset is available in BIOS. See "Associated Intel AMT setup and configuration in BIOS" on page 9for reference. The ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT White Paper - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 25
be booted from remote update for firmware update. Note: Secure firmware update requires an administrator user name and password. If the administrator user name and password are not provided, the firmware cannot be updated. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration based on Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 26
Interface through the HECI driver. SOL Serial Over LAN (SOL) driver is an Intel AMT ME driver. This driver enables the remote display of managed client user interface through management console and emulates serial communication over a standard network connection. 18 ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 27
computers by ISV solution (Management Software), you can also perform some simple management action through Web user interface, such as power If DHCP is enabled, the host operating system of ThinkCentre M58p should also be configured in DHCP mode. Intel AMT will share IP address with the host - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 28
Web user interface The Web server built into each Intel AMT system enables you to: v View the system status; v View the hardware information of AMT computer, including system, processor, memory, and disk; v View, start, stop, and clear the event log; 20 ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT White Paper - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 29
v Remote power control, including: turn power off, cycle power off and on, reset, normal boot, boot from local CD/DVD drive, and boot from local hard drive; v View and manage Intel AMT power policies; v View and manage Intel AMT network settings; v View and manage Intel AMT user accounts. Chapter 6. - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 30
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(R) ME configuration, Password Policy, Secure Firmware Update, Set PRTC, and Idle Timeout. See Appendix mode. Note: The following example is for ZTC provisioning. You can also use ISV software to create the USB key to do USB provisioning. For USB provisioning, you must: v formatting your USB memory - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 32
Select Setup and Configuration. 1) Use default values for Current Provisioning Mode, Provisioning Record, Provisioning Server, and TLS PSK. 2) Select TLS Firmware Update, Set PRTC, and Idle Timeout 7. Select Exit to exit MEBx for saving the settings you have made in MEBx. 24 ThinkCentre M58p with - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 33
default password admin Intel (R) ME State Control Enabled Intel (R) ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier Always Open Manageability Feature Selection Intel (R) AMT Intel (R) Quiet Enabled System Technology Intel (R) ME ON in Desktop: ON in S0, Host Sleep States ME Wake in S3 Host Name - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 34
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product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 36
specific environment. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo the Lenovo logo ThinkCentre both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 28 ThinkCentre M58p with Intel AMT White Paper - Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p | White Paper for ThinkCentre M58p - Page 37
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Part Number: 53Y5286 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y5286