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Enabling the iamt solution, Using the mebx setup utility menus – HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet-PC User Manual

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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:

Hardware inventory information

Event notification

Power management

Remote diagnosis and repair

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

ctrl-p

prompt is visible only if the AMT Setup Prompt option is enabled in Computer

Setup.

1.

Turn on or restart the computer.

2.

Before Windows starts up, press

ctrl-p

.

NOTE:

If you do not press

ctrl-p

at the appropriate time, you must repeat steps 1 and 2 to

access 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

To do this

Intel ME State Control

Disable/enable the management engine.

Intel ME Firmware Local Update

Disable/enable local management of firmware updates.

LAN Controller

Disable/enable the integrated network controller.

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