Dell OptiPlex 960 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 109)

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MEBx Interface--SMB Mode
The Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) is an optional ROM module that Intel provides to Dell™ to be included
in the Dell BIOS. The MEBx has been customized for Dell computers.
Dell also supports setup and configuration of Intel AMT in the small and medium business (SMB) mode. The only setting not
required in the SMB mode is the Set PID and PPS option. Also, the Provision Model option is set to Small Business
instead of Enterprise.
Follow the steps below to set up and configure Intel AMT in the SMB mode.
ME Configuration
To enable Intel Management Engine (ME) on the target platform, perform the following steps:
1. Press
at the Dell logo screen to enter the MEBx screens.
2. Type admin in the Intel ME Password field. Press . Passwords are case sensitive.
You must change the default password before making changes to the MEBx options.
3. Select Change Intel ME Password, and then press .
4. Type the new password twice for verification.
The new password must include the following elements:
Eight characters
One uppercase letter
One lowercase letter