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==Hints how to setup it via Intel ME BIOS Extension (MEBx) based on the T61p (Small business Mode)==
 
==Hints how to setup it via Intel ME BIOS Extension (MEBx) based on the T61p (Small business Mode)==
 
* Use ThinkVantage System Update so you have the latest BIOS
 
* Use ThinkVantage System Update so you have the latest BIOS
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* You should enable AMT in BIOS (In 'Configuration' on the main screen)
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* You should enable AMT in BIOS
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* Hit the ThinkVantage button during the POST screen, then after the menu appears hit 'F1'
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** Select 'Config' on the main screen
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*** Select 'Intel(R) AMT'
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**** Set 'Intel(R) AMT Control' to 'Enabled'
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**** Hit 'F10' to Save and Exit
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* After the POST screen you will see the Intel ME BIOS Extension screen. Hit Ctrl+P to enter the setup.
 
* After the POST screen you will see the Intel ME BIOS Extension screen. Hit Ctrl+P to enter the setup.
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* The default password is 'admin' (without quotes)
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** The default password is 'admin' (without quotes)
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* If you try to change the Intel ME password and get "Error - Intel(R) ME password change rejected" message, then you are using a weak password. This are guidelines for the Intel ME strong password:
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** If you try to change the Intel ME password and get "Error - Intel(R) ME password change rejected" message, then you are using a weak password. This are guidelines for the Intel ME strong password:
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** between 8- and 32-characters long
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*** between 8- and 32-characters long
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** Contain both upper and lower case Latin characters
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*** Contain both upper and lower case Latin characters
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** Have at least one numeric character
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*** Have at least one numeric character
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** Have at least one ASCII non-alphanumeric character (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *)
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*** Have at least one ASCII non-alphanumeric character (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *)
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* Select Intel(R) ME Configuration
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** Select Intel(R) ME Configuration
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** Select 'Intel(R) ME State Control', set it ENABLED, return to previous menu
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*** Select 'Intel(R) ME State Control'
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** Select 'Intel(R) ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier', set it to ALWAYS OPEN, return to previous menu
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**** Set it ENABLED
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** Select 'Intel(R) ME Features Control', choose 'Intel(R) AMT', return to previous menu
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**** Select Return to Previous Menu
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** Select 'Intel(R) ME Power Control'
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*** Select 'Intel(R) ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier'
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*** Select 'Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States' and set the 'widest' range of Sleep States
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**** Set it to ALWAYS OPEN
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** Return to previous menu twice and select EXIT. The system will reboot now.
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**** Select Return to Previous Menu
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*** Select 'Intel(R) ME Features Control'
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**** Select 'Manageability Feature Selection'
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***** Choose 'Intel(R) AMT'
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**** Return to previous menu
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*** Select 'Intel(R) ME Power Control'
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**** Select 'Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States'
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***** Set the 'widest' range of Sleep States
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***** Hit 'ESC' to Exit. The system will reboot now.
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* Hit Ctrl+P when the Intel ME BIOS messages apear
 
* Hit Ctrl+P when the Intel ME BIOS messages apear
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* You will see a new menu entry: 'Intel(R) AMT Configuration'
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* Select 'Intel(R) AMT Configuration'
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** Select Host Name and enter the same name as for the OS Host name
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** Select 'Host Name' and enter the same name as for the OS Host name
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** Select TCP/IP, and hit twice 'N' to enable the interface and DHCP, then provide your domain name as set (or to be set) in the OS
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** Select 'TCP/IP', and hit twice 'N' to enable the interface and DHCP, then provide your domain name as set (or to be set) in the OS
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** Select SOL/IDE-R, hit 'Y' to confirm the warning, set Username & Password, Serial Over LAN and IDE Redirection to ENABLED
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** Select 'Provision Model'
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** Select Secure Firmware Update and choose ENABLED
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*** Hit 'N' to not change to AMT 1.0 Mode
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** Exit. The system will reboot again.
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*** Hit 'Y; to change to Small Business
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** Select 'SOL/IDE-R', hit 'Y' to confirm the warning, set Username & Password, Serial Over LAN and IDE Redirection to ENABLED
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** Select 'Secure Firmware Update' and choose ENABLED
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** Hit 'ESC' to Exit. The system will reboot again.
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* Use ThinkVantage System Update to get the AMT Software
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* After update reboot
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* After Log-in you should see the message 'Intel(R) Active Management Technology (Intel(R) AMT) status on this computer is enabled.
  
 
=== Links ===
 
=== Links ===
 
* See Also [[Centrino Pro]]
 
* See Also [[Centrino Pro]]
 
* Intel - AMT [http://www.intel.com/technology/manage/iamt/index.htm]
 
* Intel - AMT [http://www.intel.com/technology/manage/iamt/index.htm]
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* Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) Software Development Kit (SDK) Start Here Guide [http://softwarecommunity.intel.com/articles/eng/1027.htm]
 
* Tips & Tricks for Setting up & Accessing an Intel AMT Client [http://softwareblogs.intel.com/2008/01/28/tips-tricks-for-setting-up-accessing-an-intel-amt-client/]
 
* Tips & Tricks for Setting up & Accessing an Intel AMT Client [http://softwareblogs.intel.com/2008/01/28/tips-tricks-for-setting-up-accessing-an-intel-amt-client/]
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* Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) Software Development Kit (SDK) Start Here Guide [http://softwarecommunity.intel.com/articles/eng/1027.htm]
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=== ThinkPads that may include this feature ===
 
=== ThinkPads that may include this feature ===
 
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Revision as of 16:39, 19 February 2008

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)

Some Lenovo laptop include some of Intel's Management features.

Features

  • Management over the Network (LAN and WLAN, using AMT 2.5)
  • Remote Asset (Hardware and Software) Inventory
  • Remote Diagnostic and repair (even if laptop is off or down)
  • Agent Presence Checking (isolate corrupted laptops)
  • Encrypted software update (w/ remote power-on).
  • System isolation and recovery (Use hardware to filter inbound and outbound traffic, except management traffic)
  • Dedicated Flash memory (Firmware + Inventory + ISV Data)

Hints how to setup it via Intel ME BIOS Extension (MEBx) based on the T61p (Small business Mode)

  • Use ThinkVantage System Update so you have the latest BIOS
  • You should enable AMT in BIOS
  • Hit the ThinkVantage button during the POST screen, then after the menu appears hit 'F1'
    • Select 'Config' on the main screen
      • Select 'Intel(R) AMT'
        • Set 'Intel(R) AMT Control' to 'Enabled'
        • Hit 'F10' to Save and Exit
  • After the POST screen you will see the Intel ME BIOS Extension screen. Hit Ctrl+P to enter the setup.
    • The default password is 'admin' (without quotes)
    • If you try to change the Intel ME password and get "Error - Intel(R) ME password change rejected" message, then you are using a weak password. This are guidelines for the Intel ME strong password:
      • between 8- and 32-characters long
      • Contain both upper and lower case Latin characters
      • Have at least one numeric character
      • Have at least one ASCII non-alphanumeric character (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *)
    • Select Intel(R) ME Configuration
      • Select 'Intel(R) ME State Control'
        • Set it ENABLED
        • Select Return to Previous Menu
      • Select 'Intel(R) ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier'
        • Set it to ALWAYS OPEN
        • Select Return to Previous Menu
      • Select 'Intel(R) ME Features Control'
        • Select 'Manageability Feature Selection'
          • Choose 'Intel(R) AMT'
        • Return to previous menu
      • Select 'Intel(R) ME Power Control'
        • Select 'Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States'
          • Set the 'widest' range of Sleep States
          • Hit 'ESC' to Exit. The system will reboot now.
  • Hit Ctrl+P when the Intel ME BIOS messages apear
  • Select 'Intel(R) AMT Configuration'
    • Select 'Host Name' and enter the same name as for the OS Host name
    • Select 'TCP/IP', and hit twice 'N' to enable the interface and DHCP, then provide your domain name as set (or to be set) in the OS
    • Select 'Provision Model'
      • Hit 'N' to not change to AMT 1.0 Mode
      • Hit 'Y; to change to Small Business
    • Select 'SOL/IDE-R', hit 'Y' to confirm the warning, set Username & Password, Serial Over LAN and IDE Redirection to ENABLED
    • Select 'Secure Firmware Update' and choose ENABLED
    • Hit 'ESC' to Exit. The system will reboot again.
  • Use ThinkVantage System Update to get the AMT Software
  • After update reboot
  • After Log-in you should see the message 'Intel(R) Active Management Technology (Intel(R) AMT) status on this computer is enabled.

Links

  • See Also Centrino Pro
  • Intel - AMT [1]
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) Software Development Kit (SDK) Start Here Guide [2]
  • Tips & Tricks for Setting up & Accessing an Intel AMT Client [3]

ThinkPads that may include this feature

Version Models
AMT 2.5 T61, T61p, X61 Tablet
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