Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)

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

• Use ThinkVantage System Update so you have the latest BIOS
• You should enable AMT in BIOS (In 'Configuration' on the main screen)
• 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, return to previous menu
  • Select 'Intel(R) ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier', set it to ALWAYS OPEN, return to previous menu
  • Select 'Intel(R) ME Features Control', choose 'Intel(R) AMT', return to previous menu
  • Select 'Intel(R) ME Power Control'
    • Select 'Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States' and set the 'widest' range of Sleep States
  • Return to previous menu twice and select EXIT. The system will reboot now.
• Hit Ctrl+P when the Intel ME BIOS messages apear
• You will see a new menu entry: '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 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
  • Exit. The system will reboot again.

Links

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

ThinkPads that may include this feature

Version	Models
AMT 2.5	T61, T61p, X61 Tablet