Intel vPro Processor Technology Setup and Configuration for the HP Z1, Z210, Z420, Z620 and Z820 Workstations

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Full Return to Factory Defaults
All MEBx settings can be returned to the factory default by clearing CMOS. This
includes resetting the password to the “admin” default. The system will need to be
Setup and Configured again before remote management is possible. Any non-
default certificate hashes will have to be re-applied.
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can the MEBx be locally accessed?
A: The MEBx can be locally accessed by pressing CTRL-P during POST.
Q: What is the default username and password for the MEBx?
A: The default username and password are both “admin”.
Q: Why does the MEBx not accept my new password?
A: All MEBx passwords, other than the default password, must comply with the
strong password guidelines. See the Password Guidelines section for more details.
Q: If the password is not known, how can the system be recovered?
A: Clearing CMOS will reset all MEBx options including the password. The
password will revert back to the default password of “admin”.
Q: How can all MEBx options be restored to the factory defaults?
A: See Full Return to Factory Defaults section.
Q: What happens if the wrong password is entered incorrectly multiple times?
A: Once the password is entered incorrectly three times, the system will reboot. The
user can go back into the MEBx after the reboot and attempt to enter the password
again.
Q: Can the WebGUI be used locally to access the MEBx on the system it is running
from?
A: No. This is because WebGUI access has to come from an outside network to a
specific IP and port. Local access does not originate from an outside network.
Q: Why does a new password set with the WebGUI cannot be used locally in the
MEBx?
A: A password set with the WebGUI is a remote password and will only work when
accessing the MEBx remotely. It does not work with the MEBx locally. The local
password must be used to locally access the MEBx.
Q: Is TLS required?
A: No. TLS is optional.