Administrator Guide

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Overview
Intel
®
Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows companies to easily manage their networked computers.
Discover computing assets on a network regardless of whether the computer is turned on or off – Intel AMT uses
information stored in nonvolatile system memory to access the computer. The computer can even be accessed while it
is powered off (also called out-of-band or OOB access).
Remotely repair computers even after operating system failures – In the event of a software or operating system
failure, Intel AMT can be used to access the computer remotely for repair purposes. IT administrators can also detect
computer system problems easily with the assistance of Intel AMT's out-of-band event logging and alerting.
Protect networks from incoming threats while easily keeping software and virus protection up to date across the
network.
Software Support
Several independent software vendors (ISVs) are building software packages to work with Intel AMT features. This provides IT
administrators many options when it comes to remotely managing the networked computer assets within their company.
Features and Benefits
Intel AMT
Features Benefits
Out-of-band (OOB) access
Allows remote management of platforms regardless of system power or operating
system state
Remote troubleshooting and
recovery
Significantly reduces desk-side visits, increasing the efficiency of IT technical staff
Proactive alerting Decreases downtime and minimizes repair times
Computer Requirements
The computer referred to in this document consists of the Intel
®
5 Series Chipset Family/Intel
®
PCH platform, and is
managed by Intel Management Engine. The following firmware and software requirements are required for the installation and
set up before the Intel Management Engine can be configured and run in the client computer:
An SPI flash device programmed with Intel AMT 6.0 flash image integrating BIOS, Intel Management Engine, and GbE
component images.
BIOS set up with Intel AMT enabled can access MEBx setup from F12 menu.
To enable all of the Intel Management Engine features within Microsoft Operating System, device drivers (Intel
®
MEI/SOL/LMS) must be installed and configured on the client system for features to work/run correctly run in the client
system.
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Information on this page provided by Intel.
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NOTE: The Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) is an optional ROM module provided to Dell™ from Intel
that is included in the Dell BIOS. The MEBx has been customized for Dell computers.