Intel vPro Processor Technology Setup and Configuration for the HP 8200 Business PC

AMT provides Out-of-Band (OOB) remote access to a system regardless of the

system power state or operating system condition as long as the system is

connected to a power source and a network. AMT is a hardware and firmware

platform resident solution relying upon the Management Engine (ME) within the

Intel Q965, Q35, Q45 Express, Q57, Q67 chipset.

Below is a brief history of AMT evolution.

• AMT 1.0 Introduced with the Intel 945 chipset, but was not shipped with HP

Business PCs.

• AMT 2.0 Introduced with the Intel Q965 chipset and was shipped with HP

Compaq dc7700p Business PCs.

• AMT 2.1 Introduced in March 2007 and was shipped with HP Compaq

dc7700p Business PCs.

• AMT 2.2 Available as a web download in the Fall of 2007 with the HP

Compaq dc7700p Business PCs.

• AMT 3.0 Introduced with the Intel Q35 Express chipset and was shipped with

the HP Compaq dc7800p systems.

• AMT 3.2 Introduced with the HP Compaq dc7800p April 2008 Refresh.

• AMT 5.0 Introduced with the Intel Q45 Express chipset and was shipped with

the HP Compaq dc7900 systems.

• AMT 6.0 Introduced with the Intel Q57 chipset and was shipped with the HP

Compaq dc8100 systems.

• AMT 7.1 Introduced with the Intel Q67 chipset and was shipped with the HP

Compaq 8200 Elite PCs.

This whitepaper has been updated to include the new features of AMT 7.1. By

default, the AMT shipping on the HP Compaq 8200 Elite Business PC will be

inactive. It must be setup and configured in the system before it can be used. The

setup and configuration process is also known as provisioning.

There are two methods of AMT setup and configuration:

• Manual mode (similar to Small Medium Business (SMB) mode in AMT 5.0)

• Enterprise mode

This whitepaper details Manual mode and Enterprise mode setup and configuration

for the client PC along with the usage of a Setup and Configuration Server (SCS) in

Enterprise mode. Please consult with your Management Console ISV provider for

details regarding installation procedures for a Setup and Configuration Server.

Basic knowledge of Intel AMT and networking are required.

Please refer to the Intel website:

www.intel.com/technology/vpro/index.htm for

other whitepapers and technical information regarding Intel vPro Technology.

AMT Setup and Configuration

AMT must be setup and configured in a system before it can be used. AMT Setup

involves the necessary steps to enable AMT such as setting up the system for AMT

mode and enabling network connectivity. It is generally performed only once for