Setting up and configuring Intel AMT in HP Business Notebooks, Desktops, and Workstations - White Paper

Setup and configuration procedure

When you explore MEBx options for the first time (Factory phase), default settings are in place. This white paper details the

settings recommended by HP, some of which may be the same as the default selections.

Even though the default setting is used for many options, it is good practice to double check important options.

For setup and configuration, perform the following procedure:

1. Press Ctrl-P during POST to enter the main menu for MEBx setup, as shown in Figure 1.

Note

By default, the Ctrl-P prompt is not displayed on the HP splash screen but may be

displayed during POST if set in F10 Setup.

HP Workstation PCs do not provide a BIOS option to display the Ctrl-P prompt during

POST.

Figure 1. Selecting the MEBx password

2. Enter the case-sensitive, default password (admin), which must be changed before making any changes in the MEBx.

3. Provide a strong, new MEBx password using the criteria listed in Creating a password. Repeat the password for

verification.

Changing the password establishes Intel AMT ownership and moves the system from Factory to In-Setup phase. As a

result, ME and Intel AMT options are now accessible within the MEBx; the system can be accessed via the Intel AMT

WebGUI (WebGUI).

Note

For information on using the WebGUI, refer to Using the WebGUI.