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can be removed from the system to eliminate it from the suspect list until root 
cause is found. 
Note that if the ME is disabled, then all AMT functions are also disabled. The 
system will not be remotely manageable. 
6.  Check Password Policy. 
Default Setting    : Default Password Only 
Recommended Setting  : Default Password Only 
a.  Select Default Password Only 
This option determines when the user is allowed to change the Intel MEBX 
password through the network. The Intel MEBX password can always be 
changed via the Intel MEBX user interface. 
Default Password Only – The Intel MEBX password can be changed through the 
network interface if the default password has not been changed yet. 
During Setup and Configuration – The Intel MEBX password can be changed 
through the network interface during the setup and configuration process but at no 
other time. Once the setup and configuration process is complete, the Intel MEBX 
password cannot be changed via the network interface. 
Anytime – The Intel MEBX password can be changed through the network interface 
at any time 
7.  Network Setup. 
Figure 3: Intel ME Network Name Settings Screen 










