Quick Start Guide

Intel Active Management with System Defense Feature
Quick Reference Guide 9
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NOTE
Intel Management Engine passwords must be between 8 and
32 characters long, have at least one upper case character, one
lower case character, one number, and a special character (for
example: !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *).
The system owner should document the new Intel Management
Engine password, store it in a secured location (a vault, safe
deposit box, or off-site storage), and have it available for future
use. This document should be updated after any password
change is made.
6. Select Save and Commit Settings.
7. Select Yes, submit new settings.
8. Press the F10 key and select Y to save and reboot.
Resetting the Intel Management Engine
Password / Unprovisioning an Intel AMT System
Resets all Intel Management Engine / Intel AMT settings and
passwords to the factory defaults.
1. While the system is powered off, move the Configuration
Jumper on the desktop board to pins 2-3.
2. Power on the system and allow it to enter BIOS
maintenance mode.
3. Select Reset Intel AMT to default factory settings.
4. Press the F10 key and select Y to save and reboot.
5. Power off the system.
6. Restore the Configuration Jumper to pins 1-2 for normal
operation.