MEBx Interface (SMB Mode)

The Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) is an optional ROM module that Intel provides to Dell™ to be included in the Dell BIOS. The MEBx has been customized for Dell computers.

Dell also supports setup and configuration of Intel AMT in the small and medium business (SMB) mode. The only setting not required in the SMB mode is the Set PID and PPS option. Also, the Provision Model option is set to Small Business instead of Enterprise.

Follow the steps below to set up and configure Intel AMT in the SMB mode.

ME Configuration

To enable Intel Management Engine (ME) on the target platform, perform the following steps:

1. Press <Ctrl><p> at the Dell logo screen to enter the MEBx screens.
2. Type admin in the Intel ME Password field. Press <Enter>. Passwords are case sensitive.

You must change the default password before making changes to the MEBx options.


3. Select Change Intel ME Password, and then press <Enter>.
4. Type the new password twice for verification.

The new password must include the following elements:

• Eight characters
• One uppercase letter
• One lowercase letter
• A number
• A special (nonalphanumeric) character, such as !, $, or ; excluding the :, ", and , characters.)
The underscore ( _ ) and spacebar are valid password characters but do NOT add to the password complexity.
5. Change the password to establish Intel AMT ownership.
The computer then goes from the factory-default state to the setup state.

6. Select Intel ME Configuration, and then press <Enter>.
ME Platform Configuration allows you to configure ME features such as power options, firmware update capabilities, and so on.

7. Press <y> when the following message appears:
System resets after configuration change. Continue (Y/N).




Intel ME State Control is the next option. The default setting for this option is Enabled. Do not change this setting to Disabled. If you want to disable Intel AMT, change the Manageability Feature Selection option to None later in this procedure.


8. Select Intel ME Firmware Local Update and then press <Enter>.
9. Select either Enabled or Disabled, and then press <Enter>.
The default setting for this option is Disabled.

10. Select Intel ME Features Control, and then press <Enter>.


Manageability Feature Selection is the next option. This feature sets the platform management mode. The default setting is Intel AMT. Selecting the None option disables all remote management capabilities.


11. Select Return to Previous Menu, and then press <Enter>.

12. Select Intel ME Power Control, and then press <Enter>.


Intel ME ON in Host Sleep States is the next option. The default setting is Mobile: ON in S0.


13. Select Return to Previous Menu and then press <Enter>.

14. Select Return to Previous Menu, and then press <Enter>.

15. Exit the MEBx Setup and save the ME configuration.

The computer displays an Intel ME Configuration Complete message and then restarts. After the ME configuration is complete, you can configure the Intel AMT settings.

Intel AMT Configuration

Enabling Intel AMT for SMB Mode

1. At the initial boot screen, press <Ctrl><p> to re-enter the MEBx screens.
2. When a prompt for the password appears, enter the new Intel ME password. 
3. Select Intel AMT Configuration, and then press <Enter>.


4. Select Host Name, and then press <Enter>. 
5. Type in a unique name for this Intel AMT machine, and then press <Enter>.
Spaces are not accepted in the host name. Make sure there is not a duplicate host name on the network. Host names can be used in place of the computer's IP for any applications requiring the IP address.



6. Select TCP/IP, and then press <Enter>.

7. Press <n> when the following message appears:

• [DHCP Enable] Disable DHCP (Y/N)

8. Type the domain name into the field.
 



9. Select Provision Model from the menu, and then press <Enter>.

10. Press <y> when the following message appears:

    • [Enterprise] change to Small Business: (Y/N)
    

11. Skip the Un-Provision option. This option returns the computer to factory defaults. See the "Return to Default" section for more information about unprovisioning.
12. Select SOL/IDE-R. Press <Enter>.

13. Press <y> when The following message appears:
• [Caution] System resets after configuration changes. Continue: (Y/N)

 


14. Select Enabled for Username & Password, and then press <Enter>.
This option allows you to add users and passwords from the WebGUI. If the option is disabled, then only the administrator has MEBx remote access.

15. For Serial Over LAN, select Enabled and then press <Enter>.

16. For IDE Redirection, select Enabled and then press <Enter>.


Secure Firmware Update is the next option. The default setting is Enabled.


17. Skip Set PRTC.


Idle Timeout is the next option. The default setting is 1. This timeout is applicable only when a WoL option is selected for Intel ME ON in Host Sleep States screen of the process for enabling ME for the Enterprise operating mode.


18. Select Return to Previous Menu, and then press <Enter>.

19. Select Exit, and then press <Enter>.

20. Press <y> when the following message appears:

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

 


21. After the computer restarts, turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable. 

The computer is now in setup state and is ready for deployment.

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