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Full Return to Factory Defaults
All AMT settings can be returned to the factory default by clearing CMOS. This includes resetting the
password to the default “admin”. This is a behavior change from the HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC,
where a CMOS change only clears the AMT settings and the password.
The system will need to be set up and configured again before remote management is possible. Any non-
default certificate hashes will have to be re-applied.
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
How can the MEBx be locally accessed?
A:
The MEBx can be locally accessed by pressing
CTRL-P
during POST.
Q:
Why is the CTRL-P prompt not displayed during POST?
A:
By default the CTRL-P prompt is hidden during POST, but it can be display if set in F10 Setup.
Q:
What is the default user name and password for the MEBx?
A:
The default username and password are both
admin
.
Q:
Why does the MEBx not accept my new password?
A:
All MEBx passwords, other than the default password, must comply with the strong password
guidelines. See the Password Guidelines section for more details.
Q:
If the password is not known, how can the system be recovered?
A:
Clearing CMOS will reset all AMT options including the password. The password will revert back to
the default password of
admin
.
Q:
How can all MEBx options be restored to the factory defaults?
A:
See Full Return to Factory Defaults section.
Q:
What happens if the wrong password is entered incorrectly multiple times?
A:
Once the password is entered incorrectly three times, the system will reboot. The user can go back
into the MEBx after the reboot and attempt to enter the password again.
Q:
Can the WebGUI be used locally to access the MEBx on the system it is running from?
A:
No. WebGUI access has to come from an outside network to a specific IP and port. Local access
does not originate from an outside network.