Intel Active Management Technology v4.0, Administrator'S Manual

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Overview
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows companies to easily manage their networked computers in the
following ways:
Discover computing assets on a network regardless of whether the computer is turned on or off – Intel AMT uses
information stored in nonvolatile system memory to access the computer. The computer can even be accessed while it
is powered off (also called out-of-band or OOB access).
Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures – In the event of a software or operating system failure,
Intel AMT can be used to access the computer remotely for repair purposes. IT administrators can also detect computer
system problems easily with the assistance of Intel AMT's out-of-band event logging and alerting.
Protect networks from incoming threats while easily keeping software and virus protection up to date across the
network.
Software Support
Several independent software vendors (ISVs) are building software packages to work with Intel AMT features. This provides IT
administrators many options when it comes to remotely managing the networked computer assets within their company.
Features and Benefits
Intel AMT
Features Benefits
Out-of-band (OOB) access
Allows remote management of platforms regardless of system power or operating
system state
Remote troubleshooting and recovery Significantly reduces desk side visits, increasing the efficiency of IT technical staff
Proactive alerting Decreases downtime and minimizes repair times
Remote hardware and software asset
tracking
Increases speed and accuracy over manual inventory tracking, reducing asset
accounting costs
Third-party nonvolatile storage
Increases speed and accuracy over manual inventory tracking, reducing asset
accounting cost
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Information on this page provided by Intel .
The Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) is an optional ROM module provided to Dell™ from Intel that is
included in the Dell BIOS. The MEBx has been customized for Dell computers.
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