ThinkCentre M90p with Intel Active Management Technology Configuration Guide

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4 First Edition (January 2010) Copyright Lenovo LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F

5 Contents About this document v Chapter 1. Introduction to Intel vpro and Intel AMT Acronyms Chapter 2. Features and benefits of Intel AMT Features and benefits Chapter 3. Introduction to ISV applications Chapter 4. Main features of computers built with Intel AMT CIRA KVM redirection Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers Intel AMT configuration settings in Setup Utility.. 9 Intel MEBx setup and configuration Entering the MEBx configuration user interface 11 Intel(R) ME General Settings Intel(R) AMT Configuration Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Configuration 20 Driver description MEI LMS SOL Chapter 6. Web user interface Accessing the Web user interface Provisioning the Intel AMT computer Logging on to the client Functions in the Web user interface Appendix A. Examples of configuring Intel AMT in manual and automatic setup and configuration modes Configuring Intel AMT in manual setup and configuration mode Configuring Intel AMT in automatic setup and configuration mode ZTC provisioning USB provisioning Appendix B. Factory default settings for the Intel MEBx Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Copyright Lenovo 2010 iii

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7 About this document This document provides information about Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) for Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers. This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to use Intel AMT. This document is intended for trained IT professionals or those responsible for configuring computers throughout their organizations. The readers should have basic knowledge of network and computer technology, and be familiar with the terms TCP/IP, DHCP, IDE, DNS, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Domain Name, and so on. This document provides information about the following topics: Chapter 1, Introduction to Intel vpro and Intel AMT, on page 1: This chapter provides a general introduction to Intel vpro and Intel AMT. Chapter 2, Features and benefits of Intel AMT, on page 3: This chapter introduces the features and benefits of Intel AMT. Chapter 3, Introduction to ISV applications, on page 5: This chapter provides a general introduction to ISV applications. Chapter 4, Main features of computers built with Intel AMT, on page 7: This chapter introduces the main features of Intel AMT built-in computers. Chapter 5, Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers, on page 9: This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to configure Intel AMT settings on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers. Chapter 6, Web user interface, on page 23: This chapter provides instructions on how to access the Intel AMT Web user interface. Copyright Lenovo 2010 v

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9 Chapter 1. Introduction to Intel vpro and Intel AMT Intel vpro is a business computer platform that provides business computers with enhanced remote management capabilities. For computers built with Intel vpro, IT administrators can use a third party software to remotely collect inventory information, diagnose problems, and provide various services regardless of the computer power state or the operating system state. IT administrators can also isolate and protect individual computers and the network from threats. As a feature of Intel vpro, Intel AMT is designed to provide remote management of computers regardless of the computer power state or the operating system state as long as the computers are connected to an electrical outlet and a network. Acronyms The following table lists and explains some acronyms used in this document. Acronym ACL AMT ASF CIRA DHCP DNS FQDN FW HECI IDE-R IP ISV KVM LMS ME MEBx MEI NVM OEM OOB PID/PPS PKI PRTC PSK PXE SHA Description Access Control List Active Management Technology Alert Standard Format Client Initiated Remote Access Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Server Fully Qualified Domain Name Firmware Host Embedded Controller Interface Integrated Device Electronics - Redirection Internet Protocol Independent Software Vendor Keyboard-Video-Mouse Local Manageability Service Management Engine Management Engine BIOS Extension Management Engine Interface Nonvolatile memory Original Equipment Manufacturer Out-of-band Provisioning ID and Provisioning Pre-shared Key Public Key Infrastructure Protected Real Time Clock Pre-shared Key Preboot Execution Environment Secure Hash Algorithm Copyright Lenovo

10 SMB SOL TCP TLS WOL ZTC Small and Medium Businesses Serial-over-LAN Transmission Control Protocol Transport Layer Security Wake on Lan Zero Touch Configuration 2 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

11 Chapter 2. Features and benefits of Intel AMT This chapter introduces the features and benefits of Intel AMT. The following table lists the Lenovo business computers with Intel AMT installed. Lenovo computer Intel AMT version ThinkCentre M90p Intel AMT 6.X ThinkCentre M58p Intel AMT 5.X ThinkCentre M57p Intel AMT 3.X ThinkCentre M55p Intel AMT 2.X Features and benefits ThinkCentre M90p computers built with Intel AMT enable IT administrators to better discover, heal, and protect the networked computing assets. v v v Discover: Intel AMT stores hardware and software information in nonvolatile memory (NVM). With built-in manageability, Intel AMT enables IT administrators to discover assets remotely, even when computers are turned off. Heal: The built-in manageability of Intel AMT provides out-of-band (OOB) management capabilities, which enable IT administrators to remotely diagnose computer problems and recover computers even if the operating systems are inoperable. Proactive alerting and event logging help IT administrators detect problems quickly to reduce computer downtime. Protect: The Intel AMT system defense feature enables better protection for computers by proactively blocking incoming threats, controlling infected computers before the computers cause problems in the network, and alerting IT administrators when critical software agents are removed from the computers. The following table shows the features and benefits of Intel AMT. Table 1. Features and benefits of Intel AMT Features OOB system access Remote troubleshooting and recovery Proactive alerting Remote hardware asset tracking Benefits Enables remote management of clients regardless of client power state and operating system state Significantly reduces IT helpdesk visits and increases IT service efficiency Decreases computer downtime and minimizes IT service time Increases speed and accuracy with reduced accounting costs, compared with manual inventory tracking Copyright Lenovo

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13 Chapter 3. Introduction to ISV applications Intel AMT is designed as a building block and not a complete solution. This enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to incorporate Intel AMT into their client and server hardware platforms. Competent and authorized third party applications provide management and security services that take advantage of the Intel AMT features, such as out-of-band access to asset information, event logs, hardware and software tables, and embedded capabilities. The following table lists the common third party Independent Software Vendor (ISV) management applications. Table 2. List of common third party management applications Application Microsoft System Management Server 2003 Microsoft Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Microsoft LANDesk Management Suite LANDesk Altiris Real Time System Manager Altiris ISV Copyright Lenovo

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15 Chapter 4. Main features of computers built with Intel AMT CIRA Computers built with Intel AMT version 2.0 or later have the following features and improvements: v Remote power control Power on Power off Power reset Power cycle v Asset management E-Asset tag OOB hardware inventory v Integrated Device Electronics - Redirection (IDE-R) Floppy redirection CD redirection v Serial-over-LAN (SOL) Screen redirection based on text Keyboard redirection Network redirection v Remote restart Restart from a local hard disk drive Restart from a local CD or DVD drive Restart from a local Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) v Event management Event alerting Event logging Audit log v Agent presence v System defense v CIRA v KVM redirection on page 8 ThinkCentre M90p computers built with Intel AMT support the Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) function. You can perform this function through ISV applications. For more information about ISV applications, see Chapter 3, Introduction to ISV applications, on page 5. The CIRA function enables client-initiated, secure OOB communication to the manageability console, which includes: v User-initiated call-home feature v Scheduled, automated call-home feature (no user input required) v Transport Layer Security (TLS) session established through client initiation Copyright Lenovo

16 KVM redirection ThinkCentre M90p computers built with Intel AMT 6.X support Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) redirection over Internet Protocol (IP). As an important new feature in Intel AMT 6.X, KVM redirection enables IT administrators to remotely control the keyboard, video or visual display unit, and mouse of the managed clients. KVM redirection has the following advantages: v Work stably v Based on hardware Note: KVM redirection is based on hardware so that it can work correctly regardless of the operating system state of the managed clients. v Manage clients through management servers remotely v Healing, installation and applications support Notes: 1. KVM redirection in Intel AMT 6.X can be used only on computers with Intel integrated graphics. For computers with discrete graphics cards, the Serial-over-LAN (SOL) function can be used to support remote diagnostics and repair. 2. The KVM user interfaces are only available on computers that support KVM redirection. For more information about KVM user interfaces, see KVM Configuration on page ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

17 Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers The Intel Management Engine (ME) is an isolated and protected computing resource that runs on an Intel AMT computer. The Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) provides a user interface to change or configure settings that control the operation of the Intel Management Engine (ME). All changes to the ME platform configuration settings are not cached in the MEBx, but committed to the ME nonvolatile memory until you exit the MEBx. If the Intel MEBx crashes in the process of the configuration, the changes that you have made will not be saved. Note: To perform the CIRA function, configure your computer in the MEBx for manual setup and configuration mode or automatic setup and configuration mode, and then use the CIRA function through ISV applications. You do not need to do any additional setup and configuration in the MEBx. Intel AMT configuration settings in Setup Utility The Setup Utility program enables you to view and change the Intel AMT related configuration settings for your computer. To view or change the Intel AMT configuration settings, do the following: 1. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program starts. Copyright Lenovo

18 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Advanced Intel(R) AMT. The following window will be displayed. Figure 1. Intel AMT configuration settings in Setup Utility In the window, you can view the following Intel AMT configuration settings: Option Default setting Description Intel(R) AMT Control Enabled Used to enable or disable the Intel AMT interface. Intel(R) AMT Reset Disabled Used to enable or disable the Intel AMT reset function. Press <Ctrl-P> to Enter MEBx Enabled Used to enable or disable the entrance of the MEBx setup configuration menu. For more information, see the instructions and the help messages on the screen. Intel MEBx setup and configuration This section provides instructions on how to set up and configure Intel AMT for your computer. 10 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

19 Entering the MEBx configuration user interface Repeatedly press and release Ctrl+P when turning on the computer. When you see the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension window, release the Ctrl and P keys. Press 1 to enter the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window (Figure 2). You will be prompted to enter the Intel ME password. Type the Intel ME default password admin and then you will be promoted to type a new password. To set a new Intel ME password, see Change ME Password on page 12. Figure 2. Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window Intel(R) ME General Settings Select Intel(R) ME General Settings in the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window and press Enter. The INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window opens (Figure 3). This window enables you to configure the general settings of the Intel ME, such as ME state, ME password, power control, and so on. Figure 3. INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers 11

20 The following options are listed in the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window: Intel(R) ME State Control The Intel(R) ME State Control option allows you to enable the Intel ME on the platform or disable the Intel ME for debugging purposes. Note: The DISABLED option allows you to disable the Intel ME for debugging purposes. The DISABLED option is used to stop the Intel ME code from executing at the early stage of the Intel ME boot process so that the system has no traffic originating from the Intel ME on any of the buses. Disabling the Intel ME enables an IT technician to debug a system problem without any interference from the Intel ME. Change ME Password The Change ME Password option enables you to change the Intel ME password. To change the Intel ME password, select Change ME Password and press Enter. Type your new password and press Enter. When prompted to confirm the new password, type your new password again. Password considerations: For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: v Have eight to 32 characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol (!@#$%^&*andsoon) v Contain at least one upper case letter and one lower case letter v You can also use the space bar and underscore (_). Password Policy The Password Policy option specifies when you can change the MEBx password through the network interface. Select Password Policy and press Enter, the following three options will be displayed. Option DEFAULT PASSWORD ONLY DURING SETUP AND CONFIGURATION ANYTIME Description This option enables you to change the MEBx password when the MEBx password has not been modified. This option enables you to change the MEBx password during the setup and configuration. You cannot modify the MEBx password after the setup and configuration process is completed. This option enables you to change the MEBx password anytime. Network Setup The Network Setup menu enables you to configure network settings. Select Network Setup and press Enter. The INTEL(R) NETWORK SETUP window opens. The following options will be displayed: v Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings on page 13 v TCP/IP Settings on page ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

21 Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings: In the INTEL(R) NETWORK SETUP window, select Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings and press Enter. The following options will be displayed. Option Host Name Domain Name Shared/ Dedicated FQDN Dynamic DNS Update Periodic Update Interval TTL Description Enables you to set a host name for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to set a domain name for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to specify whether the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) is a dedicated domain name for Intel AMT or shared by both Intel AMT and your operating system. Used to enable or disable the Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) Update Client in the firmware. When the Dynamic DNS Update feature is set to ENABLED, the firmware will automatically register its IP address and FQDN on the DNS using the Dynamic DNS Update protocol. Note: Set the host name and domain name before you enable the Dynamic DNS Update feature. Enables you to set the interval between every two successional updates that the Dynamic DNS Update Client in the firmware sends to the DNS. Notes: 1. The Periodic Update Interval option is only available when the Dynamic DNS Update feature is enabled. 2. The interval unit is minute. The interval value should be zero or no smaller than 20. By setting the interval value to zero, you disable the periodic update feature. Enables you to set the Time To Live (TTL) value in seconds. Notes: 1. The TTL option is only available when the Dynamic DNS Update feature is enabled. 2. The TTL value should be greater than zero. If the TTL value is set to zero, the firmware will use the default value, which is 900 seconds. TCP/IP Settings: Select TCP/IP Settings and press Enter. The TCP/IP SETTINGS window opens. The following options will be displayed: v Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration v Wired LAN IPV6 Configuration on page 14 Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration: Select Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration DHCP Mode. The DHCP Mode option is used to enable or disable DHCP mode. With DHCP mode enabled, the TCP/IP settings will be configured by a DHCP server. With DHCP mode disabled, the options in the following table will be displayed. You will be required to configure the static TCP/IP settings for the Intel AMT computer. If the system is in static mode, a second IP address is required. This second IP address is often called the Intel ME IP address and is different from the host IP address. Option IPV4 Address Subnet Mask Address Description Enables you to enter the Intel ME IP address for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to enter the subnet mask address for your Intel AMT computer. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers 13

22 Default Gateway Address Preferred DNS Address Alternate DNS Address Enables you to enter the default gateway address for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to enter the preferred DNS address for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to enter the alternate DNS address for your Intel AMT computer. Wired LAN IPV6 Configuration: Select Wired LAN IPV6 Configuration and press Enter. The WIRED LAN IPV6 CONFIGURATION window opens. The Intel ME network stack supports a multihomed IPv6 interface. Each IPv6 network interface can be configured with the following IPv6 addresses: v One auto-configured link-local address v Three auto-configured global addresses v One DHCPv6-configured address v One statically configured IPv6 address The Intel ME IPv6 addresses are dedicated and not shared with the host operating system. To enable Dynamic DNS registration for IPv6 addresses, you will need to configure a dedicated FQDN. The IPV6 Feature Selection option is used to enable or disable the IPv6 interface. With IPV6 Feature Selection enabled, the following options will be displayed. Option IPV6 Interface ID Type IPV6 Address IPV6 Default Router Preferred DNS IPV6 Address Alternate DNS IPV6 Address Description Used to specify the IPv6 Interface ID type. There are three types of IPv6 Interface IDs: v v v Random ID: The IPv6 Interface ID is automatically generated using a random number as described in Request for Comments (RFC) Intel ID: The IPv6 Interface ID is automatically generated using the Media Access Control (MAC) address. Manual ID: The IPv6 Interface ID is manually configured. Selecting this option requires that the Manual Interface ID is set to a valid value. Enables you to enter the IPv6 address for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to enter the IPv6 default router for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to enter the preferred DNS IPv6 address for your Intel AMT computer. Enables you to enter the alternate DNS IPv6 address for your Intel AMT computer. Activate Network Access The Activate Network Access option enables you to activate the current network settings and open the Intel ME network interface. Select Activate Network Access and press Enter. Press Y or N depending on whether you want to activate the current network settings. Activating network access will cause the Intel ME to transition to the post provisioning state if all required settings have been configured. 14 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

23 Unconfigure Network Access The Unconfigure Network Access option enables you to reset network settings including network access control lists (ACLs) to factory default settings. Select Unconfigure Network Access and press Enter. Press Y or N when prompted. If you press Y, the following options will be displayed. Option Full Unprovision Partial Unprovision Description Used to reset all the Intel AMT settings to the factory default settings except the MEBx password. Used to reset all the Intel AMT settings to the factory default settings except the PID/PPS and the MEBx password. Remote Setup And Configuration Select Remote Setup And Configuration and press Enter. The INTEL(R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION window opens. The following options will be displayed: v Current Provisioning Mode v Provisioning Record v RCFG on page 16 v Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 on page 16 v Provisioning Server FQDN on page 16 v TLS PSK on page 16 v TLS PKI on page 16 Current Provisioning Mode: The Current Provisioning Mode option shows you the current provisioning TLS mode: None, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), or PSK (Pre-shared Key). Provisioning Record: The Provisioning Record option shows you the provision PSK or PKI record data of your computer. If no data has been entered, a message will be displayed indicating that the provision record is not present. If the record data has been entered, the following provision records will be displayed: v TLS provisioning mode Displays the current configuration mode of the system: None, PSK, or PKI. v Provisioning IP Displays the IP of the setup and configuration server. v Date of Provision Displays the date and time of the provision. v DNS Indicates whether the PKI DNS suffix was configured in the Intel MEBX before remote configuration takes effect. A value of 0 indicates that the PKI DNS suffix was not configured. A value of 1 indicates that the PKI DNS suffix was configured. v Host Initiated Displays whether the setup and configuration process was initiated by the host: No indicates the setup and configuration process was not initiated by the host; Yes indicates the setup and configuration process was initiated by the host. (PKI only) v Hash Data Displays the 40-character certificate hash data. (PKI only) v Hash Algorithm Describes the hash type. Currently only SHA1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1) is supported. (PKI only) v Is Default Displays Yes if the Hash algorithm is the default algorithm. Displays No if the hash algorithm is not the default algorithm. (PKI only) Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers 15

24 v v v FQDN Displays the FQDN of the provisioning server mentioned in the certificate. (PKI only) Serial Number Displays the 32-character Certificate Authority serial number. Time Validity Pass Indicates whether the certificate has passed the time validity check. RCFG: Select RCFG and press Enter. The INTEL(R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION window opens. Select Start Configuration and press Enter. Press Y or N when you are prompted to activate the remote configuration. Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6: The Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 option enables you to enter the IP address of the Intel AMT provisioning server and the port number of the Intel AMT provisioning server. The port number ranges from 0 to The default port number is Provisioning Server FQDN: Select Provisioning Server FQDN and press Enter. You will be prompted to enter the FQDN of the Intel AMT provisioning server. TLS PSK: Select TLS PSK and press Enter. The INTEL(R) TLS PSK CONFIGURATION window opens. The following options will be displayed. Option Set PID and PPS Description Used to enter the Provisioning ID (PID) and Provisioning Pre-shared Key (PPS). The PID and PPS should be entered in the dash format (for example, 1234-ABCD for PID and 1234-ABCD-1234-ABCD ABCD-1234-ABCD for PPS). Notes: 1. A PPS value of will not change the setup configuration state. If this value is used, the setup and configuration state will stay as Not-started. 2. Setting the PID/PPS will cause a partial unprovision if the setup and configuration is In-process. Delete PID and PPS Used to delete the current PID and PPS stored on the Intel ME. Note: Deleting the PID and PPS will cause a partial unprovision if the setup and configuration is In-process. TLS PKI: Select TLS PKI and press Enter. The INTEL(R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION window opens. The Remote Configuration option is used to enable or disable the remote configuration. Enabling or disabling remote configuration will cause a partial unprovision if the setup and configuration server is In Process. When the Remote Configuration option is enabled, the following options will be displayed. Option PKI DNS Suffix Description Used to enter the PKI DNS Suffix for your Intel AMT computer. Key value will be maintained in the EPS. 16 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

25 Manage Hashes Used to list all the hashes on the system, including the hash names and the hash states. The following keys are used to manage the hashes: v Esc: Used to exit from the hash management window. v v v v Insert: Used to add a customized certificate hash to the system. To add a new certificate hash, do the following: 1. Press Insert and type the new hash name. Note: The hash name must be no longer than 32 characters. 2. Enter the certificate hash data for Intel AMT when prompted. The Certificate hash data is a 20-byte hexadecimal number. Enter the hash data in the correct format and then press Enter. 3. Press Y to activate the certificate hash when prompted. Delete: Used to delete the currently selected certificate hash. A certificate hash that is not active cannot be deleted. +: Used to change the active state of the currently selected certificate hash. Setting a hash as active indicates that the hash is available for use during PSK provisioning. Enter: Used to view the details of the currently selected certificate hash. Press Enter in the hash management window. The details of the selected certificate hash will be displayed, including the hash name, certificate hash data, and the active and default states. FW Update Settings Select FW Update Settings and press Enter. The FW Update Settings window opens. The following options will be displayed. Option Local FW Update Description Used to enable or disable the Intel ME firmware local update. When the Local FW Update function is set to ENABLED, the IT administrator can update the Intel ME firmware locally through the local Intel ME interface or through the local secure interface. Note: The local firmware update does not require an administrator user name and password. Therefore, when the local firmware update is completed, this setting is automatically set to DISABLED by the Intel ME firmware. You need to manually set the Local FW Update function to ENABLED when a local update is needed. Secure FW Update Used to enable or disable the secure firmware update. You need to have an administrator user name and password to use the Secure Firmware Update function. When the Secure Firmware Update function is enabled, the IT administrator can update the firmware securely through the Local Manageability Service (LMS) driver. Set PRTC Select Set PRTC in the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window and press Enter. You are prompted to enter the Protected Real Time Clock (PRTC) value in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) format (YYYY:MM:DD:HH:MM:SS). Setting a PRTC value helps maintain the PRTC when your computer is turned off. The valid PRTC date ranges from January 1, 2004 to January 4, Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers 17

26 Power Control The Power Control menu enables you to configure the ME power control policies. To conform with the ENERGY STAR program and the EuP Lot 6 requirements, the Intel ME can be turned off in various sleep states. Select Power Control and press Enter. The INTEL(R) ME POWER CONTROL window opens. In the INTEL(R) ME POWER CONTROL window, the following options will be displayed. Option Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States Idle Timeout Description Used to specify when the Intel ME will be turned on. Select Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States and press Enter. You can choose which power package will be used. v Desktop: ON in S0 This option means only when your computer is turned on and operational will the Intel ME be turned on. v Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5 This option means the Intel ME will be turned on when your computer is turned on and operational. The Intel ME can be remotely woken up when your computer is in sleep mode, hibernation mode, or turned off. With Intel ME Wake on Lan (WOL), after the time-out timer expires, the Intel ME remains in the M-off 1 state until a command is sent to the Intel ME. After this command is sent, the Intel ME will transition to the M0 2 or M3 3 state and will respond to the next command. A ping to the Intel ME can also make the Intel ME transition to an M0 or M3 state. Intel ME takes a short time to transition from the M-off state to the M0 or M3 state. During this time, the system will not respond to any Intel ME commands. When the Intel ME is in the M0 or M3 state, the system will respond to Intel ME commands. Used to enable the Intel ME to wake up and define the Intel ME idle timeout in the M3 state. The idle timeout value indicates the amount of time that the Intel ME is allowed to remain idle in the M3 state before transitioning to the M-off state. The idle timeout value should be entered in minutes. Note: If the Intel ME is in the M0 state, it will not transition to the M-off state. 1. M-off: An Intel ME FW power state when the Intel ME FW is shut down. 2. M0: An Intel ME FW power state when the Intel AMT computer is turned on and operational. 3. M3: An Intel ME FW power state when the Intel AMT computer is in sleep mode, hibernation mode, or turned off. 18 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

27 Intel(R) AMT Configuration The Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu enables you to configure an Intel AMT capable computer to support the Intel AMT management features. Select Intel(R) AMT Configuration from the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window and press Enter. A message will be displayed indicating that you can update network settings from the Intel(R) ME General Settings menu. Press Enter and the INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION window opens (Figure 4). Figure 4. INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION window The following options are listed in the INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION window: v Manageability Feature Selection v SOL/IDER v KVM Configuration on page 20 Manageability Feature Selection The Manageability Feature Selection option is used to enable or disable the Intel ME manageability feature. The default setting is ENABLED. Note: If you disable the Manageability Feature Selection function, all the network settings including ACLs will be reset to factory default settings. SOL/IDER Select SOL/IDER in the INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION window and press Enter. The SOL/IDER window opens. The following options will be displayed. Option Username & Password Description Used to enable or disable the username and password for the SOL/IDER session. If the Kerberos network authentication protocol is used, this option should be set to DISABLED because the user authentication is managed through Kerberos. If the Kerberos network authentication protocol is not used, the IT administrator can choose to enable or disable the username and password for the SOL/IDER session. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers 19

28 SOL IDER Legacy Redirection Mode Used to enable or disable SOL. If the client supports SOL and SOL is enabled on the client, the Intel AMT managed client input or output can be redirected to the management server console. If the client does not support SOL, the SOL option cannot be enabled. Used to enable or disable IDE-R. If IDE-R is enabled, the Intel AMT managed client can be booted from remote disk images through a management server console. If the client does not support IDE-R, the IDER option cannot be enabled. Used to enable or disable legacy redirection mode. Legacy redirection mode controls how the redirection works. Attention: The default setting is DISABLED, which is used for enterprise consoles and new Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) consoles. If you are using a legacy SMB Redirection Console, you must set the Legacy Redirection Mode feature to ENABLED. KVM Configuration Select KVM Configuration in the INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION window and press Enter. The KVM Configuration window opens and you can configure the following KVM settings. Option KVM Feature Selection User Opt-in Opt-in Configurable from remote IT Description Used to enable or disable the KVM feature. Used to specify whether the user consent is required for the KVM session. Used to enable or disable remote configuration of the User Opt-in setting. Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Configuration The Intel Quiet System Technology (Intel QST) is the advanced system temperature and fan speed control technology of Intel, which utilizes the internal and external thermal sensors to optimize the acoustic and thermal performance of the computer in steady state and transient power conditions. Driver description Select Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Configuration and press Enter. Then, you can enable or disable the Intel QST feature. This section provides information about AMT drivers. Read the following driver descriptions if you are going to use Intel AMT in the Microsoft Windows environment. MEI The Intel AMT Management Engine Interface (MEI) is the interface between the host and the Intel ME. The Intel AMT MEI is bi-directional so that both the host and the Intel AMT firmware can initiate transactions. In addition, transactions can be completed by the Intel ME first and then the host can be synchronized with the Intel ME later. 20 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

29 LMS Local Manageability Service (LMS) is a service that runs locally in the host operating system. LMS exposes AMT functionality through standard interfaces (for example, general-information interface, firmware update interface, local agent-presence interface, and so on.) LMS is an abstraction that sits on top of the Host Embedded Controller Interface (HECI) driver (and the ME) that interacts with the ME using standard interfaces. LMS listens for the request directed to the AMT local host. When an application sends SOAP/HTTP messages to the local host, LMS intercepts the request and sends the request to the Management Engine Interface through the HECI driver. SOL The SOL driver is an Intel AMT ME driver. This driver enables the remote display of the managed client user interface through a management console and emulates serial communication over a standard network connection. Chapter 5. Intel AMT setup and configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p desktop computers 21

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31 Chapter 6. Web user interface Besides managing your computers with ISV applications, you can also perform some basic management functions through the Web user interface, such as power controlling and asset inventory. The Intel ME provides a Web user interface, which enables you to check the status of Intel AMT as well. If you can access the Web user interface, your AMT setup and configuration is correct. Accessing the Web user interface This section provides instructions on how to access the AMT Web user interface. Provisioning the Intel AMT computer To access the Web user interface, you need to configure the Intel AMT computer first. To configure the Intel AMT settings for accessing the Web user interface, do one of the following: v v Manual setup and configuration mode 1. Repeatedly press and release Ctrl+P when turning on the computer. When you see the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension window, release the Ctrl and P keys. Press 1 to enter the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window. Type the default password admin and then change the Intel ME password. 2. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings Network Setup. 3. In the INTEL(R) NETWORK SETUP window, select Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings and then press Enter. Set the host name and domain name for your Intel AMT computer. 4. In the INTEL(R) NETWORK SETUP window, select TCP/IP Settings and press Enter. Configure TCP/IP settings in the TCP/IP SETTINGS window. 5. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Activate Network Access and press Enter. Press Y when prompted. 6. Select Exit in the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window to exit the MEBx. Automatic setup and configuration mode 1. Repeatedly press and release Ctrl+P when turning on the computer. When you see the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension window, release the Ctrl and P keys. Press 1 to enter the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window. Type the default password admin and then change the Intel ME password. 2. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings Network Setup TCP/IP Settings. Configure TCP/IP settings in the TCP/IP SETTINGS window. 3. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings Remote Setup And Configuration TLS PKI or TLS PSK. Set your valid hash or PID/PPS. 4. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings Remote Setup And Configuration RCFG. The INTEL(R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION window opens. Select Start Configuration and press Enter. Press Y when you are prompted to activate the remote configuration. 5. Select Exit in the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window to exit the MEBx. 6. Wait until the provision server successfully provisions your Intel AMT computer. Copyright Lenovo

32 Note: You can refer to detailed configuration examples for both manual setup and configuration mode and automatic setup and configuration mode in Appendix A, Examples of configuring Intel AMT in manual and automatic setup and configuration modes, on page 25. Logging on to the client The client can be accessed from a management console on the network that has a supported Web browser. 1. Open a Web browser on the management console and type one of the following in the address box: v For manual setup and configuration mode: (for example, v For automatic setup and configuration mode (for TLS): (for example, 2. Click Log On in the Intel Active Management Technology window. 3. In the Enter Network Password window, enter your username and password and then click OK. You will go to the client Web user interface. Functions in the Web user interface The Web user interface enables you to perform the following tasks: v View the system status v View the hardware information of your AMT computer, including system, processor, memory, and hard disk drive v View, start, stop, and clear event logs v Remote power control, including: turn the computer off, cycle power off and on, reset, normal startup, start the computer from a local optical drive, and start the computer from a local hard disk drive v View and manage the Intel AMT power policies v View and manage the Intel AMT network settings v View and manage the Intel AMT IPv6 network settings v View and manage the Intel AMT system name settings v View and manage the Intel AMT user accounts 24 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

33 Appendix A. Examples of configuring Intel AMT in manual and automatic setup and configuration modes This appendix provides examples of configuring Intel AMT in manual and automatic setup and configuration modes. Configuring Intel AMT in manual setup and configuration mode The following are quick steps for configuring Intel AMT in manual setup and configuration mode: 1. Repeatedly press and release Ctrl+P when turning on the computer. When you see the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension window, release the Ctrl and P keys. Press 1 to enter the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window. Type the default password admin and then change the Intel ME password. 2. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings Network Setup Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings. 3. In the INTEL(R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS window, configure the host name and domain name for your Intel AMT computer. 4. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Power Control. 5. Select Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States and press Enter. 6. Select Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5 and press Enter. 7. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Activate Network Access and press Enter. Press Y when prompted. 8. Select Exit in the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window to exit the MEBx. Configuring Intel AMT in automatic setup and configuration mode There are the following two configuration methods in automatic setup and configuration mode: v ZTC provisioning v USB provisioning on page 26 ZTC provisioning This section provides instructions on how to use the ZTC provisioning method. 1. Repeatedly press and release Ctrl+P when turning on the computer. When you see the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension window, release the Ctrl and P keys. Press 1 to enter the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window. Type the default password admin and then change the Intel ME password. 2. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings Network Setup Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings. 3. In the INTEL(R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS window, configure the domain name for your Intel AMT computer. 4. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Remote Setup And Configuration TLS PKI Mange Hashes. Press Insert and then set up your own certificate hashes. 5. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Power Control Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States. Copyright Lenovo

34 6. Select Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5 and press Enter. 7. In the INTEL(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION window, select Remote Setup And Configuration RCFG. 8. Select Start Configuration and press Enter. Press Y when prompted. 9. Select Exit in the Intel MEBx MAIN MENU window to exit the MEBx. USB provisioning This section provides instructions on how to use the USB provisioning method. 1. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the Intel AMT computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program starts. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Advanced Intel(R) AMT Intel(R) AMT Reset. Select Enabled and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to save your settings and exit the Setup Utility program. The computer will restart to reset all Intel ME settings to factory default settings. 4. Press Y when you are prompted to continue with the Intel ME unconfiguration. 5. Format your USB memory key into FAT format. 6. Use an ISV application to create a USB key file named setup.bin on the management console. 7. Export the setup.bin file to your USB memory key. 8. Connect the USB memory key to your Intel AMT computer and restart your computer from the USB memory key. 9. You will receive a message Found USB Key for provisioning. Continue with Auto Provisioning (Y/N). Press Y and then the USB provisioning will be automatically completed. 26 ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

35 Appendix B. Factory default settings for the Intel MEBx The following table introduces the factory default settings for the Intel MEBx. Table 3. Factory default settings for the Intel MEBx Option Default setting Option Default setting Intel MEBx default password admin Delete PID and PPS This will delete the PID and PPS entries. Intel(R) ME State Control Change ME Password ENABLED Remote Configuration Continue: (Y/N) ENABLED Blank PKI DNS Suffix Blank Password Policy Blank Manage Hashes v VeriSign Class 3 Primary CA-G1 v VeriSign Class 3 Primary CA-G3 v Go Daddy Class 2 CA v Comodo AAA CA v Starfield Class 2 CA v Verisign Class 3 Primary CA-G2 Host Name Blank Local FW Update Always Open Qualifier Domain Name Blank Secure FW Update ENABLED Shared/Dedicated FQDN Shared Set PRTC Blank Dynamic DNS Update DISABLED Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States DHCP Mode ENABLED Idle Timeout IPV6 Feature Selection Activate Network Access Unconfigure Network Access Current Provisioning Mode Provisioning Record DISABLED Activates the current network settings and opens the ME network interface Continue: (Y/N) Manageability Feature Selection Username & Password Desktop: ON in S0 ENABLED ENABLED Full Unprovision SOL ENABLED Provisioning Mode: PKI Provision Record is not present IDER Legacy Redirection Mode ENABLED DISABLED Copyright Lenovo

36 Table 3. Factory default settings for the Intel MEBx (continued) Option Default setting Option Default setting Start Configuration Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 Provisioning Server FQDN This will activate Remote Configuration. Continue: (Y/N) KVM Feature Selection ENABLED Blank User Opt-in User Consent is required for KVM Session Blank Opt-in Configuration from remote IT Set PID and PPS Blank Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Configuration TTL 900 Periodic Update Interval Enable Remote Control of KVM Opt-In Policy ENABLED ThinkCentre M90p with Intel AMT Configuration Guide

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