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
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
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.
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 13
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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.
(! @ # $ % ^ & * and so on)
Option
DEFAULT
This option enables you to change the MEBx password when the
PASSWORD ONLY
MEBx password has not been modified.
DURING SETUP
This option enables you to change the MEBx password during the
AND
setup and configuration. You cannot modify the MEBx password
after the setup and configuration process is completed.
CONFIGURATION
ANYTIME
This option enables you to change the MEBx password anytime.
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