Intel MEBX User Guide for Intel Desktop Board DB75EN
Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Intel
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Management Engine (Intel
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ME) and Intel
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Management
Engine BIOS Extension (Intel
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MEBX) Overview
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computing resource. The Intel ME provides the following IT management
features independent of the installed OS:
Intel ME configuration is included in the BIOS by the Intel
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Management Engine
BIOS Extension (Intel
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MEBX). The Intel MEBX provides the ability to change
and/or collect the system hardware configuration, passes it to the management
firmware and provides the Intel ME configuration user interface.
1.2 Scope of document
This document describes how to configure the Intel MEBX for Intel
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7 Series
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Note: The Intel ME configuration procedures described in this guide are part of the
larger Intel
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vPro™ technology activation and provisioning process. These
configuration procedures can vary significantly (or be performed automatically)
and depend on which third-party management console you are using. See the
Related Documentation section of this guide (section 1.5) for a list of Intel-
authored provisioning guides that are specific to several popular management
consoles. These provisioning guides provide the end-to-end process for
provisioning your Intel
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vPro™ computers with the specified management
console, and may or may not include references to the Intel ME manual
configuration procedures in this guide (depending on which provisioning model is
used).
1.3 Target Audience
This user guide is primarily intended for Information Technology (IT)
administrators and system integrators with experience in implementing complex
computer and network installations. It is not intended for general audiences.
The Intel Management Engine (Intel ME) is an isolated and protected
of corporate assets.
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Intel Small Business Technology (Intel SBT) for improved management
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Chipset Family/Intel PCH platforms with Intel SBT.
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