HP dc7800 - Convertible Minitower PC User Manual

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vPro Setup and Configuration for the dc7800p Business PC
with Intel vPro Processor Technology
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AMT Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AMT System Phases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SMB Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration with MEBx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SMB Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Intel AMT WebGUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting with the Intel AMT WebGUI - SMB Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setup and Configuration Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setup and Configuration Server Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enterprise Mode Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enterprise Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Provisioning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
IT TLS-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
OEM TLS-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB Drive Key Set Up and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
USB Drive Key Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Configuration: Bare-Metal vs. Delayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Configuration Time-outs in HP Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Configuration Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MEBx and Hashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
List of Supported CA Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Return to Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Full Return to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix B: Power / Sleep / Global States Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Appendix C: Wake-On-ME Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

HP dc7800 - Convertible Minitower PC Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q35 Express
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Form Factor	Convertible Minitower
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core
Graphics	Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Networking	Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, serial, parallel, audio in/out
Operating System	Windows Vista, Windows XP
Power Supply	365W
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 1 PCI Express x1
Storage	SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive
Dimensions	17.6 x 6.9 x 16.7 inches
Weight	Approximately 24 lbs

Summary

Introduction to Intel vPro Technology

AMT Setup and Configuration Process

AMT System Phases

Explains the three phases of AMT setup: Factory, In-Setup, Operational.

SMB Mode AMT Setup via MEBx

Details Small Business Mode setup using the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension.

MEBx Password Guidelines

Specifies criteria for creating strong passwords for MEBx access.

BIOS and System Prerequisites

SMB Mode AMT Configuration Steps

Intel ME Configuration Settings

Intel ME State Control

Controls the enabling or disabling of the Management Engine (ME).

ME Firmware Local Update Qualifier

Governs the allowance of local ME firmware updates.

Intel ME Features and Power Management

Manageability Feature Selection

Sets the platform management mode: None, Intel AMT, or ASF.

Intel ME Power Control

Configures the ME power policy during system sleep states.

AMT Configuration and Power States

ME ON in Host Sleep States

Defines the ME power state during host sleep (Sx) states.

Intel AMT Configuration Menu

Accesses the main menu for configuring Intel AMT settings.

AMT Configuration Menu Navigation

Host Name Configuration

Assigns a host name to the system for remote management identification.

AMT TCP/IP Network Configuration

TCP/IP Settings

Configures network interface, DHCP, IP, subnet, and DNS for AMT.

AMT Provisioning and Remote Access Features

Provision Model Selection

Selects the provisioning model for AMT setup.

SOL/IDE-R Configuration

Configures Serial Over LAN and IDE Redirection for remote access.

AMT Security and Timeout Settings

Secure Firmware Update

Enables or disables the ability to remotely update ME firmware.

Idle Timeout for Wake-On-ME

Sets the inactivity timeout value for the Wake-On-ME feature.

Connecting via Intel AMT WebGUI

Connecting with the Intel AMT WebGUI - SMB Example

Provides a step-by-step guide to connect to AMT using its WebGUI.

Intel AMT WebGUI Interface Details

Intel AMT WebGUI Screen Overview

Displays the Intel AMT WebGUI interface and system status information.

Setup and Configuration Server (SCS)

Setup and Configuration Server Availability

Lists vendors that offer Setup and Configuration Server solutions.

Enterprise Mode AMT Setup Steps

Enterprise Mode - AMT Setup and Configuration Steps

Outlines the specific steps for AMT setup in an Enterprise environment.

Enterprise AMT Configuration Menus

Intel AMT Configuration Screen Navigation

Details navigation within the Intel AMT Configuration menu options.

Enterprise AMT Network and Provisioning

Enterprise TCP/IP Settings

Configures TCP/IP settings for AMT in an Enterprise setup.

Enterprise Provision Model Selection

Selects the provisioning model suitable for Enterprise environments.

Enterprise Provisioning Server Configuration

Provisioning Server IP and Port

Configures the IP address and port for the Setup and Configuration Server.

Enterprise TLS PSK Configuration

TLS PSK Setup

Configures Provisioning ID (PID) and Passphrase (PPS) for TLS PSK.

Enterprise SOL/IDE-R and Firmware Updates

Enterprise SOL/IDE-R Settings

Configures Serial Over LAN and IDE Redirection features for Enterprise.

Enterprise Remote Firmware Update

Manages the ability to perform remote firmware updates for ME.

Setup and Configuration Server Interaction

SCS System Provisioning Process

Describes how the SCS logs into and provisions the AMT system.

Enterprise Provisioning Methods

IT TLS-PSK Provisioning

Details AMT setup and configuration managed by the IT department.

OEM TLS-PSK Provisioning

Explains AMT setup performed during OEM manufacturing.

USB Drive Key Setup and Configuration

USB Drive Key Requirements

Remote Configuration (RCFG) Overview

Remote Configuration Methods

Remote Configuration: Bare-Metal vs. Delayed

Compares Bare-Metal and Delayed methods for remote configuration.

RCFG Prerequisites and Timeouts

Remote Configuration Prerequisites

Lists the essential prerequisites for implementing Remote Configuration.

MEBx and Certificate Hashes for RCFG

Discusses MEBx features for managing certificate hashes for RCFG.

Intel Remote Configuration Screen

List of Supported CA Certificates

Return to Default (Unprovisioning)

Intel AMT Unprovisioning Screen

Displays the Intel AMT Unprovisioning screen and its configuration options.

Full Return to Factory Defaults

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions (Continued)

Addresses common questions related to AMT setup and configuration.

MEBx and AMT Graphical Representation

Provides a visual diagram illustrating the relationship between ME and AMT.

Appendix B: Power / Sleep / Global States Explained

Appendix C: Wake-On-ME Explained