Dell Precision M4500 Administrator's Manual

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Product OverviewIntel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows companies to manage their networked computers easily.Discover computing assets on a network, regardless of whether the computer is turned On or Off – Intel AMT usesinformation stored in the non-volatile system memory to access the computer. The computer can be accessed evenwhile it is powered Off (also called out-of-band or OOB access).Remotely repair systems after operating system failures – In the event of a software or an operating system failure,Intel AMT can be used to access the computer remotely for repair purposes. IT administrators can also detect systemproblems easily with the assistance of Intel AMT's OOB event logging and alerting.Protect networks from incoming threats while keeping software and virus protection up-to-date across the network.Software SupportSeveral Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are building software packages to work with Intel AMT features. Hence, thisprovides IT administrators many options to remotely manage networked computer assets within a company.Features and BenefitsIntel AMTFeatures BenefitsOut-of-band (OOB) access Allows remote management of platforms regardless of system power or operatingsystem state.Remote troubleshooting andrecovery Significantly reduces onsite visits, increasing the efficiency of IT technical staff.Proactive alerting Decreases downtime and minimizes repair times.New Features of Intel vPro TechnologyIntel AMT 7.0Host Based Provisioning : Easy deployment of AMT capable units by the customers.Communication Proxy Support : Allow AMT communication to an external network (for example: IT outsourced tooffsite party)MEFW RollbackEnable downgrading of MEFW on vPro systems to enable customers to more easily lock on BIOS revisions.AT-p 3.0WWAN (3G) Support for AT-p (Ericsson wireless on NB only)AT-p suspend / resume commands for temporary disablementAT-p authentication on S3 resume (optional)Add support for Desktop WorkstationsOther New Features (related to MEFW)Support for LAN ARP