Profile Creation, USB Key - Multi Use
This method creates a single multi-use key that can be reused without creating a new setup.bin file. This method allows for quick configuration over multiple devices. However, the configuration file is made specifically for DHCP-enabled or Static IP-assigned operating systems. Using the wrong key causes a mismatch between the OS (static) and Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) (DHCP-enabled) IP addresses. This is not necessarily wrong, but it requires tracking multiple IPs for the same physical device, causing more management requirements. Figure 2, below provides an example of what the GUI looks like for performing the Multi-Use Key method.
Multi-Use Key setup.bin file creation
- Open the ACU Wizard and then select theCreate Settings to Configure Multiple Systems.
- InIntel AMT Configuration Utility: Profile Designerwindow:
- Select theToolsbutton in the upper-right corner.Figure 1.Example of Tools button.
- SelectPrepare a USB for Manual Configuration.
- In theSettings for Manual Configuration of Multiple Systemswindow:
- SelectMobile SystemsorDesktop Systems.Note:Choosing the wrong device setting will trigger an error about applying power policy. The configuration will be successful; however, the firmware defaults to “Intel® AMT Always On in (s0-s5)” and DHCP-enabled.
- SelectIntel AMT Version level 6+or7+.
- Enter passwords:
- Old MEBX Password: If the password has not been changed, the default password will beadmin.
- New Password and confirm: The password must be complex and up to 32 characters.
- Specify the system Power State – selectAlways On (s0-s5).
- User Consent Required– Leave unchecked.Note:With Intel AMT 11, a change was made by OEMs that defaults User Consent to be KVM only. You can modify this post-configuration via the WS-Management command or through an existing tool such asMeshCommander.
- Specify the appropriate USB drive in the selection window.
- SelectOK.Figure 2.Example of USB Key configurable options.
- In theFormatting USB Drive;window:
- SelectYesto format the drive. In the Configuration USB Key Created Successfully dialog box, selectOKto finish the configuration.
- The USB key is now successfully configured.
How to Use the Configuration USB Key
Now that the key has been created, we need to use it to configure the Intel AMT device. Just insert the USB Key into the Intel AMT device and reboot the system. During reboot, the device will detect the setup.bin file and a message should display asking whether you want to configure the device. Select “Y” for yes and a few seconds later, hit enter to complete the process.
A few things to note in regard to the USB key;
- Don’t use drives over 32 GB
- Drives should be formatted for FAT32.
- USB configuration is occasionally disabled in the BIOS, thus requiring activation.
- If a USB key fails to work, try a different model or brand.
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