Dell OptiPlex 755 - Manual (Page 18)

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About Intel
®
Active Management Technology
Dell™ Systems Management Administrator's Guide
Intel ® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT, or iAMT ® ) allows companies to easily manage their networked computers. IT management can:
l Discover computing assets on a network regardless of whether the computer is turned on or off — Intel AMT uses information stored in nonvolatile
system memory to access the computer. The computer can even be accessed while it is powered off (also called out-of-band or OOB access).
l Remotely repair systems even after operating system failures — In the event of a software or operating system failure, Intel AMT can be used to access
the computer remotely for repair purposes. IT administrators can also detect computer system problems easily with the assistance of Intel AMT's out-of-
band event logging and alerting.
l Protect networks from incoming threats while easily keeping software and virus protection up to date across the network
Software Support
Several independent software vendors (ISVs) are building software packages to work with Intel AMT features. This provides IT administrators many options
when it comes to remotely managing the networked computer assets within their company.
Features and Benefits
The Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) is an optional ROM module provided to Dell from Intel that is included in the Dell BIOS. The MEBx has
been customized for Dell computers.
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Intel AMT
Features Benefits
Out-of-band (OOB) access Allows remote management of platforms regardless of system power or operating system state
Remote troubleshooting and recovery Significantly reduces desk side visits, increasing the efficiency of IT technical staff
Proactive alerting Decreases downtime and minimizes repair times
Remote hardware and software asset tracking Increases speed and accuracy over manual inventory tracking, reducing asset accounting costs
Third-party nonvolatile storage Increases speed and accuracy over manual inventory tracking, reducing asset accounting cost