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Intel® vPro™ and Intel® Centrino® Pro Processor Technology Quick Start Guide
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Step 1: Configure Existing IT Infrastructure
Step 1a: Choose DHCP or Static IP Addressing for Client Systems.
If your IT environment requires the use of static IP addresses, be aware that the Intel AMT client must
then have two IP addresses: one for the host OS and one for the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME).
Use of static IP addresses also requires that the host OS and Intel ME on the client system have
separate host (computer) names.
DHCP is recommended if it is supported in your IT environment. This allows the Intel AMT client to
share a single IP address and hostname with the client OS. If static IP addressing is required for some
applications, use reserved addresses for those clients that require a static IP address. This allows the
application that requires a static IP address to meet its requirements, but allows Intel AMT to use one IP
address and hostname instead of two.
If using DHCP, configure DHCP to support Option 81 so that the client provides its fully qualified domain
name (FQDN) to the DHCP server, as well as instructions on how the DHCP server should process DNS
updates for the client. Option 15 should also be enabled in the DHCP Scope Options to allow the DNS to
resolve host queries after IP address changes.
Step 1b: Set Firewall/Router Ports
Set Firewall/Router Ports 16992 and 16994 to “open” for Intel AMT management traffic.
Step 2: Verify Intel vPro Client Windows Drivers
The following Intel AMT drivers, which are digitally signed by Intel and compatible with Microsoft
Windows* operating systems (including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista*), are required
on the Intel AMT client platform. Obtain these drivers from your client system manufacturer’s driver and
download support pages (most client drivers and Intel MEBx updates are contained on the same support
web page by the OEM).
• Intel® Management Engine Interface (Intel MEI) driver -- Provides a secure local
communications interface between the host operating system and the Intel ME via the Intel MEI.
• Serial-over-LAN (SoL) driver -- Enables a COM port for VT100 or ANSI remote sessions prior to
graphic interface when the operating system loads. You can view and send commands to a
remote client prior to the operating system loading, including entering into the BIOS, viewing
POST, etc.
• Local Management Service (LMS) driver –Provides an interface enabling local management
software agents to communicate with the Intel Management Engine using the same high-level
protocols as those used for remote management (e.g. XML, SOAP). When first loaded, the driver
will cause a pop-up to occur to confirm that Intel AMT is running. The pop-up can be disabled. As
the Intel AMT firmware is updated, this driver is most likely to require a coordinated update as
new features are enabled. The driver also checks for consistency of the Intel AMT hostname and
the operating system host name.