Re: iAMT disabled on optiplex 9010 aio

MEBx is not on all systems AND if someone chose to Disable it then it cannot be RE enabled EVER AGAIN.

MEBx is also not available in all countries. This is what it looked like on the 755

Manageability Mode Options on Replacement System Boards for the OptiPlex™ 755

The OptiPlex™ 755 has one system board per chassis available for dispatch. The system board is shipped in manufacturing mode and the end user or service provider must select the manageability option upon first boot. There are four manageability options that might be seen on the customer order according to the original configuration purchased.

For information on what manageability options were configured when the system was originally shipped, refer to Table 1: 

* The No TLS option only applies to the following countries: China, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Korea, Poland, and Russia.

Table 1: Manageability Mode Labels

When issuing a dispatch, leave a note in the Comments to Service Provider field with the Manageability Mode option that must be selected after the system board is replaced.

The Manageability Mode Sticker on the Chassis Cover for the OptiPlex™ 755

On the inside of the removable side cover there is a 2" x 1" label denoting the manageability mode with which the system was purchased (Figures 1 and 2).

Figure 1: The Manageability Mode Sticker Location on the OptiPlex 755

Figure 2: The Four Different Manageability Mode Stickers on the OptiPlex 755

Configure the Manageability Mode on a Replacement System Board

	Note:
	When the number for the manageability mode is entered and confirmed, it is unable to be changed. If the incorrect manageability mode is selected, it is possible the system board must be replaced depending on the option selected.

1. Turn the system off and remove the power cord.
   
   

2. Open the chassis cover and locate the manageability mode sticker.

3. Verify the number on the manageability mode sticker.

4. Close the chassis cover, plug the power cord back into the system, and turn the system on.

5. At the Type the number corresponding with your selection: prompt, press the key for the number obtained from the sticker (Figure 1).

   
   Figure 1: Prompt Received After Replacing the System Board

6. At the Continue with selection? (Y/N) prompt, press <Y>.

7. After the system shuts down, turn the system back on to continue with normal operation.

Change Manageability Modes 1 and 2 if Incorrectly Selected

It is not possible to change the Manageability Mode when options 3 or 4 have been selected. 

If Manageability Mode options 1 or 2 are incorrectly selected after replacing the system board, correct this by performing the following steps:

1. Restart the computer.

2. Press and hold <Ctrl> while tapping <P> at the Dell logo screen to enter the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) screens.

3. When prompted, enter the password and press <Enter>.

4. Select Intel (R) ME Configuration and press <Enter>.

5. At the [ Caution ] screen, press <Y>.

6. At the Intel (R) ME Configuration screen, press <Down Arrow> to select Intel (R) ME Features Control amd Press the <Enter> key.

7. Press <Enter> to select Manageability Feature Selection.

8. Use <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> to select either Intel (R) AMT or ASF, which are respectively options 1 and 2 when selecting the Manageability Mode on a replacement system board.