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I'd like to activate Intel AMT on my computer, mainly because it would enable me to reboot my computer from afar without losing Remote Desktop access. (Windows doesn't start until I enter my BitLocker password.) I'm also just interested in experimenting with it though, not to mention being able to run code at a higher privilege level than the OS would be nice.

I've heard that you have to open something called "MEBx" by pressing Ctrl+P at the POST screen. I've tried doing that, but nothing happens. It just takes me to the BitLocker password prompt as usual, meaning the Windows Boot Manager has already taken over. My CMOS setup doesn't have any options to configure Intel ME or AMT either.

I know my computer supports it, as my CMOS setup does have an "ME Firmware Version" listed. (8.1.40.1416, in case it matters.) I just can't find any option to actually configure it.

My computer is an Alienware Aurora R4.

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Below is my experience:

I use vPro all the time at work. I work on a lot of Dell OptiPlex 9020's. One time we got 4 in that did not have vPro "Enabled". We had to ship them back and get 4 that were "Enabled". AFAIK, there is not a way to enable this feature from the end user side.

One of the easier ways to know if you have vPro available in your current setup is to download HWiNFO.

When you launch HWiNFO look in this location:

  • SMIBIOS DMI
    • Intel vPro
      • Intel ME Status (if you have vPro, it will say "Enabled"

If it states that it is Disabled, then your setup does not support vPro.

This Server Fault post may also provide additional insight.

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