Setup and Configuration of Intel AMT > Disabling Intel AMT

Disabling Intel AMT

Beginning in Release 12.0, it is possible to globally disable Intel AMT. When Intel AMT is disabled:

• All Intel AMT out-of-band network interfaces are disabled;

• The local interface to the Local Manageability Service (LMS) is closed;

• The Manageability Feature State option in BIOS cannot be enabled;

• Intel AMT cannot be provisioned;

• Intel AMT cannot be reenabled remotely; it must be enabled locally through the MEBX menu.

Intel AMT can be disabled using one of the following methods:

• Through the MEBX menu: Make sure that Manageability Feature State is disabled, then open the MEBX menu and change the Intel ® AMT option to Disabled. This option can only be reenabled after a reboot.

• Through an MEI command invoked by OS software: Invoke the CFG_DisableAndClearAMT MEI command.