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Setup and configuration procedure
When you explore MEBx options for the first time (Factory phase), default settings are in place. This white paper details the
settings recommended by HP, some of which may be the same as the default selections.
Even though the default setting is used for many options, it is good practice to double-check important options.
For setup and configuration, perform the following procedure:
1. Enter the main menu for MEBx setup (shown in Figure 1) by selecting Esc from the startup menu. Alternatively, you
could press F6 (notebook PCs) or Ctrl-P (desktop PCs) during POST.
Note
For desktop PCs, by default, the Ctrl-P prompt is not displayed on the HP splash screen. This prompt can be displayed
during POST if set in F10 Setup.
Workstation PCs do not provide a BIOS option to display the Ctrl-P prompt.
Figure 1. Selecting the MEBx password
2. Select MEBx Login and enter the case-sensitive, default password (admin), which must be changed before making any
changes in the MEBx.
3. Provide a strong, new MEBx password using the criteria listed in Creating a password. Repeat the password for
verification.
Changing the password establishes Intel AMT ownership and moves the system from Factory to In-Setup phase. As a
result, ME and Intel AMT options are now accessible within the MEBx; the system can be accessed via the Intel AMT
WebUI (WebUI).
Note
For information on using the WebUI, refer to Using the WebUI.
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