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What is my Intel® AMT MEBx password?
What is my Intel® AMT MEBx password?

Know and reset Intel® AMT MEBx password

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Updated over 5 years ago


By default the Intel® AMT MEBx password is:

admin

If the password was changed and you don't know it, you should reset the password; there are two different ways to perform this action.

Option 1: You have Intel® AMT version 10.x and higher:

Some manufacturers include in his BIOS the option of resetting the Intel® AMT MEBx password and settings; you need to enter to the BIOS settings repeatedly pressing the corresponding key during the boot process, this changes depending on the manufacturer. The key appears during the boot process.

Inside the BIOS Settings look for an option that allows you reset your Intel® AMT MEBx password and settings (commonly inside Advanced or Management Engine category),  if you found it you should perform that action and after a restart, the Intel® AMT MEBx password should be admin again.

If you don't see that option follow the instructions for Intel® AMT version 9.x and earlier..

Option 2: You have Intel® AMT version 9.x and earlier:

You should reset the CMOS. The CMOS is a non  volatile memory that saves settings of your hardware.
To reset the CMOS, you need to follow the next step:

  1. Turn off the device and unplug it from the energy

  2. Open the system cover

  3. Locate and remove the coin-cell battery

  4. With the computer disconnected from the energy, press the power button for 1 minute to drain the system of any residual power

  5. Reinstall the coin-cell battery

HP devices have additional steps:

  1. Locate the CMOS Button and press it for at least 5 seconds

  2. Change the jumper position from the pin 1 and 2 to the pin 2 and 3

  3. Replace the system cover, connect the computer and turn it on until you listen to a beep

  4. Turn off the computer and bring back the jumper to the original position. 

After doing all previous steps, is time to install the system cover, connect the computer and turn it on. Your Intel® AMT MEBx password should be admin again.

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