Intel AMT

集成在晶元組中的嵌入式系統

Intel AMT其全稱為INTEL Active Management Technology(英特爾主動管理技術),它實質上是一種集成在晶元組中的嵌入式系統,不依賴特定的操作系統,這也是IAMT與遠程控制軟體最大的不同。該技術允許IT 經理們遠程管理和修復聯網的計算機系統,而且實施過程對於服務對象來說是完全透明的,從而節省了用戶的時間和計算機維護成本。

簡介


作為晶元組產業的龍頭老大的IntelICH7中引入了一項稱為“iAMT”的管理技術。

工作原理


IAMT技術的嵌入式操作系統集成在硬體中(就像BIOS一樣),其功能由主板上的ME(management engine)(ME物理運算能力由北橋晶元提供)來實現。釋放出來的iAMT構架規格描述該技術是處於晶元組、網路控制器和處理器之間一條特殊介面,通過該介面開啟 Intel AMT 去連接相應的管理和安全軟體,以及客戶端嵌入式監控模塊。

主要功能


Intel AMT技術可以作為一個獨立於現有操作系統的子系統出現,這樣就解決了目前困擾IT 維護管理人員的一個主要問題,用戶故意或者是無意自己關閉了自己PC上的安全和管理軟體。
而且由於獨立於操作系統的設計, Intel AMT可以在操作系統本身癱瘓的時候進行系統監控和遠程管理。同時,考慮到控制接入平台進行管理和維護的時候保證被維護系統用戶用的隱私權,Intel AMT 規範同時也遵從於業界安全和隱私標準。越來越多的用戶系統要求能夠持續地運轉,而這種需求必將引導電腦和網路系統管理從被動轉為主動。傳統的管理一般是被動地掃描用戶系統,在客戶端系統遭到破壞時也往往無能為力。
英特爾主動管理技術的誕生讓電腦管理從簡單的信息查詢、現場維護為主的被動式管理走向了自動發現、診斷、排除故障和綜合性防護的主動管理之路。無論是資產盤點、遠程診斷和管理、事故報警/恢復、軟體分發還是系統安全防護與隔離,很多功能都是自動形成併發揮作用。
這項技術可以不依賴軟硬體的實時狀態而獨立進行開機、維護、關機等操作,即使在一個死機、關機或藍屏甚至是已經關閉的系統上仍然可以工作,當然,進入BIOS進行操作也是不在話下。
iAMT技術主要解決的問題是對那些遠離IT管理維護人員的系統進行遠程的修復和維護。藉助於 iAMT 系統管理員可以遠程安裝設置操作系統,下載升級軟體,甚至在遠端系統關閉,操作系統癱瘓或者硬碟出現故障時仍舊完成故障調查以及修復工作。這樣可以為企業節省大量的用於管理維護計算機系統的支出和時間。

補充


Intel AMT能夠自動執行一個獨立於操作系統的子系統,正是由於有了獨立於操作系統的環境,使得在操作系統出現故障的時候,管理員能夠在遠程監視和管理客戶端。通過這項原本專屬於伺服器應用領域的技術,未來的個人電腦將可以在操作系統損毀或系統出現故障的時候進行遠程管理和檢測系統,或是系統發生錯誤時主動發出警告信息,進行軟硬體檢查、遠端更新BIOS、病毒碼及操作系統,甚至在系統關機的時候,也可以通過網路進行管理工作,對企業用戶而言,可大幅降低管理成本。
英特爾打算通過這種方式導入iAMT遠端管理技術,吸引企業用戶對計算機進行升級。
通過開放的標準編程介面,第三方廠商可以利用iAMT提供的遠程操縱平台,編寫各種為客戶服務的程序。Intel聲稱,目前已經有多家軟體公司開始開發支持 Intel AMT技術的管理和安全軟體產品。

支持硬體


Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopVeriton L670GIntel® Q45 ExpressUSFF5.0
Veriton S670GIntel® Q45 ExpressSFF5.0
Veriton M670GIntel® Q45 Expressmini-tower5.0
Veriton M67WSIntel® Q45 Expressmini-tower5.0
Veriton M680Intel® Q57 Expressmini-tower6.0
Veriton S680Intel® Q57 ExpressSFF6.0
Veriton X680Intel® Q57 ExpressSFF6.0
Gateway DS11, DS11GIntel® Q57 ExpressSFF6.0
Gateway DT11, DT11GIntel® Q57 Expressmicro-tower6.0
Older VersionsVeriton 1000, 3900 Pro,5900 Pro,6900 Pro,7900 Pro, S661, T661
NotebookTravelMate 649Mobile Intel® GM965 ExpressThin/Light2.5
TravelMate 6592Mobile Intel® PM965 ExpressFull Size2.5
TravelMate 6594Mobile Intel® GM965 ExpressFull Size2.5
TravelMate 6593Intel® PM45 Express4.0
TravelMate 6592GIntel® PM965 Express2.5
TravelMate 6493Intel® GM45 Express4.0
TravelMate 6492Intel® GM965 Express2.5
TravelMate 8572Mobile Intel® HM55 Express
Last updated on 02/16/2010
Dell
Custom Factory Integration.
For Intel® vPro™ Technology information: click here
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopOptiPlex 780Intel® Q45 ExpressUSFF5.0
OptiPlex 780Intel® Q45 ExpressMini-Tower5.0
OptiPlex 780Intel® Q45 ExpressDesktop5.0
OptiPlex 780Intel® Q45 ExpressSFF5.0
OptiPlex 960Intel® Q45 ExpressMini-Tower5.0
OptiPlex 960Intel® Q45 ExpressDesktop5.0
OptiPlex 960Intel® Q45 ExpressSFF5.0
OptiPlex 980Intel® Q57 ExpressMini-Tower6.0
OptiPlex 980Intel® Q57 ExpressDesktop6.0
OptiPlex 980Intel® Q57 ExpressSFF6.0
Older VersionsOptiPlex 960, 755, 745c
NotebookLatitude E4200Mobile Intel® GS45 Express12.1″ screen4.0
Latitude E4300Mobile Intel® GS45 Express13.3″ screen4.0
Latitude E4310Mobile Intel® QS57 Express13.3″ screen
Latitude E5400Mobile Intel® 45 Express14.1″ screen
Latitude E5500Mobile Intel® 45 Express15.4″ screen
Latitude E6400Mobile Intel® 45 Express14.1″ screen4.0
Latitude E6410Mobile Intel® QS57 Express13.3″ screen6.0
Latitude E6500Mobile Intel® 45 Express15.4″ screen4.0
Latitude E6510Mobile Intel® QM57 Express14.1″ screen6.0
WorkstationPrecision T1600Intel C206Mini Tower7.1
Last updated: 6/1/2010
Fujitsu
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopESPRIMO D5390Intel® Q57 ExpressDesktop6.0
ESPRIMO P9900Intel® Q57 Expressmicro-BTX Midi-Tower6.0
ESPRIMO E9900Intel® Q57 ExpressDesktop6.0
ESPRIMO Q9000Intel® Q57 ExpressUSFF6.0
ESPRIMO P900Intel® Q67Mini Tower or Desktop7.0
WorkstationCELSIUS W280Intel® Q57 Expressmicro-BTX Midi-Tower Workstation6.0
CELSIUS W380Intel® Q57 ExpressBTX Tower Workstation6.0
CELSIUS W480Intel®Q57 ExpressBTX Tower Workstation6.0
CELSIUS W510Intel® C206Pedestal7.0
CELSIUS W410Intel® Q67Pedestal7.0
NotebookLIFEBOOK E8420Intel® GM45 ExpressFull4.2
LIFEBOOK T 5010Intel® GM45 ExpressTablet4.2
CELSIUS H265Intel® PM45 ExpressWorkstation4.2
CELSIUS H270Intel® PM45 ExpressWorkstation4.2
CELSIUS H250Mobile Intel® PM965 ExpressWorkstation2.5
CELSIUS H700Intel® QM57/QS57 Chipset15.6″ Mobile Workstation6.0
LIFEBOOK E780Intel® QM57/QS57 Chipset15.6″ Notebook6.0
LIFEBOOK P770Intel® QM57/QS57 Chipset12.1″ ULV6.0
LIFEBOOK S710Intel® QM57/QS57 Chipset14″ Notebook6.0
LIFEBOOK S760Intel® QM57/QS57 Chipset13.3″ Notebook6.0
LIFEBOOK T900Intel® QM57/QS57 Chipset13.3″ Tablet6.0
LIFEBOOK T730Intel® QM57 Chipset12.1″ Tablet6.0
Last updated: 05/14/2010
HP
See:HP Factory Express
For Intel® vPro™ Technology information: click here
Pre-provisioning is not yet available for notebooks. For notebooks, Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology is optional in North America. Check with HP for the latest information on availability. NOTE: When you order, specifically select Intel® vPro™ technology as an option.
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopHP Compaq 8000 EliteCMTIntel® Q45 ExpressConvertible Mini-tower5.0
HP Compaq 8000 Elite SFFIntel® Q45 ExpressSmall Form Factor5.0
HP Compaq 8000 Elite USDTIntel® Q45 ExpressUltra Slim Desktop5.0
HP Compaq 8000f Elite USDTIntel® Q45 ExpressUltra Slim Desktop with HP Environmental PC Technology5.0
HP Compaq 8100 EliteCMTIntel®Q57 ExpressConvertible Mini-tower6.0
HP Compaq 8100 Elite SFFIntel® Q57 ExpressSmall Form Factor6.0
NotebookHP EliteBook 2530pMobile Intel® GS45 ICH9M- Enhanced12.1″ with Optical Drive4.1
HP EliteBook 2540pMobile Intel® QM57 Chipset12.1″6.0
HP EliteBook 2730pMobile Intel® GS45 ICH9M- Enhanced12.1″ Convertible Tablet4.1
HP EliteBook 2740pMobile Intel® QM57 Chipset12.1″ Diagonal Touch Screen6.0
HP EliteBook 6930pMobile Intel® PM45 for Discreet or GM45 for Integrated Graphics ICH9M Enchanced14.1″ Notebook w/Discrete or Integrated Graphics4.1
HP EliteBook 8530pMobile Intel® PM45 Express ICH9M- Enhanced15.4″ Notebook w/Discreet Graphics4.1
HP EliteBook 8530wMobile Intel®PM45 Express ICH9M Enhanced15.4″ Workstation Notebook w/Discreet Graphics4.1
HP EliteBook 8730p/wMobile Intel®PM45 Express ICH9M Enhanced17″ Workstation Notebook w/Discreet Graphics4.1
HP EliteBook 8440wIntel® QM57/QS57 ExpressMobile workstation6.0
HP EliteBook 8440pIntel® QM57/QS57 Express14.0″ Notebook6.0
HP EliteBook 8540wIntel® QM57/QS57 ExpressMobile workstation6.0
HP EliteBook 8540pIntel® QM57/QS57 Express15.6″ Notebook6.0
HP EliteBook 8740wIntel® QM57/QS57 Express15.6″ Notebook6.0
HP Compaq 2510pMobile Intel® GM965 ExpressThin/Light2.6
HP Compaq 2710pMobile Intel® GM965 ExpressThin/Light2.6
HP Compaq 6910pMobile Intel® GM965 ExpressMainstream2.6
HP Compaq 6910pMobile Intel® PM965 ExpressMainstream2.6
HP Compaq 8510pMobile Intel® PM965 ExpressPerformance2.6
HP Compaq 8510wMobile Intel® PM965 ExpressPerformance2.6
HP Compaq 8710pMobile Intel® PM965 ExpressPerformance2.6
HP Compaq 8710wMobile Intel® PM965 ExpressPerformance2.6
HP Compaq 8740wIntel® QM57/QS57 Express17″ mobile workstation6.0
HP ProBook 6540bIntel® QM57 ExpressSmartbuy SMB sku does not have vPro enabled.6.0
HP ProBook 6550bIntel® QM57 ExpressSmartbuy SMB sku does not have vPro enabled.6.0
WorkstationZ210 CMTIntel® C206Convertible Minitower7.0
Z210 SFFIntel® C206Small Form Factor7.0
**Includes Intel® vPro™ Technology when ordered with an Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (Intel® SIPP) processor with Intel® vPro™ technology. The current Intel® SIPP processors are: Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q9000 series and Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E8000 series.
Last Updated: 6/1/2010
Lenovo
Pre-provisioning is available for desktops and notebooks. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p is ready for USB provisioning only. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p/M58p and notebook platforms are ready for either remote configuration or USB provisioning. Intel® vPro-capable notebooks include Intel wireless capability. Note: customers should verify with their sales representative that the model configuration they selected has the minimum system ingredients for Intel® vPro technology platforms. The PC Models shown here are Intel®vPro-capable only when the correct processors, BIOS, and networking adapters are included.
Intel® Q57 Express
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopThinkCentre M55pIntel® Q965 ExpresSFF2.1
ThinkCentre M57pIntel® Q35 ExpressTower3.0
ThinkCentre M57pIntel® Q35 ExpressSFF3.0
ThinkCentre M57pIntel® Q35 ExpressDesktop3.0
ThinkCentre M57pIntel® Q35 ExpressUSFF3.0
ThinkCentre M58pIntel® Q45 ExpressDesktop5.0
ThinkCentre M58pIntel® Q45 ExpressSFF5.0
ThinkCentre M58pIntel® Q45 ExpressUSFF5.0
ThinkCentre M90pTower
ThinkCentre M90pIntel® Q57 ExpressuSFF6.0
ThinkCentre M90pIntel® Q57 ExpressSFF6.0
ThinkCentre M90pIntel® Q57 ExpressTower6.0
ThinkCentre M90ZIntel® Q57 Express23″ touchscreen display
NotebookThinkPad X200Mobile Intel® GS45 ExpressThin/Light4.0
ThinkPad X200s TabletMobile Intel® GS45 ExpressTablet4.0
ThinkPad X201Intel® QM57 ExpressThin/Light 12″6.0
ThinkPad X201sIntel® QS57 ExpressThin/Light 12″6.0
ThinkPad X201-TIntel® QM57 ExpressThin/Light 12″ Tablet6.0
ThinkPad X301Mobile Intel® GS45 ExpressThin/Light4.0
ThinkPad T400Mobile Intel® GM45 (hybrid) ExpressThin/LightFor Intel AT support, upgrade the BIOS here.4.0, 4.1
ThinkPad T410Intel® QM57 ExpressThin/Light, 14.1′6.0
ThinkPad T410sIntel® QM57 ExpressThin/Light, 14.1″6.0
ThinkPad T500Mobile Intel® GM45 (hybrid) ExpressThin/Light4.0
ThinkPad T510Intel® QM57 ExpressThin/Light6.0
ThinkPad X61, X61SMobile Intel® GM965 ExpressThin/Light2.x
ThinkPad T61/T61PMobile Intel® PM965 ExpressFull Size2.x
ThinkPad X61Mobile Intel® GM965 ExpressTablet2.x
WorkstationThinkStation E30Intel® C206Tower (Pedestal WS)7.0
ThinkPad W510Intel® QM57 Express15″ Mobile Workstation6.0
ThinkPad W700Mobile Intel® PM45 ExpressMobile Workstation4.0
ThinkPad W710Intel® QM57 Express17″ Mobile Workstation6.0
ThinkPad W520Intel® Core i5-i715″ Mobile Workstation6.0
Last updated 6/1/2010
LG
Available in Korea only.
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
NotebookS510Mobile Intel® PM965 ExpressFull Size4.0
DesktopZ20Intel® QM57 ExpressSFF6.0
B10Intel® QM57 ExpressSFF6.0
B15Intel® QM57 ExpressSFF6.0
Last Updated on 5/8/09
NEC
The following models are available only in Japan.
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopMate MEIntel® Q57 ExpressSFF, energy efficient6.0
NotebookVersaPro VEIntel® QM57 ExpressNotebook6.0
Last Updated on 1/26/2010
Toshiba
Note: Toshiba Dynabook models are not listed here, but may be available with Intel® vPro™ technology in Japan. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information.
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
NotebookSatellite Pro S500Intel® QM57/QS57 Express15.6″ Touchscreen6.0
Tecra A1015.4″ Notebook4.0
Tecra R1014.1 Notebook4.0
Tecra M1014.1″ Notebook4.0
Tecra M11Intel® QM57/QS57 Express14″ Notebook6.0
Tecra A11Intel® QM57/QS57 Express15.4″ Notebook6.0
Tecra P11Intel® QM57/QS57 Express6.0
Tecra S11Intel® QM57/QS57 Express6.0
Protege R50012.1″ Notebook4.0
Protege R60012.1″ Ultra-thin4.0
Protege M75012.1″ Tablet PC4.0
Older VersionsTecra A9, Tecra M9
Last Updated on 04/13/2010
Panasonic
United States | Europe | Canada
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
NotebookCF-T8Mobile Intel® GS45 ExpressBusiness Rugged with a 12.1″ LCD Touchscreen4.0
CF-W8Mobile Intel® GS45 ExpressBusiness Rugged with a 12.1″ LCD and DVD Multi-Drive4.0
CF-F9Mobile Intel® GM57 ExpressBusiness Rugged with a 14.1″ LCD and a DVD Multi-Drive6.0
CF-30KMobile Intel® GS45 ExpressFully Rugged Laptop4.0
CF-19RMobile Intel® QS57 ExpressFully Rugged Convertible Tablet6.0
CF-C1AMobile Intel® QM57 ExpressBusiness Rugged Convertible Tablet with a 12.1″ Multi-Touch LCD6.0
CF-52MMobile Intel® QM57 ExpressSemi-Rugged with a 15.4″ WUXGA LCD and discrete graphics6.0
CF-31AMobile Intel® QM57 ExpressFully Rugged Laptop wtih a discrete graphics card option6.0
CF-F8
Samsung
The “Magic Station” PC is only available in Korea. SENS P55 is available in Korea, EMEA, and PRC.
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopMagic Station DB-P70Intel® Q35 ExpressTower3.x
Magic Station DB-Z70Intel® Q35 ExpressTower3.x
NotebookSENS P55Mobile Intel® PM965 ExpressFull Size2.x
Intel
Intel boxed motherboards and processors are available through retailers and distributors worldwide. To get the solution that suits your needs, work with a Premier Member of the Intel®; Channel Partner Program (link).
Form FactorPC ModelChipsetMore Info
Latest Intel®
AMT Version
DesktopIntel® Desktop Board DQ35JOIntel® Q35 ExpressBoxed uATX Motherboard3.2
Intel® Desktop Board DQ45CBIntel® Q45 ExpressBoxed uATX Motherboard5.2
Intel® Desktop Board DQ45EKIntel® Q45 ExpressBoxed mini-ATX Motherboard5.2
Intel® Desktop Board DQ57TMIntel® Q57 ExpressBoxed uATX Motherboard6.0
Last Updated on 1/26/2010