Manufacturing Mode or Management Mode Settings Guide (Intel AMT) on Dell Systems

Setting the correct Management Mode

On the inside of the removable side cover there is a 2" x 1" label which denotes the manageability mode with which the computer was purchased. The numbers correspond to the table below.

1. Open the chassis. Look inside its cover for a white label. (Figure 1)
   
   Figure 1: Open chassis white label
2. This label has a number on it that indicates the management mode you must choose to get the appropriate configuration for the computer. (Figure 2 [English only])
   The No TLS option only applies to the following countries: China, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Korea, Poland, and Russia.
   
   Figure 2: Label numbers
3. Replace the chassis cover and turn on the computer. At initialization the following text appears, pay attention to the green text. (Figure 3 [English only])
   
   Figure 3: Screen when turning on
4. Type in the number that corresponds to the label on the cover and follow the instructions on the screen. (Figure 4 [English only])
   Warning: Once the number is confirmed, you cannot change the mode again.
   
   Figure 4: Enter number from label
5. Once the initialization is completed, the computer shuts down. This is part of the normal operation. Turn on the computer to continue.

See these Dell Knowledge Base articles for related information:

• Unable to Access the MEBx / VPro Menu Using the F12 Boot Menu
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