<P> PCs can be sold with AMT enabled or disabled . The OEM determines whether to ship AMT with the capabilities ready for setup (enabled) or disabled . The setup and configuration process may vary depending on the OEM build . </P> <P> AMT includes a Privacy Icon application, called IMSS, that notifies the system's user if AMT is enabled . It is up to the OEM to decide whether they want to display the icon or not . </P> <P> AMT supports different methods for disabling the management and security technology, as well as different methods for reenabling the technology . </P> <P> AMT can be partially unprovisioned using the Configuration Settings, or fully unprovisioned by erasing all configuration settings, security credentials, and operational and networking settings . A partial unprovisioning leaves the PC in the setup state . In this state, the PC can self - initiate its automated, remote configuration process . A full unprovisioning erases the configuration profile as well as the security credentials and operational / networking settings required to communicate with the Intel Management Engine . A full unprovisioning returns Intel AMT to its factory default state . </P>

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