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On 01/15/17 16:50, Ernie Luzar wrote:
> I don't have local access to the box to change setting after power on
> and before system boots.
>
> I am inquiring about if there is a utility that will display and change
> the motherboard bio's configuration while the OS is running?

If it's an Intel desktop motherboard and processor with vPro/AMT:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-active-management-technology.html?wapkw=intel+active+management+technology


Similarly, for an Intel server motherboard and processor:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_Platform_Management_Interface

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/server-management/intel-remote-management-module.html


David