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Intel (Conv.Sec.) Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware
and Tools (2-15)
plutomaniac 1 November 12, 2014, 2:09pm
Intel (Converged Security) Management Engine:
Drivers, Firmware and Tools for (CS)ME 2-15
Last Updated: 2022-09-08
Intel Management Engine Introduction:
Built into many Intel-based platforms is a small, low power computer subsystem called the Intel
Management Engine (Intel ME). This can perform various tasks while the system is booting, running or
sleeping. It operates independently from the main CPU, BIOS and OS but can interact with them if
needed. The ME is responsible for many parts of an Intel-based system. Such functionality extends, but
it's not limited, to Platform Clocks Control (ICC), Thermal Monitoring, Fan Control, Power
Management, Overclocking, Silicon Workaround (resolves silicon bugs which would have otherwise
required a new cpu stepping), Identity Protection Technology, Boot Guard, Rapid Start Technology,
Smart Connect Technology, Sensor Hub Controller (ISHC), Active Management Technology (AMT),
Small Business Advantage (SBA), Wireless Display, PlayReady, Protected Video/Audio Path etc. For
certain advanced/corporate features (i.e. AMT, SBA) the ME uses an out-of-band (OOB) network
interface to perform functions even when the system is powered down, the OS and/or hard drivers are
non-functional etc. Thus it is essential for it to be operational in order for the platform to be working
properly, no matter if the advanced/corporate features are available or not.
Intel Converged Security Engine Introduction:
The evolution of Intel Management Engine into a unified security co-processor, running x86 code under a
Minix-based Operating System. It was first introduced in 2015 with the release of Skylake CPUs
working alongside 100-series Sunrise Point Platform Controller Hub (PCH). The CSE hardware can run
Management Engine (ME) 11+, Trusted Execution Engine (TXE) 3+ or Server Platform Services (SPS)
4+ firmware. So there are a total of three families of CSE-based firmware: CSME (CSE ME), CSTXE
(CSE TXE) and CSSPS (CSE SPS). The CSE hardware is also capable of running other types of
firmware such as Power Management Controller (PMC), Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH), Imaging Unit
(iUnit), Clear Audio Voice Speech (cAVS), Wireless Microcode (WCOD) etc.
Intel Power Management Controller Introduction:
Handles all Platform Controller Hub (PCH) power management related activities, running ARC code on
top of the CSE hardware. PMC administers power management functions of the PCH including
interfacing with other logic and controllers on the platform to perform power state transitions, configure,
manage and respond to wake events, aggregate and report latency tolerance information for devices and
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peripherals connected to and integrated into the PCH etc. It was first introduced in 2018 with the release
of Coffee/Cannon Lake CPUs working alongside 300-series Cannon Point PCH.
Disclaimer:
All the software and firmware below comes only from official updates which were provided and
made public by various manufacturers! The System Tools are gathered and provided with the sole
purpose of helping people who are out of other viable solutions. Thus, they can be extremely helpful to
those who have major problems with their systems for which their manufacturer refuses to assist due to
indifference and/or system age.
Getting Started:
Intel (CS)ME is a Hardware platform which runs Firmware, is monitored/configured by Tools and
interfaces with the user via Drivers. To get started, you need at the very least to know what
(CS)ME firmware major and minor version your system is running. Such info can be retrieved in
various ways but you can use the free system information and diagnostics tool HWiNFO >
Motherboard > Intel ME > Intel ME Version. The format is Major.Minor, Build, Hotfix. Once you
determine the system's (CS)ME firmware major and minor version, you can install the latest Drivers from
section A and update the (CS)ME Firmware by following sequentially the relevant steps at Section B
using the required Tools from Section C.
A. Intel MEI Drivers
The latest v16 drivers are usable with (CS)ME 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 systems running under
Windows 10 >= 1709. Users of other (CS)ME and/or OS versions, must check Section D to find the
driver they need. In order to check your current installed version, use Intel MEInfo tool as instructed
below.
These packages contain the Intel MEI drivers with their respective software and system services. It is
advised to install these to enable all the Engine-related functionality. Since the Intel MEI Drivers and
Software are OS version dependent, search and run "winver.exe" to determine your own.
MEI Drivers and Software [Station-Drivers]
B. Intel (CS)ME, PMC, PCHC and PHY Firmware
SPI/BIOS Regions (FD/Engine/BIOS):
The SPI/BIOS chip firmware is divided into regions which control different aspects of an Intel-based
system. The mandatory regions are the Flash Descriptor (FD), the (Converged Security)
Management Engine (CSME/ME or Engine) and the BIOS. The FD controls read/write access
between the SPI/BIOS chip regions and holds certain system hardware settings. The (CS)ME holds the
system's Engine firmware. For security reasons, the FD and Engine regions of the SPI/BIOS chip are
usually locked so that no read/write access is allowed via software means. Since the FD controls that
read/write access, it must be locked/protected so that it is not manually overwritten to allow unauthorized
access to the firmware regions of the system's SPI/BIOS chip. The Engine region at the system's
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SPI/BIOS chip is also locked/protected due to the nature of the CSE/ME co-processor, as explained at
the Introductions above.
Engine Firmware Attributes (Family/Platform/SKU/Version):
Intel (CS)ME or Engine firmware is mainly categorized based on its target Chipset Family (i.e. Cougar
Point, Cannon Point, Lake Field, Tiger Point), Chipset Platform (H = Halo, LP = Low Power, N =
Nano, V = Value), Type/SKU (i.e. Consumer, Corporate, Slim, Lite, 1.5MB, 5MB) and Version (i.e.
12.0.6.1120 = Major.Minor.Hotfix.Build). Be careful of what firmware your download relevant to your
system. To understand your exact Chipset Family, Chipset Platform, (CS)ME Type/SKU and (CS)ME
Version, you can usually run MEInfo or MEManuf tools with "-verbose" parameter. Otherwise, ME
Analyzer can show you all the relevant information, after loading your SPI/BIOS image (Flash
Descriptor + Engine + BIOS), when the latter is available. If a SPI/BIOS image is not available, run
FWUpdate tool with parameter "-save fw.bin" and load the resulting "fw.bin" image into ME Analyzer
instead. All the firmware below correspond to a specific Platform which runs a specific (CS)ME
firmware version (example: For systems running CSME Corporate H v11.0 - v11.8).
Engine Firmware Regions (RGN/EXTR):
The Type of each Engine/(CS)ME firmware Region can be either Stock (RGN) or Extracted (EXTR).
Stock are clean/stock/unconfigured images provided by Intel to OEMs. Extracted are
dirty/extracted/configured images from various SPI/BIOS. The Engine firmware at the system's
SPI/BIOS chip is always EXTR, generated by the OEM after configuring the equivalent RGN with the
appropriate system settings.
Engine Firmware Configuration (CODE/DATA):
The Engine Firmware Regions (RGN/EXTR) consist of two sections: CODE and DATA. CODE is the
actual Engine firmware whereas DATA is where all the system-specific settings are stored, as configured
by the OEM at the factory via Intel Flash Image Tool. The Engine firmware is not static as it holds
system-specific configuration and can additionally be configured by the Engine co-processor itself while
the system is running in order to provide the proper support and functionality. Any such changes are
written into the DATA section of the Engine Region and the firmware is considered Initialized. That means
that the DATA section can be in one of three states: Unconfigured, Configured or Initialized.
Unconfigured means that the Engine firmware image is the stock one Intel provides and not configured by
the OEM at all (RGN). Configured means that the OEM has applied model specific settings and the
Engine region is ready for deployment (EXTR). Initialized means that the Engine region comes from a
system which was already running and thus the Engine co-processor has further configured the DATA
section to suit that particular system better (system specific or dirty EXTR).
FWUpdate Update Images (UPD):
FWUpdate images (UPD) are partial RGN/EXTR firmware regions which contain only ME CODE
without any DATA. They are created and used only by Intel's FWUpdate tool. Thus, they can neither be
opened nor configured by Intel Flash Image Tool (FIT). Never flash UPD images via anything other than
Intel FWUpdate tool. UPD images are not needed for 7-series (ME 8) or newer systems. However, all
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6-series (ME 7) or older systems must use UPD images in order to initiate a ME firmware
update. Thus, at section B1 below, only RGN/EXTR images are provided for 7-series (ME 8) or newer
systems and only UPD images are provided for 6-series (ME 7) or older systems.
Independent Update Partitions (IUP):
The Engine firmware consists of multiple Partitions (sections) and each one is responsible for different
features/capabilities. For example, the Fault Tolerant Partition (FTPR) contains CODE which is
essential for the (CS)ME operation whereas the File System Partition (MFS, EFFS) contains the
Configured and/or Initialized DATA. Some (CS)ME firmware Partitions target auxiliary CSE/ME co-
processor devices or capabilities and can also be updated independently of the main (CS)ME
firmware. These are called Independent Update Partitions (IUP) with the most notable/important ones
being Power Management Controller (PMC), Platform Controller Hub Configuration (PCHC)
and USB Type C Physical (PHY).
Starting from CSME 12+, the main CSME firmware must first be combined/stitched with one or more
obligatory IUPs, before initiating an update procedure via FWUpdate tool. Whenever CSME + IUP
merging is required, equivalent instructions and firmware are provided below. The following CSME/IUP
Table lists the CSME 12+ firmware Major.Minor versions which require the presence of IUP(s) and
their respective versions or SKUs. You'll need to consult this table while following the update instructions
below to choose the correct CSME + IUP combination for your system.
Engine Security Version Number (SVN):
All (CS)ME >= 8 and all IUP firmware are defined by a Security Version Number (SVN) like 1,2,3 etc
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which is used to control the possible upgrade/downgrade paths provided by Intel’s FWUpdate tool. The
SVN gets incremented if there is a high or critical security fix that requires a Trusted Computing Base
(TCB) recovery operation, a significant event in the life cycle of the firmware which requires renewal of
the security signing keys in use. A downgrade to a lower SVN value via FWUpdate tool is
prohibited whereas an upgrade to the same or higher SVN is allowed. For example if your current
firmware has a SVN of 2, you can update to another firmware with SVN >= 2 (for example 3) but you
cannot downgrade to another firmware with SVN < 2 (for example 1). Trying to flash a firmware with
lower SVN will result in the error "The image provided is not supported by the platform" or similar. To
view the SVN value of any (CS)ME or PMC firmware, you can use ME Analyzer tool.
Engine Version Control Number (VCN):
All (CS)ME >= 8 and all IUP firmware are defined by a Version Control Number (VCN) like
1,2,45,193 etc which is used to control the possible upgrade/downgrade paths provided by Intel’s
FWUpdate tool. The VCN gets incremented if there is a security fix, a significant firmware change or a
new feature addition. A downgrade to a lower VCN value via FWUpdate tool is prohibited
whereas an upgrade to the same or higher VCN is allowed. For example if your current firmware
has a VCN of 176, you can update to another firmware with VCN >= 176 (for example 193) but you
cannot downgrade to another firmware with VCN < 176 (for example 174). Trying to flash a firmware
with lower VCN will result in the error "The image provided is not supported by the platform" or similar.
To view the VCN value of any (CS)ME firmware, you can use ME Analyzer tool.
Engine Production Ready Status (PV):
All (CS)ME >= 8 and all IUP firmware are defined by a Production Version/Ready Status (PV) which
can be either Yes or No and is used to control the possible upgrade/downgrade paths provided by Intel’s
FWUpdate tool. The PV status is set to Yes when a firmware is validated/ready for use at Production
platforms, thus when its status is Stable and not Beta, Alpha etc. An upgrade/downgrade from PV to
non-PV firmware via FWUpdate tool is prohibited whereas upgrades/downgrades to the same
PV or from non-PV to PV are allowed. For example if your current firmware has PV set to Yes, you
can upgrade/downgrade to another firmware with PV set to Yes but you cannot upgrade/downgrade to
another firmware with PV set to No. Trying to flash a firmware with incompatible PV will result in the
error "The image provided is not supported by the platform" or similar. To view the PV status of any
(CS)ME firmware, you can use ME Analyzer tool.
Power Down Mitigation (PDM):
At CSME v11 LP firmware, make sure to mind the PDM status which is distinguished between
YPDM (Yes) and NPDM (No). PDM is some sort of erratum, which is only relevant to 100-series
PCH-LP systems. Thus, it is an attribute of every CSME v11.0 - v11.8 firmware which supports 100-
series PCH-LP systems. The PDM status of a firmware can be detected by ME Analyzer by loading
either your SPI/BIOS image (Flash Descriptor + Engine + BIOS) or an Engine Firmware Recovery
image which can be generated via FWUpdate tool parameter "-save recovery.bin".
Power Management Controller (PMC) IUP:
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PMC firmware always targets a specific Chipset Family/Codename (i.e. CNP, ICP, LKF, CMP),
Chipset Platform (i.e. H, LP, N, V) and Chipset Stepping/Revision (i.e. A, B, C, D). For example, a
CSME 12.0 Corporate H B system must use PMC CNP H B 300.2 firmware, a CSME 15.0 Consumer
LP B system must use PMC TGP LP B 150.1 firmware etc. The PMC firmware can only be updated
after being merged with a compatible CSME firmware via Flash Image Tool.
Platform Controller Hub Configuration (PCHC) IUP:
PCHC firmware always targets a specific Chipset Family/Codename (i.e. ICP, CMP, TGP). For
example, a CSME 13.0 Consumer LP D system must use PCHC ICP 13.0 firmware, a CSME 15.40
Server LP B system must use PCHC EHL 15.0 firmware etc. The PCHC firmware can only be updated
after being merged with a compatible CSME firmware via Flash Image Tool.
USB Type C Physical (PHY) IUP:
PHY firmware always targets a specific Chipset Family/Codename (i.e. LKF, CMP, TGP) and PHY
Type/SKU (i.e. S, N, P). For example, a CSME 14.1 Consumer H A system must use PHY P CMP
firmware, a CSME 13.30 Lite LP B SPI system must use PHY S LKF firmware etc. The PHY firmware
can only be updated after being merged with a compatible CSME firmware via Flash Image Tool.
How to update Engine firmware:
There are two ways to upgrade or downgrade the Engine firmware: either via Intel FWUpdate tool or
manually.
The Intel FWUpdate tool is an official command line utility provided by Intel which uses the Engine
co-processor itself to upgrade/downgrade the (CS)ME firmware quickly and easily. FWUpdate tool
requires that the Engine co-processor is operational and that its current Engine firmware
region is healthy at the system's SPI/BIOS chip. To check if the Engine itself as well as its current
firmware are healthy, you can use Intel MEInfo and MEManuf tools, as instructed below. FWUpdate
tool also requires that the SVN, VCN and PV are not violated. FWUpdate tool does not
require the user to have read/write access to the Engine firmware region of the system's
SPI/BIOS chip, as dictated by the Flash Descriptor region permissions. Moreover, FWUpdate tool
deals only with Engine CODE and does not require any prior Configuration (DATA). It can
thus work with either RGN or EXTR Engine Regions. The basic usage is FWUpdLcl -allowsv -f
update_file_name.bin for (CS)ME >= 7 or FWUpdLcl update_file_name.bin -generic for ME
<= 6. Starting from CSME 12+, the main CSME firmware needs to be combined/stitched together
with one or more IUPs first before initiating an update/downgrade procedure, as described below.
You can see the entire supported parameters by displaying the utility's help screen via FWUpdLcl -?.
You can also see a few basic usage examples via FWUpdLcl -exp. Note that the name of the file to
be flashed via FWUpdate does not matter.
In the event in which the usage of Intel FWUpdate tool is not possible, you can try to
upgrade/downgrade the (CS)ME firmware manually. Such cases include downgrading to Engine
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firmware which violate SVN, VCN or PV, repairing a corruption/problem etc. To
upgrade/downgrade/repair manually, you need first and foremost to have read/write access to the
Engine firmware region of the system's SPI/BIOS chip. To check if your FD is locked or to attempt to
unlock it, follow the [Guide] Unlock Intel Flash Descriptor Read/Write Access Permissions for
SPI Servicing. Once you have read/write access to the Engine firmware region of your system's
SPI/BIOS chip, you can use any general purpose firmware flasher software such as Intel Flash
Programming Tool, AMI AFU, Flashrom etc, which directly reads/writes the system's SPI/BIOS chip
firmware. Before flashing, you must make sure that the Engine firmware region to be flashed back is
Configured (EXTR) for your specific system via Intel Flash Image Tool (FIT). In order to do that,
follow the [Guide] Clean Dumped Intel Engine (CS)ME/(CS)TXE Regions with Data
Initialization. Never flash RGN or 3rd-party EXTR firmware to the Engine firmware region
of the system's SPI/BIOS chip without first configuring them for your specific system
(EXTR) via FIT. Since general purpose firmware software do not upgrade/downgrade/repair the
Engine firmware region of the system's SPI/BIOS chip via the Engine co-processor itself, they are
usually not restricted by the SVN, VCN and PV security measures. As long as you have read/write
access to the Engine firmware region of the system's SPI/BIOS chip and a DATA Configured (EXTR)
Engine firmware image, they should accomplish the desired action. Note however that some platforms
have the current TCB SVN and/or ARB SVN value permanently set/fused/burned in the Chipset so
you cannot downgrade their firmware with another which has lower TCB SVN and/or ARB SVN.
How to use FWUpdate Tool at CSME v13+:
At CSME 13 or newer, FWUpdate tool requires CSME firmware which has been combined/stitched
with its equivalent IUP firmware (i.e. PMC, PCHC, PHY) via Flash Image Tool (FIT). To proceed,
you must first learn your system's Chipset Family/Codename (i.e. ICP, LKF, JSP, CMP, TGP, EHL),
Chipset Platform (i.e. H, LP, N, V), Chipset Type (i.e. Consumer, Corporate, Slim, Value, Atom,
Server) and Chipset Stepping/Revision (i.e. A, B, C, D).
Download the latest Intel CSME System Tools from Section C2 as well as ME Analyzer tool.
From Intel CSME System Tools, run MEInfo command line tool and under "Intel(R) ME code
versions" > "FW Version" you will find your system's Chipset Platform as well as Chipset Type
(e.g. LP Consumer). Under "PCH Information" > "PCH Step Data" you will find your system's
Chipset Stepping/Revision which starts with a letter (i.e. Ax, Bx, Cx). Alternatively, drag and drop
your system's SPI/BIOS image (Flash Descriptor + Engine + BIOS) at ME Analyzer tool and find
"SKU" field which shows your system's Chipset Type and Chipset Platform (i.e. Consumer LP).
Next, find "Chipset Stepping" field which lists one or more supported Chipset Steppings in the
form of letters (i.e. A, B, C).
Based on your system's Chipset Family/Codename, Chipset Platform, Chipset Type and
Chipset Stepping/Revision, consult the CSME/IUP Table above and choose the correct CSME,
PMC, PCHC and/or PHY firmware from Sections B1-B4.
Input the chosen CSME firmware into ME Analyzer tool and make sure that "FWUpdate
Support" is not reported as "Impossible".
From Intel CSME System Tools, go to Flash Image Tool folder and make sure that only two (2)
files exist: fit.exe and vsccommn.bin. Otherwise, delete the rest.
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Run Flash Image Tool (FIT) and adjust the Chipset Platform drop-down menu at the top based
on your system's Chipset Platform (i.e. H series, LP series, N series, V series, Lakefield, Jasper
Lake, Elkhart Lake). At CSME 14.1, adjust to "H series (With RocketLake)". For the
purposes of FWUpdate, there is no need to further adjust the actual Chipset SKU on the right.
Load or drag and drop the chosen CSME firmware image anywhere at FIT and go to "FW
Update Image Build" tab on the left.
If your chosen CSME firmware requires PMC IUP, input its firmware at "PMC Image" >
"PMC Binary File" field.
If your chosen CSME firmware requires PCHC IUP, input its firmware at "PCHC Image" >
"PCH Configuration File" field.
If your chosen CSME firmware requires PHY IUP, input its firmware at "PHY Image" > "PHY
Binary File" field.
Click the green "Build Image For FWUpdate" button at the top right and a "FWUpdate.bin" file
will be generated.
Input "FWUpdate.bin" file into ME Analyzer tool and make sure that "FWUpdate Support" is
reported as "Yes".
Use FWUpdate tool to flash the "FWUpdate.bin" image.
How to use FWUpdate Tool at CSME v12:
At CSME v12, FWUpdate tool requires CSME firmware which has been combined/stitched with its
equivalent IUP firmware (PMC) via Flash Image Tool (FIT). To proceed, you must first learn your
system's Chipset Platform (H, LP), Chipset Type (Consumer, Corporate, Slim) and Chipset
Stepping/Revision (i.e. A, B, C).
Download the latest Intel CSME System Tools from Section C2 as well as ME Analyzer tool.
From Intel CSME System Tools, run MEInfo command line tool and under "Intel(R) ME code
versions" > "FW Version" you will find your system's Chipset Platform as well as Chipset Type
(e.g. H Consumer). Under "PCH Information" > "PCH Step Data" you will find your system's
Chipset Stepping/Revision which starts with a letter (i.e. Ax, Bx, Cx). Alternatively, drag and drop
your system's SPI/BIOS image (Flash Descriptor + Engine + BIOS) at ME Analyzer tool and find
"SKU" field which shows your system's Chipset Type and Chipset Platform (i.e. Consumer H).
Next, find "Chipset Stepping" field which lists one or more supported Chipset
Steppings/Revisions in the form of letters (i.e. A, B, C).
Based on your system's Chipset Platform, Chipset Type and Chipset Stepping/Revision, consult
the CSME/IUP Table above and choose the correct CSME and PMC firmware from Sections
B1-B2.
Input the chosen CSME firmware into ME Analyzer tool and make sure that "FWUpdate
Support" is not reported as "Impossible".
From Intel CSME System Tools, go to Flash Image Tool folder and make sure that only two (2)
files exist: fit.exe and vsccommn.bin. Otherwise, delete the rest.
Run Flash Image Tool (FIT) and adjust the Chipset Platform drop-down menu at the top to either
"H Series Chipset" or "LP Series Chipset" based on your system's Chipset Platform. For the
purposes of FWUpdate, there is no need to further adjust the Chipset SKU on the right.
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Load/drop the chosen CSME firmware image and then input the chosen PMC IUP firmware at
"Flash Layout" > "Ifwi: Intel(R) Me and Pmc Region" > "PMC Binary File".
Adjust "Flash Settings" > "Flash Components" > "Number of Flash Components" to "0".
Adjust "Integrated Sensor Hub" > "Integrated Sensor Hub" > "Integrated Sensor Hub
Supported" to "No".
Click the green "Build Image" button at the top and a "cse_image_FWU_Base.bin" file will be
generated.
Input "cse_image_FWU_Base.bin" file into ME Analyzer tool and make sure that "FWUpdate
Support" is reported as "Yes".
Use FWUpdate tool to flash the "cse_image_FWU_Base.bin" image.
Note: To extract the files below you need to use programs which support RAR5 compression!
B1. (Converged Security) Management Engine - (CS)ME
CSME 15.40 Server LP B SPI
For CSME Server LP B SPI v15.40
CSME 15.0 Consumer H B
For CSME Consumer H A,B v15.0
CSME 15.0 Corporate H B
For CSME Corporate H A,B v15.0
CSME 15.0 Consumer LP B
For CSME Consumer LP B,C v15.0
CSME 15.0 Corporate LP B
For CSME Corporate LP B,C v15.0
CSME 14.5 Consumer V A
For CSME Consumer V A v14.5
CSME 14.1 Consumer H A
For CSME Consumer H A v14.0 - v14.1
CSME 14.1 Corporate H A
For CSME Corporate H A v14.0 - v14.1
CSME 14.1 Consumer LP B,A
For CSME Consumer LP B,A v14.0 - v14.1
CSME 14.1 Corporate LP B,A
For CSME Corporate LP B,A v14.0 - v14.1
CSME 14.1 Slim H A
For CSME Slim H A v14.0 - v14.1
CSME 13.50 Atom N A
For CSME Atom N A v13.50
CSME 13.30 Lite LP B SPI
For CSME Lite LP B SPI v13.30
CSME 13.0 Consumer LP D
For CSME Consumer LP D v13.0
CSME 13.0 Slim N A
For CSME Slim N A,B v13.0
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CSME 12.0 Consumer H B,A
For CSME Consumer H B,A v12.0
CSME 12.0 Corporate H B,A
For CSME Corporate H B,A v12.0
CSME 12.0 Consumer LP C
For CSME Consumer LP C v12.0
CSME 12.0 Consumer LP B
For CSME Consumer LP B v12.0
CSME 12.0 Corporate LP C
For CSME Corporate LP C v12.0
CSME 12.0 Slim H B,A
For CSME Slim H B,A v12.0
CSME 12.0 Slim LP C
For CSME Slim LP C v12.0
CSME 11.22 Corporate H B,A
For CSME Corporate H B,A v11.20 - v11.22
CSME 11.22 Slim H B,A
For CSME Slim H B,A v11.20 - v11.22
CSME 11.12 Consumer H A
For CSME Consumer H A v11.10 - v11.12
CSME 11.12 Corporate H A
For CSME Corporate H A v11.10 - v11.12
CSME 11.12 Slim H A
For CSME Slim H A v11.10 - v11.12
CSME 11.8 Consumer H D,A
For CSME Consumer H D,A v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Corporate H D,A
For CSME Corporate H D,A v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Consumer LP C NPDM
For CSME Consumer LP C NPDM v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Consumer LP C YPDM
For CSME Consumer LP C YPDM v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Corporate LP C NPDM
For CSME Corporate LP C NPDM v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Corporate LP C YPDM
For CSME Corporate LP C YPDM v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Slim H D,A
For CSME Slim H D,A v11.0 - v11.8
CSME 11.8 Slim LP C NPDM
For CSME Slim LP C NPDM v11.0 - v11.8
ME 10.0 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v10.0
ME 10.0 5MB
For ME 5MB v10.0
ME 10.0 Slim
For ME Slim v10.0
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ME 9.5 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v9.5
ME 9.5 5MB
For ME 5MB v9.5
ME 9.5 Slim
For ME Slim v9.5
ME 9.1 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v9.1
ME 9.1 5MB
For ME 5MB v9.1
ME 9.0 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v9.0
ME 9.0 5MB
For ME 5MB v9.0
ME 8 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v8
ME 8 5MB
For ME 5MB v8
ME 7 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v7
ME 7 5MB
For ME 5MB v7
ME 7 Slim
For ME Slim v7
ME 6 1.5MB
For ME 1.5MB v6
ME 6 5MB Desktop
For ME 5MB DT v6
ME 6 5MB Mobile
For ME 5MB MB v6
ME 6 Ignition IBX
For ME Ignition IBX v6
ME 6 Ignition CCK
For ME Ignition CCK v6.0.50
ME 5 Base Consumer
For ME Base Consumer v5
ME 5 Digital Office
For ME Digital Office v5
ME 4 TPM
For ME TPM v4
ME 4 AMT
For ME AMT v4
ME 4 AMT + TPM
For ME AMT + TPM v4
ME 3 QST
For ME QST v3
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ME 3 ASF
For ME ASF v3
ME 3 AMT
For ME AMT v3
ME 2 QST
For ME QST v2
ME 2 AMT Mobile
For ME AMT MB v2.5 - v2.6
ME 2 AMT Desktop
For ME AMT DT v2.0 - v2.2
B2. Power Management Controller - PMC
PMC MCC LP B 154.1
For PMC MCC LP B v154.1.1x
PMC TGP H B 150.2
For PMC TGP H B v150.2.1x
PMC TGP LP C 150.1
For PMC TGP LP C v150.1.2x
PMC CMP V A 140.1
For PMC CMP V A v140.1.0x
PMC CMP H A 140.2
For PMC CMP H A v140.2.0x
PMC CMP LP A 140.1
For PMC CMP LP A v140.1.0x
PMC JSP N A 135.3
For PMC JSP N A v135.3.0x
PMC LKF SoC B 133.0
For PMC LKF SoC B v133.0.1x
PMC ICP LP D 130.1
For PMC ICP LP D v130.1.3x
PMC ICP N B 130.3
For PMC ICP N B v130.3.1x
PMC CNP H B 300.2
For PMC CNP H B v300.2.1x
PMC CNP LP C 300.1
For PMC CNP LP C v300.1.2x
PMC CNP LP B 300.1
For PMC CNP LP B v300.1.1x
B3. Platform Controller Hub Configuration - PCHC
PCHC MCC 15.40
For PCHC MCC v15.40
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PCHC TGP 15.0
For PCHC TGP v15.0
PCHC CMP 14.5
For PCHC CMP v14.5
PCHC CMP 14.0
For PCHC CMP v14.0
PCHC JSP 13.5
For PCHC JSP v13.5
PCHC LKF 13.30
For PCHC LKF v13.30
PCHC ICP 13.0
For PCHC ICP v13.0
B4. USB Type C Physical - PHY
PHY P TGP 12
For PHY P TGP v12
PHY P CMP 12
For PHY P CMP v12
PHY S LKF 10
For PHY S LKF v10
C. Intel (CS)ME System Tools
The Intel (CS)ME System Tools are used for creating, modifying, and writing binary image files,
manufacturing testing, Intel (CS)ME setting information gathering and Intel (CS)ME firmware
configuration and updating. These tools are not released to end-users but only to OEMs. The software
below comes only from official updates which were provided and made public by various OEMs.
Flash Image Tool: Creates and configures a complete SPI image file which includes regions such as
Flash Descriptor (FD), BIOS/UEFI, Intel Integrated LAN (GbE), Intel (CS)ME etc. The user can
manipulate the completed SPI image via a GUI and change the various chipset parameters to match the
target hardware.
Flash Programming Tool: Used to program a complete SPI image into the SPI flash device(s). FPT
can program each region individually or it can program all of the regions with a single command. The user
can also use FPT to perform various functions such as view the contents of the flash on the screen, write
the contents of the flash to a log file, perform a binary file to flash comparison, write to a specific address
block, program fixed offset variables etc.
Manifest Extension Utility: Used to generate a 3rd party Independent Update Partitions (IUP) which
are compressed and signed by an external signing tool, such as OpenSSL. The signed contents may then
be stitched into a SPI/BIOS image using the Intel Flash Image Tool (FIT).
Notice: Avoid using the Windows builds of very old (CS)ME System Tools which either retrieve info
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(MEInfo, MEManuf, Flash Programming Tool) or modify the platform (FWUpdate, Flash Programming
Tool, Integrated Clock Controller) as they may not work properly on newer operating system versions.
When available, it is advised to use either the DOS or EFI builds of said very old tools.
Notice: Avoid running the System Tools from paths which include non-English characters (i.e. Cyrillic,
Chinese, Arabic, Greek) as it may cause them to crash or behave unpredictably.
C1. Identifying, Updating and Diagnosing Intel (CS)ME Firmware
Those who are looking to update/downgrade their firmware should use MEInfo, FWUpdate and
MEManuf tools for status information, updating and functionality checking accordingly. The information
and instructions below apply to these three tools only and can be found inside the full Intel ME System
Tools Packages.
MEInfo: Shows (CS)ME and IUP info and checks that the Engine co-processor is operating properly
on the software/firmware level. Make sure it doesn't report any errors. You can use "-verbose" parameter
to get status info in more detail. The "GBE Region does not exist" warning is normal for systems that don't
have an Intel GbE Controller, you can safely ignore it.
MEManuf: Diagnostic tool which runs various manufacturing-line tests to ensure that the Engine co-
processor is operating properly on the hardware level. It should report a "MEManuf Operation Passed"
or similar success message. You can use "-verbose" parameter to get diagnostic info in more detail.
FWUpdate: Used to effortlessly upgrade or downgrade the (CS)ME and IUP (i.e PMC, PCHC, PHY)
Engine firmware. Read more about FWUpdate tool at Section B.
C2. (CS)ME System Tools
Note: To extract the files below you need to use programs which support RAR5 compression!
CSME System Tools v15.40
For CSME v15.40
CSME System Tools v15.0
For CSME v15.0
CSME System Tools v14.5
For CSME v14.5
CSME System Tools v14.0.20+
For CSME v14.0.20 or newer
CSME System Tools v14.0.11-
For CSME v14.0.11 or older
CSME System Tools v13.50
For CSME v13.50
CSME System Tools v13.30
For CSME v13.30
CSME System Tools v13.0
For CSME v13.0
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CSME System Tools v12
For CSME v12
CSME System Tools v11
For CSME v11
ME System Tools v10.0
For ME v10.0
ME System Tools v9.5
For ME v9.5
ME System Tools v9.1
For ME v9.0 - v9.1
ME System Tools v8
For ME v8
ME System Tools v7
For ME v7
ME System Tools v6 IBX
For ME v6 1.5MB, 5MB DT, 5MB MB or Ignition IBX
ME System Tools v6 CCK
For ME v6.0.50 Ignition CCK
ME System Tools v5
For ME v5
ME System Tools v4
For ME v4
ME System Tools v3
For ME v3
ME System Tools v2
For ME v2
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Intel's Flash Programming Tool (FPT) - links and Guide are missing!
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z77 + 3570k can't overclock over x38
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[Offer] P9X79 PRO BIOS Modded for NVMe SSD
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[Fixed] HP Prodesk 600 G4 mini upgrade to full Intel vPro ME/AMT/KVM
Need ME Firmware 12.0.0.1048 H_A_PRE + PMC Region
Intel (CS)ME, (CS)TXE, (CS)SPS, GSC, PMC, PCHC, PHY & OROM Firmware Repositories
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[SOLVED] ASUS G751JY Bricked BIOS recovery
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[Guide] How to flash a modded AMI UEFI BIOS
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[Recover] ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming (others) BIOS/ME
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Corrupt ME? Error 8743 Unknown or Unsupported Platform
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[Fixed] HP Prodesk 600 G4 mini upgrade to full Intel vPro ME/AMT/KVM
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D. Old Intel MEI Drivers
You should always install the latest drivers for all 8-series Broadwell mobile and up systems, which can
be found at section A. The driver versions linked below are the latest of each older Engine major branch.
Note: To extract the files below you need to use programs which support RAR5 compression!
D1. Old Intel MEI Drivers and Software
These packages contain the Intel MEI/SOL drivers with their respective software and system services. It
is advised to install these to enable all the Engine-related functionality. It is important to install the correct
package depending on your Consumer/1.5MB or Corporate/5MB system.
MEI Drivers and Software v2112.15.0.2221 (ME 10-12, Windows 7, 8, 10 <= 1703)
MEI Drivers and Software Consumer v11.7.0.1069 (ME 9)
MEI Drivers and Software Corporate v11.7.0.1069 (ME 9)
MEI Drivers and Software Consumer v11.0.6.1194 (ME 7-8)
MEI Drivers and Software Corporate v11.0.6.1194 (ME 7-8)
MEI Drivers and Software v6.2.50.1062 (ME 6)
MEI Drivers and Software v5.2.20.1030 (ME 5)
MEI Drivers and Software v4.2.0.1008 (ME 4)
MEI Drivers and Software v3.2.50.1059 (ME 3)
MEI Drivers and Software v2.6.30.1051 (ME 2 MB)
MEI Drivers and Software v2.1.22.1033 (ME 2 DT)
Note: MEI Drivers and Software v2112.15.0.2221 includes MEI v2108.100.0.1053. MEI Drivers and
Software v11.7.0.1069 includes MEI v11.7.0.1057. MEI Drivers and Software v11.0.6.1194 includes
MEI v11.0.5.1189. MEI Drivers and Software v6.2.50.1062 includes MEI Driver v6.2.50.1050. MEI
Drivers and Software v3.2.50.1059 includes MEI Driver v3.2.20.1046. MEI Drivers and Software
v2.6.30.1051 includes MEI Driver v2.6.30.1046.
D2. Old Intel SOL "Drivers" and Software
SOL Drivers and Software v5.5.1.1012 (ME 5)
SOL Drivers and Software v5.4.1.1016 (ME 4)
SOL Drivers and Software v5.4.1.1051 (ME 3)
SOL Drivers and Software v5.3.1.1046 (ME 2 MB)
SOL Drivers and Software v5.2.0.1019 (ME 2 DT)
D3. Old Intel TPM Drivers and Software
TPM Drivers and Software v5.2.20.1030 (ME 4 and 5)
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D4. Old Intel MEI Driver Only
These packages contain only the Intel MEI Driver without any additional software or system services.
Installing these allow only very basic Engine-related functionality. They are compatible with both
Consumer/1.5MB and Corporate/5MB systems. The MEI Installer is the setup file from Intel which
includes the MEI Driver but also allows easy installation and adds a Control Panel entry for quick driver
removal.
MEI Driver v2108.100.0.1053 (ME 10-12, Windows 7, 8, 10 <= 1703)
MEI Installer v11.7.0.1069 (ME 9)
MEI Driver v11.7.0.1057 (ME 9, Windows 8 and Windows 10)
MEI Driver v11.7.0.1057 (ME 9, Windows XP and Windows 7)
MEI Installer v11.0.6.1194 (ME 7-8)
MEI Driver v11.0.5.1189 (ME 7-8)
MEI Driver v6.2.50.1050 (ME 6)
MEI Driver v5.2.0.1008 (ME 5)
MEI Driver v4.2.0.1008 (ME 4)
MEI Driver v3.2.20.1046 (ME 3)
MEI Driver v2.6.30.1046 (ME 2 MB)
MEI Driver v2.1.22.1033 (ME 2 DT)
AMT Driver v1.1.30.2 (AMT 1 GbE)
Note: The MEI Drivers listed above are part of the complete Drivers and Software packages found at
section D1. A newer Drivers and Software package has newer Software but the actual MEI Driver may
still be an older version.
Note: The MEI Installer includes the MEI Driver but allows easy installation of it. However, since we
cannot always find the latest MEI Installer, it is advised to manually install the MEI Driver in case its
version is newer. MEI Installer v11.7.0.1069 includes MEI Driver v11.7.0.1057. MEI Installer
v11.0.6.1194 includes MEI Driver v11.0.5.1189.
D5. Old Intel SOL "Driver" Only
These packages contain only the Intel SOL "Driver" without any additional software or system services. It
is compatible only with Corporate/5MB systems. If the software and system services are required in case
of remote management etc, users of such systems should install the equivalent complete Drivers and
Software package (section D1).
SOL "Driver" v11.6.0.1009 (ME 9)
SOL "Driver" v11.0.0.1136 (ME 7-8)
SOL "Driver" v6.2.50.1060 (ME 6)
SOL "Driver" v5.5.1.1012 (ME 5)
SOL "Driver" v5.4.1.1016 (ME 4)
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SOL "Driver" v5.4.1.1051 (ME 3)
SOL "Driver" v5.3.1.1046 (ME 2 MB)
SOL "Driver" v5.2.0.1019 (ME 2 DT)
Note: The SOL "Drivers" for ME 2-5 listed above are part of the complete Drivers and Software
packages found at section D2. A newer Drivers and Software package has newer Software but the
actual SOL "Driver" may still be an older version.
Note: The SOL "Driver" is not really a driver but rather a placeholder INF file which assigns a correct
device name at Device Manager and prevents the latter from showing the yellow exclamation mark of
"No driver was found for this device".
D6. Old Intel TPM Driver Only
TPM Driver v5.0.1.1085 (ME 4 and 5)
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Fernando 3 October 11, 2013, 9:48pm
Update of the start post:
Today (10/11/2013) I have updated the start post again.
Changelog:
1. new: Intel ME 8 Gbe 1.3M/1.5M Firmware Update to v8.1.51.1471
Note: The Firmware Update is only for Intel ME 8 with Gbe 1.3M or 1.5M (will support many Intel
6/7 Series Chipset systems).
Credits go to Station-Drivers and especially to VirtualFred for the source files.
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Here is the result after having successfully updated the ME Firmware of my Intel HM76 Chipset Mobile
system:
[[File:Intel MEInfo after FW-Update to v8.1.51.1471.png|none|auto]]
Good luck!
Fernando
100PIER 4 October 11, 2013, 10:28pm
Fernando,
Thanks for your help.
All is working nice now after MEI Driver and Firmware updates.
Here the result:
[[File:MEINFO_P8Z77-V-DELUXE_11_Oct_2013.PNG|none|auto]]
cybersm 5 October 12, 2013, 4:19am
Updated. Everything is Ok.
gpvecchi 6 October 12, 2013, 3:40pm
May someone clarify what difference are between GBe 1.3 and 1.5? Is it an "upgrade"? Does it worth to
mod? Thank you
Fernando 7 October 12, 2013, 6:01pm
gpvecchi:
May someone clarify what difference are between GBe 1.3 and 1.5? Is it an "upgrade"? Does it
worth to mod?
AFAIK the Gbe v1.5 is not an update of Gbe v1.3, both Gbe versions are designed for different
systems.
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EDIT: The rest of the original post has been deleted by me, because the content obviously was wrong
(thanks to Florin9doi for his private comment).
Fernando 8 October 13, 2013, 12:04am
Update of the start post:
Today (10/12/2013) I have updated the start post again.
Changelog:
1. new: Intel ME 7 1.5MB Firmware Update to v7.1.60.1193
Note: The Firmware Update is only for Intel ME 7 consumer systems (will support many Intel 6/7
Series Chipset systems). Credits go to Florin9doi for the file.
2. corrected: the Gbe version informations regarding the ME Firmware packages
Credits go to Florin9doi for his informations and advices.
Good luck!
Fernando
udixadjus 9 October 14, 2013, 11:49am
HELLO FERNANDO,PLEASE HELP ME…CAN YOU POST INTEL ME FOR INTEL H55
CHIPSET???I NEED IT…
THANKS BEFORE…
Fernando 10 October 14, 2013, 12:07pm
@ udixadjus:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
udixadjus:
CAN YOU POST INTEL ME FOR INTEL H55 CHIPSET???I NEED IT…
Please check the current ME version by running the appropriate MEInfo tool.
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Regards
Fernando
udixadjus 11 October 20, 2013, 11:26am
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2 Rev. 1.3
MEI version 6.0.0.1179
how to upgrade this firmware,maybe need update because Intel Management Engine Failed to install,on
device manager interjection mark intel management engine.
and startup computer too long…about 15-30 seconds.
Can you help me sir…
thanks before…
Fernando 12 October 20, 2013, 12:38pm
@ udixadjus:
AFAIK the Intel MEI driver v6.0.0.1179 is the latest for Intel 5-Series Chipset mainboards.
Maybe it will help, if you run the installer of the related Intel MEI driverpack, which is offered by
Gigabyte for your board.
Fernando 13 October 24, 2013, 1:19pm
Update of the OP:
new: Intel ME9 Firmware v9.0.30.1482 for Intel 8-Series Chipset Consumer Desktop Systems (1.5MB)
Thanks to Pacman for the source files.
gpvecchi 14 October 25, 2013, 9:40pm
Stupid question: is ME firmware overwritten when flashing a new motherboard bios? AKA: do I have to
reflash ME firmware after motherboard bios update? I assume no…
Thanks
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Fernando 15 October 25, 2013, 11:26pm
gpvecchi:
is ME firmware overwritten when flashing a new motherboard bios?
AFAIK it depends on the flashing procedure. Look >here<.
VirtualFred 16 October 28, 2013, 9:18am
Hi,
I hope not pollute your topic, yesterday I posted about on ME FW and its inclusion in a BIOS file. I
insist on the fact that I have only tested it with many Gigabyte motherboards that minimize the risks thanks
to Dual-BIOS :
About ME firmware
There will certainly improvements to be made, I hope this will move with the help of the community.
Fernando 17 October 28, 2013, 9:53am
@ VirtualFred:
Thank you very much for the link to your very interesting and useful thread about the Intel ME Firmware
at TweakTown Forums.
VirtualFred:
I hope not pollute your topic…
Not at all! I am very grateful for these additional informations regarding the "mysterious" Intel ME details.
Regards
Fernando
skoczi 18 October 29, 2013, 11:08am
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Hi! If i have Clevo notebook W230ST and actually FW 9.0.xxx 1.5MB i should use the 9.0.30.1482
1.5MB or 9.5.15.1730 1.5MB?? Modder named “Prema” (http://biosmods.wordpress.com) said me
that 9.5.xxxx is right for another SKU maybe server boards etc. but in this thread i see that 9.5.xxx is for
mobile and 9.0.xxx for desktop… for servers etc is 5MB FW… i’m confused and i don’t know
anything…
There is a conversation with Prema: http://biosmods.wordpress.com/me/comment-page-
5/#comments
Firmware Version 9.5.30.1482 (1.5Mo)(Intel Serie 8) on Station Drivers…
Fernando 19 October 29, 2013, 12:55pm
skoczi:
Hi! If i have Clevo notebook W230ST and actually FW 9.0.xxx 1.5MB i should use the
9.0.30.1482 1.5MB or 9.5.15.1730 1.5MB?? Modder named "Prema"
(http://biosmods.wordpress.com) said me that 9.5.xxxx is right for another SKU maybe server
boards etc. but in this thread i see that 9.5.xxx is for mobile and 9.0.xxx for desktop… for servers
etc is 5MB FW… i’m confused and i don’t know anything…
I’m a lttle bit confused as well, because your notebook has the Intel ME Firmware v9.0.
This is what I recommend to do:
1. Run the Intel MEInfo tool for ME v9 series and check the current ME Firmware version.
2. Depending on the result of the MEInfo tool you can update the ME Firmware either to v9.0.30.1482
1.5MB or to v9.5.15.1730 1.5MB by using the related ME Firmware Update tool.
skoczi 20 October 29, 2013, 1:35pm
You can check http://repo.palkeo.com/clevo-mirror/W230ST/ - in stock BIOS from few weeks ago:
BIOS B05.
1. System BIOS for W230ST.
2. Update VBIOS to 2177.
3. Update ME firmware to 9.0.13.1402.
4. Refer to text file readme.txt to update firmware.
I don’t know… 9.5.30.xxx and 9.0.30.xxx anybody knows what’s the different between both??
9.0.30.xxx is correct for notebook also?? i’m very confused…
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It’s possible to damage my laptop after flash the newer ME firmware than in stock BIOS for ex. from
9.0.13.1402 to 9.0.30.1482 ??
P.S.
I wrote that we have updated version of 9.5.30.1482 (1.5Mo)(Intel Serie 8) on Station Drivers…
Fernando 21 October 29, 2013, 2:28pm
skoczi:
I don’t know… 9.5.30.xxx and 9.0.30.xxx anybody knows what’s the different between both??
9.0.30.xxx is correct for notebook also?? i’m very confused…
Maybe Pacman knows the answer. Alternatively you may look into >this< thread.
AFAIK Intel ME9 and ME9.5 systems need a different ME Firmware from different version branches
(v9.0 for Desktops, v9.5 for Mobile systems), but I am not able to verify it, because I don’t have any
Intel 8-Series chipset system (neither Desktop nor Mobile).
On the other hand: If your system natively has an Intel ME Firmware v9.0, I would not try to upfate it to
a v9.5.xx.xxxx version.
skoczi 22 October 29, 2013, 2:55pm
If Pacman can explain i will be happy… This is very simple for me… if i have 9.0.xx i should update with
9.0.xx not 9.5.xx ---- but i want to know WHY especially if the Modding Stars say that 9.5 is
for mobile why Clevo apply another one in nb…
Pacman 23 October 29, 2013, 4:33pm
@skoczi
You should use 9.0.x FW, 9.5.x is for Intel LP chipset for ULT CPU, mobile and NUC.
9.0.x is for Desktop Z87, Q87, Q85, H87, B85, H81 and mobile QM87, HM87, HM86 and
workstation C226.
Of course there is Always a risk in flashing any firmware, unless you know for sure you can recover if it
goes wrong.
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skoczi 24 October 29, 2013, 5:11pm
Pacman:
@skoczi
You should use 9.0.x FW, 9.5.x is for Intel LP chipset for ULT CPU, mobile and NUC.
9.0.x is for Desktop Z87, Q87, Q85, H87, B85, H81 and mobile QM87, HM87, HM86 and
workstation C226.
Of course there is Always a risk in flashing any firmware, unless you know for sure you can recover
if it goes wrong.
I really thank you… and Fernando should change information on first site in this thread…
EDIT by Fernando: Fully quoted start post deleted (to save space).
Fernando 25 October 29, 2013, 6:26pm
@ Pacman:
Thanks for the clarification regarding the ME9/ME9.5 affilation of the different Intel 8-Series Chipset
systems.
Meanwhile I have put your explanation about the differences into the start post of this thread.
skoczi:
Fernando should change information on first site in this thread…
It’s already done. I hope, that it is correct now. I am sorry for the previously misleading text.
There was a demand in the Forum for a special Intel ME thread. Since I am not an expert regarding the
Intel ME Interface details, I had publicly searched for someone else, who should start a thread about this
topic("Wanted: Someone who starts an Intel ME thread"), but obviously nobody was willing to do
it. That was the reason why I started this thread myself.
skoczi 26 October 29, 2013, 6:50pm
Everything is ok… the most important thing is that we know what is the right answer
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SoniX 27 November 9, 2013, 7:19am
>Intel ME 7 Consumer Firmware Update v7.1.60.1193< (>MIRROR<)
Weird file size ME.BIN - 1 335 296. Kind should be - 1 560 576.
Fernando 28 November 9, 2013, 10:27am
Zitat von SoniX im Beitrag #32
>Intel ME 7 Consumer Firmware Update v7.1.60.1193< (>MIRROR<)
Weird file size ME.BIN - 1 335 296. Kind should be - 1 560 576.
Can you or somebody else post the link to the correctly sized file?
SoniX 29 November 9, 2013, 3:27pm
Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #33
Zitat von SoniX im Beitrag #32
>Intel ME 7 Consumer Firmware Update v7.1.60.1193< (>MIRROR<)
Weird file size ME.BIN - 1 335 296. Kind should be - 1 560 576.
Can you or somebody else post the link to the correctly sized file?
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It’s a dump.
Here is the search for Asus P8P67 revision 1.0 (B2)
Fernando 30 November 11, 2013, 11:06pm
SoniX:
It’s a dump.
Here is the search for Asus P8P67 revision 1.0 (B2)
I don’t see a link.
SoniX 31 November 11, 2013, 11:42pm
Fernando:
Zitat von SoniX im Beitrag #34
It's a dump.
Here is the search for Asus P8P67 revision 1.0 (B2)
I don’t see a link.
I am looking for.
lordkag 32 November 26, 2013, 9:11pm
This ME 7.1.60.1193 is just for updating. The only place I could find it was an Intel BIOS, don’t know
why they keep them so secret. Also, nothing about 7.1.70.1198 for consumer. I tried this 7.1.60.1193 on
my brother’s laptop, but although successful, the ME firmware has stopped communicating with the
driver (all 7.xx, 8.xx, 9.xx).
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Before I revert to 7.1.52.1176, can someone comment on the compatibility between 8.1.51.1471 and
HM65? I might give this one a try, if it is somewhat compatible.
And thank you, Fernando, for sharing your knowledge with us. I might bug you with some questions in
the future.
100PIER 33 December 4, 2013, 4:43pm
Fernando,
i think have observed why we get Code Error 10 from time to time.
I can replicate the problem (it is an Intel bug) very easily.
You put your system in hibernation status for few minutes and then you get 100% the MEI problem when
re alive the system.
The workaround which works without any driver uninstall procedure is to do a reboot and all MEI driver
is working again as long as you never got the PC in hibernation state…
I do tests on my PC ASUS P8Z77-V DEluxe W7 x64 SP1 UEFI RAID 0.
Please can you confirm you get the same symptom on your side on your various PCs ?
Regards
Fernando 34 December 4, 2013, 5:17pm
100PIER:
i think have observed why we get Code Error 10 from time to time.
I can replicate the problem (it is an Intel bug) very easily.
You put your system in hibernation status for few minutes and then you get 100% the MEI problem
when re alive the system.
The workaround which works without any driver uninstall procedure is to do a reboot and all MEI
driver is working again as long as you never got the PC in hibernation state…
If you are right, the best method to solve the problem would be to disable the hibernation function by
running the command "powercfg.exe -h off".
Please can you confirm you get the same symptom on your side on your various PCs ?
I cannot test it, because I don’t have this issue.
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Fernando:
Zitat von 100PIER im Beitrag #6
I have Code Error 10 (controller can't start) in Control Panel MEI after installation of MEI
driver V 9.5.15.1730.
What do you suggest ?
I got the same error message with my HM76 notebook system running Win8.1 RTM.
This is the way I solved it:
1. Open the Device Manager, do a right click onto the "Intel(R) Management Engine Interface" and
choose "Uninstall".
2. Let the device been uninstalled, bot don’t check the option "Uninstall driver software".
3. Reboot.
In your last post you said you have not seen the problem ?
Fernando 36 December 4, 2013, 6:01pm
100PIER:
Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #7
Zitat von 100PIER im Beitrag #6
I have Code Error 10 (controller can't start) in Control Panel MEI after installation of MEI
driver V 9.5.15.1730.
What do you suggest ?
I got the same error message with my HM76 notebook system running Win8.1 RTM.
This is the way I solved it:
1. Open the Device Manager, do a right click onto the "Intel(R) Management Engine Interface" and
choose "Uninstall".
2. Let the device been uninstalled, bot don’t check the option "Uninstall driver software".
3. Reboot.
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In your last post you said you have not seen the problem ?
Currently I don’t have any problem with the "Error Code 10" message. As far as I remember I have
solved the issue I had with my HM76 notebook by installing another MEI driver (v9.5.14.1724 instead
of v9.5.15.1730). I cannot test it, because this notebook is in Spain and I am in Germany now.
Oubadah 37 December 24, 2013, 9:29am
Fernando:
This package contains the newest 32/64bit Intel MEI (HECI) drivers dated 09/16/2013 without
installer or additional software.
What "additional software" are you speaking of and why is it not necessary?
Fernando 38 December 24, 2013, 5:01pm
@ Oubadah:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Oubadah:
Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #1
This package contains the newest 32/64bit Intel MEI (HECI) drivers dated 09/16/2013
without installer or additional software.
What "additional software" are you speaking of and why is it not necessary?
Neither an installer nor additional software (like the ME info tool) is necessary to geht the Heci driver
manually installed from within the Device Manager.
Merry Christmas!
Fernando
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Oubadah 39 December 25, 2013, 3:42am
Fernando:
Neither an installer nor additional software (like the ME info tool) is necessary to geht the Heci
driver manually installed from within the Device Manager.
Merry Christmas!
Fernando
Yeah, but what does the additional software do and why wouldn’t you want to install it? Do you consider
it unnecessary ‘bloatware’? (like when I install Intel RST drivers, I don’t install the full installer package -
I extract just the drivers and install them manually via device manager so that it doesn’t install the extra
service/bloat that I don’t need).
Fernando 40 December 25, 2013, 11:38am
Oubadah:
Do you consider it unnecessary ‘bloatware’? (like when I install Intel RST drivers, I don’t install the
full installer package - I extract just the drivers and install them manually via device manager so that it
doesn’t install the extra service/bloat that I don’t need).
Yes, only the driver itself is needed (besides the Intel ME Firmware, but this "Software" has to be flashed
and cannot be installed).
Oubadah 41 January 3, 2014, 12:14am
Why does Intel list the 9.5.15.1730 driver for Windows 8 only, but Station Drivers has it listed for 7 as
well?
Fernando 42 January 3, 2014, 1:48am
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Oubadah:
Why does Intel list the 9.5.15.1730 driver for Windows 8 only, but Station Drivers has it listed for 7
as well?
You should better ask Intel than us.
The Intel MEI driver v9.5.15.1730 is working fine with my Z77 system.
100PIER 43 January 4, 2014, 4:23pm
Fernando,
i use on my Z77 ASUS PC MEI driver V 10.0.0.1072, and MEI firmware 8.1.51.1471 Under W7 x64
SP1.
All is working fine except when coming back from hibernation.
This MEI driver stops.
the problem was the same with any MEI previous version driver.
When reboot all is working fine again…
Do you have the same ‘bug’ on your side (with W 8.1) ?
Fernando 44 January 4, 2014, 5:34pm
100PIER:
i use on my Z77 ASUS PC MEI driver V 10.0.0.1072, and MEI firmware 8.1.51.1471 Under W7
x64 SP1.
All is working fine except when coming back from hibernation. This MEI driver stops. the problem
was the same with any MEI previous version driver.
When reboot all is working fine again…
Do you have the same ‘bug’ on your side (with W 8.1) ?
I cannot test it, because I have disabled hibernation.
100PIER 45 January 5, 2014, 11:15am
Fernando,
The problem I have detected is when I put the W7 x64 PC in “sleep mode” and then awake it up and
running.
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The MEI driver no longer works (error code displayed in Device Control Panel) and you have to reboot
the PC to get a proper MEI driver functionnal.
How do you did you ‘disabled’ the sleep mode ? On my PC the ‘sleep mode’ entry menu is always
present when clicking on ‘Start’ icon.
Is ‘disabling’ the ‘sleep mode’ a specific feature available only on W8.1 ?
Fernando 46 January 5, 2014, 6:52pm
100PIER:
How do you did you ‘disabled’ the sleep mode ?
By running the command "powercfg.exe /hibernate off" as Administrator. This removes the file named
hiberfil.sys from the root of drive C.
For detailed and additional informations you may look >here<.
On my PC the ‘sleep mode’ entry menu is always present when clicking on ‘Start’ icon.
Is ‘disabling’ the ‘sleep mode’ a specific feature available only on W8.1 ?
No.
100PIER 47 January 5, 2014, 7:33pm
Fernando,
Thanks for your help.
Done the hibernation ‘off’ command as you specified.
But this does not fix the described problem.
After clicking on ‘sleep’ option (mettre en veille) of the W7 Start logo / Stop option, then awaking up the
PC few minutes later, I always got the Error Code 43 with the MEI driver.
Not a severe problem because we have to reboot to get MEI properly again, but there is a bug
somewhere.
Fernando 48 January 5, 2014, 7:52pm
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Done the hibernation ‘off’ command as you specified.
But this does not fix the described problem.
The command "powercfg.exe /hibernate off" just deletes the hiberfil.sys file.
If you want to get rid of the "Sleep Mode", I recommend to read the site I have linked within my last
post.
lordkag 49 January 12, 2014, 3:37pm
Some interesting news. A couple of weeks ago I decided to repair that broken ME Firmware on my
brother’s laptop. Neither MEInfo, nor MEManuf were able to communicate with it and the device
appeared not connected in device manager. I thought that the best way was to simply flash the BIOS
again, to overwrite the ME Firmware.
At first I did a backup of the current BIOS, using InsydeFlash with modded platform.ini and also a
second backup with FPT. The first one was fully sized, but with the original+older ME, the second one
was smaller in size because of the missing ME. Should I assume that the ME is not located in the BIOS?
Next I tried the flashing with the ME=1 flag in platform.ini. Of course it gave me a “region map not
found” error, leaving me even more puzzled and worried than before. I was thinking that it really was
completely broken. Luckily I tried one more time MEInfo and it actually showed the version,
7.1.60.1193. Then I decided to test MEManuf: again successful test. Apparently it needed a little kick.
Not sure if it was InsydeFlash or FPT, but reading the chip solved the corruption.
Since the tools posted by VirtualFred here are not compatible with 6 series chipset, I have attached the
ones I have found in an older pack, version 7.1.20.1119. Only MeManuf has some interest, since it is the
only version compatible with 6 series (or at least HM65). The MEInfo it is useful if you don’t want that
first errors which shows up with MEInfo 8.xx or 9.xx on 6 series. The only drawback is that it shows less
info, so users with 6 series should run them both and decide which suits them better. Use MEManufwin -
h for help, MEManufwin -verbose for full details.
Fernando, I think MEManuf would be a useful addition to this thread, for testing ME Firmware state.
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CodeRush 50 January 12, 2014, 11:52pm
Should I assume that the ME is not located in the BIOS?
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Yes. SPI chip organisation on Intel platforms is described in chipset datasheet and looks like this:
PDR region is absent on UEFI-based boards, AFAIK, but all other regions are there.
lordkag 51 January 14, 2014, 5:58pm
CodeRush, that was the reason of my question. Already saw your posts here, but google translate is not
the best way to read such documents. Since I delayed reading this or the UEFI specs, I don’t feel that
comfortable coming with my lessons not learned. But since you are a truly generous fellow, here are some
details.
The BIOS had 7.0.4.1197 firmware (HM65) and I upgraded to 7.1.52.1176 without problems, but the
7.1.60.1193 somehow got corrupted. Before flashing the BIOS again to revert ME, I used two methods
of backup, FPT and InsydeFLash, just to preserve the unique IDs.
Intel FPT produced only a 2.5MB file, but I think that either I have used -bios flag to avoid saving the
corrupted ME, or I used a 8.xx version of FPT that only worked with that flag. Not sure what was the
reason and not really important since it produced the needed backup and possibly revived the corrupted
ME.
But InsydeFlash produced an intriguing 4MB file. It had the original 7.0.4.1197 firmware, even though it
should have been overwritten by upgrading to 7.1.52.1176 in the past and now to 7.1.60.1193. Is
another chip involved or something else? I read that some motherboards have independent ME recovery.
I also used FPT with -d and -me flags after (or maybe before?) it was revived and it produced the same
7.1.60.1193 firmware that was flashed.
How can those tools produce such different results? And should the ME backup through FPT produce
an exact copy of the flashed ME, even though some settings are stored dynamically in ME area?
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CodeRush 52 January 14, 2014, 8:35pm
I don’t think it’s another chip or something like that. Try look at descriptor region (dump it with fpt -desc
-d disc.bin) at 0x60 offset, if there are something like 00 00 FF FF 00 00 FF FF 18 01 FF FF, you
have read/write access to all regions, including ME, and dumping it with FPT should not be a problem,
but as far as I know, laptops have locked access to ME in 99,99% of cases, so it’s no wonder that FPT
couldn’t dump ME contents.
As far as I know, that descriptor locks are stronger then any other lock BIOS vendor can implement, so
I think that InsydeFlash has a copy of ME code (stored in executable file resources as compressed
section, for example) for inserting to backups it makes, because it has no access to actual data from ME
region, and a backup must have some ME anyway, but it’s only my thoughts. Probably, IF doesn’t even
tries to access ME region (because it’s locked in near to all cases), and uses it’s stored reference copy.
If you have done fpt -me -d me.bin and it worked, then you either have unlocked descriptor settings, or
your system was somehow booted in flash override mode. In both cases, FPT will dump actual contents
of all regions, with all settings and stuff.
lordkag 53 January 14, 2014, 11:40pm
Sadly, it’s not my laptop and I don’t have access to it right now, maybe in a few weeks. I think I can test
your assumption by using an older BIOS package that had an earlier ME firmware, meaning that
InsydeFlash too should have that older version. Just comparing the content of the packages I see they
have the same CRC for all files, except the bios *.fd files. So it could really be something else.
I will also test for region locks, but doesn’t MEInfo already provides this info or is it not reliable?
Thinking again, I know I dumped the ME after I revived it, for comparison, but I could have used
FWUpdLcl instead of FPT. All I know for sure is that InsydeFlash saved an older ME and that
FPT/FWUpdLcl dumped the new ME untouched, same checksum as the bin used for flashing, same
smaller size as it is used for updating, not the full production 1,5MB ME.
Will test and report when I get the chance, if no one is complaining about adding such info to the thread.
hanson 54 January 27, 2014, 8:42pm
Hi everybody,
I can successfully flash the firmware 8.1.51.1471 but after restarting my PC it automatically flashs back
the original firmware 8.1.40.xxxx. Does somebody have an idea how I can prevent this?
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Regards hanson
CPL0 55 January 29, 2014, 5:13am
You might find th ME Firmware is backed up in the BIOS firmware in which case you may need to
update that instead.
hanson 56 January 29, 2014, 6:56am
Hi,
I don’t exactly know what you mean, sorry. Is there a part of my BIOS file which contains the ME
firmware? If yes, how can I modify this with the new image? With the FWUpdLCL I have no choice of
which area I flash or yes? Hope to hear from you,
Regards hanson
CPL0 57 January 29, 2014, 7:16am
Would you post a link to your BIOS please.
hanson 58 January 29, 2014, 7:31am
Hi there,
here’s the requestet link: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/X79%20Ext…ownload&os=BIOS
I use the version 2.80
Regards hanson
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Okay, the ME firmware is backed up in the BIOS region, GUID B3160739-1365-48A7-AECB-
038652E2B528
Maybe if you replace this one with the updated one it will work, idk. Not normally something I have to
deal with.
CPL0 60 January 29, 2014, 8:14am
Beware, you may have to chop it and just add the update part of the ME firmware, not the whole ME.
For instance IIRC if you backup the ME Firmware with FWUpdLCL you might find the file just contains
the upadate, the file is smaller than the whole 1.5MB SKU
hanson 61 January 29, 2014, 8:20am
Thank you very much, I found the entry. Do you know which tool to use for? MM Tool says invalid ffs
file when I try to replace it. Also renaming the .bin to .ffs had no success. Should I use a hex editor?
Many thanks hanson
CPL0 62 January 29, 2014, 8:27am
As posted above, I would be very wary of replacing the whole part of the GUID. Try updating with
FWUpdLCL and before rebooting back it up with FWUpdLCL. If you used the full 1.5MB SKU for
updating you might find it only uses a part of that image for updating which should be apparent by the size
of the backup and the size of the 1.5MB SKU. Or you can skip the update and just do the backup to
check.
I’ll try to make a better explanation later in half an hour or so.
The ME Firmware contains data for your computer such as clock setups. Looking at the 1.5MB SKU
8.1.51.1471 linked on this board and your existing ME Firmware they are incompatible. Using the whole
image would very likely leave your board bricked. Using it with FWUpdLCL is okay as this just takes
the section from the 1.5MB SKU that is needed and leaves the ME Firmware settings such as clocks
alone.
For you to update the GUID in the file you need to keep the ME Firmware settings in the first part of the
image and only update the section after that.
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If you look at the 1.5MB SKU 8.1.51.1471 in a hex editor you need to remove the section from 0x0 to
0x4cfff and replace it with the section from your BIOS (not including the EFI header).
hanson 63 January 29, 2014, 9:24am
Thanks a lot, I’ll try that. Luckily I have a spare BIOS chip ASRock sent me recently. If something goes
wrong I should be on the safe side.
Regards hanson
CPL0 64 January 29, 2014, 9:37am
Here is an example you can check against, untested. I don’t know if it is also necessary to update the ME
Firmware section if you are using an AsR flasher but the BIOS side is updated.
File deleted.
hanson 65 January 29, 2014, 9:39am
Sorry, no downloadlink appeared
CPL0 66 January 29, 2014, 9:42am
You don’t se MeAsrBIOS.zip ???
hanson 67 January 29, 2014, 9:46am
No unfortunately not
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now it’s ok
hanson 69 January 29, 2014, 10:28am
Hey CPOL,
thanks so far for your work. Unfortunately I had no success. I flashed your modified BIOS without
problems. After that I updated ME FW by using FWUpdLCL. After the reboot my board tried to
restore the original firmware. But maybe due to the changes you made it rebootet again and again and
again, always updating the ME FW after restart. I interupted this loop finally and restored original settings
by booting with my second chip, then changing the chip during running system and flashing back the
original BIOS.
Regards hanson
CPL0 70 January 29, 2014, 10:34am
Thanks for the report Hanson, sorry it didn’t work but glad you recovered okay.
If after flashing the BIOS it did not try to reflash the ME Firmware then it is not using the backup as a
reference but hard coded somewhere else as to what ME firmware should be installed. My guess would
be after running the update it has tried to recover using the backup but as the backup also contains the
newer version it fails the check on reboot so gets stuck in a loop of restoring the backup because it does
not match the hard coded version number somewhere else in the BIOS.
It’s also been a while since I’ve done these. Might need to do it the harder way of rebuilding the ME to
the same settings as your board before replacing the backup ME firmware.
lordkag 71 January 29, 2014, 9:38pm
@hanson
Here is another version for you to test, since you have ways of recovering. A small risk is still involved,
however, because you never know what could happen to your board.
I replaced both the actual ME and the backup with 8.1.51.1471, but I transferred the settings from the
old ME by rebuilding. Reset BIOS to defaults, look if you don’t have anything related to ME that might
trigger the replacing, flash this, do a full shutdown for a couple of minutes, then test. If it still tries to
recover, then try to contact the manufacturer, maybe they will release an updated version for you.
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One particular setting in this ME is that Independent ME recovery is activated, which should only be true
it the board has another chip to restore ME. If you are eager to do more testing, I could disable this
setting and try to see where this leads.
@CodeRush
You where (almost) right about InsydeFlash backing up ME from another source. I redid all the tests and
this was the result:
The BIOS has standard access for regions, so only the BIOS region could be accessed by FPT. The ME
backup had been obtained by FWUpdLcl.
The BIOS packages with different ME have the same CRC for all files, except BIOS file. So I swapped
the BIOS files and did a backup with InsydeFlash. It reads the ME from the BIOS file inside the
package. Not sure if this is the safest way when downgrading or upgrading to a BIOS with different ME,
if that ME is somehow unstable.
hanson 72 January 29, 2014, 9:54pm
Hey man,
thanks a lot for your work, I’ll try it out asap (backin’ up right now) and let you know the result.
Best regards!!
hanson 73 January 30, 2014, 9:27am
Hey,
I tried your modded BIOS. Unfortunately I get the same result. After flashing the BIOS the ME stays at
the old version. When I flash it to the latest firmware manually, the reboot/restoring loop starts and I have
to recover with my other BIOS chip. There must be another place where the FW release version is read
from…
CPL0 74 January 30, 2014, 3:59pm
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There must be another place where the FW release version is read from…
AMITSE
Two options,
1. Include the update that lordkag was kind enough to supply in the BIOS and code new version number
in AMITSE.
2. Modify AMITSE to bypass the hard code and update ME as a normal update without the BIOS trying
to revert back to the backed up ME in BIOS.
With option 2 you can update any later ME versions as normal without further BIOS modding.
lordkag 75 January 30, 2014, 6:39pm
@hanson
A few steps before we move on:
- You are using now BIOS version 2.80 with ME 8.1.40.1416? What ME driver (software) are you
using?
- Have you left the USB flash drive connected after the flash and reboot, for the ME update to complete?
This is an important step, as you can read here. (It is also recommended to read more later, as it
contains some valuable information from users with same/similar boards. Although this step and the
software was only needed the first time you used an Ivy compatible BIOS with an Ivy CPU, you never
know what Asrock has coded as requirements)
- Do you get any debug code on Dr. Debug? Do you get any message on the screen while ME reflashes
back? A screenshot would be useful.
- Do you get the same result with the BIOS posted bellow? I have patched AMITSE to expect
8.1.51.1471 as ME version, but not sure if this is enough. Don’t know why Asrock would pull such a
dumb move as hard-coding ME version.
@CPL0
I have also determined AMITSE as the module that loads the backup, by invoking a MeReFlash.
[[File:load.png|none|auto]]
But I don’t know if it is that easy to patch, as it has 7 occurrences. Should all be patched?
[[File:Occurrences.png|none|auto]]
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If you have dissassembly knowledge, maybe you could guide me a little. I have only patched the version
so far (28h to 33h, 588h to 5BFh), in the hope that it might be enough. If it works, I could just nop and
jmp for future updates to work. Do you think that all branches with MeReFlash should be avoided, or
only some of them?
[[File:Ver.png|none|auto]]
Gigabyte GA-C1037UN UEFI/BIOS mod: how to load default/optimized settings in case of low
CMOS battery
hanson 76 January 30, 2014, 7:04pm
Hi,
first of all thanks a lot for helping me out!! So you’re right it’s the BIOS 2.80 with ME 8.1.40.1416. The
Windows driver I use is 9.5.15.1730. I left the stick connected after the flash but the ME FW was not
updated during the BIOS flash I think. After flashing my BIOS I checked the ME version inside the
BIOS configuration and there was displayed the old version number. So I decided to make a ME flash
by FWUpdlcl to 8.1.51.1471 afterwards. Then, after the reboot, the “backflashing-loop” started.
Message on the screen then is just a progressbar and the information not to turn off the computer during
UEFI update. The headline is “Intel ME Update”. I’ll have an eye on the dr. debug next time.
I’l give the new version a try now and inform you later.
Best regards hanson
hanson 77 January 30, 2014, 7:22pm
@lordkag
Hey you did a great job!! Finally I’m on ME 8.1.51.1471. Everything went fine, ME update came
automatically after the reboot. Checked the version inside the BIOS - all good! Again: many many thanks
for your time and courage!!
Best regards hanson
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The reason for reflashing and boot-loop is that it is hardcoded to have 8.1.40.1416 as ME version, if not,
it just flashes the backup. If the backup is not 8.1.40.1416, then you have boot-loop. I think it updates
the ME only after the reboot, so you still need to have the USB flash connected. Also, the new ME
becomes fully operational only after a shutdown, so that’s why (I think) you still had the old version in
BIOS after flashing. If it didn’t updated ME, then it would have no reason to restore and boot-loop.
So, these are important steps: leave the USB stick connected after the flash is done and PC reboots to
complete the update, enter BIOS (ignore ME version), do a full shutdown. Only after this you can check
if the boot-loop is gone and if the ME is updated.
hanson 79 January 30, 2014, 7:33pm
Ok so I checked it twice now, even with a clear CMOS. The "loop" is gone and the new version stays.
Great job Mr.!!
lordkag 80 January 30, 2014, 7:46pm
I have now seen your reply. So it was enough. If ever a new ME becomes available, just post a reply and
I would make it to either ignore the version, or to wait for that specific version.
You can now use UBU to do a couple more updates, if you want more. This is the first thing to do, but if
you can wait a few minutes, I will write more about Asmedia and microcodes.
[[File:UBU.png|none|auto]]
Use UBU only for RSTe, as your board has 3 version of SataDriver/OROM, 3.x + 11.6.x + 12.7.x,
probably all available to be used. If they would have added 11.2.x, it would have been the full set.
hanson 81 January 30, 2014, 8:03pm
This tool looks quite interesting. Where can I download it? By the way SATA OROM’s and Driver
Modules are already updated by Aptio tool. I also did it with the BIOS provided by you before flashing.
(I have the OROM’s and SATA driver for TRIM support on X79 chipset inside).
At the moment I do CSM disabled ultra fast boot with a modded 12.7.x driver module instad of the
3.5.x module. The Broadcom module is also already replaced, just the AsMedia 106x controller is
difficult. When I use the offered ROM for both devices (611 and 612) I can no longer boot from them
while “in Windows use” is ok, that means they’re not in full function any more (I have XP on an extra disc
and boot it from the 106x if I need to)
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regards hanson
hanson 82 January 30, 2014, 8:06pm
Here’s the modded BIOS I actually use now if you’re interested
lordkag 83 January 30, 2014, 10:34pm
UBU is present right here, from our dear member Sonix.
I don’t know the options that your BIOS has to offer, but I think it would be very useful to have all 3
versions in BIOS and just switch to whatever you need. The 3.x RST(e) version has a different DevID
(8086-2826) and it can be switched from BIOS, so I see no reason to remove it. Only you can decide.
The 11.6.x and 12.7.x have the same DevID (8086-2822), but have a different GUID (for SataDriver)
and different anchor in CSMCORE (8086-2822 for 11.6.x and 8086-55AA for 12.7.x). If you can
choose between them from BIOS, it would be awesome to keep them both. If not, just update the one
with the same DevID as your board (most likely 8086-2822, look in Device Manager) and leave 8086-
55AA as it is. To conclude: 8086-2826 is 3.x version and can be updated to latest 3.x and kept as an
alternative for RST; 8086-2822 is 11.6.x version and is the one used for booting, update to your needs;
8086-55AA is 12.7.x and, if not available as an option in original BIOS, just update for the sake of
updating. All the above have in mind the original BIOS and only OROMs as seen from MMTool. The
SataDriver GUID is different for each one, which makes me think that they can be used and switched
from BIOS, thus having 3 SataDriver/OROM to choose from. You must check yourself, if you ever feel
the need to test. If you have 3 options in BIOS, update each one to latest 3.x, 11.6.x and 12.x (or 13.x).
If you have only 2 options in BIOS, update RST and RST(e) to your needs. All TRIM-enabled modules
can be found here.
You can use UBU to update Asmedia, you have 2 identical copies for the same DevID (1B21-0612),
only the anchor is different (1B21-0612 and 1B21-0611). If you update only one using MMTool, always
go for 1B21-0612. UBU offers version 0.954 as firmware, so maybe the bug is solved?
You can use UBU to update Broadcom from OROM 16.0.1 and UNDI 15.2.2 to OROM 16.2.1 and
UNDI 16.2.2.
You can use UBU to update the microcodes or you can use the module bellow, but it is not needed. Your
i7 3930K has 206D7 CPUID, so it already has the latest version 710. The difference between UBU and
the module bellow is that UBU only keeps 5 out of 10 microcodes, adds one and updates one (only retail
CPUs, yours included) and the module keeps them all and updates CPUID 206D6 from rev. 16 to rev.
19, CPUID 206D5 from rev. 12 to rev. 13. Use with MMTool or UEFITool and only replace the second
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17088572-377F-44EF-8F4E-B09FFF46A070 module, the first one is empty.
Here is UBU before and after:
[[File:UBUmc.png|none|auto]]
Here is with module before and after:
[[File:modulemc.png|none|auto]]
Fernando 84 January 30, 2014, 11:19pm
@ lordkag and hanson:
The topic of this thread is the Intel Management Engine and not the update of ROM modules. Since
hanson’s problems to get the Intel ME firmware updated fortunately have been solved with lordkag’s and
CPL0’s help, I ask you to continue your just beginning discussion within >this< section of the Forum.
The best would be, if hanson starts there a new thread. If you agree, I will move the last posts beginning
at #86 into the new one.
CPL0 85 January 31, 2014, 4:03am
lordkag:
I have only patched the version so far (28h to 33h, 588h to 5BFh), in the hope that it might be
enough. If it works, I could just nop and jmp for future updates to work. Do you think that all
branches with MeReFlash should be avoided, or only some of them?
Nice work lordkag. I only have the free version of IDA which is 32-bit so can not show it in IDA format
but this is basically it in objconv format.
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?_00593:cmp bx, di ; 800063B4 _ 66: 3B. DF ; ME 7.x.x.x chec
jz ?_00594 ; 800063B7 _ 74, 0A ;
cmp bx, r14w ; 800063B9 _ 66 41: 3B. DE ; ME 8.x.x.x chec
jne ?_00597 ; 800063BD _ 0F 85, 0000008A ; If not ME7 or M
?_00594:cmp bx, r14w ; 800063C3 _ 66 41: 3B. DE ; ME 8.x.x.x chec
jnz ?_00595 ; 800063C7 _ 75, 17 ; If ME7 (major v
cmp si, r13w ; 800063C9 _ 66 41: 3B. F5 ; ME x.1.x.x chec
jnz ?_00595 ; 800063CD _ 75, 11 ; Not 1 then refl
cmp r12w, 40 ; 800063CF _ 66 41: 83. FC, 28 ; ME x.x.28.x che
jnz ?_00595 ; 800063D4 _ 75, 0A ; Not 28h (40) th
mov eax, 1416 ; 800063D6 _ B8, 00000588 ; ME x.x.x.588
cmp bp, ax ; 800063DB _ 66: 3B. E8 ; Check build
jz ?_00597 ; 800063DE _ 74, 6D ; If 588h (1416)
?_00595: ; Set up for ME r
I don't know AsRock's reason for doing this, maybe it's just their way of doing ME updates, but perhaps
skipping it would involve less work for users updating ME Firmware themselves while adding the new
version in AMITSE would give users a new ME Firmware once the BIOS is flashed. Perhaps AsRock is
worried the ME update is not always successful so make sure it's checked each time.
lordkag 86 February 1, 2014, 8:30pm
@CPL0
I hope Fernando won’t mind if I continue here a discussion related to the ME problem, I also hope you
won’t mind being poked again. I’ve only read the basic of the basics when it comes to disassembly. Here
is what I have in mind for removing the check completely. First problem is that there are two possible
starting point. I’ve uploaded the whole picture of the flow bellow.
[[File:me-patch.png|none|auto]]
The second problem is with that last jnz to patch. The hex is 0F 85 8A 00 00 00 and I thought of
replacing it with 90 E9 8A 00 00 00. It works by jumping right to the last instruction and skipping
MeReFlash, but if this is not the right way, I could always ignore it and pass the other nodes, like bellow.
What is your recommendation?
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[[File:me-patch2.png|none|auto]]
CPL0 87 February 2, 2014, 4:07am
There are many numerous ways of doing it, all that matters in the end is that it works. For example in
your second example instead of changing the jnz to "jmp short" you could change the cmp bp,ax to cmp
ax,ax or cmp bp,bp and so on. When jumping over code check to make sure values that are set in it are
not used later on. Usually good practice to try and preserve as much as you can.
hanson 88 February 12, 2014, 10:13pm
@lordkag
I have now seen your reply. So it was enough. If ever a new ME becomes available, just post a
reply and I would make it to either ignore the version, or to wait for that specific version.
Hello again… Today ASRock released a new BIOS for my board and i wanted to ask if you could be so
kind to insert the ME 8.1.51.x for me please. Here`s the original file.
Best regards hanson
lordkag 89 February 13, 2014, 7:55pm
Image attached. The X79E6_3.00_ME.rom is the BIOS to flash, which already has the 8.1.51.1471 ME
and it is locked to this particularly version. Flashing any other ME firmware will trigger the backup to be
restored.
The amitse300mod2.ffs is a module patched to give a little more freedom. Use it as this: open original
3.00 BIOS with MMTool and replace AMITSE module with this amitse300mod2.ffs, save image. Flash
this new BIOS and you will still have 8.1.40.1416 as ME version, but you will be able to flash any 7.xx
or 8.xx version from Windows. Flash 8.1.51.1471 from Windows, reboot to see if the ME is reflashed
(ignore the version for now), shutdown for a couple of minutes, boot and check ME version. The limits of
this method is that it only works with BIOS 3.00, any new release will require a new patched AMITSE.
Use this second method only if you like testing. The first method is already tested and a lot safer.
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hanson 90 February 13, 2014, 9:33pm
Thanks a lot mate. I’ll test both ways imediately, as always I highly appreciate your great support.
Regards hanson
greg.chalk 91 February 14, 2014, 7:07am
Intel® Management Engine Interface(MEI) Driver 10.0.0.1012 WHQL (Intel® 9 Series)
it says intel 9 series but I installed on mine (z77) with no problem
CPL0 92 February 18, 2014, 3:48pm
CodeRush:
as far as I know, laptops have locked access to ME in 99,99% of cases
FWIW MSI GE60, possibly others, can be unlocked and ME Firmware flashed with software. For
some strange reason it kind of bugs me to see bclk at 99.8 with down spread, looks proper when
reading a 100 or a bit more and perhaps there is also the possiblity of bclk straps. Don’t know why MSI
didn’t offer it in the first place along with voltage control as they do for the GT’s.
Fernando 93 February 18, 2014, 4:51pm
greg.chalk:
Intel® Management Engine Interface(MEI) Driver 10.0.0.1012 WHQL (Intel® 9 Series)
it says intel 9 series but I installed on mine (z77) with no problem
Thanks for the link to the Intel ME drivers "v10.0.0.1012 WHQL", which are offered by stasio at
TweakTown Forums.
Although I was able to get these Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1012 installed onto my Intel Z77 system, I
decided to not offer them here.
Reasons:
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1. Contrary to the drivers description at TweakTown Forums these drivers are not WHQL certified for
7-Series Chipsets by Microsoft (they are just digitally signed by Intel).
2. They are dated 11/05/2013, that means, that they are older than the drivers of the MEI driver
package v9.5.24.1790, which are dated 12/10/2013.
3. After having installed the linked Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1012 I found out, that the most important
Intel MEI driver named HECI.SYS resp. HECIx64.SYS has not been installed by the OS (Win 8.1
x64). It was still v8.1.0.1263 dated 07/17/2012.
@ all users with an Intel 7-Series Chipset system:
Instead of the Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1012, which obviously are not yet finally compiled by Intel, I
have added a link to the 32/64bit Intel MEI/HECI driverpack v9.0.0.1287 WHQL dated 05/14/2013 to
the start post of this thread.
Francko1979 94 February 19, 2014, 3:03pm
Fernando:
Zitat von greg.chalk im Beitrag #96
Intel® Management Engine Interface(MEI) Driver 10.0.0.1012 WHQL (Intel® 9
Series)
it says intel 9 series but I installed on mine (z77) with no problem
Thanks for the link to the Intel ME drivers "v10.0.0.1012 WHQL", which are offered by stasio at
TweakTown Forums.
Although I was able to get these Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1012 installed onto my Intel Z77 system, I
decided to not offer them here.
Reasons:
1. Contrary to the drivers description at TweakTown Forums these drivers are not WHQL certified for
7-Series Chipsets by Microsoft (they are just digitally signed by Intel).
2. They are dated 11/05/2013, that means, that they are older than the drivers of the MEI driver
package v9.5.24.1790, which are dated 12/10/2013.
3. After having installed the linked Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1012 I found out, that the most important
Intel MEI driver named HECI.SYS resp. HECIx64.SYS has not been installed by the OS (Win 8.1
x64). It was still v8.1.0.1263 dated 07/17/2012.
@ all users with an Intel 7-Series Chipset system:
Instead of the Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1012, which obviously are not yet finally compiled by Intel, I
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have added a link to the 32/64bit Intel MEI/HECI driverpack v9.0.0.1287 WHQL dated 05/14/2013 to
the start post of this thread.
Hi Fernando!
I need your assistance and recomendations sir, for the following.
I´ve been looking to update the IME Firmware on my ASUS P8Z77 WS board. What latest and newest
firmware do you recomend me to update to?
Thanks a lot.
Fernando 95 February 19, 2014, 3:22pm
Francko1979:
I´ve been looking to update the IME Firmware on my ASUS P8Z77 WS board. What latest and
newest firmware do you recomend me to update to?
If you want just to update the Intel ME Firmware, I recommend to use the "Intel ME 8 Consumer
FWUpdate v8.1.51.1471", which you can find wthin the start post of >this< thread.
Francko1979 96 February 19, 2014, 3:49pm
Thx again Fernando!
And for such a quick reply.
Now you got me thinking, Im not an expert on the matter at all as you can see, but what do you mean by
"just" update intel ME firmware? Is there anything else I should/could update sir?
Fernando 97 February 19, 2014, 4:04pm
Francko1979:
Now you got me thinking, Im not an expert on the matter at all as you can see, but what do you
mean by "just" update intel ME firmware? Is there anything else I should/could update sir?
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Yes, you may update the Intel MEI/Heci driver, if it should be not the latest/best.
You can check the Intel MEI driver by opening the "System devices" section of the Device Manager,
doing a right click onto the listed "Intel(R) Management Engine Interface" and choosing the options
"Properties" > "Driver" > "Driver details".
Francko1979 98 February 19, 2014, 5:03pm
I´ll check that soon as I get home and let you know what I have.
Thanks Fernando!
Francko1979 99 February 20, 2014, 12:48am
Found it sir,
Version in device manager is 8.1.0.1263.
Its dated kinnda old. I guess I could update the firmware and driver both.
Is there a guide that I can follow to do both Fernando?
Thanks again.
Francko1979 100 February 20, 2014, 1:07am
I said nothing, all chrystal clear at the OP.
Sorry and thanks again
kevindd992002 101 February 22, 2014, 11:34am
What is the recommended way of updating the Intel MEI drivers? Just use Device Manager and never
install the whole driver package?
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Fernando 102 February 22, 2014, 11:50am
@ kevindd992002:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
kevindd992002:
What is the recommended way of updating the Intel MEI drivers? Just use Device Manager and
never install the whole driver package?
If you just want to update the Intel MEI driver, you should do it manually from within the Device
Manager (by the way: this is the method I prefer).
If you want to additionally install/update the "Intel(R) Active Management Technology - SOL" driver or
software like the "Intel Control Center", you should run the installer of the complete package.
Enjoy the Forum!
Fernando
kevindd992002 103 February 22, 2014, 12:22pm
Thanks! Installing the software isn’t too process intensive, right? Or does the “Intel(R) Active
Management Technology - SOL” have any use and is it needed?
Also, what is the recommended way to update the ME firmware of my board to v9.0.0.1287 ?
Fernando 104 February 22, 2014, 12:42pm
kevindd992002:
Installing the software isn’t too process intensive, right? Or does the "Intel(R) Active Management
Technology - SOL" have any use and is it needed?
My Z77 system does not install the SOL driver, because the related device is missing.
AFAIK only actual Intel chipsets from 8-Series up do support this "Active Management Technology".
Also, what is the recommended way to update the ME firmware of my board to v9.0.0.1287 ?
You can find a guide within the start post of >this< thread.
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kevindd992002 105 February 22, 2014, 12:55pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #108
Installing the software isn't too process intensive, right? Or does the "Intel(R) Active
Management Technology - SOL" have any use and is it needed?
My Z77 system does not install the SOL driver, because the related device is missing.
AFAIK only actual Intel chipsets from 8-Series up do support this "Active Management Technology".
Also, what is the recommended way to update the ME firmware of my board to v9.0.0.1287 ?
You can find a guide within the start post of >this< thread.
Ok. I did check which programs are installed in my computer right now (the v10 driver package is
currently installed) and I noticed that in my uninstall programs list I have the "Mangement Engine
Components" and something about Firmwar Recovery Agent, do you know about that?
Thanks for the guide, I’ll check it.
kevindd992002 106 February 22, 2014, 1:02pm
And btw, when I updated my board’s BIOS today it also updated the ME firm from v7 to v8 and when I
booted into Windows, it detected additional ACPI fan entries in device manager and it installed them
accordingly. Do I need to re-install any other software for these?
Fernando 107 February 22, 2014, 1:08pm
kevindd992002:
Ok. I did check which programs are installed in my computer right now (the v10 driver package is
currently installed) and I noticed that in my uninstall programs list I have the "Mangement Engine
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Components" and something about Firmwar Recovery Agent, do you know about that?
It is an application file named UpdateAgent-setup.msi, which is within the "Firmware Recovery Agent"
folder of the extracted Intel ME package. I never installed it, but I suspect, that - if being installed - it
should be available at "Computer Management" > "Services and Applications" > "Services".
EDIT:
kevindd992002:
And btw, when I updated my board’s BIOS today it also updated the ME firm from v7 to v8 and
when I booted into Windows, it detected additional ACPI fan entries in device manager and it
installed them accordingly. Do I need to re-install any other software for these?
As long as the Device Manager doesn’t show any yellow marks, there is nothing to install additionally.
If you want to get an overview of your currently running Intel ME components (driver, firmware etc.), you
should run the MEInfo tool. For details look >here<.
kevindd992002 108 February 23, 2014, 7:14am
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #110
Ok. I did check which programs are installed in my computer right now (the v10 driver
package is currently installed) and I noticed that in my uninstall programs list I have the
"Mangement Engine Components" and something about Firmwar Recovery Agent, do you
know about that?
It is an application file named UpdateAgent-setup.msi, which is within the "Firmware Recovery Agent"
folder of the extracted Intel ME package. I never installed it, but I suspect, that - if being installed - it
should be available at "Computer Management" > "Services and Applications" > "Services".
EDIT:
kevindd992002:
And btw, when I updated my board’s BIOS today it also updated the ME firm from v7 to v8 and
when I booted into Windows, it detected additional ACPI fan entries in device manager and it
installed them accordingly. Do I need to re-install any other software for these?
As long as the Device Manager doesn’t show any yellow marks, there is nothing to install additionally.
If you want to get an overview of your currently running Intel ME components (driver, firmware etc.), you
should run the MEInfo tool. For details look >here<.
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Thanks. I’ve just updated my ME firmware and now am trying to install the driver package. Where can I
download the driver package? The one in this thread is just the driver itself and the ones in station-driver
are newer driver packages which I don’t think has the most compatible HECI driver in them.
Fernando 109 February 23, 2014, 8:12am
kevindd992002:
I’ve just updated my ME firmware and now am trying to install the driver package. Where can I
download the driver package? The one in this thread is just the driver itself and the ones in station-
driver are newer driver packages which I don’t think has the most compatible HECI driver in them.
The newest all-in-one driver and software package for ME8 Firmware systems (inclusive the HECI
driver v9.0.0.1287) is v8.1.40.1416 dated 10/14/2013. You can find the just updated link within the start
post of this thread,
kevindd992002 110 February 23, 2014, 12:01pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #113
I've just updated my ME firmware and now am trying to install the driver package. Where can I
download the driver package? The one in this thread is just the driver itself and the ones in
station-driver are newer driver packages which I don't think has the most compatible HECI
driver in them.
The newest all-in-one driver and software package for ME8 Firmware systems (inclusive the HECI
driver v9.0.0.1287) is v8.1.40.1416 dated 10/14/2013. You can find the just updated link within the start
post of this thread,
Thanks. But do you recommened installing a driver package that has the HECI driver v9.0.0.1287 or
install a newer driver package and just go ahead and downgrade/upgrade the HECI driver to
v9.0.0.1287? I mean, do they have to be in partners?
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Fernando 111 February 23, 2014, 4:28pm
kevindd992002:
But do you recommened installing a driver package that has the HECI driver v9.0.0.1287 or install a
newer driver package and just go ahead and downgrade/upgrade the HECI driver to v9.0.0.1287?
To be honest I would not install any AIO Intel ME drivers and software package. There are enough MS
Services working in the backgound and decrease the performance of the system.
I mean, do they have to be in partners?
I don’t know, because I have never tried what you are thinking about.
kevindd992002 112 February 24, 2014, 12:00am
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #115
But do you recommened installing a driver package that has the HECI driver v9.0.0.1287 or
install a newer driver package and just go ahead and downgrade/upgrade the HECI driver to
v9.0.0.1287?
To be honest I would not install any AIO Intel ME drivers and software package. There are enough MS
Services working in the backgound and decrease the performance of the system.
I mean, do they have to be in partners?
I don’t know, because I have never tried what you are thinking about.
Ok, I understand. Thanks for the input as always.
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Fernando 113 February 27, 2014, 5:41pm
Update of the thread opener
Today I have updated the start post of this thread.
Changelog:
updated: Intel ME 9.5 Firmware Update for 1.5MB (new Firmware: v9.5.30.1808)
updated: Intel ME 9.5 Firmware Update for 5MB (new Firmware: v9.5.30.1808)
Credits go to Station-Drivers for the source files.
Fernando 114 February 28, 2014, 5:26pm
Update of the thread opener
Today I have updated again the start post of this thread.
Changelog:
updated: Intel ME 8 Firmware Update for 5MB (new Firmware: v8.1.52.1496)
Credits go to Station-Drivers for the source files.
9tailsfox 115 March 11, 2014, 12:03am
any latest ime firmware for 6 series? i mean can i use intel ME 9.5 Firmware Update for 1.5MB for 6
series? thanks
Fernando 116 March 11, 2014, 9:14pm
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any latest ime firmware for 6 series? i mean can i use intel ME 9.5 Firmware Update for 1.5MB for
6 series?
No, the ME 9.5 Firmware is only suitable for some 8-Series chipset systems (Intel Lynx Point chipset for
Haswell-ULT CPU, Mobile and NUC).
Please hve a look into the start post of this thread. There you can find the latest ME 7 Firmware for 6-
Series chipset systems. Some 6-Series chipset systems may be upgradable to ME 8, but I am not sure
about that.
gpvecchi 117 March 14, 2014, 11:20pm
May someone suggest a manual way to completely remove the MEI drivers? It seems that I can’t
uninstall version 10 because of an error. Now installing/uninstalling version 9 gives me an error…
Fernando 118 March 14, 2014, 11:36pm
gpvecchi:
May someone suggest a manual way to completely remove the MEI drivers? It seems that I can’t
uninstall version 10 because of an error. Now installing/uninstalling version 9 gives me an error…
Which chipset has your system and which MEI driver is currently installed?
Have you already tried to replace the MEI driver by another previously used driver? This is the
procedure: Open the Device Manager > right click onto the "Intel(R) Management Engine Interface" >
"Update driver software" > "Browse my computer …" > "Let me pick …" > check the option "Show
compatible hardware". Then you should have the option to change the MEI driver.
gpvecchi 119 March 15, 2014, 3:35pm
Z77; you’re right, I meant how to remove the full package (included LMS etc.) even from installed
programs, not just to update/downgrade the drivers…
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gpvecchi:
Z77; you’re right, I meant how to remove the full package (included LMS etc.) even from installed
programs, not just to update/downgrade the drivers…
If you have installed the complete Intel ME software package, you should be able to uninstall it from
within the Control Panel > "Add/remove Programs".
gpvecchi 121 March 16, 2014, 3:53pm
It seems that I can’t uninstall version 10 because of an error. Now installing/uninstalling version 9 gives
me an error…
Fernando 122 March 16, 2014, 4:45pm
gpvecchi:
It seems that I can’t uninstall version 10 because of an error. Now installing/uninstalling version 9
gives me an error…
Try to do the following:
1. Install the driverpack v10 on top of the former one by running the setup.exe.
2. Reboot.
3. Uninstall the complete package v10 from within the Control Panel ("Add/remove Programs").
gpvecchi 123 March 17, 2014, 9:31pm
Thanks, but I got the same error on installing… I’m afraid it’s time for a OS clean reinstall…
lordkag 124 March 17, 2014, 10:24pm
@gpvecchi
Before doing a clean reinstall, try to use an advanced uninstaller. I had many good uses with Revo
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Unistaller, but you might want to look at what it selects to delete. If you want to get your hands dirty, look
at the logs the installer creates. I managed to solve a similar problem with RST drivers, by inspecting the
log and providing the file it needed.
Fernando 125 March 18, 2014, 10:01am
Update of the thread opener
Today I have updated the start post of this thread.
Changelog:
updated: Intel ME 9 Firmware Update for 1.5MB (new Firmware: v9.1.0.1120)
updated: Intel ME 9 Firmware Update for 5MB (new Firmware: v9.1.0.1120)
Credits go to Pacman and Station-Drivers for the source files.
Pacman 126 March 18, 2014, 12:17pm
@Fernando
It seems people are reporting that 9.1 FW on 8-series doesn’t work well and locks the BCLK, so i
Think it is best to put 9.0.x back for 8-series.
SoniX 127 March 18, 2014, 12:31pm
Pacman:
It seems people are reporting that 9.1 FW on 8-series doesn’t work well and locks the BCLK,
Also reduced the CPU FSB 100.0 MHz -> 99.9x MHz.
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@ Pacman and SoniX:
Thanks for the infos.
Meanwhile I have readded the previously offered and obviously proper working ME9 Firmware versions
9.0.31.1487. So the ME9 users can decide, if they want to flash the newest (buggy) version or the older
one.
gpvecchi 129 March 18, 2014, 9:55pm
lordkag:
@gpvecchi
Before doing a clean reinstall, try to use an advanced uninstaller. I had many good uses with Revo
Unistaller, but you might want to look at what it selects to delete. If you want to get your hands dirty,
look at the logs the installer creates. I managed to solve a similar problem with RST drivers, by
inspecting the log and providing the file it needed.
Thanks, I already tried, but it seems that Revo Uninstaller portable doesn’t find the package in installed
application. Log? This sound interesting… Any info about it’s location? Thank you!
lordkag 130 March 18, 2014, 10:29pm
It should be in C:\Intel\Logs or C:\Users\Your_Name\Intel\Logs. But you should try to install version 9 or
10 again and uninstall with Revo; if you have errors at any step, check the logs from those folders.
An advice: move the logs you currently have there to a temp location, to start with a clean log. Read the
logs when installing the package, also when uninstalling. You should look for all the small apps that get
installed with the package and uninstall them all to have a successful repair.
TheOneAndOnly 131 March 21, 2014, 1:18am
I’m not sure what the issue is but I can’t seem to get the ME tool for version 7 to work.
•>Intel ME Info Tool for ME v7 Series Note: This tool is usable with older Intel Chipsets and has to be
run in the DOS box of a 32bit environment.
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I get the error shown below. I’m running windows 7 32bit as it was mentioned. What am I missing?
[[File:meinfo.jpg|none|auto]]
Thank you
Fernando 132 March 21, 2014, 7:44am
@ TheOneAndOnly:
Are you sure, that your mainboard has the ME7 firmware?
If not, please check it. Maybe >this< guide will help to find it out.
TheOneAndOnly:
I’m not sure what the issue is but I can’t seem to get the ME tool for version 7 to work. What am I
missing?
I am not sure, if it will solve your problem, but I recommend to run the METool from outside your
personal folder.
GrofLuigi 133 March 25, 2014, 1:05am
What is the signifance of memanuf error 9332: Internal Error?
Or with -verbose switch:
1
2
3
Policy Kernel - SMBus: Read byte - Failed
Error 9332: Internal error
SMBus Read Byte PEC failure
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Full log:
Intel(R) MEManuf Version: 8.1.10.1286
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
FW Status Register1: 0x1E000255
FW Status Register2: 0x66000106
CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Enabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: M0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
ICC: Valid OEM data, ICC programmed
Get FWU info command...done
Get FWU version command...done
Get FWU feature state command...done
Get ME FWU platform type command...done
Get ME FWU feature capability command...done
Feature enablement is 0x1101C40
gFeatureAvailability value is 0x1
Request Intel(R) ME test result command...done
System is running on consumer/1.5M image, start Intel(R) ME Runtime Test
ME initialization state valid
ME operation mode valid
Current operation state valid
ME error state valid
Verifying FW Status Register1...done
OEM ICC data valid and programmed correctly
Request Intel(R) ME test result command...done
vsccommn.bin was created on 03:27:24 06/19/2012 GMT
SPI Flash ID #1 ME VSCC value is 0x2005
SPI Flash ID #1 (ID: 0xEF4017) ME VSCC value checked
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SPI Flash ID #1 BIOS VSCC value is 0x2005
SPI Flash ID #1 (ID: 0xEF4017) BIOS VSCC value checked
FPBA value is 0x0
No Intel vPro Wireless device was found
Request Intel(R) ME Runtime BIST test command...done
Get Intel(R) ME test data command...done
Total of 12 Intel(R) ME test result retrieved
MicroKernel - Internal Hardware Tests: Internal Hardware Tests - Passed
Policy Kernel - Power Package: Package 1 supported - Passed
Policy Kernel - Power Package: Default package supported - Passed
MicroKernel - Blob Manager: Set - Passed
MicroKernel - Blob Manager: Get - Passed
MicroKernel - Blob Manager: Remove - Passed
Policy Kernel - ME Configuration: Wlan Power Well - Passed
Policy Kernel - ME Configuration: PROC_MISSING - Passed
Policy Kernel - ME Configuration: M3 Power Rails Available - Passed
Policy Kernel - ME Recovery: ME Recovery mode check - Passed
Policy Kernel - Embedded Controller: Power source type - Passed
Policy Kernel - SMBus: Read byte - Failed
Error 9332: Internal error
SMBus Read Byte PEC failure
Clear Intel(R) ME test data command...done
Get EPID Group ID command...done
EPID Group ID: 450
EPID GID Check passed
Error 9296: MEManuf Test Failed
ME FW is 8.1.51.1471
PROMAN28 134 March 25, 2014, 6:33pm
hi i am new on here, i am having problems updating firmware hm67 chipset, i just need right software or
advice how to, its mobile motherboard i tryed to update from dos mode comes up with errors ,if some is
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familiar with how to copy firmware and reflash it, please can you help me i spent hours trying this is
bacuase i put brand new chipset in the motherboard but i need firmware programming,seems i have to
build the bios up with copied firmware from orignal firmware from specific board which contains service
tag and other information on top of me firmware,i would be grateful someone put me on right direction.
Fernando 135 March 25, 2014, 6:56pm
@ PROMAN28:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Since I only have very limited knowledge about repairing a bad flash of the Intel ME Firmware, I am not
able to help you myself, but I am confident, that you will get support by other Forum members.
Additional questions:
1. What did the MEInfo tool show resp. which was the original ME Firmware version of your system?
2. Which Intel ME Firmware version did you try to flash?
3. What happened exactly? Did you just get an error message while trying to flash the Firmware or has
the flashing been done, but ended with a corrupted/not usable Intel ME Firmware?
Regards
Fernando
Fernando 136 March 26, 2014, 11:37am
Update of the thread opener
Today I have updated the start post of this thread.
Changelog:
new: Intel ME Drivers v10.0.0.1126 WHQL dated 02/19/2014, already extracted, can be installed
manually from within the Device Manager
new: complete Intel ME Driverpack v10.0.0.1126 WHQL dated 02/20/2014 (with installer)
Credits go to Pacman and Station-Drivers for the source files.
PROMAN28 137 March 26, 2014, 12:21pm
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hi i have dell vostro 3550 running on window 64bit i have got corrupt intel firmware i tryed to run
meinfo64 from cmd the chipset is 7 series hm67 and the erros as follows can someone help me how to
copy firmware image from the chipset or even reflash it i be grateful if someone can advice me following
info is what i get
Directory of C:\Windows64
26/03/2014 11:12 <DIR> .
26/03/2014 11:12 <DIR> …
23/08/2012 23:47 61,952 Idrvdll32e.dll
24/08/2012 00:16 1,189,152 MEInfoWin64.exe
23/08/2012 23:47 114,176 Pmxdll32e.dll
3 File(s) 1,365,280 bytes
2 Dir(s) 141,610,209,280 bytes free
C:\Windows64>meinfowin64.exe
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.20.1309
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Error 1002: Failed to retrieve Intel (R) ME FW Version
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: A11
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0000
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 7.0.4.1197
UNS Version: 7.0.2.1164
LMS Version: 7.0.2.1164
MEI Driver Version: 7.0.0.1144
Wireless Hardware Version: 2.1.51
Wireless Driver Version: 14.2.0.10
FW Capabilities: 0x01001C60
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Error 8203: Unexpected result in command response (Get CLS Allowed Feature Info)
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Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Disabled
Host Write Access to ME: Disabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4016
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
Error 8203: Unexpected result in command response (Get CLS Allowed Feature Info)
Error 8203: Unexpected result in command response (Get CLS Allowed Feature Info)
Error 8203: Unexpected result in command response (Get CLS Allowed Feature Info)
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
C:\Windows64>
lordkag 138 March 26, 2014, 7:56pm
@PROMAN28
You have 7.x firmware, so you must use 7.x tools for best compatibility. Those errors are expected when
running 8.x software on 7.x firmware. I have attached the tools 7.1.20.119 for 7.x firmware. But you
should first update your ME firmware with version 7.1.60.1193 from the first page of this thread.
To test ME firmware, just run metest.bat from MEManuf folder.
gpvecchi 139 March 26, 2014, 9:56pm
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lordkag:
It should be in C:\Intel\Logs or C:\Users\Your_Name\Intel\Logs. But you should try to install version
9 or 10 again and uninstall with Revo; if you have errors at any step, check the logs from those
folders.
An advice: move the logs you currently have there to a temp location, to start with a clean log. Read
the logs when installing the package, also when uninstalling. You should look for all the small apps
that get installed with the package and uninstall them all to have a successful repair.
I have a log, but I can’t understand anything… And no way to install newer version…
I can’t understand what full package installs more than just drivers…
What’s the suggestion, please?
Fernando 140 March 26, 2014, 10:28pm
gpvecchi:
I can’t understand what full package installs more than just drivers…
The installer of the full package installs more than just the Intel MEI (HECI) driver. After the installation
you get an entry "Intel(R) Management Engine Components" within the "Add/remove Programs" list of
the Control Panel.
What’s the suggestion, please?
I cannot give a general suggestion.
PROMAN28 141 March 27, 2014, 12:05pm
thank you i can now read old firmware and save the file but one problem if i upgrade to latested firmware
i cannot revert back to my old firmware it gives error saying on this platform i can not downgrade any
ideas how i can downgrade
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tObber166 142 March 27, 2014, 1:57pm
Specs: Asus Maximus VI Extreme , 4770k
Coming from FW version: 9.0.30.1482 , and trying to flash to v9.5.30.1808, I do get this:
I guess It’s not compatible?, or am I doing something wrong?
/Cheers
Fernando 143 March 27, 2014, 2:03pm
@ tObber166:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
The ME Firmware versions 9.0 and 9.5 are for different types of systems. That is why you are not able
to an ME Firmware update from v9.0 to v9.5.
Please (re)read the start post of this thread.
Regards
Fernando
tObber166 144 March 27, 2014, 2:21pm
Fernando:
@ tObber166:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
The ME Firmware versions 9.0 and 9.5 are for different types of systems. That is why you are not
able to an ME Firmware update from v9.0 to v9.5.
Please (re)read the start post of this thread.
Regards
Fernando
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Oh I see. So for future updates, I should only pay attention to v9.0 firmware versions ,right?
Was kinda confused when I read the note. :The Firmware Update is only suitable for Intel ME 9.5 (Intel
8/9-Series Chipsets) Consumer 1.5MB systems (Intel Lynx Point chipset for Haswell-ULT CPU,
Mobile and NUC) , for the 9.5.30.1808 version
Thank you for clarifying.
/Cheers
Fernando 145 March 27, 2014, 3:18pm
tObber166:
So for future updates, I should only pay attention to v9.0 firmware versions ,right?
Yes, that is correct! It may be even a future ME Firmware v9.1, which will work for your system.
The ME Region of your system is ME9 and not ME9.5.
PROMAN28 146 March 27, 2014, 5:12pm
still having bit of a problem with vostro 3560 8 series i got 2 laptops 1 i can update intel me firmware and
download and even downgrade but other laptop had a problem where it came with bios curruption it self,
so i copyed good known dump file and reprogrammed the spi chip via a programmer now laptop comes
on after 20 second delay intel management for some reason is not showing in device manager i tried to
read me info but says there is no communication between intel me and software i feel there something in
the bios which is conflicting and thus not activating intel me can any body help me rebuild the this bios or
any other way to do this
Fernando 147 March 27, 2014, 5:40pm
@ PROMAN28:
Maybe our Forum member lordkag can help you.
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PROMAN28 148 March 27, 2014, 6:24pm
thankyou fernando for your help seems when im offline lordkrags on line lolzz
lordkag 149 March 27, 2014, 6:37pm
@PROMAN28
You inputed UK at your location, but it is hurting me to decipher your messages. It is not a shame to
speak a different language, as I do too, but at least use some translator or something.
You first say you have a Dell Vostro 3550, then you say 3560 and two laptops? HM67 is 6 series, but
this is an innocent mistake.
You first say that you want to upgrade your firmware, then you want to reflash, now you want to repair?
You updated the firmware (to what version?), but want to downgrade, even though the latest version has
bug-fixes and also support for Win8?
I think your problem can be solved. But unless you provide some clear answers, clear actions that you
are trying to do and good reasons for doing this, I can’t help you any further. This forum (to my
knowledge) is about helping people with real and specific problems, not a search engine.
PROMAN28 150 March 27, 2014, 6:42pm
hi again, if lordkrag comes on please if you can i am getting error msg, error 8193 intel me cannot locate
me device driver,does this mean the bios is still corrupt which isnt loading driver for intel me on to the
software utility to flash firmware,seems the newer laptops 8 series chipset use some kind of data from
bios to activate the intel me, if the bios driver for intel me is curupted then intel me will not be activated in
windows it will not show,the question is which part of bios am i looking for for intel me driver if you want
a good bios bin file i can supply you can check for me the portion where intel me driver is i would be
really grateful.
lordkag 151 March 27, 2014, 6:55pm
@gpvecchi
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I’m sorry if this has been asked before, but I need some informations:
- what is the platform you are trying to update - chipset, current ME firmware, maybe even full name of
mainboard and BIOS version?
- do you still have problems removing Intel ME package, or just on updating?
- do you need the full package, is this for your network, do you need the vPro functions?
The reason for the questions is this: you can install the newest 9.x / 10.x packages only on newer
platforms, starting with 7 or 8 series. You can only install beta packages on older platform/firmware. You
only need the small drivers that Fernando posted, nothing more. The rest of the package is for corporate
use.
If you can provide the log(s) from your Intel folder, maybe I will look into them. But they may contain
some sensitive information, so be sure that you want to do this.
lordkag 152 March 27, 2014, 7:16pm
@PROMAN28
Please don’t abuse the private messages when there is no need for them. I will try to help you, but you
should use a better phrasing and some punctuation, because I’m starting to have a headache from your
messages. This may be offending to you, but you also offended the language.
You said you already solved the Vostro 3550 with the above package. You should also consider
upgrading your BIOS (version A12) and make sure you have the ME firmware 7.1.60.1193 with latest
ME drivers. I managed to install 9.5.24.1790 on HM65 with no problems.
You have another 2 laptops Dell Vostro 3560 with HM77 chipset. One has a broken ME firmware. If
you sincerely want help, start by posting more info. What is the current firmware and when/how it
became corrupted? What is the current ME driver? Is it missing from Device Manager or simply not
working?
Have you updated to latest BIOS, version A16?
PROMAN28 153 March 28, 2014, 5:27pm
dell vostro 3560 insydeh20 bios setup bios a13 (a16 is the latest bios ) intel hm77 chip set , right the
problem with this laptop was intel management interface was not showing in device manager,sometimes
will show with code 10 error,i tried to meinfo in cmd mode kept giving me errors failure to communicate
with the intel management interface,i flashed the bios to a16 still made no difference.i even downgraded
bios to a13 but still with no joy.i suspected bios crupption in the bios which was not initializing MEI, i then
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proceeded to make a revcovary usb, to reflash the bios contents as if i bricked my laptop. holding down
end key and connecting adapter jack in and pressing power button, as soon you hear the fan kick in let
go of the end key and wait between 2 min to 10 min till fan switchs off and laptop reboots.go into
windows and go into device manager you should have intel management interface back in to your device
manager and as i pasted meinfo list below. it works :)please make sure usb plugged in,make sure no
battery or any other devices are attached on any usb ports before you flash using pen drive. i have
attached insydeh20 recovery and instructions on the attachments i hope this information will help others
and heres is the success pasted below. thank you to lordkag and fernando for there valueble information
and advice
C:\Windows64>meinfowin64.exe
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.20.1309
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: A13
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0000
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 8.1.0.1248
UNS Version: 8.0.1.1399
LMS Version: 8.0.1.1399
MEI Driver Version: 8.0.0.1262
Wireless Hardware Version: 2.1.51
Wireless Driver Version: 12.4.1.4
FW Capabilities: 0x01101C60
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
Level III Manageability Upgrade State: Upgrade Capable
CPU Upgrade State: Not Upgradable
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Disabled
Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
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Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: 1C3016
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash ID #2: 1C7015
SPI Flash ID VSCC #2: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
Capability Licensing Service Status: Permit info not available
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
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gpvecchi 154 March 28, 2014, 9:36pm
lordkag:
@gpvecchi
I’m sorry if this has been asked before, but I need some informations:
- what is the platform you are trying to update - chipset, current ME firmware, maybe even full name
of mainboard and BIOS version?
- do you still have problems removing Intel ME package, or just on updating?
- do you need the full package, is this for your network, do you need the vPro functions?
The reason for the questions is this: you can install the newest 9.x / 10.x packages only on newer
platforms, starting with 7 or 8 series. You can only install beta packages on older platform/firmware.
You only need the small drivers that Fernando posted, nothing more. The rest of the package is for
corporate use.
If you can provide the log(s) from your Intel folder, maybe I will look into them. But they may
contain some sensitive information, so be sure that you want to do this.
Thank you very much!
Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe, latest bios (updated with latest UBU), MEI firmware 8.1.51.1471, GBe 1.5. It
seems that some installation broke something, I got some errors installing/uninstalling drivers, and now it
seems that full package can only install drivers (I have no folders, nor programs in installed apps). I tried
some registry cleaner utility without success. Now, I have some freeze and crash that I suspect being
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related to MEI… I’d like not to fresh install…
In attachment, clean log files from latest MEI driver version
I think that a forced reinstall may solve, but how to do it with new packages?
100PIER 155 March 28, 2014, 10:25pm
On my ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe , BIOS 2104, I have installed without any problem the full "Intel MEI
Package 10.0.0.1126PV" and i see Under the Control Panel a "MEI Driver" Version 10.0.0.1126 dated
03 Feb 2014, and "Intel Management Engine Components" V 10.0.0.1168.
lordkag 156 March 29, 2014, 3:21pm
@PROMAN28
That was my experience as well, that you must read or write the full region of BIOS (and possibly ME) in
order to recover. I only did a backup of the BIOS and the firmware was recovered, but reflashing is even
better.
@gpvecchi
The install logs seems OK and it tells that the installation was successful. Did you had any errors while
installing, something that isn’t covered by the logs? Do you have "C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R)
Management Engine Components" with the following folders: FWService, LMS, IPT, DAL? Do
you also have "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\PostureAgent" ;
"C:\ProgramData\Intel" ; "C:\ProgramData\Intel(R) Update Manager" ;
“C:\ProgramData\Intel\Package Cache{1CEAC85D-2590-4760-800F-8DE5E91F3700}” on your
hard drive?
Do you have all the dependencies, like Visual C++ packages? A good start is to install this and update
with this - both x64 and x86.
Use 7-Zip to extract the components from SetupME.exe and install them separately, then use a good
uninstaller to clean each one of them. Also clean anything related to ME from previous installs.
Does your ME device appears as healthy, or it shows signs of corruption - example?
What is the result of the ME-Test.bat?
gpvecchi 157 March 29, 2014, 4:12pm
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lordkag:
Did you had any errors while installing, something that isn’t covered by the logs?
No
lordkag:
Do you have "C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine Components" with the
following folders: FWService, LMS, IPT, DAL?
No
lordkag:
Do you also have "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\PostureAgent" ;
"C:\ProgramData\Intel" ; "C:\ProgramData\Intel(R) Update Manager" ;
"C:\ProgramData\Intel\Package Cache{1CEAC85D-2590-4760-800F-8DE5E91F3700}" on your
hard drive?
No; yes; no; yes (running ME_App_x64 from there doesn’t install anything)
lordkag:
Do you have all the dependencies, like Visual C++ packages?
Yes
lordkag:
Use 7-Zip to extract the components from SetupME.exe and install them separately, then use a
good uninstaller to clean each one of them. Also clean anything related to ME from previous installs.
No executable files inside there… Can’t use any uninstaller as I have no Intel stuff installed…
lordkag:
Does your ME device appears as healthy, or it shows signs of corruption - example?
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No, I have to manually update the driver
lordkag:
What is the result of the ME-Test.bat?
EDIT: Installing old 9 version gives an error of Installation aborted because it’s impossible to start a
component.
lordkag 158 March 29, 2014, 5:59pm
@gpvecchi
The last log shows a failure to connect to HECI Driver (aka ME Driver). This is why I asked you to run
“ME-Test.bat” and NOT meinfo.bat. Please test again with “ME-Test.bat”.
This is what I was referring to when installing individual components, after 7-Zip extraction.
[[File:SetupME.png|none|auto]]
If you can get them installed and then removed with Revo, maybe it will work. The names to search for is
“Intel(R) Trusted Connect Service Client”, “Intel(R) Update Manager”, “Intel(R) Management Engine
Components”.
If not, try a manual uninstall. Some of them might not be found, which is a good thing. Type at the
elevated prompt command:
msiexec.exe /x {1CEAC85D-2590-4760-800F-8DE5E91F3700}
msiexec.exe /x {EBB4E1B1-D0A2-4F8E-BAFC-EF49A4D4E2A7}
msiexec.exe /x {0FE18988-DE59-46FB-9EE7-D40DA5E98FEA}
msiexec.exe /x {5E87242D-8A2C-40FA-8FBA-D0960891D77A}
msiexec.exe /x {C769B4D9-C208-4FC9-BBEF-420C8C219253}
msiexec.exe /x {97A8120A-818B-425A-89F5-C2A610A24862}
msiexec.exe /x {C00DC34E-75D3-49EA-B2F6-76A8FB563039}
msiexec.exe /x {4D36E97D-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
msiexec.exe /x {4D36E978-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
msiexec.exe /x {65153EA5-8B6E-43B6-857B-C6E4FC25798A}
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\IntelWebAPIUpdaterActiveX.dll"
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\IntelWebAPIIPTActiveX.dll"
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regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\npIntelWebAPIUpdater.dll"
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\npIntelWebAPIIPT.dll"
and for the services:
sc delete UNS
sc delete LMS
sc delete DAL
sc delete jhi_service
sc delete IntelDalJhi
sc delete IntelMeFWService
sc delete FWService
Search in %ProgramFiles% and %ProgramFiles(x86)% for “Intel(R) Management Engine Components”
and delete this folder. Do the same for “PostureAgent” in Common Files, “Intel(R) Update Manager” in
C:\ProgramData. Delete “C:\ProgramData\Intel\Package Cache{1CEAC85D-2590-4760-800F-
8DE5E91F3700}” + "C:\ProgramData\Intel\DAL" + “C:\Windows\Installer\206f9a.msi”. You
should also clean "C:\Users\Jumpy\AppData\Local\Temp", but some softwares don’t understand
the meaning of temp and store here the uninstaller.
Delete from registry:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\Services\DAL
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\eventlog\Application\IntelDalJhi
- look in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\ and HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\Services for anything ME related
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\AMT<br />HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\IntelAMTPP<br
/>HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application\Intel(R) AMT
Uninstall the current ME driver from Device Manager or force install the previous version 9.5.24.1790.
Try again to install the old package and post the log.
gpvecchi 159 March 29, 2014, 9:50pm
@lordkag I can only install Intelupdatemanager.msi from the package (my fault, I haven’t extracted
them).
Oh, well, something new: I had no packages to uninstall/unregister, no services running, no folders/files,
no such registry entries; but I deleted some registry entries; MEI 9 still gave an error, removed and MEI
10 got installed (I have it in Installed Programs); but I don’t think that all components got installed. For
sure I have drivers, I now have %Programfiles (x86)%\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine Components (it
contains just lang folder) and iCLS Client, nothing else, no other folders. I have another service running,
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service TCP IP Interface.
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This is last Me-Test (always my fault, I was sure it was MeInfo):
Thank you very much for your help!
klaus_163 160 March 29, 2014, 11:25pm
Good afternoon misters. Whether there is a return method to prior version of ME. Old.bin didn’t save.
ME_9.1.0.1120_1.5 MB now, how to return the former ME_9.0.31.1487_1.5 MB version, without
using the programmator? Board ASUS Z-87 DELUXE. I thank for the response.
Fernando 161 March 29, 2014, 11:49pm
@ klaus_163:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
klaus_163:
ME_9.1.0.1120_1.5 MB now, how to return the former ME_9.0.31.1487_1.5 MB version,
without using the programmator?
Why do you want to downgrade to the old version?
Regards
Fernando
lordkag 162 March 29, 2014, 11:56pm
@gpvecchi
I have re-uploaded the Me-Test in the previous message with the missing file. Run it again.
Not all the files need to be installed, since Intel offers the same drivers for 1.5M and 5M firmware. But
you should still have more folders and no errors on installing. There are some left-overs from a previous
package and if you don’t have any other log with the problem, you don’t have any luck with uninstallers
and you don’t have the time or skills to purge all traces, then I am afraid you are left with a clean install.
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klaus_163 163 March 30, 2014, 12:20am
Fernando hello! Frequency of Bus Clock is equal 99.8Mhz instead of 100Mhz. Other problems aren’t
present. Spread Spectrum in Bios - is switched off. The processor 4770-K in acceleration of 4700
MHz.
gpvecchi 164 March 30, 2014, 4:17pm
lordkag:
@gpvecchi
I have re-uploaded the Me-Test in the previous message with the missing file. Run it again.
Not all the files need to be installed, since Intel offers the same drivers for 1.5M and 5M firmware.
But you should still have more folders and no errors on installing. There are some left-overs from a
previous package and if you don’t have any other log with the problem, you don’t have any luck
with uninstallers and you don’t have the time or skills to purge all traces, then I am afraid you are left
with a clean install.
Thank you for your time…
What if I delete everything (registry, folders…) regarding Intel and reinstall all packages? MEI, RST,
chipset and LAN?
I got it, I now recreated what caused the problem; installing MEI 10 over 9, results in having V10
working, but V9 in installed apps, giving errors when trying to remove (and reinstall). So my 9 package is
stuck. This is the log.
lordkag 165 March 30, 2014, 7:42pm
@gpvecchi
The ME-Test is passed, despite the error message. Your BIOS chip was not added in the database at
that point in time, but the vsccommn.bin from newer 9.x tools should have it. If there is a request for it, I
could add it.
A good cleaning of all Intel apps should indeed solve it, but some extra care is required when removing
RST. I suggest you to install MEI 10.x again and uninstall with Revo or Total Uninstall in advanced mode.
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The log is similar, except that it is reporting an exit code of 0x643. Not much of a help, but I will start by
addressing the errors. Run the previous manual uninstall, but insist on the following (run from the prompt
command).
Failure on removing services:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine Components\UNS\UNS.exe /unregserver"
sc delete UNS
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine Components\LMS\LMS.exe /unregserver"
sc delete LMS
Failure on unregistering:
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\IntelWebAPIUpdaterActiveX.dll"
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\IntelWebAPIIPTActiveX.dll"
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\npIntelWebAPIUpdater.dll"
regsvr32.exe /U "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine
Components\IPT\npIntelWebAPIIPT.dll"
Finally, it is "iclsClientInstaller_x64.msi" which fails to install, thus exiting the main installer. Extract it from
SetupME.exe, run it as standalone in trace mode with Revo and then uninstall it. It will probably fail, so
do a full manual uninstall as before, but also remove the following:
from %programfiles%\Intel and %programfiles(x86)%\Intel the folder "iCLS Client".
HKLM\Software\Intel\iCLS Client<br />HKLM\Software\Intel\HeciServer<br
/>HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application\Intel(R) Capability Licensing
Service Interface
browse the subkeys from HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ and remove
the ones that are related to ME or have one of the names mentioned in the manual uninstall.
The reg keys might have dependencies, so do a clean with CCleaner. Some reg keys to search for are
8994F7B6-3CCC-48D6-890A-09EEEA149781 and 9B48670B-D6C7-46FD-9AE5-
24CBB7D30A26 and E6E6A000-274B-4499-9314-1587794DB59B, which were registered by the
mentioned iclsClientInstaller_x64.msi.
You can make a backup and a restore point before all this, but the system is already corrupted.
gpvecchi 166 March 31, 2014, 9:51pm
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Many thanks, I tried deleting ALL Intel folders (programs, programs x86, common files, common files
x86, program data, appdata (all subfolders), deleting all regs in HKLM and HKCU\software and
wow32node, cleaned with ccleaner and wise registry cleaner. No way to reinstall…
I think I have nothing to do but a format…
PROMAN28 167 April 1, 2014, 1:13pm
hi can anyone help me i am trying find utility for intel 5 series,i used 6 and 7 series comes up unknown
platform
Fernando 168 April 1, 2014, 3:50pm
Update of the thread opener
Today I have updated the start post of this thread.
Changelog:
new: Intel MEInfo for ME8 (new version)
new: Intel ME8 FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496 for 1.5MB systems
new: Intel ME7 FWUpdate v7.1.85.1216 for 5MB systems
Credits go to Shroeder and Station-Drivers for the source files.
I just have tested both ME8 packages with my ASUS P8Z68 system and everything worked flawlessly.
Enjoy the new ME8 Firmware!
Regards
Fernando
hanson 169 April 1, 2014, 4:14pm
@lordkag
I just wanted to thank again and report that your modded amitse.ffs is working fine. Today I could flash
the new ME image without any problems. The BIOS did not try to revert the flash.
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Best regards hanson
ErfanDL 170 April 1, 2014, 4:49pm
Thanks for new firmware. Flashed on ASUS P8P67 without any problem
N6O7 171 April 1, 2014, 6:49pm
Many Thanks Fernando for putting that here!
hanson 172 April 1, 2014, 7:14pm
Thanks from me as well. The new firmware works fine on my X79 Extreme6
N6O7 173 April 1, 2014, 7:27pm
I have Packaged the “Asus ME 8.1 Updating Tool” with this Firmware v8.1.52.1496 (1.5Mb) for easy
flashing under Windows OS. I just have use it to update mine. See attached file!
Fernando 174 April 1, 2014, 7:48pm
Recently I got >this< link to a new Intel ME7 Firmware v7.1.85.1216 for 5MB systems, but
unfortunately I am not able to extract it (not even by using the tool ResourceHacker).
If anyone will be able to extract this Firmware, I would present it within the thread opener.
Florin9doi 175 April 1, 2014, 10:45pm
Fernando:
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Recently I got >this< link to a new Intel ME7 Firmware v7.1.85.1216 for 5MB systems, but
unfortunately I am not able to extract it (not even by using the tool ResourceHacker).
If anyone will be able to extract this Firmware, I would present it within the thread opener.
Next>Next>Finish
Fernando 176 April 1, 2014, 11:11pm
Florin9doi:
Next>Next>Finish
Can you please tell me, what this means?
Do you mean the usage of the ResourceHacker? If yes, where can I choose "Next"?
lordkag 177 April 1, 2014, 11:17pm
@PROMAN28
I only have a 6.0.0.1184 package for 5 series. If you have or find any older, please share them.
@Fernando
Use Universal Extractor or InnoExtractor for that type of installer. But I think it is already posted at
Station-Drivers.
@gpvecchi
I have checked both installers and this is all I could gather. There really isn’t anything I could do without
access to a similar problem. Add to the list of removing the following:
msiexec /x {8994F7B6-3CCC-48D6-890A-09EEEA149781}
msiexec /x {65153EA5-8B6E-43B6-857B-C6E4FC25798A}
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\AMT
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run -> IMSS
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\PIcon<br />HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\ICC<br
/>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\Services\DAL
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\Services\IPT
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HKCU\SOFTWARE\Intel\PIcon
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\IntelAMTPP
HKLM\Software\Intel\IntelAMTUNS<br />HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel\Services
HKLM\Software\Intel\iCLS Client
HKCR\Interface{1F4D28A6-7F30-4587-97F6-C438AA4B6AF4}
HKCR\Interface{E27A5530-1E0E-4974-A714-C27BA2FA6084}
HKCR\Interface{59474FF0-0AA1-403A-8DB5-3A3321E4BF26}
HKCR\CLSID{10A2EABA-6B77-4E1A-98C2-598B6299EB6D}
HKCR\CLSID{A80BD82B-4346-46C7-81E2-E1105F97AD0F}
HKCR\CLSID{102AC6CF-0B45-4471-B90B-23439C3C52BA}
HKCR\AppID{F6189E3E-8B57-4CC9-B6F6-2F1FF1D1D9D4}
HKCR\AppID{A75E0259-1AE1-4046-A5CA-27B2A0DAA8A6}
HKCR\TypeLib{7756C433-95F2-41A3-8BDB-1C14DF279C87}
HKCR\TypeLib{A961FA8D-32A6-4285-A23B-C2147A507400}
HKCR\TypeLib{3498C3B2-AD87-4C3B-8BCB-D7DC85AEEA1D}
HKLM\Software\Intel\HeciServer
HKCR\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-vnd-intel-webapi-ipt-4.0.5
HKCR\UpdaterActiveX.UpdaterActiveXAdapte\CLSID for {A80BD82B-4346-46C7-81E2-
E1105F97AD0F}
KLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\PreApproved{102AC6CF-0B45-4471-B90B-
23439C3C52BA}
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats{102AC6CF-0B45-4471-B90B-
23439C3C52BA}\iexplore\AllowedDomains*
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application\Intel(R) Capability Licensing
Service Interface
search for {8994F7B6-3CCC-48D6-890A-09EEEA149781}
%programfiles%\Intel\IMSS
%programfiles%\Intel\MEWMIProv<br />%programfiles%\Intel\IPT
%programfiles%\Intel\DAL<br />%programfiles%\Intel\LMS<br />%programfiles%\Intel\IUS
%programfiles%\Intel\iCLS Client<br />%programfiles%\ [Intel] FWService<br />%programfiles%\
[Intel] Firmware Recovery Agent<br />%windir%\system32\drivers\IntelMEFWVer.dll
%programdata%\Intel\DAL<br />
IntelWebAPIUpdaterActiveX.dll
IntelWebAPIIPTActiveX.dll
npIntelWebAPIUpdater.dll
npIntelWebAPIIPT.dll
Look in unpacked 9.5.24.1790 drivers -> MEWMIProv -> ME -> and start removeMEnamespace.bat
hanson 178 April 1, 2014, 11:32pm
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Use Universal Extractor or InnoExtractor for that type of installer.
Thanks for the nice tip, it was working fine with Inno Extractor.
Fernando 179 April 1, 2014, 11:55pm
lordkag:
Use Universal Extractor or InnoExtractor for that type of installer.
Thanks for the tip.
But I think it is already posted at Station-Drivers.
You are right. I had already prepared the related FWUpdate package some days ago, but obviously
forgotten to upload and link it within the thread opener.
Now this new ME7 5MB Firmware version is present there as well (at least).
elisw 180 April 2, 2014, 7:30am
mirror link for the latest extracted drivers is leading to older version
Fernando 181 April 2, 2014, 9:27am
elisw:
mirror link for the latest extracted drivers is leading to older version
Thanks for the info.
The link is corrected now.
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PROMAN28 182 April 2, 2014, 10:50am
@lordkag quick question can i upload ME firmware from series 5 chip set and use it to flash other
models ???,for example i have a dell vostro 3500 which has series 5 chip set, i can upload the
firmware,from that firmware i can re flash this in another laptop with the same chip set is it possible ??
and another thing have you got intel ME series 5 software which i can use. or will the 6 series software
work on it.
kevindd992002 183 April 2, 2014, 11:39am
How’s the new 8.1.52.1496 ME FW with the Z68 chipsets? Is it the recommended FW now?
Fernando 184 April 2, 2014, 12:03pm
kevindd992002:
How’s the new 8.1.52.1496 ME FW with the Z68 chipsets? Is it the recommended FW now?
Yes, this new Intel ME8 Firmware works fine with my Z68 system (look >here<).
This is what the MEInfo tool shows after having flashed the newest ME8 Firmware and driverpack:
[[File:Actual MEInfo result for Z68 system.png|none|fullsize]]
kevindd992002 185 April 2, 2014, 5:58pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #188
How's the new 8.1.52.1496 ME FW with the Z68 chipsets? Is it the recommended FW now?
Yes, this new Intel ME8 Firmware works fine with my Z68 system (look >here<).
This is what the MEInfo tool shows after having flashed the newest ME8 Firmware and driverpack:
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style='border:none; ’ />
Thanks. Is it now your new ME8 recommendation for Z68 systems?
Is there a new v8.0 driver corresponding to this new FW release?
Fernando 186 April 2, 2014, 6:59pm
kevindd992002:
Thanks. Is it now your new ME8 recommendation for Z68 systems?
It is my recommendation for Z68 mainboards, which are already using any Intel Firmware version of the
v8 series. This has to be checked by using the MEInfo tool v8 before trying to flash a new ME
Firmware!
Is there a new v8.0 driver corresponding to this new FW release?
If your Z68 mainboard natively has an Intel ME8 Firmware, you can either install the Intel MEI driver
v9.0.0.1287, which is within the Intel ME8 Driverpack v8.1.40.1416, or the newest Intel ME v10
Driverpack, which I have used…
lordkag 187 April 2, 2014, 9:07pm
@PROMAN28
The story is like this: Chipset x series -> Firmware x+1 -> Tools x+1. Example: Chipset 5 series ->
Firmware 6.x -> Tools 6.x. This is not always the case, as you can have FW 8.x on 6 series or FW 9.x
on 7 series. But you should always link firmware x with tools x.
For your case, Dell Vostro 3500 comes with a 6.1.10.1052 firmware in latest A10 BIOS. You should
use tools 6.x and save this ME with “FWUpdLcl -save”. Sadly, I don’t think this will work with 6.x tools,
because I have not seen that argument in the help. Maybe you can try with 7.x tools. I have extracted that
ME right from the BIOS file and I can give it to you, but I don’t know if this is as safe as using a .bin
obtained by the -save command. It is your risk, after all.
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If you have other ME tools or firmwares, please share them.
gpvecchi 188 April 2, 2014, 9:51pm
I found around a program to update Intel GBe to 1.5, someone interested?
Fernando 189 April 3, 2014, 7:35am
gpvecchi:
I found around a program to update Intel GBe to 1.5, someone interested?
What would be the benefit for the user?
gpvecchi 190 April 3, 2014, 9:57pm
I don’t know, it’s an update for Intel Gigabit Ethernet firmware; I don’t have a changelog…
Fernando 191 April 3, 2014, 11:34pm
@ gpvecchi:
A change of the GbE region seams to be very risky and I doubt, that the benefit will be worth this risk.
Nodens from ASUS ROG Forum has given >this< comment.
kevindd992002 192 April 4, 2014, 3:50am
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #190
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Thanks. Is it now your new ME8 recommendation for Z68 systems?
It is my recommendation for Z68 mainboards, which are already using any Intel Firmware version of the
v8 series. This has to be checked by using the MEInfo tool v8 before trying to flash a new ME
Firmware!
Is there a new v8.0 driver corresponding to this new FW release?
If your Z68 mainboard natively has an Intel ME8 Firmware, you can either install the Intel MEI driver
v9.0.0.1287, which is within the Intel ME8 Driverpack v8.1.40.1416, or the newest Intel ME v10
Driverpack, which I have used…
Yeah, I guess you don’t remember anymore that I did already upgrade to v8 So it’s time to upgrade
to this newer one then.
For the MEI driver, I have v9.0.0.1287 already installed because that was your recommendation a few
weeks back. Is the newest Intel ME v10 Driverpack better to use now?
Fernando 193 April 4, 2014, 10:34am
kevindd992002:
For the MEI driver, I have v9.0.0.1287 already installed because that was your recommendation a
few weeks back. Is the newest Intel ME v10 Driverpack better to use now?
There is a newer Intel ME Driverpack v10.0.0.1204 WHQL available.
I will upload it as soon as possible.
EDIT: Done!
kevindd992002 194 April 4, 2014, 1:49pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #197
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For the MEI driver, I have v9.0.0.1287 already installed because that was your
recommendation a few weeks back. Is the newest Intel ME v10 Driverpack better to use now?
There is a newer Intel ME Driverpack v10.0.0.1204 WHQL available.
I will upload it as soon as possible.
EDIT: Done!
Thanks! Is it better than than 9.0.0.1287 for Z68 boards?
Fernando 195 April 4, 2014, 2:38pm
kevindd992002:
Is it better than than 9.0.0.1287 for Z68 boards?
This question cannot be answered by me, because I haven’t yet installed them onto my Z68 system. The
Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1204 are much newer than the v9.0.0.1287 ones and running fine with my Z77
mainboard.
PROMAN28 196 April 4, 2014, 5:51pm
sorry for delay in reply @lordkag i recived vostro 3500 from previous technician,he has put a brand
new chipset on the board.on my inspection the symptom is fan throttles full speed and will not shut down.i
was thinking i should read good ME from good vostro 3500 and reflash it via the tool you provided any
advice ??
Fernando 197 April 4, 2014, 7:21pm
Update of the thread opener
Today I have updated the start post of this thread.
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Changelog:
new: Intel ME9 FWUpdate v9.1.1.1000 for 1.5MB systems
new: 32/64bit Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.0.1204 WHQL
new: Intel ME Drivers & Software Set v10.0.0.1204 WHQL
Credits go to jjxaker and Station-Drivers for the source files.
Enjoy the new ME Firmware and Drivers!
Regards
Fernando
kevindd992002 198 April 4, 2014, 8:05pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #199
Is it better than than 9.0.0.1287 for Z68 boards?
This question cannot be answered by me, because I haven’t yet installed them onto my Z68 system. The
Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1204 are much newer than the v9.0.0.1287 ones and running fine with my Z77
mainboard.
Ok. And in your system I assume you just use the drivers and not the software bundled with the package,
right?
Fernando 199 April 4, 2014, 8:52pm
kevindd992002:
And in your system I assume you just use the drivers and not the software bundled with the
package, right?
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No, I have installed the complete package, but just for test purposes. I generally do not install the
complete Intel ME package.
gpvecchi 200 April 4, 2014, 9:18pm
Fernando:
@ gpvecchi:
A change of the GbE region seams to be very risky and I doubt, that the benefit will be worth this
risk.
Nodens from ASUS ROG Forum has given >this< comment.
Nope, GBe region remains the same, as the MAC address… It’s a firmware update, from 1.3 to 1.5.
Fernando 201 April 4, 2014, 9:37pm
gpvecchi:
It’s a firmware update, from 1.3 to 1.5.
AFAIK there is neither a Firmware v1.3 nor a Firmware v1.5. So you cannot update the Firmware v1.3
to v1.5
tObber166 202 April 5, 2014, 1:06am
Flashed the new firmware: v9.1.1.1000
Is not good for z87 (Maximus VI Extreme) , BCLK Bug
Fernando 203 April 5, 2014, 8:13am
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tObber166:
Flashed the new firmware: v9.1.1.1000
Is not good for z87 (Maximus VI Extreme) , BCLK Bug
Thanks for your report.
So which Intel ME9 1.5MB Firmware version do you recommend to use?
tObber166 204 April 5, 2014, 12:54pm
For time being, I would recommend "ME9 1.5MB FWUpdate v9.0.31.1487"
On the other hand, I’m having trouble downgrading? :
Anyone knowing what’s going on?
/Cheers
KuDeSnik33ra 205 April 5, 2014, 1:06pm
Hello! I have tried on my Q87 MEI 5MB - all 9.0.* versions, and successfully downgraded to stock, but
after I have flashed 9.1.0.1120 and tryed to downgrade to 9.0.* - I got same message as in previos
reply: "Error 8704: Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch". As I understood -
9.1.* fw is for 9x chipsets, or it is officially suitable for Q87 too? Is there any possibility to revert my
mobo to 9.0.*?
Fernando 206 April 5, 2014, 1:18pm
@ KuDeSnik33ra:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum and thanks for your report!
KuDeSnik33ra:
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As I understood - 9.1.* fw is for 9x chipsets, or it is officially suitable for Q87 too? Is there any
possibility to revert my mobo to 9.0.*?
These questions should be answered by our ME9 Firmware experts.
Since I don’t have an Intel 8- or 9-Series chipset system, I am not sure regarding this special topic.
Regards
Fernando
kevindd992002 207 April 5, 2014, 2:24pm
I have one off-topic question. Is it recommended to apply the latest INF chipset package 10.x.xxxx from
station-drivers even for old chipsets like PM45?
lordkag 208 April 5, 2014, 3:03pm
@gpvecchi
Have you tried the latest method I posted to remove MEI drivers or have you reinstalled the OS?
I know that GbE can be updated by hex, Intel FITC or Intel FPT. If you have any other method, please
share, even though this only concerns users with an (older) Intel Lan card. There is some differences
between 1.3 and 1.5, which could be anything from bugfix, feature enable/disable or ID check. The first
red byte is the version.
[[File:Intel GbE 1.3 vs 1.5.png|none|auto]]
@PROMAN28
I already answered your question.
@tObber166
The new 9.1.x ME firmware has a new chipset / SKU version. The updater detects this new version and
prevents any downgrade. Why it worked in the first place, it is a different question. Try to flash an original
BIOS or use FPT.
@kevindd992002
I have tried the new 10.x package on my PM45 and the SMBus driver is not working, preventing
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sensors to read the temperature on my RAMs. Luckily I have the Synaptics touchpad drivers, which
installs its own real driver. So it is best to stay with 9.x on older hardware.
gpvecchi 209 April 5, 2014, 3:41pm
lordkag:
@gpvecchi
Have you tried the latest method I posted to remove MEI drivers or have you reinstalled the OS?
I know that GbE can be updated by hex, Intel FITC or Intel FPT. If you have any other method,
please share, even though this only concerns users with an (older) Intel Lan card. There is some
differences between 1.3 and 1.5, which could be anything from bugfix, feature enable/disable or ID
check. The first red byte is the version.
<img src=‘http://files.homepagemodules.de/b602300/f39t171p5198n2-thumb.png’alt=’’
style='border:none; ’ />
Hallo! Sorry, I haven’t tried because of lack of time… I’m going to try today…
This is what I used to update GBe on my Z77, I used old version, I actually found a newer one;
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3HG-j1…dit?usp=sharing
This is the howto (taken from another forum, all credits go to author)
Flashing GbE region only. Command: gberefl. The BIOS file to flash must be named "bios.bin" and must
be in the same directory with FTK. You can use a file from another board as GbE source.
Use it to reflash/update/downgrade your GbE region.
The command works as follows: Intel FPT makes BIOS backup copy named backup.bin. Then
FD44Copier copies MAC to bios.bin file. Then it removes CAP-file header (if present) from bios.bin
file. Then FPT erases GbE region and flashes GbE region from bios.bin file to BIOS chip. If something
goes wrong, the error message will be shown. If so, you can use restore command to restore your BIOS
to previous state.
Again, no need to use anything special, normal reset is enough.
@Fernando I now understand; region=part of bios including GBe, I thought you were talking of a world
region, like DVDs…
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Fernando 210 April 5, 2014, 3:48pm
@ gpvecchi:
Thanks for details about how to "update" the GbE region.
Much more interesting for me is the question: Which are the benefits for the user?
lordkag 211 April 5, 2014, 7:46pm
@gpvecchi
Let me add a few things. The author of FTK is CodeRush and the site is this. It was mostly designed
for ASUS boards, which use the module FD44820B- to store these informations. Any .bat that uses
FD44Cpr.exe on other boards will probably fail, because of not finding ASUS signature and storage.
Edited: only biosrefl.bat and reflash.bat should fail on non-ASUS boards, because they rely on
FD44820B- providing some data. GbErefl.bat will work because it reads the MAC from the backup it
takes. But this requires that all regions are unlocked. So I still say that the next command should be tested
first.
This is my question: why not use “fpt -rewrite -savemac -savesxid -gbe -f gbe.bin” instead, which should
work on all boards?
And for Fernando’s question: the GbE region seems to store info like MAC address, ID,
name/presentation of Lan controller. So it is best to have the latest/cleanest version corresponding to your
board.
kevindd992002 212 April 6, 2014, 1:19am
lordkag:
@kevindd992002
I have tried the new 10.x package on my PM45 and the SMBus driver is not working, preventing
sensors to read the temperature on my RAMs. Luckily I have the Synaptics touchpad drivers, which
installs its own real driver. So it is best to stay with 9.x on older hardware.
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So will installing the latest 9.x package with the -overall switch fix the issue if you already went ahead and
tried installing v10.x?
And any computer using 2nd gen Intel core is considered a newer platform that v10.x supports, correct?
Fernando 213 April 6, 2014, 8:12am
kevindd992002:
So will installing the latest 9.x package with the -overall switch fix the issue if you already went
ahead and tried installing v10.x?
And any computer using 2nd gen Intel core is considered a newer platform that v10.x supports,
correct?
Are you speaking about the Intel Managment Engine Drivers & Software Sets or the Intel Chipset
Device Software Sets ("INF Update Utilities") v9 and v10?
Both contain completely different things. The topic of this thread is the Intel Management Engine
Interface.
kevindd992002 214 April 6, 2014, 9:26am
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #217
So will installing the latest 9.x package with the -overall switch fix the issue if you already went
ahead and tried installing v10.x?
And any computer using 2nd gen Intel core is considered a newer platform that v10.x supports,
correct?
Are you speaking about the Intel Managment Engine Drivers & Software Sets or the Intel Chipset
Device Software Sets ("INF Update Utilities") v9 and v10?
Both contain completely different things. The topic of this thread is the Intel Management Engine
Interface.
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Sorry, I was talking about the Intel Chipset Device software that I ask as an off-topic question yesterday.
Can you answer it via PM though?
KuDeSnik33ra 215 April 6, 2014, 10:28am
lordkag:
@tObber166
The new 9.1.x ME firmware has a new chipset / SKU version. The updater detects this new version
and prevents any downgrade. Why it worked in the first place, it is a different question. Try to flash
an original BIOS or use FPT.
Flashing original BIOS don’t help. Can you please add some info about FPT?
Fernando 216 April 6, 2014, 10:41am
kevindd992002:
I was talking about the Intel Chipset Device software that I ask as an off-topic question yesterday.
Can you answer it via PM though?
Ok, I will give you an answer here, but please don’t continue the off-topic discussion within this "Intel
Management Engine" Sub-Forum.
kevindd992002:
So will installing the latest 9.x package with the -overall switch fix the issue if you already went
ahead and tried installing v10.x?
If you had installed the v10 Intel Chipset Device INF files this way, you can try that.
Since I don’t like the " -overall" command suffix at all, I would "downgrade" the related INF files
manually from within the "System Devices" section of the Device Manager (look for the "Driver" version
of all listed Intel devices) by using the "Have Disk" button.
gpvecchi 217 April 6, 2014, 2:54pm
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@lordkag Thanks for updated infos!
I tried your updated manual remove of Intel drivers… No success… In particular I noticed that I have a
very few of that entries, just some reg value.
lordkag 218 April 6, 2014, 2:55pm
@tObber166
@KuDeSnik33ra
Try the package corresponding to your board, at your own risk. I assume you know how to flash them,
so please avoid “how to…” questions. They are compiled to that specific SKU, rather than an empty
one.
tObber166 might also be in luck with other methods, since he has provided details about his board. First
try flashing a BIOS file with UBF. It will most likely be pointless, because I don’t think it will touch the
ME region. Then try with “fpt -rewrite -me -f me.bin”. Your board seems to have all regions unlocked,
but I could be wrong and the BIOSLock is set. You can also try flashing a BIOS file using afuwin/afudos
with the /ME command, which will flash the ME region - one warning though, better remove the capsule
header. The last attempt would be to erase the ME region and then flash a new one, but this is dangerous
without a programmer to recover (and pointless when you have a programmer to flash the full chip).
Please download the packages as soon as possible, because I plan to remove them to avoid cluttering the
forum.
Edited: as promised, packages removed. The Q87 package was wrong from the start, since I had
forgotten that it needs a 5MB firmware and not a 1.5MB one. It is also better to use FTK from here,
since it packs some nice .bat files to avoid typing all commands. Some warnings: when flashing the ME
using fpt, provide either a bios file or a full 1.5/5M ME file, not the small saved old.bin. Also, some
ASUS users might watch for a new BIOS region protection.
lordkag 219 April 6, 2014, 3:08pm
@gpvecchi
At least we tried. Did you also cleaned the reg hives with CCleaner, to remove all remaining related
keys? I even managed to remove a broken Office using the manual way, repairing .NET framework
installation, correct some nasty bugs related to slui.exe, remove RST and MEI drivers, re-register broken
dll etc…
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I did also used procmon (Process Monitor) sometimes, but the important thing is to have a strong will
and follow all connections. At this point, I think you are only left with a clean install.
KuDeSnik33ra 220 April 6, 2014, 3:16pm
Thanks for the files! I have successfully reverted to 9.0.* versions using FTK. Unpack archive to DOS
bootable flash, place stock bios file as bios.bin - boot to this DOS - exec merefl.bat for ASUS,
merefl_ga.bat for Gigabyte. For me everything works ok, BUT there can be problem with ASUS - write
protection in BIOS, there is info in the internet how to remove protection with FTK. On my GA-Q87N
there is no protection.
KuDeSnik33ra 221 April 6, 2014, 3:19pm
Sorry - but your files are incorrect for me - my mobo need 5MB versions. Can some one clarify - is
9.1.* version from *97 chipsets? Looks like it is bad idea to use them for *87 chipsets.
Fernando 222 April 6, 2014, 3:24pm
KuDeSnik33ra:
Can some one clarify - is 9.1.* version from *97 chipsets? Looks like it is bad idea to use them for
*87 chipsets.
The v9.1 ME Firmware is obviously running fine with some 8-Series chipset systems. Look >here<.
KuDeSnik33ra 223 April 6, 2014, 5:16pm
Working now don’t means new versions will work later. But reverting from 9.1 to 9.0 is not guaranted…
So I think, adding warning in thread header about problems with downgrade will be good.
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KuDeSnik33ra:
So I think, adding warning in thread header about problems with downgrade will be good.
It’s already done!
Thanks for the suggestion.
gpvecchi 225 April 7, 2014, 9:48pm
lordkag:
@gpvecchi
At least we tried. Did you also cleaned the reg hives with CCleaner, to remove all remaining related
keys? I even managed to remove a broken Office using the manual way, repairing .NET framework
installation, correct some nasty bugs related to slui.exe, remove RST and MEI drivers, re-register
broken dll etc…
I did also used procmon (Process Monitor) sometimes, but the important thing is to have a strong
will and follow all connections. At this point, I think you are only left with a clean install.
I really appreciate your help! I used both Ccleaner and Wise Registry Cleaner… I tried even a sfc
/scannow, to check the integrity of OS. It’s a pain in the *** to fresh install, because of latest RAID
OROM that doesn’t boot from CD…
mictlan 226 April 8, 2014, 11:28am
Just a small report:
>Intel ME 8 Consumer Firmware Update v8.1.52.1496< working on Z68.
Also MEI drivers 10.0.0.1204 working on Z68.
kevindd992002 227 April 8, 2014, 12:46pm
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Just a small report:
>Intel ME 8 Consumer Firmware Update v8.1.52.1496< working on Z68.
Also MEI drivers 10.0.0.1204 working on Z68.
But is it recommended when overclocking? I mean, sure it would work but we’re not sure yet if it’s ideal
to do so?
Fernando 228 April 8, 2014, 2:49pm
kevindd992002:
But is it recommended when overclocking? I mean, sure it would work but we’re not sure yet if it’s
ideal to do so?
There is always a risk, if you are going to flash a brandnew Firmware.
So if your system is running fine with your current Intel ME Firmware and driver versions, you shouldn’t
touch them.
mictlan 229 April 8, 2014, 7:10pm
mictlan:
Just a small report:
>Intel ME 8 Consumer Firmware Update v8.1.52.1496< working on Z68.
Also MEI drivers 10.0.0.1204 working on Z68.
Also tested on my P67 system. Working here, too.
PROMAN28 230 April 9, 2014, 11:55am
DELL LATITUDE E5530 NON VPRO can anyone suggest any ideas, this laptop came to me with bios
chip missing,i replaced the chip and a good known bios dump with no service tag programmed via a
programmer.The machine works perfect ,until i try to flash the bios from a09 to a13 it just reboots back
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into windows. intel management interface is not showing in the device manager.i feel there must be
something in the bios i need to edit so it matchs the intel firmware inside the chipset.thats my idea can
anyone shed some light.or is there anyway i can do bios crisis,seems the key combinations dont work on
these machines tried end key doesnt work,
Fernando 231 April 9, 2014, 12:09pm
@ PROMAN28:
As first step you should check the Intel ME components (Firmware, driver etc.) your current system is
using. You can do it very easily by running the ME Info Tool for ME8 series.
PROMAN28 232 April 9, 2014, 12:41pm
@fernando thankyou but intel management itself is disabled via bios,in windows it isnt even being
detected. when i try to the tools communication errors,there something in the bios which it compares to
enable it.
Fernando 233 April 9, 2014, 12:49pm
@ PROMAN28:
In this case I would be very careful regarding the update of anything, which belongs to the Intel ME
Interface.
What does the "System Devices" section of the Device Manager show? Do you see a device named
"Intel(R) Management Interface" at all (maybe with a yellow mark)?
PROMAN28 234 April 9, 2014, 12:56pm
@fernando i think i might be on the right patch, seems the the tools can not locate ME device driver in
dos and in windows does this means it has to have right driver in the bios for it to work i will attach both
bios dumps if anyone can insert the me driver in or can suggest anything
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PROMAN28 235 April 9, 2014, 1:07pm
@fernando in device manager it isnt even being detected, and when i use the me tools it coming up
error cannot find me driver, suggesting bios hasnt got right driver or no driver for it.
Fernando 236 April 9, 2014, 2:16pm
@PROMAN28 :
Since I am not an expert regarding the Intel ME components, someone else (maybe lordkag) may help
you.
PROMAN28 237 April 9, 2014, 3:15pm
@fernando thankyou i open the bios dump and looked at the ME section, and compared with the dump
of bios taken out of another machine. ME part of dump is empty on my orignal bios.i then proceeded to
copy the whole ME from working dump and inserted into the the orignal dump and it worked. ME is
in device manager i can use ME tools ,but i cant flash it it keep saying oem id incorrect any ideas
fernando or anyone.
Fernando 238 April 9, 2014, 5:18pm
PROMAN28:
i open the bios dump and looked at the ME section, and compared with the dump of bios taken out
of another machine. ME part of dump is empty on my orignal bios.i then proceeded to copy the
whole ME from working dump and inserted into the the orignal dump and it worked. ME is in
device manager
That was a good idea - congratulations!
i can use ME tools ,but i cant flash it it keep saying oem id incorrect any ideas fernando or anyone.
Maybe lordkag or someone else …
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lordkag 239 April 9, 2014, 9:23pm
@PROMAN28
Both of the files you uploaded are broken/incomplete. It is a wonder that they actually work for your
machine, maybe your programmer misread the original chip. I would expect it to be 8 or 16 MB, since
the hdr is 13,8 MB.
Get a proper dump from a working Dell Latitude E5530 non-vPro and flash that with a programmer.
Then check the service tag of the broken PC and add/change it with one of programs floating around,
some of them at MDL forums. This way the A13 BIOS should install without problems on top of A09.
If you don’t reinstate the service tag or provide a pretty good explanation for not doing that, then I won’t
help you any further. But if you do this and still have problems, post here a proper dump. And please use
external storage (without ads!!!) for such large files, don’t clutter the forum with them.
PROMAN28 240 April 10, 2014, 12:01am
@lordkag thank you for your advice,and this is my first forum i joined really didn’t know if i uploaded
dump files here was causing clutter i wouldn’t have uploaded them,the bios dumps i uploaded is from 2
bios chips which i read,they both are working dumps, 1 dump fits into a 8mb chip other dump into 4mb
chip,the hdr file is lot bigger then these dumps i understand what you mean,but these 2 dumps are
working,last quote i gave to fernando i managed to fix the issue.where i copied another dump from
working machine, and copied the ME part of the dump over into my orignal dump and it did the job.the
only thing confusing me, is how can i change service tag when i use the ME tool. i download firmware
from the machine and using hxd im trying to figure out the service tag is just totally confused me.by the
way with the orignal dell e5530 dumps i couldnt flash the bios it would shutdown and reboot but skip
flash part and just go into windows.but as above by changing ME part of my bios it fixed that problem to
just posting this info, if anyone else has this issue it will point them to right direction. @lordkag serivice
tag is already in the chipset and set but im trying to figure out how to amend it.
error-id10t 241 April 25, 2014, 9:07am
KuDeSnik33ra:
BUT there can be problem with ASUS - write protection in BIOS, there is info in the internet how
to remove protection with FTK. On my GA-Q87N there is no protection.
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So can you share or point to the "internet" where it shows how this protection is removed? I’ve spent
way too many hours today going through each post I can find and cannot get it disabled.
error-id10t 242 April 26, 2014, 10:15am
Early Bump for this so it doesn’t disappear.
I’m about to order a new BIOS chip from ASUS eStore as everything I’ve tried has ended in failure.
CodeRush provided some input but did not hint on any way to be able to use FTK as implied here… so
if you’re there my possible saviour of few $$ (let alone sanity), hopefully you’ll see this post and explain
how you got around the lock.
CodeRush 243 April 26, 2014, 2:03pm
The source of Error 25 and 26 you have is Intel Descriptor Lock on ME region.
You can temporarily disable this lock by HDA pinmod I linked in that hardforum topic, then reflash your
ME region with FTK’s merefl.bat, using factory BIOS image named bios.bin as source of normal ME
region. You can then run poweroff.bat to start new ME and to enable the lock again.
For complete removal of this lock you must remove it by pinmod, make full dump by using backup.bat,
rename resulting file to bios.bin, modify values at offset 0x60 to the following values and flash modified
values back using descrefl.bat. Reboot the system and have unlocked access to any region, except BIOS
(which can be later unlocked by using SCE or modifying PchInitDxe driver).
lordkag 244 April 26, 2014, 6:40pm
@error-id10t
You need to reflash your entire BIOS. There are 3 ways offered by Asus: EZ flash (from BIOS),
BUpdater and BIOS updater (from Asus support -> Bios utilities). I doubt that any of them will touch
ME, but you can try them to be on the safe side. The solution comes from amiflash. Download, unpack
and wait. Make a backup with FTK9 0.10 from here (CodeRush is the author) using backup.bat or
biosbck.bat, to have the serials saved. Go to amiflash -> Aptio -> afuwin -> 32/64 -> afuwin32/64 ->
start afuwingui. Hit Save to have another backup of BIOS. Go to Setup tab, check all in “Block
Options”, check all in “ME Firmware block”, type the letter A in “Preserve SMBIOS”, leaver or check in
“Non critical block” and “ROM HOLE”. Important is to have “Program All Blocks” and “ME Firmware
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Block” + Preserve SMBIOS. Download latest BIOS from Asus, remove capsule and offer this as the file
for “Open” in AfuwinGUI.
Read carefully the pdf inside amiflash and decide if you want to go on. It is not risk free! But you really
don’t have any other solutions than those offered.
error-id10t 245 April 27, 2014, 1:51am
Thanks guys.
@CodeRush
The pinmod is little above my pay-grade, I’ll see if I can figure it out… at the end of the day, if it blows
the chip up the plan was to get a new one anyway. edit: actually I can’t even tell what that chip is
(Nuvoton going by pin count), but doesn’t look like the BIOS one so if I do it wrong, there goes the
mobo, I’ll stay away from that. The BIOS itself appears to match the hex values you showed.
@lordkag
I tried your method, both the “biosbck.bat” and afuwin can create the backups. I then removed the
header and went to open the file - it cannot touch the ME and stops the process there. The other 3
methods I had already tried, they don’t touch ME.
[[File:AFU.png|none|auto]]
I’ll keep playing around, will do until I get my new chip or somehow this is solved, so I’ll continue
updating the below. Few interesting things for now:
Update1:
- This is what I’m basing my hope on at the moment: “Send the HMRFPO ENABLE command to ME”.
This is mentioned few times and appears to be a SW level control independent from the pinmod, but
nobody appears to know how it’s done. This is quoted also: “PCH Intel ® ME BIOS writer’s guide”,
but bugger it if I can find it.
- When I dump the DESC field with FPT, it creates a 4K file. When I put this into FITC it complains
about VSCC and forces it to default. SKU then shows up as QM87 - Mobile. That’s is a bit of curiosity.
It does show the ME region is locked under the Master Access Section. Even if I changed this, it won’t
help as it’s still locked, can’t write it back in.
Update2:
Found this interesting PDF written by someone who appears to want to put a rootkit in there, so in the
process is trying to get around the security of course. Now, it’s over my head right now but it’s mainly
about trying to get the “HMRFPO” working before EOP. File name if you want to search for it is:
Breakpoint 2012 Skochinsky.pdf
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CodeRush 246 April 27, 2014, 9:54am
@error-id10t , there are nothing to blow up there, this pinmod is simple as hell.
1. Find your HDA (High-Definition Audio) chip.
2. Use tweezers or paper clip to short together pins 1 and 5.
3. Power the PC on and wait for POST screen to show up.
4. Remove shorting.
5. Boot Windows and run backup.bat from FTK as administrator. If it can make full BIOS backup -
pinmod was successful.
error-id10t 247 April 27, 2014, 12:47pm
Thanks again.
I found the ALC1150 chip and confirmed the 1 and 5 pin positions… I just can’t get it to “unlock”. This
chip is so small and the pins so tightly knit together it’s just feels impossible after all these tries for now.
I’ve pretty much laid anything I can find across the whole pin line too just to try and “short” these 2 with
no success. I’ll keep at it.
add: earlier you mentioned the SPI programmer from ebay. Could you link one please?
CodeRush 248 April 27, 2014, 3:04pm
There are many of them, but I would buy MiniPro TL866A, because it supports almost all flash chips and
receives software updates monthly. EZP2010 is also an option, it’s cheaper but less useful as general-
purpose programmer.
error-id10t 249 April 28, 2014, 6:39am
So it took quite a few days but I’ve succeeded with the pinmod!! First, thanks very much for both of you
on the information provided.
Second, I had a scare last night with the pinmod. Seems I was short-circuiting “something” and when I
pulled it off the pins, the system shut-down. It stopped booting completely and was stuck in a black
screen for a minute or so. Couldn’t figure out what was happening until I started unplugging my SSDs.
Realised that when only one of them was plugged in, all was working but I couldn’t boot of course due to
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RAID0. Tried the other SSD, could not be found - MIA. It had panic locked itself which took few mins
to sort out and afterwards all was fine… but that was a scare.
Today I figured I’ll keep trying and finally when I booted, it worked.
[[File:merefl.png|none|auto]]
[[File:ME.png|none|auto]]
CodeRush 250 April 28, 2014, 8:26am
So, pinmod still works on 8x-series. Good to know.
stickytarp 251 May 3, 2014, 2:22am
Hi, I’ve read your guide and tried to Google this elsewhere, but for some reason I can’t seem to figure
something out. I must have missed it somewhere. I want to update the ME firmware of my Z77A-G43 to
the latest 8.1.52.1496 from its current 8.1.50.1456 on its new 2.13 BIOS. The one thing I can’t seem to
figure out is whether my motherboard has the 5m components or the 1.5m components. I know that
usually, a Z77 board would have 1.5m components, but MSI can’t seem to verify this, and I don’t want
to take chances in case MSI have decided to put the 5m components onto this board. Can anyone let me
know how I can make 100% sure before I try updating ME?
Thanks very much
CodeRush 252 May 3, 2014, 7:55am
@stickytarp , it’s 1.5M for sure.
Veky83 253 May 3, 2014, 3:02pm
Hello everyone
I have Asrock P67 Fatality Performance MB.
BIOS is 2.20
ME firmware is 8.0.2.1410
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And driver is Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.0.1204 WHQL ,i found it in thic topic on first
page.
I want to update ME firmware but i want to be sure that i will not brick the MB
Do i need to flash FW 8.1.52.1496 8.1.51.1471 from this topic or i need to flash 8.1.51.1471 from this
topic http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/548…e-firmware.html
Thanks.
Fernando 254 May 3, 2014, 3:35pm
@ Veky83:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Veky83:
Do i need to flash FW 8.1.52.1496 8.1.51.1471 from this topic or i need to flash 8.1.51.1471 from
this topic http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/548…e-firmware.html
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You will be able to update the ME8 Firmware of your P67 mainboard by using any of both sources, but
you should make sure, that you flash the Firmware for 1.5MB (and not for 5MB) systems.
Regards
Fernando
Veky83 255 May 3, 2014, 4:04pm
It worked
Thank you very much
Veky83 256 May 4, 2014, 1:59pm
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I have another question.
Now i want to update my BIOS(2.20) with “UEFI BIOS Updater”.
I wanna know if flashing 2.20 bios again will rewrite ME FW to older version,because in the 2.20 BIOS
is ME FW 8.0.2.1402 and it is flashed when you flash BIOS.
It is described here http://forums.tweaktown.com/asrock/53784…her-boards.html
2. After updating BIOS, please press any key to restart your system. At this moment, please do
not remove the USB flash until Intel ME F/W update is finished.
Should i try to downgrade ME FW manualy before flashing BIOS and is it possible?
And if i leave this ME FW 8.1.52.1496 and try to flash BIOS 2.20 could i brick the MB?
Thanks.
Fernando 257 May 4, 2014, 2:50pm
Veky83:
Should i try to downgrade ME FW manualy before flashing BIOS and is it possible?
And if i leave this ME FW 8.1.52.1496 and try to flash BIOS 2.20 could i brick the MB?
Although I am not an expert regarding the Intel ME Firmware, I would do the following:
1. Modify the new BIOS version according to your wishes by using the UBU tool.
2. Flash the freshly modded new BIOS version.
3. If the Intel ME Firmware version has been downgraded to an older version, update it again by using
the same method as yesterday.
Veky83 258 May 5, 2014, 6:57pm
I just flashed my updated 2.20 BIOS,i was updated CPU Microcode and OROM IRST SATA.
All went well and ME FW remained v8.1.52.1496
lordkag 259 May 13, 2014, 6:33pm
@hanson
Responding to your PM, maybe someone else with the same board will need it. Attached 2 files with the
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same content, but one is compressed and saves you 230KB of space. I used the same logic as previous
patch, so it should be safe. Use the same method of replacing and flashing.
hanson 260 May 13, 2014, 8:20pm
Thank you so much mate! I’ll check it out immediately…
So @ everybody with a ASRock X79 Extreme6: this modded amitse.ffs let’s you flash any Intel ME
firmware (of course it has to be compatible with the chipset)
Best regards hanson
hanson 261 May 13, 2014, 9:35pm
@Fernando
By the way I have another question: do I need a efi/satadriver module (ffs file) that is TRIM modded to
get TRIM functionallity on my X79 board (using dev.2822)? From a previous post by you I understood
that the TRIM mod is only needed for the OROMs and the drivers do support it natively. But now I
found TRIM modded EFI/SATA driver modules in your downloadsection…
@lordkag
If it’s no stress for you could you maybe modify the TRIM modded EFI/SATA driver module from 12.9
branch for me so that the name appears as “satadriver12” and the BIOS dependencies are suitable for
my board? We had this matter a couple of weeks ago together with another member and you prepared a
set of EFI drivers from 11.6 -13.1 for me (but I think they’re unmodded)
Best regards hanson
Fernando 262 May 13, 2014, 10:19pm
hanson:
do I need a efi/satadriver module (ffs file) that is TRIM modded to get TRIM functionallity on my
X79 board (using dev.2822)?
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No, the DEV_2822 RAID ROM and EFI SataDriver modules natively do support TRIM in RAID0 for
X79 chipset systems.
But now I found TRIM modded EFI/SATA driver modules in your downloadsection…
These TRIM modded SataDriver modules are designed for Z68 and P67 chipset RAID0 systems.
hanson 263 May 13, 2014, 10:36pm
OK thank you for the quick reply. I was not sure as the X79 belongs to Intel’s 6 series chipsets…
Prema 264 May 14, 2014, 10:08am
Just a heads up. The reason that many boards are having trouble with v9.1 & 9.2 ME Firmwares is that
its BIOS counterpart the ICC Libraries are unable to communicate if they are still v9.0 based.
This results in BCLK and other issues…
ex58 265 May 14, 2014, 2:51pm
Guys…anybody has System Tools 9.1.x.xxxx…?
with FWUpdLcl64 v.9.1.x.xxxx
v.9.0.xx.xxxx didn’t work on Z97 system.
Fernando 266 May 14, 2014, 3:33pm
ex58:
Guys…anybody has System Tools 9.1.x.xxxx…?
with FWUpdLcl64 v.9.1.x.xxxx
I am sorry, but I haven’t yet seen a v9.1.x.xxxx FWUpdLcl64.exe file.
Do you think, that the v9.0 updater doesn’t work?
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ex58 267 May 14, 2014, 5:08pm
Seems that in last package with v.9.1.2.1010 will work…
Let you know later.
Edit:
yea,is working on Z97 system…
Fernando 268 May 14, 2014, 5:50pm
ex58:
Seems that in last package with v.9.1.2.1010 will work…
Edit:
yea,is working on Z97 system…
Does that mean, that the Win64 Flash Tool v9.0.21.1452 as part of the FWUpdate package
v9.1.2.1010, which I am offering within the start page, is able to get the ME FW v9.1.2.1010 properly
flashed onto Z97 boards?
ex58 269 May 14, 2014, 7:24pm
Hmm,not so…bat file (text to flash) is important.This is the reason I cann’t flash.
You have my link here:
http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/480…d-bios-357.html
post #3568
or
post #3570
I think .bat file Pacman edit…also MEInfo working on Z97 system.
100% tested by me…BCLK working as usual…and CPU multi…x1.25…x1.66…
Edit:
Running with ME firmware 9.1.2.1010…
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Fernando 270 May 14, 2014, 8:44pm
@ ex58:
Thanks for your reply.
Since the 32bit version of the ME Flash Tool v9.0.21.1452 worked for you, I suspect, that the 64bit
version will work as well with v9.1.xx.xxxx ME Firmware versions.
ex58 271 May 14, 2014, 9:58pm
64bit is renamed (to be easier write in .bat file)…so looks like 32bit,but is not.
Check the size of file.
This is 64bit version.
Fernando 272 May 14, 2014, 10:04pm
ex58:
64bit is renamed (to be easier write in .bat file)…so looks like 32bit,but is not.
Check the size of file.
This is 64bit version.
Ok, then my package, which contains the original 64bit Flash Tool, will work as well.
ex58 273 May 14, 2014, 10:29pm
Yes,
but most important is .bat file…(text inside):
>>>>
me_flash.bat >>>
@echo off
pushd %~dp0
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FWUpdLcl -FORCERESET -F ME_FW_9.1.2.1010.bin
pause
me_info.bat >>>
@echo off
pushd %~dp0
MEinfo
pause
Ghostearth 274 May 15, 2014, 5:48pm
Hello M Fernando,
The 10x branche’s drivers are able to be installed on my X79, directly via the device manager (only the
mei driver). on the first page you said “seem to be usable”, of course my device ID is 1D3A, have you
got any official information about that, cause i always found that this 10x MEI drivers are compatible with
Intel 9 series motherboard.
Thanks for your feedback
Ghostearth.
Fernando 275 May 15, 2014, 6:19pm
@ Ghostearth:
The usability of a certain Intel MEI driver depends on the DeviceID of the special Intel ME device,
which has been built onto the related mainboard (and not primarily on the chipset of the MB).
That is why I have mentioned within the start post all DeviceIDs, which are supported by the newest Intel
MEI drivers v10.0.0.1204.
Ghostearth 276 May 15, 2014, 7:21pm
@Fernando
Thanks for the response.
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So if understand correctly, if a x79 (or another) chipset get a another DEVICEID than those you’ve
mentionned, the driver won’t install???.
Ghostearth.
Fernando 277 May 15, 2014, 7:32pm
Ghostearth:
So if understand correctly, if a x79 (or another) chipset get a another DEVICEID than those you’ve
mentionned, the driver won’t install???
Yes, I have posted all Intel MEI DeviceIDs, which are supported by the Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1204
(listed within the related INF file).
digitalfarseer 278 May 20, 2014, 11:51pm
I have "ME Version: N/A" into BIOS on my mobo (ASUS x79-DELUXE). How can i reflash it for fix?
Fernando 279 May 21, 2014, 12:12am
@ digitalfarseer:
Although I am not able to help you myself, I want to welcome you at Win-RAID Forum!
Regards
Fernando
ex58 280 May 22, 2014, 10:45am
Intel Management Engine Interface 5M Ver 10.0.25.1006
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DriverVer= 05/14/2014,10.0.25.1006
Fernando 281 May 22, 2014, 12:01pm
@ ex58:
Thanks for this new Intel MEI package v10.0.25.1006.
@ all:
After having downloaded the new package and extracted the complete content, I found 32/64bit Intel
MEI drivers v10.0.25.1006 dated 05/14/2014, which are digitally signed by Intel.
Since I was able to successfully install this brandnew Intel MEI driver onto my Intel HM76 chipset
notebook running Win8.1 x64, I am pretty sure, that these drivers are usable with all Intel chipset systems
from 7-Series up (maybe even with some 6-Series chipset systems).
These are the supported Intel MEI DeviceIDs: 1E3A, 1CBA, 1C3A, 1DBA, 1D3A, 8C3A, 8D3A,
8CBA, 9C3A and 9CBA
Note:
Although Gigabyte is offering the linked complete Intel MEI package for Intel 9-Series 5M systems, the
drivers obviously are suitable for 1.5M systems and other Intel Chipsets (from 6-Series up) as well.
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: extracted 32/64bit Intel MEI drivers v10.0.25.1006 dated 05/14/2014, digitally signed by Intel
new: Complete Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.25.1006 dated 05/15/2014, digitally signed
by Intel
This is what the ME8Info tool shows for my Intel HM76 chipset laptop (GBe 1.3) after having manually
installed the new Intel MEI driver v10.0.25.1006:
[[File:ME8 Info with MEI driver v10.0.25.1006.png|none|fullsize]]
This verifies, that these MEI drivers are usable with ME8 Gbe 1.3 systems (and probably Gbe 1.5 as
well)…
gpvecchi 282 May 22, 2014, 9:19pm
What’s your suggestion: full IMEI package or just drivers? Thanks!
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Fernando 283 May 22, 2014, 9:33pm
gpvecchi:
What’s your suggestion: full IMEI package or just drivers?
Since I don’t have an Intel 8- or 9-Series Chipset mainboard, I always prefer to manually install just the
Intel MEI driver and nothing else.
ex58 284 May 23, 2014, 12:57am
Fernando,
yesterday I try to install your drivers on my Z97 system…and not succesfull.
Today I got drivers direct from GB and installed well.
Uploaded here:
https://www.mediafire.com/?w2842ijr8xjcw79
Fernando 285 May 23, 2014, 10:14am
@ ex58:
Thanks for the info.
The installation failure with your Z97 system obviously has been caused by the missing “INTERNAL”
folder within the much smaller sized pure driverpack I am offering within the start post of this thread.
Maybe Z97 systems need the additional 32/64bit .pdb file for a proper MEI TeeDriver installation.
Since I didn’t find a reference to the content of the INTERNAL folder and its TEEDriver.pdb files within
the heci.inf file, I had removed this folder to save space. Just to make sure, that the removed INTERNAL
folder is not necessary for a manual installation of the Intel MEI driver v10.0.25.1006, I tested the
shrinked driverpack with HM76 notebook - and succeeded without any error message. This test result
let me think, that the shrinked driverpack will work for all systems, which are supported by the heci.inf
file.
As a consequence of your report I just have added the INTERNAL folder and reuploaded the package
containing the extracted 32/64bit Intel MEI drivers v10.0.25.1006.
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Hey guys, first post to the Win-RAID forums!
Anyways, I ran across your thread on the UBU and this one randomly, and decided to give it a go. I used
the UBU no problem, that was easy. However, I am having trouble trying to flash IME.
I am on a P67A-GD80, using the ME7 BIOS still (I’m a Sandy user/overclocker, so I don’t want to
upgrade to ME8). I am also on Windows 8.1 x64. I can read me IME version just fine with the tool,
however I can’t seem to flash it. Is it because the tool is x32 and I am on x64? I also tried using it in
DOS and got an obvious error, lol. Is there an obvious step I’m missing, or do I have to use a x32 OS in
order to flash ME7?
Thanks for your guy’s help in advance.
Fernando 287 May 24, 2014, 7:42pm
@ frankie90:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
frankie90:
I am having trouble trying to flash IME.
I am on a P67A-GD80, using the ME7 BIOS still (I’m a Sandy user/overclocker, so I don’t want to
upgrade to ME8). I am also on Windows 8.1 x64. I can read me IME version just fine with the tool,
however I can’t seem to flash it. Is it because the tool is x32 and I am on x64? I also tried using it in
DOS and got an obvious error, lol.
I am sorry, but I don’t have gotten access to a 64bit installer for ME7 systems.
Maybe you should try to boot off a 32bit Live CD/DVD and then run the 32bit ME7 installer.
Regards
Fernando
frankie90 288 May 24, 2014, 8:05pm
Fernando:
Maybe you should try to boot off a 32bit Live CD/DVD and then run the 32bit ME7 installer.
Is there any suggestions for a x32 live CD/DVD? One that is particularly easy to use… lol. Or is it
possible to boot off of a Win7 x32 install disk and use the command prompt within there?
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Fernando 289 May 24, 2014, 8:24pm
frankie90:
Is there any suggestions for a x32 live CD/DVD? One that is particularly easy to use… lol.
The best would be a Windows PE CD.
Or is it possible to boot off of a Win7 x32 install disk and use the command prompt within there?
I don’t think, that this will work, but if you have a free partition, you can temporarily install Win7 32bit,
flash the ME7 Firmware and then format the partition again.
frankie90 290 May 24, 2014, 10:15pm
Okay, I created a small partition for Win7 x32. I copied the flash tool over to the C:\Win32 and executed
the flash.bat via CMD (as admin). I am getting the following error: "X is not recognized as an internal or
external command, operable program or batch file."
Any ideas?
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Fernando 291 May 24, 2014, 10:24pm
@ frankie90:
Maybe >this< article will help you to solve your current problem.
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Fernando:
@ frankie90:
Maybe >this< article will help you to solve your current problem.
Thanks for your help so far, the link you sent me seems to have the flash.bat working now at least.
However, I am now getting the following error after the backup happens and when it tries to flash: "Error
8714: Firmware update not initiated due to file [me.bin] open or read failure".
I re-downloaded everything in case something was corrupted, but same thing happened.
Fernando 293 May 24, 2014, 11:20pm
@ frankie90:
I have no idea how to help you.
frankie90 294 May 24, 2014, 11:37pm
Fernando:
@ frankie90:
I have no idea how to help you.
Damn, I tried searching google and couldn’t find anything solid either… looks like i’m at a loss with this
one.
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looks like i’m at a loss with this one.
Since I am offering the ME 7 Firmware for quite a long time and didn’t yet get any feedback like yours, I
am confident, that your problem can be solved.
Tomorrow I will search for an alternative download link to the ME 7 Firmware.
Fernando 296 May 25, 2014, 8:17am
@ frankie90:
Meanwhile I found >here< an other download link to the latest ME 7 Firmware v7.1.60.1193 (it seems,
that the uploader has gotten the source files from my site).
If you should no succeed with that ME.bin file, I recommend to post, what the MEInfo tool shows for
your system.
hcwuschel 297 May 25, 2014, 3:10pm
Hello Fernando,
recently I flashed the 7.1.85.1216 5MB ME firmware on my Q67 system successfully under Windows 7
x64 !!! Seems to me that you don’t need an explict x32 OS for that.
Greetings
Torsten
Fernando 298 May 25, 2014, 3:15pm
@ hcwuschel:
Hello Torsten,
nice to see you at Win-RAID Forum - you are welcome!
hcwuschel:
recently I flashed the 7.1.85.1216 5MB ME firmware on my Q67 system successfully under
Windows 7 x64 !!! Seems to me that you don’t need an explict x32 OS for that.
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Thanks for this info!
Kind regards
Fernando
N6O7 299 May 26, 2014, 10:05pm
Hi there Fernando,
Looks there’s the Intel ME Firmware Version 8.1.55.1506 (5Mo) <here>
also there’s typo mistake here:
Here are Intel’s official links to the "latest" (?) Intel ME packages for the different ME version series:
•>Link to the Intel ME 9.5 package v9.5.3.1520<
Note: This package has been primarily designed for Intel 8/9-Series Mobile Systems, but the
included MEI Driver works with Intel 7-Series as well.
This should be the v9.5.24.1790 listed as per link you made it for.
Regards.
Fernando 300 May 26, 2014, 10:47pm
N6O7:
Looks there’s the Intel ME Firmware Version 8.1.55.1506 (5Mo) <here>
Thanks for the info.
Meanwhile this updated ME8 5M Firmware v8.1.55.1506 is within the start post of this thread.
Zitat
also there's typo mistake here:
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•>Link to the Intel ME 9.5 package v9.5.3.1520<
This should be the v9.5.24.1790 listed as per link you made it for.
Thanks for this additional info.
Now the text of the link has been corrected. Obviously Intel had updated the linked ME 9.5 package
version after I have written this part of the start post.
ErfanDL 301 May 27, 2014, 9:26am
Is ME 8.1.55.1506 release for 1.5 Mo ?
Fernando 302 May 27, 2014, 5:23pm
ErfanDL:
Is ME 8.1.55.1506 release for 1.5 Mo ?
No, this Firmware is only usable for 5M systems.
As soon as I get access to the 1.5M Firmware v8.1.55.1506, I will offer it within the start post of this
thread.
gtrtfm 303 June 1, 2014, 5:38pm
Looks like your drivers also support 5-series chipsets (tested on hm57). Also i found firmware for
business 5-series chipsets, http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/download…ocID=MIGR-74338 ,tool
from this package also support consumer systems, but i didn’t found any 1.5mb fw’s. Seems like lenovo
site have all latest firmwares for business chipsets 5-6-7-8-9 series.
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@ gtrtfm:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum and thanks for the info!
Regards
Fernando
jimenezman 305 June 4, 2014, 2:00pm
Hello, I have a Sony Vaio VPCEB2AFD whose BIOS update failed. It boots up and then its fans starts
spinning so fast that it autoshuts itself down after around 40 seconds. BIOS reports the following:
BIOS Version: R0300Y8
EC Version: K0300Y8
ME Version: 0.0.0.0
The latest ME firmware version on Sony’s website is 6.0.0.1179. However, since I cannot boot into
Windows to run the ME firmware installer. I have tried looking around for any .BIN file I can flash but I
haven’t found any made for Series 5 chipsets (specifically HM55). Is there anything you can suggest I
try?
Thanks for reading.
Fernando 306 June 4, 2014, 3:10pm
@ jimenezman:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
What lets you think, that the BIOS update failure has been caused by the (wrong?) Intel ME Firmware?
By the way: The latest Intel ME6 Firmware I have seen is v6.2.60.1066 and designed for 5M ME
systems.
If you are interested, I will give you the download link.
Regards
Fernando
jimenezman 307 June 4, 2014, 3:45pm
Thanks so much for getting back!
I carried out update R0300Y8 from BIOS R0270Y8 because Sony’s website promised that the new
BIOS would provide “better fan control”. Before I updated the BIOS my laptop worked, though its fans
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would spin up so fast if I did anything taxing. It would then shut down. Another thing as well, before the
update I would get this error: ME Firmware Update Failed, please try again! So the ME portion of the
BIOS I think got borked a long time ago.
I would like to try out the v6.2.60.1066 firmware whose link you have. Lemme ask, this sort of firmware
is not board-, or vendor-specific, is it? Can I take firmware from say Lenovo’s site and have it work on
my Vaio?
Cheers.
Update:
I have downloaded v6.2.60.1066 from Lenovo’s site. I am encountering troubles getting it to install. I
have made my USB flash disk to be DOS-bootable. I copied all the files in the extracted v6.2.60.1066
file (with the .BIN alongside several other files) then powered up the laptop while holding Ctrl+Home
keys to get it into BIOS recovery. I tried running the command MEUPDATE.CMD but I get this error:
Bad command or file name. Is there anything I can try?
Fernando 308 June 4, 2014, 4:08pm
jimenezman:
Another thing as well, before the update I would get this error: ME Firmware Update Failed, please
try again! So the ME portion of the BIOS I think got borked a long time ago.
In this case I recommend to reflash the latest working BIOS.
I would like to try out the v6.2.60.1066 firmware whose link you have. Lemme ask, this sort of
firmware is not board-, or vendor-specific, is it? Can I take firmware from say Lenovo’s site and
have it work on my Vaio?
AFAIK the mainbord/PC manufacturers do not modify/customize the ME Firmware, which is provided
by Intel.
Nevertheless you will not be able to get my stored Intel ME6 Firmware v6.2.60.1066 flashed, because it
is the 5M variant, which is not usable with "normal" consumer systems.
As I already have written, I recommend to reflash the previously running BIOS version. After having
succeeded, you may try to repair or update the Intel ME6 Firmware. You will have to look for the 1.5M
variant of it.
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jimenezman:
Update:
I have downloaded v6.2.60.1066 from Lenovo’s site. I am encountering troubles getting it to install.
I have made my USB flash disk to be DOS-bootable. I copied all the files in the extracted
v6.2.60.1066 file (with the .BIN alongside several other files) then powered up the laptop while
holding Ctrl+Home keys to get it into BIOS recovery. I tried running the command
MEUPDATE.CMD but I get this error: Bad command or file name. Is there anything I can try?
I wouldn’t run the "MEUPDATE.CMD" because it sets OEMID, try first "FWUpdLcl.exe
PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production.BIN"
EDIT: or "FWUpdLcl.exe PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production.BIN -generic"
jimenezman 310 June 4, 2014, 4:31pm
Lemme try that.
jimenezman 311 June 4, 2014, 4:34pm
Fernando:
Zitat von jimenezman im Beitrag #312
Another thing as well, before the update I would get this error: ME Firmware Update Failed,
please try again! So the ME portion of the BIOS I think got borked a long time ago.
In this case I recommend to reflash the latest working BIOS.
I would like to try out the v6.2.60.1066 firmware whose link you have. Lemme ask, this sort of
firmware is not board-, or vendor-specific, is it? Can I take firmware from say Lenovo’s site and
have it work on my Vaio?
AFAIK the mainbord/PC manufacturers do not modify/customize the ME Firmware, which is provided
by Intel.
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Nevertheless you will not be able to get my stored Intel ME6 Firmware v6.2.60.1066 flashed, because it
is the 5M variant, which is not usable with "normal" consumer systems.
As I already have written, I recommend to reflash the previously running BIOS version. After having
succeeded, you may try to repair or update the Intel ME6 Firmware. You will have to look for the 1.5M
variant of it.
I don’t think it is possible for me to flash the BIOS with the one on Sony’s website as I read o Sony’s
own community forums that the ROMs on Sony’s support pages are not bootable.
jimenezman 312 June 4, 2014, 4:41pm
Pacman:
Zitat von jimenezman im Beitrag #312
Update:
I have downloaded v6.2.60.1066 from Lenovo's site. I am encountering troubles getting it to
install. I have made my USB flash disk to be DOS-bootable. I copied all the files in the
extracted v6.2.60.1066 file (with the .BIN alongside several other files) then powered up the
laptop while holding Ctrl+Home keys to get it into BIOS recovery. I tried running the command
MEUPDATE.CMD but I get this error: Bad command or file name. Is there anything I can try?
I wouldn’t run the "MEUPDATE.CMD" because it sets OEMID, try first "FWUpdLcl.exe
PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production.BIN"
EDIT: or "FWUpdLcl.exe PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production.BIN -generic"
I have tried that, but am told that the program cannot be run in DOS mode.
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Yes, only windows flasher is included, if not possible to flash in win, DOS flasher have to be found.
Fernando 314 June 4, 2014, 4:51pm
Pacman:
Yes, only windows flasher is included, if not possible to flash in win, DOS flasher have to be found.
Attached is a DOS flash installer, but I am not sure, if it will work with ME6 Firmware.
Pacman 315 June 4, 2014, 4:57pm
Found a dos flasher 6.0.40.1212 otherwise, should work.
jimenezman 316 June 4, 2014, 5:19pm
Thanks guys for the DOS flashers, but I am getting an "Invalid Usage" error. Lemme keep playing with it.
I have another question; the firmware contained in the version 6.2.60.1066 I downloaded is in .BIN
format. AMI APTIO (the one in the Sony Vaio I have) uses .ROM files. Will it even work should I
overcome the "Invalid Usage" error?
Fernando 317 June 4, 2014, 5:28pm
jimenezman:
the firmware contained in the version 6.2.60.1066 I downloaded is in .BIN format. AMI APTIO
(the one in the Sony Vaio I have) uses .ROM files.
Can you give us a link to that ROM file? ROM files usually are BIOS files and no Firmware files.
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Standard for ME FW is bin, Aptio rom is the BIOS itself.
try type fwupdlcl /? or fwupdlcl -h to see if any other switches are required, invalid usage is that some
option is incorrect.
jimenezman 319 June 4, 2014, 5:41pm
Fernando:
Zitat von jimenezman im Beitrag #321
the firmware contained in the version 6.2.60.1066 I downloaded is in .BIN format. AMI
APTIO (the one in the Sony Vaio I have) uses .ROM files.
Can you give us a link to that ROM file? ROM files usually are BIOS files and no Firmware files.
Here is a link to the v6.2.60.1066 ME firmware. The main file contained in it is the .BIN file. And then
here is a link to the R0300Y8 BIOS that I updated to from R0270Y8. The main file contained is a
.ROM file.
jimenezman 320 June 4, 2014, 5:51pm
Pacman:
Standard for ME FW is bin, Aptio rom is the BIOS itself.
try type fwupdlcl /? or fwupdlcl -h to see if any other switches are required, invalid usage is that
some option is incorrect.
The result is still the same. My laptop does not stay on long enough for me to read through all the
information thrown up after I press enter to execute the command. It autoshuts down after the fans start
spinning very fast.
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@ jimenezman:
Thanks for the links.
The ROM file, which is within the package named AIBSYS-00228463-1040.EXE, is the BIOS for your
Sony VAIO, whereas the BIN file, which is within the LENOVO package, is the ME6 Firmware. Both
files have nothing to do with each other.
jimenezman 322 June 4, 2014, 6:05pm
Fernando:
@ jimenezman:
Thanks for the links.
The ROM file, which is within the package named AIBSYS-00228463-1040.EXE, is the BIOS for
your Sony VAIO, whereas the BIN file, which is within the LENOVO package, is the ME6
Firmware. Both files have nothing to do with each other.
Yeah, they are different; but I am coming from the angle that my laptop needs an ME firmware since
BIOS reports this to be 0.0.0.0. It is improbable that the ROM file has this ME Firmware embedded in it
since before and after I updated the BIOS I am still getting the "ME Firmware Update Failed, Please try
again!" message just as the laptop finishes POSTing before it shuts itself down.
Fernando 323 June 4, 2014, 6:11pm
@ jimenezman:
Before you are bricking your Sony VAIO by trying to flash an Intel ME Firmware you got from
LENOVO into a BIOS, which obviously hasn’t been correctly flashed, I recommend to contact the Sony
Support.
Pacman 324 June 4, 2014, 6:14pm
Ahh, i’m sorry i did not see Before your laptop auto shutdown, yes, then the question is, even if you get
the flasher going if it will stay on long enough for the flashing to complete?
This may not be so easy to fix, and probably external programmer or buying a new chip is the best
solution.
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EDIT: Also have you tried to flash main BIOS with afudos? could also be some corruption in main BIOS.
The parameters are in the “UpdTW64.bat” file, could make bootable DOS, a batch file and call it from
“autoexec.bat” to speed the process up.
Otherwise for ME problem, probably FPT could work, though i don’t have version 6.
Of course maybe best as Fernando says to Contact Sony.
jimenezman 325 June 4, 2014, 6:31pm
Fernando:
@ jimenezman:
Before you are bricking your Sony VAIO by trying to flash an Intel ME Firmware you got from
LENOVO into a BIOS, which obviously hasn’t been correctly flashed, I recommend to contact the
Sony Support.
It is a tightrope I know, but it follows your information that PC makers do not change the firmware they
get from Intel, and the Management Engine Firmware, being an Intel product, is not going to be different,
be it from Sony or Dell or Lenovo. Or what did you mean about Intel firmware being unchanged from
vendor to vendor?
Fernando 326 June 4, 2014, 6:46pm
jimenezman:
It is a tightrope I know, but it follows your information that PC makers do not change the firmware
they get from Intel, and the Management Engine Firmware, being an Intel product, is not going to be
different, be it from Sony or Dell or Lenovo. Or what did you mean about Intel firmware being
unchanged from vendor to vendor?
Yes, I am pretty sure, that you will be able to flash any Intel ME6 Firmware, which is suitable for your
chipset - independent from the manufacturer of the mainboard, but the first step should be to a bootable
system, that means a properly flashed BIOS.
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Fernando:
Zitat von jimenezman im Beitrag #330
It is a tightrope I know, but it follows your information that PC makers do not change the
firmware they get from Intel, and the Management Engine Firmware, being an Intel product, is
not going to be different, be it from Sony or Dell or Lenovo. Or what did you mean about Intel
firmware being unchanged from vendor to vendor?
Yes, I am pretty sure, that you will be able to flash any Intel ME6 Firmware, which is suitable for your
chipset - independent from the manufacturer of the mainboard, but the first step should be to a bootable
system, that means a properly flashed BIOS.
I have tried flashing the .BIN file I downloaded from Lenovo’s site using AFUDOS, I get an error about
the size being different. If only I could get my hands on the 6.0.0.1179 .BIN file! Lemme keep trying to
flash the R0300Y8 ROM. Who knows, I might succeed.
Thanks so much Fernando and Pacman! I will update you guys should anything good (or bad)
happen.!
Pacman 328 June 4, 2014, 8:25pm
@jimenezman
No, you should only flash your main BIOS with afudos, fwupdlcl when production ME bin file.
Be aware though that it is not at all impossible that you could easily end up with a brick, so don’t try
things at random.
jimenezman 329 June 4, 2014, 8:36pm
Pacman:
@jimenezman
No, you should only flash your main BIOS with afudos when production bin file.
Be aware though that it is not at all impossible that you could easily end up with a brick, so don’t try
things at random.
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I am not doing things at random. I used information from the AMI APTIO AFU User Guide to try
flashing the ME firmware. Here is a quote:
"AFUDOS <ME File Name> /ME
Where ME File Name is used to specify path/filename of the ME file with extension. This command
line programs entire ME block with the specified ME file. "
Pacman 330 June 4, 2014, 8:55pm
No, i did not mean it as an accusation just a note.
Ok, i thought that was for flashing an ME region file not a production bin, i have not used afudos for it
myself for ME, but i Think best would be to get the main BIOS flashed first then ME.
I have many times ended up with corrupt ME FW from to much experimenting, but only one time no
POST, otherwise just "ME Version: N/A" in BIOS, so i Think maybe could be main BIOS corruption
causing your shutdowns.
jimenezman 331 June 4, 2014, 9:12pm
Pacman:
No, i did not mean it as an accusation just a note.
Ok, i thought that was for flashing an ME region file not a production bin, i have not used afudos for
it myself for ME, but i Think best would be to get the main BIOS flashed first then ME.
I have many times ended up with corrupt ME FW from to much experimenting, but only one time no
POST, otherwise just "ME Version: N/A" in BIOS, so i Think maybe could be main BIOS
corruption causing your shutdowns.
It is cool I took it not as a good, brotherly piece advice, not as an accusation. I have tried the various
switches allowed by AFUDOS together with the main BIOS File (R0300Y8):
/B Program Boot Block
/P Program main bios image
/N Program NVRAM
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I keep this error: Error: ROM file ROMID is not compatible with existing BIOS ROMID. A part of me
wishes it would just die, lol, as it is as good as useless at present. Sony suck as their BIOSes have no
recovery options. I read on a Sony Community forum that the BIOSes on their support pages HAVE to
be run from within Windows, and that the bootable ones are not public.
Pacman 332 June 4, 2014, 9:34pm
Hmm, first it is a good thing to try and save current BIOS "afudos /obios.rom", "afudos /u" should display
current ROMID, there are ways to force flash skipping ROMID, but needless to say, risky.
jimenezman 333 June 4, 2014, 10:12pm
I have just opened the laptop up, only to find that the BIOS chip is something so, so tiny, a square chip
that is less than 0.5 centimeters long and with 4 “legs” on each side. Soldering a spare chip will be such
a pain. This though looks to be my only way out.!
Pacman 334 June 4, 2014, 10:28pm
Yes, laptops are a pain, almost Always smd chips.
But Another option is, if you know any good computer shop near you,
they can most likely re-program your BIOS chip without removing it “ISP”, wouldn’t take more than a
few minutes.
jimenezman 335 June 4, 2014, 11:21pm
I know not of any good computer shop close to me. But I will get a new chip and try soldering it.
Pacman 336 June 6, 2014, 8:32am
@SoniX
@Fernando
FWUpdlcl & MEInfo for EFI/DOS/Win 32/64bit Version 9.1.2.1000
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Posted them here: http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…ion-9.1.2.1000/
Fernando 337 June 6, 2014, 10:51am
Pacman:
FWUpdlcl & MEInfo for EFI/DOS/Win 32/64bit Version 9.1.2.1000/
Thanks for the info.
The start post of this thread will be updated as soon as I am home again.
DeathStalker 338 June 8, 2014, 9:58pm
Hi Fernando!
So, (as usual, lol) I’m confused.
Not certain which drivers/firmware/package is most suitable for my Sabertooth Z77 mobo (DeviceID
1E3A, Subsys 84CA1043 REV_04).
Thanks SO much for your help!
Fernando 339 June 8, 2014, 10:33pm
DeathStalker:
Not certain which drivers/firmware/package is most suitable for my Sabertooth Z77 mobo
(DeviceID 1E3A, Subsys 84CA1043 REV_04).
You can use any Intel MEI driver from v8.1.xx.xxxx up to v10.0.xx.xxxx.
If the Intel ME region of your system is ME8 1.5M (what I suspect), I recommend to flash the Intel MEI
ME8 Consumer Firmware v8.1.52.1496.
DeathStalker 340 June 8, 2014, 10:37pm
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I don’t see anything referencing the region.
Fernando 341 June 8, 2014, 11:19pm
DeathStalker:
I don’t see anything referencing the region.
The first step should always be running the MEInfo tool. What does the ME8 Info Tool show for your
system?
DeathStalker 342 June 8, 2014, 11:37pm
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.51.1476
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 2104
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 8.1.0.1248
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: 9.0.0.1310
MEI Driver Version: 9.0.0.1287
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101C40
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
CPU Upgrade State: Not Upgradable
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
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BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
GbE Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
Capability Licensing Service Status: Permit info not available
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
Fernando 343 June 9, 2014, 12:12am
@ DeathStalker:
Your posted MEInfo details verify, that your system is using the ME8 1.5M Firmware.
So you will be able
a) to flash the ME8 Consumer Firmware to v8.1.52.1496 and
b) to update the Intel MEI driver to v10.0.25.1006.
DeathStalker 344 June 9, 2014, 12:17am
MANY thanks, my friend!
Fernando 345 June 9, 2014, 12:59pm
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel MEInfo Tool for ME9/9.1 systems
new: Intel ME9 Business Firmware Update v9.1.2.1010 for 5MB systems
updated: Intel ME9 Consumer Firmware Update v9.1.2.1010 for 1.5MB systems (new installers)
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@ Pacman:
Please have a look into the start post.
If anything should not be correct or up-to-date, please send me a PM.
Additional questions:
1. Do the users with an Intel ME9.5 system really need a separate ME9.5 Info Tool version or is the
new Intel ME9 Info Tool usable for them as well?
2. Are there new ME9.5 Firmware versions available for 1.5MB and 5MB systems?
Thanks in advance!
ex58 346 June 11, 2014, 12:43pm
Fernando…
C. Intel MEI Firmware Update Tools
a) for “normal” 1.5MB Consumer Systems (Hxx, Mxx, Zxx):
>Intel ME9 Consumer Firmware Update v9.0.31.1487…missing for Z87
>Intel ME9 Consumer Firmware Update v9.1.2.1010…it’s only for Z97
Tested on Gigabyte boards.
Edit:
Also MEInfo (same as above)
Fernando 347 June 11, 2014, 2:35pm
@ ex58:
Thanks for your infos regarding the compatibility of the ME9 1.5MB Firmware versions 9.0.xx.xxxx and
9.1.xx.xxxx.
Meanwhile I have customized the start post of this thread according to your advice and hope, that is ok
now.
ex58:
Also MEInfo (same as above)
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Does that mean, that Intel 8-Series Chipset systems need another MEInfo version than Intel 9-Series
Chipset systems?
ex58 348 June 11, 2014, 3:01pm
I think same apply for MEInfo version…will works only with 9.0.21/22.xxxx versions.
Edit:
I got this on TT forum (only 1.5M):
http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/305…html#post284763
[[File:11-06-2014_097.png|none|auto]]
Fernando 349 June 11, 2014, 4:34pm
ex58:
I think same apply for MEInfo version…
Thanks for the quick reply.
I have just customized the MEInfo part of the start post.
ex58 350 June 11, 2014, 4:44pm
Yea,much better.
This is how should be.
ex58 351 June 12, 2014, 8:17am
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Version 10.0.2.1000 WHQL
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…-startdown/719/
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Fernando 352 June 12, 2014, 10:22am
ex58:
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Version 10.0.2.1000 WHQL
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…-startdown/719/
Thanks for the info!
I have already seen and downloaded that package, but I do not really understand, what is new besides
the package version. It contains the Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1204 WHQL, which I am already offering
within the start post since several weeks.
Although the driver version is the same (v10.0.0.1024), Intel obviously has done some changes, because
the files now are dated 04/29/2014 (previously they were dated 03/20/2014).
The only thing I will do is to re-pack and re-upload the Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1204.
ex58 353 June 12, 2014, 1:44pm
On Station drivers,they have listed also 10.0.1.1000 version,which even I have fault to install.
This 10.0.2.1000 version,supose to fix this.
I didn’t try ,as running 10.0.25.1006 version (drivers only).
Fernando 354 June 12, 2014, 1:56pm
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel Drivers & Software Set v10.0.2.1000 WHQL dated 05/19/2014 (with installer and
complete Intel MEI software)
refreshed: 32/64bit Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1024 WHQL dated 04/29/2014 (shown by the Device
Manager as being dated 03/13/2014), for a manual installaton from within the Device Manager
Since I was able to successfully install the “Intel Drivers & Software Set v10.0.2.1000 WHQL” onto my
Z68 and onto my Z77 system, I am pretty sure, that these driverpacks are suitable with all Intel chipsets
from 6-Series up.
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This is what the ME8 Info tool shows after having run the installer of the complete package v10.0.2.1000
WHQL onto my Z77 system (just for testing, usually I only install the Intel ME driver):
[[File:Intel ME Info Z77.png|none|auto]]
And here is the MEInfo screenshot of my Z77 system after having installed the newest Intel MEI Drivers
& Software Set v10.0.25.1006:
[[File:Intel ME Info Z77-Pic2.png|none|auto]]
Attention: It is not recommended to install any complete Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set on top of
another Intel MEI Set version (the installation will fail with an error message!). The previously running
Intel MEI Software has to be uninstalled, before any new Intel MEI Software can be installed.
Any feedback is much appreciated!
N6O7 355 June 13, 2014, 5:19pm
Thanks for the heads up Fernando,
So the main difference is one have WHQL certification (v10.0.2.1000) w/refreshed driver v10.0.0.1024
WHQL, while the other one (v10.0.25.1006) is only digital signed by Intel?
Is there a version history somewhere?
Anyway, grabbed the first one for my z77 board!
Fernando 356 June 13, 2014, 6:01pm
N6O7:
So the main difference is one have WHQL certification (v10.0.2.1000) w/refreshed driver
v10.0.0.1024 WHQL, while the other one (v10.0.25.1006) is only digital signed by Intel?
Yes, that is correct.
Is there a version history somewhere?
No, "Release Notes" with the version history are only published after the official release by Intel.
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shroeder 357 June 14, 2014, 4:36pm
Fernando:
Zitat von ex58 im Beitrag #356
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Version 10.0.2.1000 WHQL
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php...-startdown/719/
Thanks for the info!
I have already seen and downloaded that package, but I do not really understand, what is new besides
the package version. It contains the Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1204 WHQL, which I am already offering
within the start post since several weeks.
Although the driver version is the same (v10.0.0.1024), Intel obviously has done some changes, because
the files now are dated 04/29/2014 (previously they were dated 03/20/2014).
The only thing I will do is to re-pack and re-upload the Intel ME drivers v10.0.0.1204.
Well, HP says this a HotFix to prevent "error encountered when upgrading Intel ME SW 8.1 to Intel ME
10.0.1.1000 requires a reboot and reinstall" (source)
Fernando 358 June 14, 2014, 9:15pm
@ shroeder:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum and thanks for the info!
Regards
Fernando
shroeder 359 June 14, 2014, 9:50pm
Well, I saw my nickname thanked in the 1st page of this thread. How cool is a forum whose owner
thanks you from another site ?
So why not register ?
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Bonus, some MEI Release Notes (link) that explains the need for architectural changes in the 10.x
branch (ie. BUS capability for NFC support).
Aqustiq 360 June 15, 2014, 3:36am
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.51.1476
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 1402
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 8.1.2.1318
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: Not Available
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.0.1204
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101C40
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
CPU Upgrade State: Not Upgradable
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: 1C3117
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
Capability Licensing Service Status: Permit info not available
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OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
I tried to flash this Intel ME8 1.5MB FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496 firmware and I received:
C:\Windows\system32>c:/Win64/FWUpdLcl64.exe -f ME.bin
Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility Version: 8.1.40.1456
Copyright (C) 2007 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Communication Mode: MEI
Checking firmware parameters…
Error 8714: Firmware update not initiated due to file open or read failure
"GBE Region does not exist." what firmware I must to use?
Aqustiq 361 June 15, 2014, 4:21am
I found solution.
Downloaded from Asus site Asus P8Z77-V LK page firmware and replaced DATA.BIN file with the
latest firmware *.BIN file. I use win8.1 x64.
But GBE region is still not existe
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.51.1476
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 1402
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 8.1.52.1496
UNS Version: Not Available
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LMS Version: Not Available
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.0.1204
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101C40
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
CPU Upgrade State: Not Upgradable
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: 1C3117
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
Capability Licensing Service Status: Permit info not available
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
mictlan 362 June 15, 2014, 8:45am
Aqustiq:
I found solution.
Downloaded from Asus site Asus P8Z77-V LK page firmware and replaced DATA.BIN file with
the latest firmware *.BIN file. I use win8.1 x64.
But GBE region is still not existe
Why should it exist?
If you look at the specs of this Motherboard you find under LAN: Realtek® 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN
Controller(s)
It has NO Intel PHY = No GBE region in MEI!
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Fernando 363 June 15, 2014, 9:40am
@ Aqustiq:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Aqustiq:
I tried to flash this Intel ME8 1.5MB FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496 firmware and I received:
C:\Windows\system32>c:/Win64/FWUpdLcl64.exe -f ME.bin
Why haven’t you done it according to my guide (chapter C of the start post)?
"GBE Region does not exist." what firmware I must to use?
You have tried to flash the correct latest Intel ME Firmware.
As mictlan already stated, the GBE Region has nothing to do with the Intel ME Firmware.
By the way: It would hve been easier for you and us, if you would have posted the related screenshots
(done by hitting "Alt"+"Print") instead of copying and pasting the complete CMD text.
Regards
Fernando
ZyKLon 364 June 16, 2014, 3:59pm
Hi everbody!
My MB is Asus H87M PLUS (https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H87MPLUS/specifications/)
with BIOS 0807
I updated MEI firmware from 9.0.30.1484 to 9.1.2.1010
This is MEInfo:
20mb image hosting
My question, is this okay?
Thanks!
Fernando 365 June 16, 2014, 5:21pm
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@ ZyKLon:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
ZyKLon:
My question is this okay?
Yes, the Firmware is ok.
If you want to use the latest Intel MEI drivers, I recommend to install the Intel MEI drivers
v10.0.25.1006, which you can find within the start post of this thread.
Enjoy the Forum!
Fernando
ZyKLon 366 June 16, 2014, 6:01pm
Thank you very much Fernando.
ex58 367 June 17, 2014, 4:11pm
ZyKLon:
My question, is this okay?
Thanks!
try to change BCLK…let say 101…102…etc…
Your fan speed displaying OK?
kasar 368 June 17, 2014, 8:47pm
hi all.
just registered at the forum
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I noticed the topic creator asked for aditional links if someone had them
I have some older versions I have been using on my HM67 chipser laptop (L502X)
original topic can be found here:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell-xps…tages-more.html
and about the versions itselfs, here they are:
Intel ME firmware update for L502X DOWNLOAD from mediafire /// MIRROR by ximinez
MD5 checksum: 868A6D2E1947ACD50A1D79295F2CC504
Intel ME FW version: 7.1.52.1176
notes: Intel ME firmware update tested on L502X, stock Intel ME firmware for L502X is
7.0.4.1197.
to update the ME FW, start update_Intel_ME.bat file, and then restart the machine to run the new
FW
this update has been proved as stable and the overclocking patch is tested on this version.
we are also planning to upgreade the 4 MB flash chips from our laptops to 16 MB ones
more info here (on the last pages)
http://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-UE…-BIOS-and-HOWTO
this may allow us to run 5 MB versions instead the small 1.5mb ones
Fernando 369 June 17, 2014, 9:23pm
@ kasar:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum and thanks for your contribution!
kasar:
I noticed the topic creator asked for aditional links if someone had them
You are right, but my text was somehow misleading. I should have asked for newer or missing drivers
and Firmware Updates (e.g. ME6 1.5MB) - my bad.
EDIT: Meanwhile I have corrected that sentence.
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I have some older versions I have been using on my HM67 chipser laptop (L502X)
Thanks for the link to the Intel MEI Firmware v7.1.52.1176, but I am offering already newer ME7
Firmware versions within the start post.
Regards
Fernando
ZyKLon 370 June 18, 2014, 12:25am
Please help me!
How i can restore my original 9.0.30.1482 firmware?
I tried flashing the bios, nothing, so please HELP!
Fernando 371 June 18, 2014, 12:31am
ZyKLon:
How i can restore my original 9.0.30.1482 firmware?
Why do you want to downgrade the firmware? What happened?
ZyKLon 372 June 18, 2014, 12:53am
Bus speed always 99.76 Mhz and cpu fan is too loud.
Fernando 373 June 18, 2014, 10:02am
ZyKLon:
Bus speed always 99.76 Mhz and cpu fan is too loud.
I doubt, that the Intel ME9 Firmware v9.1.0.1120 is faulty.
What have you done to solve your problem? What is missing resp. what happened while trying to solve
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the issues?
What about overclocking? Have you tried to reset everything to default and then readjust step by step
your previous settings?
If you really want or have to downgrade the Intel ME firmware, >here< is the link to the Intel ME9
1.5M FWUpdate v9.0.31.1487, which is the latest of the v9.0 series.
shroeder 374 June 18, 2014, 9:31pm
Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.2.1000 WHQL for 1.5MB SKUs (link)
Fernando 375 June 18, 2014, 10:06pm
shroeder:
Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.2.1000 WHQL for 1.5MB SKUs (link)
These SKU drivers seem to be absolutely identic with the "normal" Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1204
WHQL refresh, which I am offering within the start post of this thread.
shroeder 376 June 18, 2014, 11:09pm
The HECI driver in itself is of course the same between the same revision of 1.5MB and 5MB SKUs
MEI.
But for people who use EXE install, this one has just what they need for "consumer motherboard" (no
SOL, no IMSS etc).
SoniX 377 June 20, 2014, 10:32pm
@Pacman
@Fernando
@All
Hello!
06/19/2014 AsRcok released new BIOSes for Z87, example Z87 OC Formula BIOS v1.91. To my
surprise, they all contain the MEI version 9.1.2.1010. I tried to flash on its motherboard is Asus Z87
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Plus, but was not luck. FSB - 99.8 MHz and BCLK - is locked.
But, we can conclude that the motherboard is on the 8-series chipsets, current supported version MEI
9.1.2.1010. It turns out that there should be support in the BIOS, and not in the settings, as we
previously thought.
Pacman 378 June 21, 2014, 11:51am
That is very interesting news,
then possibly the change could be found if we compare this with older BIOS, but i expect other MB
maker will have implement this update also.
It’s a shame still no 9.1.x FITC
lordkag 379 June 21, 2014, 7:08pm
From a quick look, it would seem that MePlatformPolicy is the main component to be updated, other
changes are just for new CPUs, overclocking and secure flash. Unfortunately, the change cannot be
ported, only manufacturers can build this mainboard dependent module. But as Pacman pointed, if
Asrock started, others should soon add it, maybe with a little push/request.
ex58 380 June 22, 2014, 7:18pm
Interesting…but no BIOS 1.91 on the ASRock web page:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20OC%…ownload&os=BIOS
Pacman 381 June 22, 2014, 7:30pm
It is under beta.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20OC%20Formula/?cat=Beta
ex58 382 June 22, 2014, 7:59pm
Pacman:
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It is under beta.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20OC%20Formula/?cat=Beta
Ohh,yes thanks.
ex58 383 June 24, 2014, 2:16pm
GB B85 series is also updated with ME firmware 9.1.0.1035…
ftp://download.gigabyte.ru/bios/mb_bios_ga-b85tn_f4.zip
elitethem 384 June 26, 2014, 12:41pm
New Asrock beta bios L2.72 for Z87 Extreme 4 released - that fixed the PCIe clock / BCLK / FSB
problem - with 9.1 ME firmwares.
http://66.226.78.22/downloadsite/bios/11…4(L2.72)ROM.zip
elitethem 385 July 2, 2014, 1:57pm
New Asrock beta bios L2.73 for Z87 Extreme 4 released - more fixes for ME firmware 9.1.x
http://66.226.78.22/downloadsite/bios/11…4(L2.73)ROM.zip
Shayne 386 July 6, 2014, 3:01pm
Hi
I guess I learnt something “again” and Fernando is one of the good guys on the net, you know one when
you search for something always pops up and when he does always has the highest of standards info.
Thank you
I did not realize that their is firmware in my firmware
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Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 9.0.21.1452
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 1402
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0000
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 9.0.2.1345 H
LMS Version: 10.0.0.1180
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.0.1204
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101940
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
TLS: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
GbE Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Disabled
Host Write Access to ME: Disabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20252025
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20252025
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
Should I have any problems going from my OLD firmware to Intel ME9 1.5MB FWUpdate
v9.0.31.1487.
Should I down clock first? Asus Maximus Hero VI @4.7 stable for 1 year +. (reset to defaults?)
Sorry for not reading a messily 26 pages, summer and outside a lot. I will catch up.
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Regards
Fernando 387 July 6, 2014, 3:14pm
@ Shayne:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Shayne:
Should I have any problems going from my OLD firmware to Intel ME9 1.5MB FWUpdate
v9.0.31.1487.
No, this should be safe (unless the power will be switched off while flashing).
Should I down clock first?
If I were you, I would do it and redo the OC settings once having successfully rebooted.
Good luck!
Fernando
Shayne 388 July 6, 2014, 4:32pm
Thank you sir your quick reply it is much appreciated.
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 9.0.21.1452
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 1402
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0000
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 9.0.31.1487 H
LMS Version: 10.0.0.1180
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.0.1204
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
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Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101940
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
TLS: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
GbE Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Disabled
Host Write Access to ME: Disabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20252025
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20252025
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
Best Regards
felix2014 389 July 7, 2014, 3:30pm
Hi, I am new to this forum
MY system :
R4BE 4930K, Bios 701
Before update the ME firmware, Meinfowin64 shows:
Host Read Access to ME : Enabled
Host Write Access to ME : Enabled
After updated ME firmware to 8.1.52.1496 with FWUpdLcl64, Meinfowin64 shows:
Host Read Access to ME : Disabled
Host Write Access to ME : Disabled
How to change back to enable?
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Fernando 390 July 7, 2014, 4:47pm
@ felix2014:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
felix2014:
Before update the ME firmware, Meinfowin64 shows:
Host Read Access to ME : Enabled
Host Write Access to ME : Enabled
After updated ME firmware to 8.1.52.1496 with FWUpdLcl64, Meinfowin64 shows:
Host Read Access to ME : Disabled
Host Write Access to ME : Disabled
How to change back to enable?
Since I don’t know the answer myself, I hope, that you will get an instruction from anyone else, who is
more familiar with the Intel ME settings.
Regards
Fernando
CodeRush 391 July 7, 2014, 8:41pm
It’s interesting to see that ordinary ME update changed descriptor lock settings for ME region, but this
new setup is actually better. No need to change anything.
The answer for original question: you need to disable Intel descriptor lock either by using external SPI
flasher or by performing a HDA chip pinmod during boot. Both methods are dangerous and needed only
if ME region is corrupted and needs a complete reflash.
felix2014 392 July 8, 2014, 2:02am
Does this affect future ME firmware update or bios update?
CodeRush 393 July 8, 2014, 9:00am
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No, if this updates will be done by normal vendor’s tools.
felix2014 394 July 8, 2014, 10:04am
CodeRush:
No, if this updates will be done by normal vendor’s tools.
Thanks
Shayne 395 July 9, 2014, 1:40pm
Caught up, a few questions to the ones that are in the know.
There appears to be not much on what versions are better as Rst(e) or many other driver/firmwares. We
must assume latest is better for all?
The reason I even stubble on the firmware in bios was that 1505 bios from asus recommend an update to
run the new 4th and it was windows based. I read this was 9.0.30.1482 ime firmware . I installed your
package 9.0.31.1487. Would 30 be better, worse, same for my hero vi board? Change logs would be
gr8 on OP. But I also have google just appears to have limited hits, still need to read CodeRush’s hard
forum.
A brief idea of the exact differences in 9.0, 9.1, 9.5 would be helpful. I understand that some 87 boards
are running 9.1 but have a hard time downgrading, What about 9.5?
Are 87 board 9.0 that’s it?
I feel the placebo that my baby is smoother and more in tune, feeling better inside now .
Thankz again
Regards
P.S. Is there a search button in threads?
Fernando 396 July 9, 2014, 2:05pm
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Shayne:
We must assume latest is better for all?
No!
1. General pre-condition: The latest driver/firmware/OROM etc. has been designed for your specific
system.
2. Even the latest suitable driver/firmware, OROM etc. is not always the best.
Are 87 board 9.0 that’s it?
Generally it seems so, but some mainboard manufacturers obviously have opened the door to the Intel
ME firmware v9.1 for some Z87 chipset boards.
Is there a search button in threads?
No, the search field is valid for the complete Forum (which is good, because not all posts are within the
best suitable thread or sub-Forum).
Shayne 397 July 9, 2014, 2:16pm
so asus releases 9.0.30.1482 for my board, would this be preferred to 9.0.31.1487. I will call it quits at
9.0 and buy a new board for future.
You cannot bubble through threads and point directly to post you are looking for, this is a bit of a
handicap that must lead to addition posts/questions, no?
Regards
Fernando 398 July 9, 2014, 2:26pm
Shayne:
You cannot bubble through threads and point directly to post you are looking for, this is a bit of a
handicap that must lead to addition posts/questions, no?
This is due to the Forum software, which has not been made by me. My administration console doesn’t
allow any change regarding the search function.
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Shayne 399 July 9, 2014, 2:30pm
Absolutely no problems, was just trying to understand GBE 1.3 and 1.5 and search was not that gr8,
answered on the first page which was helpful not to have to read all again.
What would be really appreciated is your thoughts on
so asus releases 9.0.30.1482 for my board, would this be preferred to 9.0.31.1487?
Regards
Fernando 400 July 9, 2014, 3:44pm
Shayne:
What would be really appreciated is your thoughts on
so asus releases 9.0.30.1482 for my board, would this be preferred to 9.0.31.1487?
No, because v9.0.31.1487 is newer and compatible with your mainboard.
ASUS does not always offer the newest stuff for their mainboards.
ex58 401 July 9, 2014, 5:35pm
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Drivers Version 10.0.25.1048 on Station drivers…
Edit:
Seems is 10.0.20.1258 inside.
Fernando 402 July 9, 2014, 8:50pm
@ ex58:
Thanks for the info regarding the new Intel MEI drivers at Satation-Drivers.
ex58:
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Drivers Version 10.0.25.1048 on Station drivers…
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Seems is 10.0.20.1258 inside.
Indeed - both packages (1.5M and 5M) do contain the same Intel MEI drivers v10.0.20.1258 dated
05/09/2014, but different MEI Software.
EDIT/Correction:
The Intel MEI drivers v10.0.20.1258 WHQL are dated 06/24/2014, but by mistake shown within the
INF file as being dated 05/09/2014.
Conclusion: These are the newest Intel MEI drivers (newer than the previously offered v10.0.25.1006
ones).
Shayne 403 July 9, 2014, 10:02pm
Fernando:
No, because v9.0.31.1487 is newer and compatible with your mainboard.
ASUS does not always offer the newest stuff for their mainboards.
Thankz again, my friend.
Got that right, look at chipset drivers, they do not need to be to friendly anymore, we buy the boards.
Listening to foobar xlr asus muse right now and it sounds fantastic. All feels smoother here.
Cheers
Fernando 404 July 9, 2014, 11:22pm
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.25.1048 WHQL for GbE 1.5M systems
new: Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.25.1048 WHQL for GbE 5M systems
new: 32/64bit Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.20.1258 WHQL (usable with GbE 1.5M and 5M systems)
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Enjoy the new Intel MEI drivers and the ME Software (if you take the complete package)!
Fernando
DeathStalker 405 July 10, 2014, 4:37am
Is it worth taking the complete package for my system (Z77 Sabertooth)?
Thanks!
EDIT by Fernando: Unneeded fully quoted text deleted (to save space)
Fernando 406 July 10, 2014, 9:08am
@ DeathStalker:
I always have just installed the Intel MEI driver with my Z68 and Z77 systems, because I hate it to have
a lot of applications running in the background (only exception: my Antivirus program).
Shayne 407 July 10, 2014, 1:37pm
ex58:
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Drivers Version 10.0.25.1048 on Station drivers…
Edit:
Seems is 10.0.20.1258 inside.
Believe your edit to be true. Back to 10.0.25.1006.
Regards
DeathStalker 408 July 10, 2014, 3:53pm
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Is there a way to extract just the drivers from the current full package? (Or is that something you are
planning to do?)
Thanks!
Fernando 409 July 10, 2014, 4:09pm
DeathStalker:
Is there a way to extract just the drivers from the current full package? (Or is that something you are
planning to do?)
I had it already done, but you obviously didn’t find them.
Look here:
[[File:Intel MEI driver extracted.png|none|auto]]
Shayne 410 July 13, 2014, 12:43am
DeathStalker:
Is there a way to extract just the drivers from the current full package? (Or is that something you are
planning to do?)
Thanks!
They are buried in a cab file. 7-zip is free and your friend on these
\intel_mei_10.0.25.1006(www.station-
drivers.com).exe\SetupME.exe\ME_MEI_Drivers_x64.msi\drivers.cab\x64<br />
Regards
kazbek3015 411 July 20, 2014, 12:43am
Hello Fernando,
today I decide to register on this forum,
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because im not sure what to do proper install of new ME driver.
I would like to ask for your Advice.
I have read multiple times your info about all of your versions for ME/MEI drivers - and ways how to
install/update it.
My pc is MSI GE60-OND-298 [Quad core i7-3630QM Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz, MB- HM76 (Intel
Express 7-series mobile), 1. GPU - Intel HD4000,
2. GPU - nVidia GTX660M, 8GB DDR RAM, 750GB HDD] which
was originally shipped with pre-installled Win 8 x64. all problems began after update to Win 8.1 in late
October 2013.
Most of the problems i am having with GPUs and pc performance that got much lower in the meantime
(since November 2013).
I tried to uninstall all of old (outdated Win8 drivers) drivers for both GPUs - but the second one isnt still
working for more demanding apps,
even they are chosen in individual settings inside the Nvidia control panel.
I am very upset because i am a man who can set others pcs, flash bioses correctly and doing sw
maintenance tasks for pc and laptops.
I updated BIOS and FW to latest, but found out lately that the ME/MEI driver and old (original) chipset
driver could be the cause of the problems.
But problems with my own new laptop are not easy to get rid off.
There seem i had found the way how to solve them- uninstall all network drivers, GPU drivers,
drivers of peripherals built on MB and then uninstall my current buggy (2012) ME/MEI drivers and
update reinstall chipset INF driver.
Current state:
- my CPU has this code: 1E3A (Intel 7-series/C216)
- Intel INF chipset driver 9.3.0.1025 (outdated - originally from 2012 /MSI, installed)
- Intel Management Component driver v8.1.0.1281 (ME drv)
- Intel Management Engine Interface driver 9.0.0.1287 (MEI drv)
- Intel Control Center driver 1.2.1.1008
- System Requirements LAB for Intel Driver 4.5.22
For replacement i have this:
- Intel Chipset driver 9.4.0.1027 (for desktop and mobile boards based on Intel 7-series
Desktop/Express = mobile)
- Intel drivers from this forum -> MEI_allOS_1.5M_8.1.40.1416. + update Intel ME8 1.5MB
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FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496
and Intel MEI 1.5M Drivers & Software Set v10.0.25.1048 WHQL or Intel MEI Drivers & Software
Set v10.0.25.1006
So Please, can you recommend me - which of your installer-versions for update Intel ME/MEI drivers
should i install and are proper for my laptop?
And do i really need to reinstall INF chipset driver and then installl new ME drivers?
Can you tell me correct order in which shall the every one of these ME drivers be installed?
Thanks in advance, (Danke)
Kazbek
Fernando 412 July 20, 2014, 10:56am
@ kazbek3015:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
kazbek3015:
Please, can you recommend me - which of your installer-versions for update Intel ME/MEI
drivers should i install and are proper for my laptop?
Before you install/flash any Intel ME components (drivers, software, firmware), you should check the
ME and GBe region of your system by running the related MEInfo tool.
If you get the info, that you have an Intel ME8 system with a GBe region 1.3 or 1.5, I recommend to
flash the latest Intel ME firmware v8.1.52.1496 and to install the latest Intel ME driver v10.0.20.1258
WHQL.
And do i really need to reinstall INF chipset driver and then installl new ME drivers?
Since the OS Win8.1 has all required INF files on board, which are needed to detect and to manage
your Intel 7-Series chipset system devices, you do not need to install any separate "Intel Chipset
Device Software" components (so called Intel chipset "drivers").
Can you tell me correct order in which shall the every one of these ME drivers be installed?
After a clean install of Windows 8.1 onto my Intel Z77 system I have just flashed the latest appropriate
Intel ME firmware and installed the latest appropriate Intel ME driver via Device Manager. I never
installed any "Intel Chipset Device Software" package or component.
Regards
Fernando
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kazbek3015 413 July 20, 2014, 1:35pm
Okay, thanks for your advice.
The Gbe region - I checked it other way… via Device manager, and by using speecy and cpu-z. I tried
to use your tool ME8info,
but it somehow didnt worked - it hadnt show anything like your picture in the first post.
I’m already sure that i have ME8 series drivers/software - as i mentioned before.
But wouldnt installation of 8.1.52.1496 ME firmaware and then instalation of 10.0.xxxx driver software
cause some mess for the motherboard?
If possible i would like to install only ME8 fw and software - for consistency. I would be happy to know
some solution from that driver 8-serie.
And just i am still a bit unsure not to install 9.4.0.1027 chipset driver - because my current one is sure
buggy and doesnt work properly for my Win8.1 (because the original Win8 chipset INF driver is from
october or november of 2012)…
I found some shabby info about that thing on msi support page/forum - where i am registered and asked
for help, but they still doesnt give there some more current INF driver to download - and suitable for
HM76 express chipset.
But until now i didnt find the cure to this, except wipe all VGA drivers, other mothrboard affiliated
drivers- like cardreader, MSI supercharger, MSI SCM and few others, me/mei drivers and fw and for
sure install more current INF driver released to work in Win 8.1 (and at least from 2013)
So i would like to know some consistent update for ME8 driver and Firmware (alltogether), and i sure
would try to install new chipset driver (that Intel 9.4.1027 - it from official intel support = latest
recommended inf driver my board)
Please answer me on this as soon as you can, and correct if i am wrong at some part - because i never
did something like ME/MEI installation or update.
I have only very good knowledge in flashing/updating bioses (succesfully updated around 25 PCs bioses)
and its dedicated fw.
Thanks for your kindness, mister.
Best regards
from Kazbek
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kazbek3015:
The Gbe region - I checked it other way… via Device manager, and by using speecy and cpu-z. I
tried to use your tool ME8info,
but it somehow didnt worked - it hadnt show anything like your picture in the first post.
What did the ME8Info tool show? Please post a screenshot.
But wouldnt installation of 8.1.52.1496 ME firmaware and then instalation of 10.0.xxxx driver
software cause some mess for the motherboard?
It will not, if you had chosen the ME Firmware and driver version, which is suitable for your system.
The Intel ME drivers v10.0.xx.xxxx definitively are matching ME8 systems.
And just i am still a bit unsure not to install 9.4.0.1027 chipset driver - because my current one is
sure buggy and doesnt work properly for my Win8.1 (because the original Win8 chipset INF driver
is from october or november of 2012)…
One of the most overestimated "drivers" are the so-called "Intel Chipset Drivers" (Intel names them "Intel
Chipset Device Software" or "INF Update Utility"):
1. These packages do not contain any real driver (= .SYS file), but just text files (readable with notepad).
2. The version number of the packages is absolutely misleading, because the inside being INF files usually
have other version and date numbers.
3. Many INF files of the "Intel Chipset Device Software" do nothing else than simply renaming the related
Intel chipset device and don’t give the device any additional functionality.
4. Intel usually doesn’t update any of the included INF files (unless the previous text was faulty or the
device name should be changed).
5. When Intel offers a new "INF Update Utility" package with a higher version number, it doesn’t
automaticly mean, that there are new INF files for 7-Series Chipsets inside.
Nevertheleass you may run the installer of the latest Intel Chipset Device Software for your chipset and
look what happens.
So i would like to know some consistent update for ME8 driver and Firmware (alltogether), and i
sure would try to install new chipset driver (that Intel 9.4.1027 - it from official intel support = latest
recommended inf driver my board)
AFAIK the latest "Intel Chipset Device Software" for your chipset is v9.3.2.1020 (this package has been
built at 02/27/2014). You can find it at Station-Drivers.
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Hi again, I would like to try that Intel INF driver v.9.3.2.1020 -
i checked its release info - it says Ivy Town (not Ivy Bridge - which i have).
I would like to clear one thing: I updated my OS from Win 8 to Win 8.1 via Windows Store on 19th
October 2013.
This spring i updated to Win8.1 Update 1 via Windows Update.
I reinstalled (uninstalled and then installed more current) drivers after each OS update to wipe bugs of the
older drivers. Most problems i had after update from win 8 to 8.1 when the VGAs vbegan to behave not
correctly - so installed more proper version of both.
During that update Windows misbehaved old Win8 drivers - namely Intel chipset driver, ME/MEI, GPU
drivers which were weirdly updated to newer, most of them i had to update manually using more proper
one.
I didnt performed a clean install of Win 8.1, i just cleaned all drivers affected by OS update - as was
written in how-tos on MSI support/forum -
and installed their updated drivers, e.g. fgor GPUs i used more up to date drivers from Intel and Nvidia
support.
The Inf chipset 9.4.0.1027 driver is from this support thread:
http://pcsupport.about.com/b/2013/11/20/…-7-vista-xp.htm
And there is said it is for 7-series chipsets… so now i am bit confused.
To topic again> Btw how do i enable in cmd as administrator (because i fact i am the only user of my
laptop, and my account IS administrator account - protected by password). / Not actual.
I somehow solved it already. Here is previewe what i found about my ME/MEI software and driver -
look at the end of post.
The GBe is not able to show, altough i have official updated MSI BIOS and firmware (last builds - for
Win 8.1).
For BIOS it is E16GAIMS.514, firmware is 16GAEMS1.506
Still not sure about current version of chipset driver (originally it was Win8 INF driver 9.3.0.1025). now i
think i have something other what is corrupted.
Thanks in advance
Fernando 416 July 20, 2014, 5:07pm
kazbek3015:
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I would like to try that Intel INF driver v.9.3.2.1020 -
i checked its relase info - it says Ivy Town (not Ivy Bridge - which i have).
AFAIK all Intel CPUs except Haswell are supported by that package.
I would like to clear one thing: I updated my OS from Win 8 to Win 8.1 via Windows Store on 19th
October 2013.
This spring i updated to Win8.1 Update 1 via Windows Update.
I reinstalled (uninstalled and then installed more current) drivers after each OS update to wipe bugs
of the older drivers. Most problems i had after update from win 8 to 8.1 when the VGAs vbegan to
behave not correctly - so installed more proper version of both.
During that update Windows misbehaved old Win8 drivers - namely Intel chipset driver, ME/MEI,
GPU drivers which were weirdly updated to newer, most of them i had to update manually using
more proper one.
Your experience verifies, that a clean OS installation by booting off the latest image version (currently
available: Spring Update 2014) is the best/safest solution, if you want a stable system without too much
garbage.
The Inf chipset 9.4.0.1027 driver is from this support thread:
http://pcsupport.about.com/b/2013/11/20/…-7-vista-xp.htm
And there is said it is for 7-series chipsets… so now i am bit confused.
Both packages (v9.4.0.11027 and v9.3.2.1020) do support your chipset and probably do contain the
absolutely similar INF files for your system.
Btw how do i enable in cmd as administrator (because i fact i am the only user of my laptop, and my
account IS administrator account - protected by password).
Right click onto the "Start" button and choose the option "Command Prompt (Admin)".
kazbek3015 417 July 20, 2014, 5:36pm
Many thanks for your patience, I will do as you have earlier recommended. This week i will take the
action.
I would like to do a clean Win 8.1 install, but currently dont have so much time to back up all my files and
reinstalling whole Win from bottom.
Also i rather would like to update directly (from installtion iso) to 8.1 Update 2 - which does not exist
now - at least wait until there is (on the SW forums) MSDN a iso with it.
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I am surely planning to make clean install this winter, now i will try to only repair buggy ME + Intel fw
drivers.
For now, I will just uninstall drivers and then update ME/MEIdrivers as you have told me.
I have one another PC - older from late 2007 with Win 7 SP1 Pro - which is working properly (has
updated to last BIOS and fw) as my work machine and as backup pc for the newest one.
I will inform you later if this "classic" update way was succesful or not… then still clean OS update is last
resort.
Bye and thanks again for all your advices
hcwuschel 418 July 21, 2014, 7:05pm
Hi Fernando,
ASRock offers on their web site IME Version 10.0.0.1204 for the new series of mobo’s equipped with
Z97 or H97 chip set (e.g. this one). Today I found this note, which wasn’t there before: “Before
installing Intel ME driver, please click it to install Windows Update KB2685811.”. The KB2685811 is
the “Kernel Mode Driver Framework Version 1.11 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2”.
Interesting thing. When I do a fresh install of Win 7, all drivers are installed before I run Windows update.
best regards
Torsten
Pacman 419 July 21, 2014, 7:08pm
Hi
Posted here:
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…0.1005-(1.5Mo)/
With flash & info Tools.
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@ hcwuschel:
Thanks for your info.
Since I have an ASRock Z97 Extreme6 board, I have seen the ASRock advice to download
KB2685811 before installing the Intel ME driver v10.0.0.1024 as well. I was wondering why I should
install an MS hotfix, which has been designed for Win7 onto my Win8.1 system.
Then I installed the latest Intel ME drivers v10.0.20.1258 WHQL without having followed ASRock’s
advice. Everything went fine. Maybe I was just lucky…
Fernando 421 July 21, 2014, 8:21pm
@ Pacman:
Thanks for the link to the new Intel ME9 Firmware v9.1.10.1005 for 1.5MB systems.
@ all users with an Intel ME9 Consumer system:
Meanwhile I have successfully flashed this brandnew ME9 Firmware into my ASRock Z97 Extrem6
mainboard.
Here is the related screenshot:
[[File:ME Firmware Update v9.1.10.1005.png|none|fullsize]]
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel ME9 1.5MB Firmware Update v9.1.10.1005
Good luck for you too!
Fernando
hcwuschel 422 July 21, 2014, 10:19pm
I’m not sure that you really need this KB2685811 for Windows 8.x. If I’m not mistaken, this functionality
comes out of the box with Win 8.x. I just scanned the registry of my Win 8.1u1 x64 VM and there is no
evidence of this update. So if there is such an update for Win 8.x too, it should be installed here.
best regards
Torsten
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Fernando 423 July 21, 2014, 10:47pm
hcwuschel:
I’m not sure that you really need this KB2685811 for Windows 8.x.
There is no KB2685811 available for Windows 8/8.1 x86/x64, but nevertheless ASRock has put the
notice into its driver support page for Windows 8.1. Look here:
[[File:ASRock ME driver warning.png|none|fullsize]]
Mangix 424 July 22, 2014, 3:54am
I recently flashed v9.1.2.1010 onto my B85 motherboard. According to the first post in this thread, I
should have flashed v9.0.31.1487 (1.5MB) .However that one refused to flash. What’s more, the old.bin
that the flasher generated is 3.88MB in size. Did I flash the right firmware?
The old one: https://mega.co.nz/#!ydhByJJA!yd_Fw26OJk…CnqT29wruzHO8qU
Fernando 425 July 22, 2014, 7:48am
@ Mangix:
As long as you don’t have any problems with the ME9 Firmware v9.1.x.xxxx, I do not recommend to
“downgrade” to v9.0.x.xxxx.
What does the MEInfo tool show?
Mangix 426 July 22, 2014, 10:39pm
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Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 9.1.2.1000
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2014, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: P2.10
MEBx Version: 9.0.0.0011
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 9.1.2.1010 H
LMS Version: Not Available
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.20.1258
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
Not sure if anything else can be updated in that list. This seems to work fine though.
Fernando 427 July 22, 2014, 10:51pm
Mangix:
This seems to work fine though.
Then I recommend to let everything regarding Intel ME as it is now.
Malet 428 August 2, 2014, 11:00pm
@lordkag or @Fernando - I have carefully read through this thread for the last couple days hoping to
find the answer without having to ask. our answer on post #143 is the closest I found but need to verify
… here goes the "ask".
I have (HP workstation) ME 7.1.60.1193 installed and want to upgrade to 8.1.52.1496 (or latest) so,
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can this be done with the ME 7.x tools. I have tried the ME 8.x tools and I get errors just as
@Proman28 found.
Help wanted to downgrade/re-program ME firmware (v8.0 - 8.1) on Intel Series 7 Chipset
Fernando 429 August 2, 2014, 11:37pm
@ Malet:
Weilcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Malet:
I have (HP workstation) ME 7.1.60.1193 installed and want to upgrade to 8.1.52.1496 (or latest)
Why do you want to upgrade the Intel ME Firmware version branch from v7.x.xx.xxxx to v8.x.xx.xxxx?
Do you have any problems, which may be caused by your current ME Firmware?
can this be done with the ME 7.x tools.
No, you cannot change the Intel ME version from ME7 to ME8 by using any of the official ME Firmware
installers.
By the way: Your question has aready been asked within this Forum. Look >here<.
Regards
Fernando
Malet 430 August 3, 2014, 2:48am
Fernando:
@ Malet:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Why do you want to upgrade the Intel ME Firmware version branch from v7.x.xx.xxxx to
v8.x.xx.xxxx? Do you have any problems, which may be caused by your current ME Firmware?
@Fernando - On one of my HP workstations has ME 7.x.xx.xxxx and I have to disable the ME/AMT
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functions via a jumper on the motherboard to allow it to work with Ivy Bridge (V2) XEONs. As long as
the ME/AMT is enabled it will not go through POST, just sits there like a brick. I have a second
workstation with the same exact motherboard and BIOS but it came with ME 8.x.xx.xxxx. On that
workstation the Ivy Bridge XEONs work perfectly.
There must be a utility (albeit, confidential) since the same physical board comes with either v7 or v8 ME
versions. I could just disable the ME/AMT via the jumper and move on but as a tinkerer I just can’t let
this go
Fernando 431 August 3, 2014, 8:47am
Malet:
On one of my HP workstations has ME 7.x.xx.xxxx and I have to disable the ME/AMT functions
via a jumper on the motherboard to allow it to work with Ivy Bridge (V2) XEONs. As long as the
ME/AMT is enabled it will not go through POST, just sits there like a brick. I have a second
workstation with the same exact motherboard and BIOS but it came with ME 8.x.xx.xxxx. On that
workstation the Ivy Bridge XEONs work perfectly.
Are you sure, that both computers are using the same mainboard model (incl. Revision) and the same
BIOS version as well?
Since I have never tried to "upgrade" the Intel ME version to another level (your example: ME7 > ME8),
I cannot really help you. Have you already tried to contact HP as your workstation manufacturer?
By the way: I just found >this< thread about the same topic, but I don’t know, if it will help you.
Malet 432 August 3, 2014, 2:58pm
Fernando:
Are you sure, that both computers are using the same mainboard model (incl. Revision) and the
same BIOS version as well?
Have you already tried to contact HP as your workstation manufacturer?
@Fernando - Yes it is the same motherboard revision and BIOS. I did contact HP and confirmed that
they do have a utility to update the ME but it is proprietary and will not release it. So it can be done
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Thanks for the link to the thread. If I come up with a process, I will let you know.
Algy 433 August 12, 2014, 3:23pm
Hi Fernando I’m new around here, first I want to say ty and congratz for your hard work here. Veo q por
tu nombre supongo q hablas en español originalmente no?
I have an asus p8z68-v pro, i5 2500k and a Vertex 4 (ahci mode) as my system drive. Yesterday I made
a fresh OS install of win8.1 64bits. I’ve read this thread and installed the Intel MEI drivers
v10.0.20.1258 WHQL via device manager and update the firmware to v8.1.52.1496. Is it OK??
Ty and let me know if u speak spanish, so I can stop writing in my poor english haha.
Fernando 434 August 12, 2014, 4:22pm
@ Algy:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Algy:
I have an asus p8z68-v pro, i5 2500k and a Vertex 4 (ahci mode) as my system drive. Yesterday I
made a fresh OS install of win8.1 64bits. I’ve read this thread and installed the Intel MEI drivers
v10.0.20.1258 WHQL via device manager and update the firmware to v8.1.52.1496. Is it OK??
Yes, now your Intel 6-Series chipset system has the latest Intel MEI Firmware and the latest Intel MEI
driver.
Ty and let me know if u speak spanish, so I can stop writing in my poor english haha.
My mother tongue is German, but my Forum is an English language one. I do not accept any posts, which
were written in another language (not even German ones). The sense is, that all visitors of the Forum
should be able to read and understand all posts (provided, that they know a little bit English).
Regards
Fernando
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Fernando:
@ Algy:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Zitat von Algy im Beitrag #438
I have an asus p8z68-v pro, i5 2500k and a Vertex 4 (ahci mode) as my system drive.
Yesterday I made a fresh OS install of win8.1 64bits. I’ve read this thread and installed the Intel
MEI drivers v10.0.20.1258 WHQL via device manager and update the firmware to
v8.1.52.1496. Is it OK??
Yes, now your Intel 6-Series chipset system has the latest Intel MEI Firmware and the latest Intel MEI
driver.
Ty and let me know if u speak spanish, so I can stop writing in my poor english haha.
My mother tongue is German, but my Forum is an English language one. I do not accept any posts, which
were written in another language (not even German ones). The sense is, that all visitors of the Forum
should be able to read and understand all posts (provided, that they know a little bit English).
Regards
Fernando
Thanks for the reply Fernando! I’ll post in other section some doubts about the SATA drivers.
For your name I thought you were from a spanish country haha, anyway thanks for clear my mind about
this IME thing!
kevindd992002 436 August 20, 2014, 9:42am
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here again. I’m transitioning to using Windows 8.1 x64 now and I
wanted to know which is the best firmware/driver for my setup. Fernando, if you remember I’m using
these:
Asus P8Z68-V/GEN3 board
Plextor M3 SSD in AHCI
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I do overclock my system’s CPU and GPU. What is the best MEI firmware and driver for me? And
what RAID OROM driver should I be needing? I’m using it’s best to use the latest BIOS version for my
board?
Thanks for your help.
Fernando 437 August 20, 2014, 10:37am
kevindd992002:
I’m using these:
Asus P8Z68-V/GEN3 board
Plextor M3 SSD in AHCI
What is the best MEI firmware and driver for me?
With my ASUS P8Z68-V running Win8.1x64 I had the best results after having flashed the Intel ME8
1.5MB FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496 and installed just the attached HECI driver v9.0.0.1287 dated
05/14/2013 from wihin the Device Manager. According to my experience the newer Intel MEI TEE
driver doesn’t work as stable with Intel 6-Series chipset systems. Nevertheless you may try to install the
latest Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.20.1258, which are part of the complete Intel MEI Set v.10.0.25.1048.
And what RAID OROM driver should I be needing?
As long as you are running your Intel SATA ports in AHCI mode, the Intel RAID ROM version of the
BIOS doesn’t matter, because it will not be used by the OS. If you should plan to create a RAID0 array
at any time, I recommend to insert eiter the Intel RAID ROM v11.2.0.1527 (best RAID0 performance in
combination with the RST RAID driver v11.2.0.1006) or v12.9.0.2006 (most recent good working
combo with the RST(e) RAID driver v12.9.4.1000).
I’m using it’s best to use the latest BIOS version for my board?
Yes!
kevindd992002 438 August 20, 2014, 2:16pm
Fernando:
As long as you are running your Intel SATA ports in AHCI mode, the Intel RAID ROM version of
the BIOS doesn’t matter, because it will not be used by the OS. If you should plan to create a
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RAID0 array at any time, I recommend to insert eiter the Intel RAID ROM v11.2.0.1527 (best
RAID0 performance in combination with the RST RAID driver v11.2.0.1006) or v12.9.0.2006
(most recent good working combo with the RST(e) RAID driver v12.9.4.1000).
Great. Do these affect overclocking capability at all though?
If I decide to go with RAID0, which is better between the v11.2.0.1527 and v12.9.0.2006 that you
recommended?
And other than those two drivers, are there any firmware (inside the BIOS) like Intel Gigabit LAN
firmware that I need to update to get best performance?
EDIT by Fernando: Unneeded quoted text removed to save space within this thread
Fernando 439 August 20, 2014, 2:45pm
kevindd992002:
Do these affect overclocking capability at all though?
Probably yes, if you should switch to a RAID0 system. You may be able to do some overclocking with a
RAID0 system as well, but you will reach a limit at an earlier point than with an IDE or AHCI system.
If I decide to go with RAID0, which is better between the v11.2.0.1527 and v12.9.0.2006 that you
recommended?
You will get the best performance with the v11.2.0.1527/v11.2.0.1006 OROM/driver combo.
And other than those two drivers, are there any firmware (inside the BIOS) like Intel Gigabit LAN
firmware that I need to update to get best performance?
You can update other OROM modules of your BIOS, but you will not realize any performace boost.
By the way: The LAN OROM has no function unless you are using the Wake-on-LAN feature.
kevindd992002 440 August 20, 2014, 3:24pm
Fernando:
Probably yes, if you should switch to a RAID0 system. You may be able to do some overclocking
with a RAID0 system as well, but you will reach a limit at an earlier point than with an IDE or AHCI
system.
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How does hard drive speed correlate with CPU/GPU overclocking? Do they really affect each other?
Fernando:
You will get the best performance with the v11.2.0.2006/v11.2.0.1006 OROM/driver combo.
I think you mean 11.2.0.1527/11.2.0.1006 OROM/driver combo, right?
Fernando:
By the way: The LAN OROM has no function unless you are using the Wake-on-LAN feature.
What are all OROM modules available for my BIOS?
Yeah, I actually do use WOL so I might as well update the LAN OROM also? Not sure how though.
Fernando 441 August 20, 2014, 4:40pm
kevindd992002:
How does hard drive speed correlate with CPU/GPU overclocking? Do they really affect each
other?
Try it yourself. As long as I had overclocked my CPU (I don’t do it anymore), I could do it only while
running in AHCI mode. As soon as I switched to a RAID0 configuration, my system became extremely
instable with the previous OCing settings.
Fernando:
You will get the best performance with the v11.2.0.2006/v11.2.0.1006 OROM/driver combo.
I think you mean 11.2.0.1527/11.2.0.1006 OROM/driver combo, right?
You are absolutely right - it was a typo, which has already been corrected by me.
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Fernando:
What are all OROM modules available for my BIOS?
I do not really know what you mean, but the most important, not AHCI/RAID related OROM modules
are listed within the first post of >this< thread.
Yeah, I actually do use WOL so I might as well update the LAN OROM also? Not sure how
though.
The easiest way is to let UBU do the job for you.
kevindd992002 442 August 20, 2014, 4:59pm
Oh ok, I thought it was the other way around, more overclocking stability with RAID0 compared to
AHCI.
Alright then. Who is UBU? Is he a member in these forums as well?
EDIT by Fernando: Unneeded fully quoted text removed to save space
Fernando 443 August 20, 2014, 7:20pm
kevindd992002:
Who is UBU? Is he a member in these forums as well?
UBU is not the name of a Forum member, but of a phantastic tool for a very easy and safe modding of all
desktop mainboard UEFI BIOSes. UBU means "UEFI BIOS Updater".
For details please look >here<.
kazbek3015 444 August 21, 2014, 11:05pm
Hi, Mr. Fernando,
I am the guy - Kazbek, who was, some time ago, consulting with you,
the correct version of ME/MEI drivers for MSI GE60-OND with Windows 8.1 with Update 1 (x64).
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I am currently in state that i uninstalled all software including GPU drivers (integrated and dedicated),
LAN + Wlan drivers, cardreader, some msi system
utilities and some other drivers i want update currently afresh with more proper for Win 8.1.
And finally ready to make update of MEI/ME drivers and FW.
I have just one additional question on you-
and that is how and in which order i have to perform the procedure, for update/installing
of those new ME/MEI drivers and FW update.
For FW update i will use by you recommended 8.1.52.1496 and for ME/MEI software the Packaged
driver+software suite v10.0.25.1048 WHQL.
I have also older MEI allOS package of v8.1.40.1416 from this site- does i need to use it or not -in
some way…
_______________________________________________________________________________
_________________
OK, can you please explain to me the proper order for update of ME/MEI drivers
and software and reflashing of Intel ME FW, could it be like this… or not (???) :
As first, should be
the "Intel Management Engine Components" software uninstalled from
Control panel in "Programs => Uninstall a program" (in Win8.1)
and then Engine Interface driver from "Device manager"
(or can this be done just as update of the Interface driver - via navigating to the file path for the installer of
new driver)?
>I found also "other" Intel components possibly related to ME/MEI drivers,
first is "Intel SDK for OpenCL - CPU only Runtime Package v2.0.0.37149"
and second "System Requirements Lab for Intel v4.5.24.0" - may/can these two to be safely uninstalled
from pc, or not
(they will be installed in newer versions by updating/installing new intel ME/MEI drivers…)?? <
And now to corresponding task - to the correct FW flashing = updating.
Should it be done after the uninstalling
of Intel Engine Components driver and Interface driver, or before it?
Have the v10.0.25.1048 ME1.5 Package Suite software and drivers, to be installed
after FW flashing or before the FW reflashing? (after previous uninstall of older Intel Engine Components
and Interface drivers).
Thats all i want ask of you, i just needed
to be sure about correct order of the update procedure.
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Thanks in advance and looking forward to your advice.
kazbek
Fernando 445 August 21, 2014, 11:28pm
kazbek3015:
As first, should be the "Intel Management Engine Components" software uninstalled from Control
panel in "Programs => Uninstall a program" (in Win8.1) and then Engine Interface driver from
"Device manager" (or can this be done just as update of the interface driver - via navigating to the file
path for the installer of new driver)?
You should remove the previously installed Intel MEI software, before you run the installer of a new MEI
drivers & software package.
An additional uninstall of the formerly used driver is not necessary. It will be replaced automaticly by the
installer of the new package.
>I found also "other" Intel components possibly related to ME/MEI drivers, first is "Intel SDK for
OpenCL - CPU only Runtime Package v2.0.0.37149" and second "System Requirements Lab for
Intel v4.5.24.0" - may/can these two to be safely uninstalled from pc, or not (they will be installed in
newer versions by updating/installing new intel ME/MEI drivers…)?? <
AFAIK these 2 packages do not interfere with the installation of MEI drivers and software components.
And now to corresponding task - to the correct FW flashing = updating.
Should it be done after the uninstalling of Intel Engine Components driver and Interface driver, or
before it?
Have the v10.0.25.1048 ME1.5 Package Suite software and drivers, to be installed after FW
flashing or before the FW reflashing? (after previous uninstall of older Intel Engine Components and
Interface drivers).
It doesn’t matter. You can flash the Intel MEI firmware and install the MEI Drivers & Software Set
independent of each other.
kazbek3015 446 August 21, 2014, 11:35pm
Thanks for the patience and help,
I currently reread my older posts about updating ME/MEI drivers and your answers on them.
Sorry, that i asked for some things more than one time - i am now sure how to do it.
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So i would ask you something only if there will be some real (big) problem.
But i think and hope, that by following your advices,
all will be OK and working.
I will do the update right now ;D
thanks
kazbek3015 447 August 24, 2014, 1:04am
Hello,
i tried to update Intel ME FW to v8.1.52.1496 yesterday,
but the setup guide - as in first post in the thread, didnt worked. It didnt update
the FW, it just created backup of original FW…
Can you please write me the other/alternate options how should i proceed and finish the update.
does it needs the ME/MEI software and drivers suite of v10.0.25.1048 to be installed first or something
else??
Thanks
Fernando 448 August 24, 2014, 8:50am
kazbek3015:
i tried to update Intel ME FW to v8.1.52.1496 yesterday, but the setup guide - as in first post in the
thread, didnt worked. It didnt update the FW, it just created backup of original FW…
Did you run the MEInfo tool before?
What did it show? Which is your current Intel MEI Firmware version?
Are you sure, that you tried to flash a suitable branch (1.5M resp. 5M variant) of the Firmware?
does it needs the ME/MEI software and drivers suite of v10.0.25.1048 to be installed first or
something else??
No.
kazbek3015 449 August 24, 2014, 4:54pm
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Hello,
all the info about the state of my pc, BIOS and firmware version-
i provided them some time ago as well i asked you about advice how to update those ME/MEI drivers
and ME FW.
Citation from my older posts (edited):
>>Pc is MSI GE60-OND-298 [Quad core i7-3630QM Ivy Bridge 2.4-3.4GHz, MB- HM76 (Intel
Express 7-series mobile),
1. GPU - Intel HD4000, 2. GPU - nVidia GTX660M,
8GB DDR RAM-1600, 750GB HDD-7200rpm] which
was originally shipped with pre-installled Win 8 x64.
Problems began after update to Win 8.1 in late October 2013.
Most of the problems i am having with GPUs and pc performance that got much lower in the meantime
(since November 2013).
There seem i had found the way how to solve them- uninstall all network drivers, GPU drivers,
drivers of peripherals built on MB and then uninstall my current buggy (2012) ME/MEI drivers and
update reinstall chipset INF driver.
Current state:
- my CPU has this code: 1E3A (Intel 7-series/C216)
- Intel INF chipset driver 9.3.0.1025 (outdated - originally from 2012 /MSI, installed)
- Intel Management Component driver v8.1.0.1281 (ME drv)
- Intel Management Engine Interface driver 9.0.0.1287 (MEI drv)
- Intel Control Center driver 1.2.1.1008
- System Requirements LAB for Intel Driver 4.5.22
So Please, can you recommend me - which of your installer-versions for update Intel ME/MEI drivers
should i install and are proper for my laptop?
And do i really need to reinstall INF chipset driver and then installl new ME drivers?
Can you tell me correct order for their installation? <<
Up to now I updated only ME/MEI drivers and software with v10.0.25.1048 WHQL.
My current FW and BIOS are latest provided from
MSI from their support page for my NB and support forum - but they are possibly locked to accept
inserting more current ME FW.
It could be the issue, if the FW is specific and because of that, it is locked and it shows no Gbe region
info in MEINfo64, or not ??
I read some info about inserting ME FW into the Bios and then build your own updated Bios on-
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http://forums.tweaktown.com , but i wouldnt like to go that way.
It can possibly work, but it looks too risky for my case (MSI GE60-OND). So how, other way, can i
know about the correct Gbe region if i am not able to see it.
Can my pc has 5MB Gbe region?, but that would be against
all my pc settings and known details about the Bios and FW.
As documented on screenshots i am NOT able to know what size
(1.5 or 5MB or whatever) is my ME FW Gbe region.
Does have to be something set in bios as first and then i would be able to update to latest ME FW?
For ME FW update i tried unsuccesfully 1.5MB v8.1.52.1496 FW.
Current state of my NB GE60-OND is attached as screenshot–> 1st picture is actual state, 2nd was
previous (original) state.
The main difference between both screenshots is that in the UNS line on first picture has a UNS file
missing, marked *… can be this fixed somehow?
[[File:currentState_GE60-0ND_ed.png|none|auto]]
[[File:myME-FWOriginal.png|none|auto]]
So, what comes from this for me?
Please, i wanna know what shall i do now.
Thanks in advance.
Fernando 450 August 24, 2014, 6:10pm
kazbek3015:
all the info about the state of my pc, BIOS and firmware version-
i provided them some time ago as well i asked you about advice how to update those ME/MEI
drivers and ME FW.
I am sorry about my redundant questions, but I do not have the time to search for all previous posts of
somebody and to re-read them, when I am going to answer a concrete new question.
So it would be a good idea to create a signature, where you can lay down the most important
informations about your current system.
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So Please, can you recommend me - which of your installer-versions for update Intel ME/MEI
drivers should i install and are proper for my laptop?
I don’t know any other Intel ME Firmware installers than those, which are within the Intel ME
FWUpdate packages I am offering within the start post of tis thread. So you only have the options to run
the installer from within the Windows OS (there are separate installers for Win32bit and Win64bit) or
from a real DOS environment. If you want to try the latter, you have to create a bootabe USB drive
containing a DOS image and to add the needed FWUpdate files (ME.bin, FWUpdLcl.exe and flash.bat).
And do i really need to reinstall INF chipset driver and then installl new ME drivers?
No. Btw: The "Intel Chipset Device Software" doesn’t contain any drivers, but just text files to give the
related devices an Intel name.
Can you tell me correct order for their installation?
As I have already written: The installation order doesn’t matter.
Up to now I updated only ME/MEI drivers and software with v10.0.25.1048 WHQL.
My current FW and BIOS are latest provided from
MSI from their support page for my NB and support forum - but they are possibly locked to accept
inserting more current ME FW.
It could be the issue, if the FW is specific and because of that, it is locked and it shows no Gbe
region info in MEINfo64, or not ??
I read some info about inserting ME FW into the Bios and then build your own updated Bios on-
http://forums.tweaktown.com , but i wouldnt like to go that way.
It can possibly work, but it looks too risky for my case (MSI GE60-OND). So how, other way, can
i know about the correct Gbe region if i am not ablr to see it.
Don’t worry about the missing Gbe region and other missing details within the MEInfo DOS box
window. That is not the reason for your issues.
You are absolutely right regarding the estimation of the risks, if you would try to update the Intel ME
Firmware manually from within the mainboard BIOS.
Generally I would never persuade a non-expert to modify any BIOS of a mobile computer (laptop,
netbook etc.). It is too risky for a newbee and even risky for an expert.
This is what I would do, if I were you:
1. Backup your important data.
2. Flash the latest BIOS (if not already done).
3. Do a fresh install of the latest OS version (take the suitable Win8.1 "Spring Update" ISO file).
Another, but worse alternative would be to let the notebook recover the original system drive.
4. Install just the drivers MSI is recommending for their product.
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If you should still have issues, contact the MSI support.
By the way: Here is a screenshot with the MEInfos about my HM76 notebook (ASUS F200CA):
[[File:MEInfo ASUS F200CA.png|none|auto]]
Although a lot of Intel ME informations are missing, this notebook runs absolutely perfect.
EDIT:
As long as I am running Windows 8/8.1, I have never installed any "Intel Chipset Device Software" Set
or any INF file, which is included. Only exception was my new Z97 mainboard, where Win8.1 found a
"missing driver" for the Intel SMBus Controller. After having executed the newest special v10 Intel
Chipset Device Software for 8- and 9-Series chipsets, the yellow mark was gone, but no "driver"
installed. The INF Update installer did nothing else than to transfer the message to the OS, that the Intel
9-Series SMBus Controller doesn’t need a driver.
kazbek3015 451 August 24, 2014, 6:49pm
Nope, asking the important things is never enough,
if there still can be there some not known details, possibly. Can be just little boring, sometimes.
Yes, I am not a newbie (but NOT a BIOS Expert tuner) in pc maintenance and bios/fw flashing
(“updating”).
My BIOS is latest for MSI GE60-OND, with i7 and Win8/8.1.
OS reinstall wouldn’t change that thing, albeit it might optimise some things - i still keep it as last resort.
BIOS is E16GAIMS.514, and MB latest FW is 16GAEMS1.506 - these updated (flashed) i soon after
Win 8 to 8.1 update, around 25th of November 2013.
Both ARE installed and look to working OK - check it please for info:
http://www.msi.com/support/nb/GE60_0ND.h…-bios&Win8%2064
http://www.msi.com/support/nb/GE60_0ND.h…mware&Win8%2064
So maybe, that’s reason why i cant flash new ME FW to BIOS?
I dont know by now, where lies the bug…
I just meant that if i can NOT acquire all sufficient info “needed” for some sort of a deeper update - like
is updating BIOS,
i will not perform that update. I currently (up to this day) flashed newer BIOSes and chipset FW to more
than 35 PCs (maybe more).
My friends and others ask me, when they have some problems with pc how to solve them,
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if its beyond their knowledges i often correct their problems and give them advices about how to maintain
their pc correctly.
So i surely know various ways according to concrete manufacturer and type of PC board
(revision, supported hw and peripherals, desktop or mobile and etc).
In most cases i dont need to consult something like that with someone - until now/this problem.
Because i only never ever had to need to use other than original Bioses/FWs provided by support of
some pc brand,
and not to build some modified BIOS on my own.
In most cases i asked one-two questions about a thing the support of
that manufacturer and things were solved, so i always knew what to do a how to do it.
I will also check my current settings and variables in my Bios,
and possibly obtain few more details from it.
Maybe then can i finish this thing…
Thanks for your patience
N6O7 452 August 26, 2014, 1:12am
Hi there,
Looks there’s a version to add at the "D. Intel ME packages (with installer and different
components)" section of the first page that is fully compatible with:
Intel Management Engine Interface(MEI) PCH 6/7/8 drivers 10.0.1.1000 WHQL
- Drivers Management Engine Interface (MEI) for motherboards equipped with Intel H61 chipset,
B65, HM65, Q65, H67, HM67, P67, UM67, Z68, HM70, B75, HM75, Q75, Z75, HM76, H77,
HM77 , UM77, Z77, H81, B85, Q85, Z85, HM86, H87, HM87 or Z87.
Support OS: Windows 2003, 2008, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1-32bit, Windows 2003, 2008, 2008 R2,
2012, 2012 R2, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1-64 bit.
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1CBA
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1DBA
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1D3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_9C3A
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News:
- Microsoft WHQL Certification.
- Update Driver Host Embedded Controller Interface (HECI) version 10.0.1.1000
- LMS version 10.0.0.1180
- MEI Driver version 10.0.0.1204 (Dated: 13/03/2014)
- Support Celeron and Pentium SoC Series D-Bay Trail and Bay Trail-M.
Version 1.5Mb & 5Mb available.
Since it does mention the fully compatible PCH 6/7/8 list for, could be handy for some.
Fernando 453 August 26, 2014, 9:32am
N6O7:
Looks there’s a version to add at the "D. Intel ME packages (with installer and different
components)" section of the first page that is fully compatible with:
[QUOTE] Intel Management Engine Interface(MEI) PCH 6/7/8 drivers 10.0.1.1000
WHQL
- Drivers Management Engine Interface (MEI) for motherboards equipped with Intel H61 chipset,
B65, HM65, Q65, H67, HM67, P67, UM67, Z68, HM70, B75, HM75, Q75, Z75, HM76, H77,
HM77 , UM77, Z77, H81, B85, Q85, Z85, HM86, H87, HM87 or Z87.
Support OS: Windows 2003, 2008, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1-32bit, Windows 2003, 2008, 2008 R2,
2012, 2012 R2, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1-64 bit.
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1CBA
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1DBA
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1D3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_9C3A
Thanks for your info and the linked Intel ME Drivers & Software Sets v10.0.1.1000 WHQL for 1.5M
and 5M systems.
Why do you think, that I shall add these Sets containing the Intel ME Drivers v10.0.0.1204 dated
04/03/2014 and the related Intel ME Software v10.0.1.1000 dated 04/04/2014 to the start post of this
thread?
The Intel ME Drivers & Software Sets v10.0.25.1048 WHQL, which I am already offering there, are
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newer (the included Intel MEI drivers v10.0.20.1258 are dated 06/20/2014 and the included Intel
MEI Software v10.0.25.1048 is dated 06/25/2014),
WHQL certified as well and
usable with the same Intel chipsets as the packages you have linked, but do additionally
support the following Intel MEI devices:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8D3A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_9CBA
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CBA
kazbek3015 454 August 26, 2014, 11:37am
Hi again, here is what i found in my BIOS
(you can see that i have correctly installed and just working, the latest MSI BIOS build 514 and EC
Firmware ver. 506).
I mentioned those in my previous two posts.
Please, Look on the screenshot =>
[[File:BIOS_EC-FWstate_W81_GE60OND.jpg|none|auto]]
So could it be for this case there, some workaround how to update that "unlucky" ME FW from
8.1.0.1248
to that latest 8.1.52.1496 -
without need to create an modded BIOS.
BTW what can tell you that GOP driver version (3.0.1018) about current PC setting?
Should i ask someone who is more "expert" in this topic?
If yes, please give some info about that.
Thanks
N6O7 455 August 26, 2014, 11:45am
Seeing you have several sections and the “D” section still have the Intel ME Drivers & Software Set
v10.0.0.1204 WHQL complete, that you could update only that section with the refreshed one i
linked…just a thought!
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Fernando 456 August 26, 2014, 11:50am
kazbek3015:
Should i ask someone who is more "expert" in this topic?
It is not easy for me as the owner of this Forum to give you some names of Forum members, who are
"experts" in this topic. If I were you, I would ask CodeRush and lordkag.
Fernando 457 August 26, 2014, 12:41pm
N6O7:
Seeing you have several sections and the "D" section still have the Intel ME Drivers & Software
Set v10.0.0.1204 WHQL complete, that you could update only that section with the refreshed one
i linked…just a thought!
I have to thank you for this post, because I haven’t realized until now, that within the chapter D of the
start post there was a dead link to the not yet WHQL certified Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set
v10.0.25.1048 and to the meanwhile outdated Intel MEI drivers v10.0.0.1204 WHQL (btw: I am
wondering, that I haven’t gotten any visitor hint previously).
As a consequence I have just updated the the start post.
Regarding the realisation of your idea to add the 1.5M and 5M Intel MEI Drivers & Software Sets
v10.0.1.1000 WHQL I am rather unsure, because there are newer WHQL certified versions available
and I haven’t yet seen any bug reports about them.
Thanks again for the info!
N6O7 458 August 26, 2014, 12:57pm
No probs Fernando…
It’s just that you tell for: "Intel MEI Software v10.0.25.1048. It seems to be usable with all Intel
chipsets from 6-Series up. The following Intel MEI DeviceIDs are supported: 1E3A, 1CBA, 1C3A,
1DBA, 1D3A, 8C3A, 8D3A, 8CBA, 9C3A and 9CBA."
And the v10.0.1.1000WHQL described clearly the compatible platforms listed, even if v10.0.25.1048 is
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kazbek3015 459 August 26, 2014, 1:05pm
Addition to my previous post.
Link to latest (previous) ME v8.1.0.1263 for Win8 with tools for modding BIOS and other:
(btw why such in original pack)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/y1d88j…63_w8_64bit.zip
Could it be possible to use that tools or guide for putting
the new v8.1.52.1496 ME FW into my pc, or not?
I have already downloaded
latest tools (FlashImage and MEManuf tool for Intel 6/7th series)
and also have HxDSetupEN software (and alternatively also WinHex 17.8).
The mentioned tools i have DL-ed from the http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/…
from thread about Intel management engine (IME) - shown on first page of this thread.
I would possibly to try to mod my BIOS (that latest ver.514 + ME FW 8.1.52.x)
but I need someone more experienced to check “my work” if did not any big or small mistakes,
before it would be surely usable and not break my pc.
For everyone who can/want to check the original BIOS and EC FW files or Can Help Me with it,
(who can mod the BIOS) here are links to original files.
Latest BIOS from MSI for GE60-0ND (link)
also on official support page for GE60-OND:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7zkzt2…16GAIMS.514.zip
And latest official EC FW (link)*:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/hufhxq…W_Upd11-2013.7z
*this file (flashtool installer) is correctly modified according to the guide originally provided by MSI, but
the form currently
dowloadable on MSI support page is not usable as whole (has just the bare EC.bin file)
because there is flashtool part and few files with settings missing.
The original info and help were provided there after release of EC FW 1.505,
and according to it, you have to just replace 1.505 file with 1.506 and change flashtool
setting in Notepad to match new 1.506 file - and then you got latest EC FW.
But that info is currently missing on MSI support page for GE60-OND
and the flashtool (winflash) for flashing the EC file is also not there anymore.
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So now, you are not able to flash latest EC FW to your GE60-0ND notebook
I backed it up after creation for security reasons
(in case they would delete it - and they did that),
same as i have backuped the 1.505 EC FW with its tool.
Thanks and have a good day.
Fernando 460 August 26, 2014, 1:05pm
@ N607:
Thanks for your reply. I will think about it.
N6O7:
And the v10.0.1.1000WHQL described clearly the compatible platforms listed, even if
v10.0.25.1048 is the newer.
According to my experience a complete list of the supported DeviceIDs gives the users more security,
that their Intel MEI Controller will be supported than a platform list, even if the latter was given by Intel.
Note: Each mainboard manufacturer is able to put any Intel MEI Controller onto their mainboards
(regardless of their chipset).
gpvecchi 461 August 26, 2014, 4:35pm
Guys, I noticed that my MEI drivers are 10.0.25.1006… Shouldn’t this one be the latest?
Fernando 462 August 26, 2014, 6:41pm
gpvecchi:
Guys, I noticed that my MEI drivers are 10.0.25.1006… Shouldn’t this one be the latest?
The Intel MEI drivers v10.0.25.1006 have the highest available version number, but they are not the
latest. They are dated 05/14/2014, whereas the Intel MEI drivers v10.0.20.1258 are dated
06/24/2014. Don’t be irritated by the date 05/09/2014 shown within the Device Manager (the Device
Manager just reads the date from the related INF file heci.inf). If you want to know the real driver
date, you have to right click onto the drivers (= .sys files) and to choose "Properties" > "Details".
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kevindd992002 463 August 28, 2014, 3:20am
I have a laptop with an H67 chipset (stil lseries 6) and has he 7.1.52.1176 firmware. Can I upgrade it to
any series 8 firmware just like my desktop motherboard?
Fernando 464 August 28, 2014, 8:35am
kevindd992002:
I have a laptop with an H67 chipset (stil lseries 6) and has he 7.1.52.1176 firmware. Can I upgrade
it to any series 8 firmware just like my desktop motherboard?
No, I wouldn’t try that. You probably have to stick with the v7 Firmware series.
kevindd992002 465 August 28, 2014, 2:26pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #468
I have a laptop with an H67 chipset (stil lseries 6) and has he 7.1.52.1176 firmware. Can I
upgrade it to any series 8 firmware just like my desktop motherboard?
No, I wouldn’t try that. You probably have to stick with the v7 Firmware series.
Oh ok. Do you have a good v7 firmware/driver combo that you can recommend for my laptop?
Fernando 466 August 28, 2014, 3:24pm
kevindd992002:
Do you have a good v7 firmware/driver combo that you can recommend for my laptop?
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If you want to update the Intel ME7 Firmware and the Intel MEI driver at all (you should not expect any
noticeable performance gain by doing that), I recommand to flash the Intel ME7 1.5M firmware
v7.1.60.1193 and to manually update the Intel MEI HECI driver from within the Device Manager by
using the attached 32/64bit Intel MEI HECI drivers v7.1.70.1198 dated 04/04/2013.
Note:
Provided that the Intel MEI Controller of your laptop is supported, you may be able to get even the
newest Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.20.1258 WHQL installed, but according to my experience the brandnew
Intel MEI driver named TEEdriver is not the best choice for older Intel chipsets like the 6-Series.
kevindd992002 467 August 29, 2014, 12:21am
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #470
Do you have a good v7 firmware/driver combo that you can recommend for my laptop?
If you want to update the Intel ME7 Firmware and the Intel MEI driver at all (you should not expect any
noticeable performance gain by doing that), I recommand to flash the Intel ME7 1.5M firmware
v7.1.60.1193 and to manually update the Intel MEI HECI driver from within the Device Manager by
using the attached 32/64bit Intel MEI HECI drivers v7.1.70.1198 dated 04/04/2013.
Note:
Provided that the Intel MEI Controller of your laptop is supported, you may be able to get even the
newest Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.20.1258 WHQL installed, but according to my experience the brandnew
Intel MEI driver named TEEdriver is not the best choice for older Intel chipsets like the 6-Series.
Thanks.
And can I really not upgrade the firmware to 7.1.60.1193 if I have a Windows 8.1 64-bit system? It says
on the 1st page that it needs a 32-bit system. Does that mean I have to boot in a 32-bit system on this
laptop just for that?
Fernando 468 August 29, 2014, 7:24am
kevindd992002:
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And can I really not upgrade the firmware to 7.1.60.1193 if I have a Windows 8.1 64-bit system? It
says on the 1st page that it needs a 32-bit system. Does that mean I have to boot in a 32-bit system
on this laptop just for that?
Have you already tried to run the tool from withn your 64bit OS?
Some users reported here, that the 32bit installer worked for them even with a 64bit OS.
kevindd992002 469 August 29, 2014, 2:55pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #472
And can I really not upgrade the firmware to 7.1.60.1193 if I have a Windows 8.1 64-bit
system? It says on the 1st page that it needs a 32-bit system. Does that mean I have to boot in
a 32-bit system on this laptop just for that?
Have you already tried to run the tool from withn your 64bit OS?
Some users reported here, that the 32bit installer worked for them even with a 64bit OS.
Not yet because I’m afraid it might screw my laptop but I’ll give it a try now and will report back.
EDIT: It seems to have worked seamlessly! So yeah, you can edit the note in the OP that it would also
work in a 64-bit system
Fernando 470 August 29, 2014, 3:18pm
kevindd992002:
It seems to have worked seamlessly! So yeah, you can edit the note in the OP that it would also
work in a 64-bit system
That’s fine - thanks for your report!
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Pacman 471 August 30, 2014, 12:38pm
New Intel ME FW 9.5.40.1892 with flash & info Tools.
http://www.station-drivers.com/
Fernando 472 August 30, 2014, 3:49pm
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel ME9.5 FWUpdate v9.5.40.1892 for 1.5M systems
new: Intel ME9.5 FWUpdate v9.5.40.1892 for 5M systems
Credits go to Pacman for having published the source files.
Enjoy the new Intel ME9.5 Firmware!
Fernando
Lipid 473 August 31, 2014, 3:27pm
Is it possible to update Intel MEI firmware on latest Apple Macbook Pro 13 retina (Hasswel CPU,
Lynx-Point) via Bootcamp Windows 8.1? Has anyone tried?
Fernando 474 August 31, 2014, 4:56pm
@ Lipid:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Lipid:
Is it possible to update Intel MEI firmware on latest Apple Macbook Pro 13 retina (Hasswel CPU,
Lynx-Point) via Bootcamp Windows 8.1?
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Since I never have owned an Apple iMac or Macbook, I cannot answer your question.
Hopefully someone else can help you.
Regards
Fernando
quetzalin 475 September 1, 2014, 3:17pm
I’m trying to update a Z87 motherboard with the last firmware v9.5.40.1892 but i get the next error:
Error 8704: Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch
I currently have version 9.0.31.1487 H
Fernando 476 September 1, 2014, 3:43pm
quetzalin:
I’m trying to update a Z87 motherboard with the last firmware v9.5.40.1892 but i get the next error:
Error 8704: Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch
I currently have version 9.0.31.1487 H
Since your Z87 system is a Desktop and not a Mobile or NUC system, you cannot use any Intel ME
Firmware v9.5.xx.xxxx.
Conclusion: Your Intel 8-Series Desktop system has already the latest suitable Firmware (v9.0.31.1487).
kazbek3015 477 September 2, 2014, 2:50pm
Hi Fernando, could you please give some advices or recommendations
about that things i asked in my last (previous) two posts (on page 31).
I would like to finally solve the problem of updating the ME FW on my Intel HM76 7-series Express
chipset…
BTW… I will also try to contact those more skilled people - in the BIOS setting and customization,
from this forum today.
Thanks
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Fernando 478 September 2, 2014, 3:55pm
kazbek3015:
Can my pc has 5MB Gbe region?
I don’t think so, but to be sure, you should ask MSI as the manufacturer of your notebook.
For ME FW update i tried unsuccesfully 1.5MB v8.1.52.1496 FW.
How did you try it and what happened? Did you get an error message? If yes, what was the content?
kazbek3015:
Link to latest (previous) ME v8.1.0.1263 for Win8 with tools for modding BIOS and other:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/y1d88j…63_w8_64bit.zip
Could it be possible to use that tools or guide for putting the new v8.1.52.1496 ME FW into my pc,
or not?
I don’t know that. Have you already tried it?
I would possibly to try to mod my BIOS (that latest ver.514 + ME FW 8.1.52.x) but I need
someone more experienced to check "my work" if did not any big or small mistakes, before it would
be surely usable and not break my pc.
Since I don’t have any experience with this sort of Intel ME Firware update, I cannot help you.
General statement:
With a mobile device (like your MSI notebook) the risk of bricking the computer by flashing a modded
BIOS or a Firmware, which is not provided by the vendor, is much higher than with a desktop
mainboard.
So my advice is, that these things should only be done, when
a) there are severe problems with the mobile system and
b) the Support given by the manufacturer doesn’t help.
kazbek3015 479 September 2, 2014, 10:03pm
Hello again.
I have inspected the contents of that original ME FW 8.1.0.1263 from MSI - Edit1=> from those files it
is clear that ME FW is 1.5MB type (region),
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and it had inside that MeManuf tool and
also that tool for editing a BIOS file with new FW = FlashImage Tool for 6/7series.
So it comes to me, why the hell would the MSI pack such tools inside the original ME FW installer -
updater (flasher)…
If i tried it i would have that old ME FW 8.1.0.1263, but it would surely install correctly.
And about that error it writes to me, error when i tried update the ME FW - i will post it later here (or
edit this post), because
i didn’t noted it for reference.
The flash tool created a backup (old.bin) of current ME FW bin file, but it didnt changed the current one.
So the original FW is kept.
So probably, it would be best to stop trying to update current ME FW and keep it as it is now.
I hope i didn’t bothered you too much.
I just wanted to update it correctly, even if that needed deeper technical expertise,
of which i have been really aware since, i asked you on various possible problems
that would come from trying to do the update.
Thanks
Edit 2:
About the error i got previously when trying to update to ME FW 8.1.52.1496 on my HM76 mobo: "
This program cannot be run on the current platform "
Did that meant that that updater will just not work for my MB or pc?
Fernando 480 September 2, 2014, 10:17pm
@ kazbek3015:
Thanks for answering my questions.
kazbek3015:
So it probably it would be best to stop trying to update current ME FW at keep it as it is now.
This is a good decision, since you obviously do not have severe problems with the current Intel MEI
Firmware version.
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kazbek3015 481 September 4, 2014, 11:40pm
Hello Fernando,
I re-checked few things and i have got it done!. Everything is working same stable as with old
v8.1.0.1248 ME FW.
Additional Edit No. 3:
I checked again all settings.
Then i retried setup told on first page, as first when the directory was changed to C:\Win64\ i wrote
“FWUpdLcl64” then waited ca. 0.5 min,
then wrote “flash” (without .bat suffix), waited for about 1 min ---- the update procedure started,
and IT worked (why just now, not sooner), then did shut down + power off and after it i removed battery
for 1 min.
Then turned pc on and booted to W8.1 U1 OS … checked It with “MeInfoWin64” command and
everything is now working smoothly.
It now shows in ME FW line: 8.1.52.1496
Was my procedure correct or not? Because the system or tool didn’t show a warning or error
message… as before.
What happened in it?
My PC is working normally - OS is stable, without crashes or BSODS.
So your files and tools worked also for my chipset/pc, now i am really grateful not only for
your advices but mostly for correct installation of provided (by you) new ME FW file.
Now i am really happy. And can proceed to installation of standard up-to-date .exe vga and other
drivers.
Down there is the screen from a fresh run of MEInfo64 tool - as proof:
[[File:msige600nd298_cbd1.png|none|auto]]
Fernando 482 September 4, 2014, 11:53pm
@ kazbek3015:
Thanks for your report. I am glad, that you succeeded at least, but I don’t have any idea, why your ME
Firmware update failed before.
Enjoy your updated system!
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kazbek3015 483 September 5, 2014, 12:26am
I just read some info, about that using - writing “FWUpdLcl64”, that used one commentator
and posted it - it was between 2nd around up to 7th page in this thread.
He wrote there that sometimes the “flash.exe” command didn’t worked, so he tried that “FWUpd…64”
or just typed “flash”, when his directory was already set to be in that tool’s Win64 folder.
And that way it worked in his case.
I didn’t modify anything in my original .514 BIOS from MSI or “fixed”
a thing or two in the ME FW flash tool provided by you.
I just retried it, using experience of another member.
The flashing tool successfully finished updating process,
finished all of 19 steps or so, and prompted me for a reboot (shut down).
So, i finally solved it without messing with BIOS “modding”.
Thanks for all of your help (and also for others experiences)
Fernando 484 September 5, 2014, 9:38am
kazbek3015:
I just read some info, about that using - writing "FWUpdLcl64", that used one commentator and
posted it - it was between 2nd around up to 7th page in this thread.
He wrote there that sometimes the "flash.exe" command didn’t worked, so he tried that "FWUpd…
64" or just typed "flash", when his directory was already set to be in that tool’s Win64 folder.
And that way it worked in his case.
There are 2 executable files within the Flashtools\Win64 folder of the FWUpdate packages I am offering
within the start post: flash.bat and FWUpdLcl64.exe.
You can use them both by running the Command Prompt (with or without typing the .bat resp. .exe
extension), but at least it is the Firmware installer itself named FWUpdLcl64.exe, which intializes and
executes the Firmware update.
These are the commands, which are executed by running the flash.bat:
1
2
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FWUpdLcl64 -save old.bin
FWUpdLcl64 -f ME.bin
pause
So the main difference between running the flash.bat and the FWUpdLcl64.exe is, that the flash.bat will
save the old Firmware, before the new Firmware will be flashed, whereas the direct execution of the
FWUpdLcl64.exe doesn't do that.
That is why I recommend to run the flash.bat file instead of the FWUpdLcl64.exe (resp. FWUpdLcl.exe
in a 32bit environment).
kevindd992002 485 September 5, 2014, 10:15am
I have a problem with my newy installed win 8.1 on my laptop. When I put it to sleep, it sleeps properly
but when I try to turn it on it lights for one second and it turns off. And then when I turn it on for the 2nd
time, it turns on properly but will give an unexpected shutdown error message in event viewer. Could the
lower version of MEI firmware/driver cause this issue? I’m thinking this is because of a driver.
Fernando 486 September 5, 2014, 10:21am
kevindd992002:
Could the lower version of MEI firmware/driver cause this issue? I’m thinking this is because of a
driver.
Which "lower version" of the Intel MEI firmware/driver are you currently using?
kevindd992002 487 September 5, 2014, 11:32am
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #490
Could the lower version of MEI firmware/driver cause this issue? I'm thinking this is because of
a driver.
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Which "lower version" of the Intel MEI firmware/driver are you currently using?
It’s the v7.1.60.1193 firmware/v7.1.70.1198 combination.
Fernando 488 September 5, 2014, 12:17pm
kevindd992002:
It’s the v7.1.60.1193 firmware/v7.1.70.1198 combination.
The v7.1.60.1193 ME Firmware is the latest for your system. You may try a later Intel ME driver
version, but I doubt, that this will solve your problem.
What about the other BIOS (CPU C-States) and OS (Power Options) settings?
kevindd992002 489 September 5, 2014, 2:31pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #492
It's the v7.1.60.1193 firmware/v7.1.70.1198 combination.
The v7.1.60.1193 ME Firmware is the latest for your system. You may try a later Intel ME driver
version, but I doubt, that this will solve your problem.
What about the other BIOS (CPU C-States) and OS (Power Options) settings?
I used a more latest firmware version before flashing the one you recommended. This means that I did a
downgrade. I need to confirm what version is that but I got it from station-drivers before. Can you
confirm this on your end?
There are no CPU C-States settings in the BIOS and the OS (Power Options) settings are exactly the
same to the one that I had when I was using Windows 7. It was working fine in Windows 7. I’m not sure
if there are any drivers that I installed that are not compatible with Windows 8.1 or something.
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Fernando 490 September 5, 2014, 2:58pm
kevindd992002:
I used a more latest firmware version before flashing the one you recommended. This means that I
did a downgrade.
According to >this< post your previous Intel ME firmware was v7.1.52.1176. So flashing of the
v7.1.60.1193 would have been an update.
I need to confirm what version is that but I got it from station-drivers before. Can you confirm this
on your end?
AFAIK I am offering the latest Intel ME Firmware versions within the start post of this thread.
There is an Intel ME Firmware v7.1.85.1216 available (look >here<), but this version is only usable with
ME7 5M (Business) systems.
kevindd992002 491 September 5, 2014, 3:05pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #494
I used a more latest firmware version before flashing the one you recommended. This means
that I did a downgrade.
According to >this< post your previous Intel ME firmware was v7.1.52.1176. So flashing of the
v7.1.60.1193 would have been an update.
I need to confirm what version is that but I got it from station-drivers before. Can you confirm this
on your end?
AFAIK I am offering the latest Intel ME Firmware versions within the start post of this thread.
There is an Intel ME Firmware v7.1.85.1216 available (look >here<), but this version is only usable with
ME7 5M (Business) systems.
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Oops! You’re right, it was indeed an upgrade. I’m not sure what I was thinking.
Hmmm, I guess if it’s the latest then it shouldn’t post any problems with sleep. I have to dig in deeper.
oxygen15 492 September 6, 2014, 7:56pm
Try running "powercfg /energy" from command line, it will generate report about your system power
consumption, sleep states and will give you advice on better configuration. There some other fancy
parameters, you can Google it for more.
You should also run "powercfg sleepstudy", this might give you some insight into your issues (however,
study command line parameters more closely if you have an unexpected shutdown after sleep).
My bet is on corrupt driver(-s), I had something similar on my desktop PC, which was happily dealt with
after updating (sometimes downgrading) drivers.
kevindd992002 493 September 7, 2014, 7:34am
oxygen15:
Try running "powercfg /energy" from command line, it will generate report about your system power
consumption, sleep states and will give you advice on better configuration. There some other fancy
parameters, you can Google it for more.
You should also run "powercfg sleepstudy", this might give you some insight into your issues
(however, study command line parameters more closely if you have an unexpected shutdown after
sleep).
My bet is on corrupt driver(-s), I had something similar on my desktop PC, which was happily dealt
with after updating (sometimes downgrading) drivers.
Can you help me analyze those generated reports?
So I’ve tried re-imaging my computer to an image that contains a fresh install of Windows 8.1 with all
Windows Updates installed (no software or third-party driver installed yet). Then I installed only the
NVIDIA driver to get the sleep option. I tried recreating the issue and it seems to be still happening. So it
is already isolated deeper here.
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oxygen15 494 September 9, 2014, 8:37am
I’m no expert, just gave you some friendly advice in analyzing your issue a little deeper.
And you should install all the drivers for all your hardware, starting with drivers provided by your
PC/MoBo manufacturer (support CD or Webpage), because sometimes they tend to tweak their
hardware which may not be reflected in generic drivers.
You can post a link to your report here too, probably, it won’t harm anyone
kevindd992002 495 September 9, 2014, 2:11pm
oxygen15:
I’m no expert, just gave you some friendly advice in analyzing your issue a little deeper.
And you should install all the drivers for all your hardware, starting with drivers provided by your
PC/MoBo manufacturer (support CD or Webpage), because sometimes they tend to tweak their
hardware which may not be reflected in generic drivers.
You can post a link to your report here too, probably, it won’t harm anyone
I already found the cause of the problem. It seems that one of my memory sticks has a blown capacitor.
This is the first time that a component of a RAM module failed on me.
Fernando 496 September 24, 2014, 11:49pm
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.28.1000 WHQL dated 09/03/2014 (shown as being dated
08/25/2014)
new: Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.28.1006 WHQL dated 09/03/2014
Both packages should be usable with all Intel chipsets from 6-Series up.
Credits go to StationDrivers for having published the source files.
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This is what the MEInfo tool showed for my ASRock Z97 system after having installed the complete
Drivers & Software Set v10.0.28.1006 WHQL:
Enjoy the new Intel MEI drivers!
Fernando
lordkag 497 September 30, 2014, 12:43am
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I have found Intel MEI Firmware 10.0.25.1048_1.5M.bin in this HP BIOS, which is for HP ENVY x2.
A big WARNING!!! This might only work on newer laptops/tablets. Test only if you have a programmer
to revert.
The same BIOS has Intel RAID 13.1.0.2118, but labelled as 13.5.0.2118, VBIOS 1027, GOP
5.5.1021, VBT 1215_VBT184, possibly some Broadwell microcodes.
quetzalin 498 October 1, 2014, 2:47pm
Can you actually lose the OC capabilites on your motherboard when updating the MEI firmware?.
I updated the MEI firmware on my Gigabyte H81 (from 9.0.XX.XXXX can’t remember to last
9.0.31.1487) and now i can’t boot into Windows if i have my CPU overclocked. (I got a Pentium
G3258 those are unlocked and with the latest bios versions u can do some basic overclocking).
And i don’t know how to flash back as i don’t have a backup (and don’t even know exactly the version i
had before).
EDIT: I actually got the previous firmware saved but i cant restore it, i have to do it under DOS
First i get ERROR 8772: Invalid usage, -allowsv switch required to update the same version
firmware.
And when i use that switch, the flash starts but stops with the next error on sage 4:
Error 8741: FW Update Failed.
Error 8708: Firmware update failed due to an internal error
Something i noticed is the saved firmware (old.bin) is only 1,21MB and the one i used is 1,48MB.
I can update between 9.0.31.1487 and 9.0.30.1482 (it is another firmware i found) but not to the saved
(old.bin) one
EDIT2!!: I managed to extract the MEI firmware from my original BIOS using HxD and flash it!
Awesome guide here: http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/548…e-firmware.html
But i still have the same issues…
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error-id10t 499 October 2, 2014, 2:14am
Got an old laptop here - XPS1645 - using 720qm CPU (PM55 chipset). It’s currently got ME firmware
version: 6.0.20.1185.
The first page starts on version 7, does anyone know if there is a newer version for this?
Fernando 500 October 2, 2014, 10:35pm
error-id10t:
Got an old laptop here - XPS1645 - using 720qm CPU (PM55 chipset). It’s currently got ME
firmware version: 6.0.20.1185.
The first page starts on version 7, does anyone know if there is a newer version for this?
At Station-Drivers (>link<) you can find the Intel ME Firmware v6.2.60.1066, but I don’t know, if it is
suitable for your system.
EDIT: It is obviously only for 5M Business systems like the Intel ME Firmware v6.2.60.1066, which I
am offering within the start post of this thread.
lordkag 501 October 4, 2014, 1:35pm
I have something newer for 1.5M, but users should decide on their own if they really want to flash such
firmware.
Intel MEI Firmware 6.1.10.1052.rar (503 KB)
zanca.racing 502 October 7, 2014, 5:41pm
Hi. I have a big problem with my board Asrock X79 Extreme 11. I’m going to format my pc and reinstall
the driver but when I install the Intel Management Engine I have allways this problem:
Impossible to start up the device. Code 10
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I try several time to format, reinstall the original bios (3.30 and 3.20) and some MEI driver (not the last
10.xxx) but I have the same result…
Where is the problem???
Thank you so much!
Fernando 503 October 7, 2014, 5:52pm
@ zanca.racing:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
zanca.racing:
I have a big problem with my board Asrock X79 Extreme 11. I’m going to format my pc and
reinstall the driver but when I install the Intel Management Engine I have allways this problem:
Impossible to start up the device. Code 10
This is what I recommend to do:
1. Open the Device Manager, right click onto the yellow marked device and choose the option
"Uninstall".
2. Reboot.
3. Reinstall the driverpack I am offering within the start post of this thread or let the OS search for a
suitable driver.
Good luck!
Fernandoi
zanca.racing 504 October 7, 2014, 9:56pm
Fernando:
@ zanca.racing:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Zitat von zanca.racing im Beitrag #507
I have a big problem with my board Asrock X79 Extreme 11. I’m going to format my pc and
reinstall the driver but when I install the Intel Management Engine I have allways this problem:
Impossible to start up the device. Code 10
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This is what I recommend to do:
1. Open the Device Manager, right click onto the yellow marked device and choose the option
"Uninstall".
2. Reboot.
3. Reinstall the driverpack I am offering within the start post of this thread or let the OS search for a
suitable driver.
Good luck!
Fernandoi
Ok but which is the correct driver for my system (X79 chipset)?
Is possibile to upgrade the intel management firmware? If yes which is the correct firmware??
Thank you so much!
Fernando 505 October 7, 2014, 10:50pm
zanca.racing:
Ok but which is the correct driver for my system (X79 chipset)?
You can easily verify, if the latest Intel MEI drivers v10.0.28.1000 WHQL (linked within the start post)
do support the hardware of your X79 chipset mainboard:
Open the Device Manager, right click onto the related Controller and choose the options "Properties" >
"Details" > "Property" > "HardwareIDs".
Now you can see the DeviceID of the Controller (it looks like "DEV_XXXX"). Then compare it with the
DeviceIDs, which are supported by the driver (look into the start post of this thread).
Is possibile to upgrade the intel management firmware? If yes which is the correct firmware??
You may be able to update the ME Firmware, but an ME Firmware update is not required for a proiper
installation of trhe ME driver.
If you want to know the current Intel ME Firmware version of your system, you should run the MEInfo
tool for ME8 series. You can find the tool within the start post of this thread.
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zanca.racing 506 October 8, 2014, 4:39pm
I tried to see my MEI firmware and the system tell me this:
Two question: is possibile that the cpu make this error?
If is the motherboard, can I try to change the chip bios?
Thank you!
Bye!
Fernando 507 October 8, 2014, 5:44pm
zanca.racing:
I tried to see my MEI firmware and the system tell me this:
Two question: is possibile that the cpu make this error?
If is the motherboard, can I try to change the chip bios?
You should not run the Intel METool from within the desktop.
Copy the MEInfo tool folder named Win64 to the root of your system drive C:, run the Command
Prompt as Administrator, navigate to the folder C:\Win64 and run MEInfoWin64.exe.
If this shouldn’t work either, you may try the MEInfo tool for ME7 systems.
zanca.racing 508 October 8, 2014, 6:44pm
Ok same error.
is it possible that the cpu is faulty?
And if the problem is the motherboard can I try to change the bios chip???
Fernando 509 October 8, 2014, 8:02pm
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zanca.racing:
Ok same error.
Did you try the MEInfo tool for ME7 systems as well?
is it possible that the cpu is faulty?
I don’t think, that a hardware problem has caused the error message.
Questions:
1. What about the device, which is listed within the Device Manager as "Intel(R) Management Engine
Interface"? Is it still not working? If yes, what have you tried to solve the problem?
2. Have you ever tried to update the Intel ME Firmware? If yes, has it been successful?
And if the problem is the motherboard can I try to change the bios chip???
Yes, if you should get an original BIOS chip for your mainboard.
zanca.racing 510 October 8, 2014, 8:33pm
Fernando:
Zitat von zanca.racing im Beitrag #513
Ok same error.
Did you try the MEInfo tool for ME7 systems as well?
Yes I try MEInfo tool for ME7 and give me the same problem
Zitat von Fernando
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I don’t think, that a hardware problem has caused the error message.
Questions:
1. What about the device, which is listed within the Device Manager as "Intel(R) Management
Engine Interface"? Is it still not working? If yes, what have you tried to solve the problem?
I don’t know which device don’t work! The pc works perfectly! Only linx test don’t work even at default
and I think that the problem is the Intel Management driver!
Fernando:
I try from DOS; I made a bootable pen and with the file that you tell me to download I try to upgrade but
the result is the same error!!!
Zitat von Fernando
zanca.racing:
Yes, if you should get an original BIOS chip for your mainboard.
I can buy this:
http://www.ebay.it/itm/BIOS-Chip-ASROCK-…=item2ebdf7928e
EDIT by Fernando: Quoting structure reformatted
Fernando 511 October 8, 2014, 10:42pm
zanca.racing:
I don’t know which device don’t work! The pc works perfectly!
And what about this post?
zanca.racing:
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Hi. I have a big problem with my board Asrock X79 Extreme 11. I’m going to format my pc and
reinstall the driver but when I install the Intel Management Engine I have allways this problem:
Impossible to start up the device. Code 10
Zitat von zanca.racing
Fernando:
I try from DOS; I made a bootable pen and with the file that you tell me to download I try to
upgrade but the result is the same error!!!
I have neither recommended to update the Intel ME Firmware nor given you any link to a special Intel
ME Firmware version.
My advice was to uninstall the yellow marked device from within the Device Manager, to reboot and to
reinstall the Intel ME driver.
When you asked me, if it is possible to update the Intel ME Firmware, I answered: It is possible, but the
first step is to check the currently working Intel ME Firmware. That is why I gave you the advice to run
the Intel MEInfo tool.
zanca.racing 512 October 9, 2014, 3:08pm
Fernando:
Zitat von zanca.racing im Beitrag #515
I don't know which device don't work! The pc works perfectly!
And what about this post?
zanca.racing:
Hi. I have a big problem with my board Asrock X79 Extreme 11. I’m going to format my pc and
reinstall the driver but when I install the Intel Management Engine I have allways this problem:
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Impossible to start up the device. Code 10
Zitat von zanca.racing
Fernando:
I try from DOS; I made a bootable pen and with the file that you tell me to download I try to
upgrade but the result is the same error!!!
I have neither recommended to update the Intel ME Firmware nor given you any link to a special Intel
ME Firmware version.
My advice was to uninstall the yellow marked device from within the Device Manager, to reboot and to
reinstall the Intel ME driver.
When you asked me, if it is possible to update the Intel ME Firmware, I answered: It is possible, but the
first step is to check the currently working Intel ME Firmware. That is why I gave you the advice to run
the Intel MEInfo tool.
I already uninstall the yellow marked, reboot and install intel ME 10.0.28.1006 driver------> Same
result!
Ok but if MEInfo tool don’t work? I think that all X79 motherboard can upgrade with the same ME
firmware or not?
Can I try to change the bios chip???
Thank you!
Fernando 513 October 9, 2014, 4:14pm
zanca.racing:
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I already uninstall the yellow marked, reboot and install intel ME 10.0.28.1006 driver------> Same
result!
Ok but if MEInfo tool don’t work? I think that all X79 motherboard can upgrade with the same ME
firmware or not?
I am not sure about that. Since you obviously unsuccessfully tried to flash a new Intel ME Firmware
(maybe with a version, which is not compatible with your system), I suspect, that the Intel ME module,
which is part of your mainboard BIOS, got broken.
Can I try to change the bios chip???
You can try everything, but you have to make sure, that the BIOS chip is suitable for your mainboard.
Good luck!
Fernando 514 October 9, 2014, 9:22pm
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel MEInfo Tool for ME10 systems v10.0.25.1048 dated 06/25/2014
new: Intel ME FWUpdate Tools for ME10 1.5M systems v10.0.25.1048 dated 06/25/2014
new: Intel ME Firmware for ME10 1.5M systems v10.0.25.1048 dated 06/25/2014
Credits go to StationDrivers for having published the source files.
Since I am rather unsure, which Intel systems may be able to use the new Intel MEI tools and the new
Intel ME Firmware, any feedback is much appreciated.
By the way: The new Intel MEInfo tool for ME10 series worked with my Intel 8-Series mobile system:
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Enjoy the new Intel MEI tools and the new Intel ME Firmware!
Fernando
ex58 515 October 10, 2014, 6:28am
Probably is for mobile…
X99 series (still) use 9.1.x.xxxx ME fw.
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Pacman 516 October 10, 2014, 12:39pm
It is for mobile only, from FITC, Intel LP Chipsets:
Premium Mobile, Mainstream Mobile, Premium BDW U Mobile, Base BDW U Mobile & Premium
BDW Y Mobile.
So for Broadwell, and it seems it may work with 9-series mobile and NUC that now have 9.5 FW
(Premium & Mainstream Mobile), 9.5.x FW load without error in FITC, 9.1.x gives error.
Fernando 517 October 10, 2014, 4:59pm
@ pacman:
Thanks for your comment regarding the systems, which may be supported by the newest Intel ME10
tools and the new Intel ME Firmware v10.0.xx.xxxx.
Meanwhile I have added a link to your post to the start post of this thread.
@ all:
If anyone should try to flash the new Intel ME Firmware v10.0.xx.xxxx, please give us your feedback
regarding the result, but don’t forget to mention the most important informations about your system (name
of the mobile/desktop device, chipset, CPU generation).
Thanks in advance!
plutomaniac 518 October 10, 2014, 6:33pm
@Fernando
Have you kept any older 6 series ME tools (for ME v7 series)? I’m looking mostly for the latest DOS &
WIN counterparts of FWUpdLcl, MeManuf & MeInfo. Yes I have checked the first post of course.
Fernando 519 October 10, 2014, 7:38pm
@ plutomaniac:
Within the start post you can find the latest Intel MEInfo tool and the latest Firmware Updates for ME7
systems (1.5M/5M).
What are you missing?
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plutomaniac 520 October 10, 2014, 8:13pm
I am looking for the DOS versions of FWUpdLcl, MeInfo & MeManuf. The pack includes the
Windows-based tools, that’s why I said that I saw the first topic.
Fernando 521 October 10, 2014, 8:25pm
plutomaniac:
I am looking for the DOS versions of FWUpdLcl, MeInfo & MeManuf.
I don’t have them and I am not even sure, if they are available at all.
plutomaniac 522 October 10, 2014, 8:44pm
They are, I have all three of them at v7.1.20.1197 versions. The Windows ones are more recent like
7.1.52, 7.1.50 etc. Anyway, thank you for replying Fernando.
Fernando 523 October 10, 2014, 8:58pm
plutomaniac:
They are, I have all three of them at v7.1.20.1197 versions.
Are you sure, that the FWUpdate tools v7.1.20.xxxx don’t work with the Firmware v7.1.50.xxxx?
plutomaniac 524 October 10, 2014, 9:03pm
They work but they are older. I remember reading an Intel revision pdf mentioning that MeInfo before
7.1.30 or something was reporting some stuff wrong. The Windows version I found is the 7.1.50 or 52
so it should be ok. But not the DOS version. This is just an example of why I’m generally looking for the
more “updated” versions of them even if they work. A more extreme example would be the fact that Intel
FITC v7.1.20.1197 cannot rebuild BIOS images without corrupting them on 6-series systems as
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reported at other forums. Unfortunately it’s the only leaked version of FITC v7.1 that I know of and it’s
flawed so it can only be used for reading info unless you want a bricked motherboard.
Check this: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware and Tools (4)
D2theZ 525 October 10, 2014, 9:24pm
Good day! I currently run the newest v8 1.5MB MEI Firmware on my ASUS Z77 system along with the
newest associated driver. But whenever it resumes from sleep the device has an exclamation point in the
Device Manager and a Code 10 warning about not being able to start. Anybody else see this before?
plutomaniac 526 October 10, 2014, 9:44pm
@D2theZ
I have the exact same issue on my Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H motherboard running the latest ME
8.1.52.1496 firmware. I haven’t researched it a lot since I have been doing some other stuff but in my
case the default Windows ME drivers don’t cause that problem. Go to Device Manager and uninstall the
current drivers + tick the Delete the software for this device box too. Unofrtunately that is the only way. I
will try a complete reflash of the ME at some point and post here the results.
Fernando 527 October 10, 2014, 11:06pm
@ lordkjag:
lordkag:
Fernando, I think MEManuf would be a useful addition to this thread, for testing ME Firmware
state.
I am so sorry, that I missed your tip, which you gave me some months ago.
Now I have realized it and followed your advice.
Thank you very much!
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
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new: Intel MEManuf Tool v9.0.21.1452 dated 08/19/2013 for ME9.0 systems
new: Intel MEManuf Tool v8.1.10.1286 dated 07/23/2012 for ME8 systems
Updated at 10/11/2014:
new: Intel MEManuf Tool v7.1.20.1119 dated 08/08/2011 for ME7 systems
new: Intel MEManuf Tool v6.0.0.1184 dated 09/30/2009 for ME6 systems
new: Intel MEInfo Tool v6.2.0.1022 dated 04/12/2011 for ME6 systems
Thanks to plutomaniac for the source files!
@ D2theZ and plutomaniac:
Have you already run the MEManuf Tool?
If not, you can find it now within the start post of this thread.
Good luck!
Fernando
plutomaniac 528 October 11, 2014, 12:21am
@D2theZ
I had tried MeManuf more than a month ago. It was reporting everything fine even when it wasn’t.
Anyway, today I fixed the wake problem with Code 10 on my system. It’s either the reflash of the entire
bios or the latest drivers that solved it (probably the first). What I did:
1) Installed the latest Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.28.1000 WHQL from Here
2) Used “FPT -F BIOS.bin” command to reflash the whole 8MB BIOS image which also updates the
ME (at least at my Gigabyte board)
3) Reboot system and Restore Setup Defaults
4) Downloaded the latest ME v8.1.52.1496 1.5MB from Here and updated it using “FWUpdLcl64 -F
ME_8.1.52.1496.bin” command
5) Reboot system and reapply your previous bios settings manually
6) Run MeInfo to check that the ME is fully updated and then Memanuf to test it
7) Check if the sleep problem is now fixed
@Fernando
Attached MeManuf v7.1.20.1119 & MeInfo v7.1.52.1180 for 6-series systems based on ME7
firmware. They work perfectly fine under Windows x64.
MeInfo&Memanufv7.1.rar (212 KB)
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Fernando 529 October 11, 2014, 12:46am
plutomaniac:
Attached MeManuf v7.1.20.1119 & MeInfo v7.1.52.1180 for 6-series systems based on ME7
firmware. They work perfectly fine under Windows x64.
Thanks for the link.
I will add the MEManuf for ME7 systems to the start post, but the MEInfo Tool v7.1.52.1180 has
already been there.
EDIT: Done!
anfield24csk3 530 October 11, 2014, 4:58pm
Hi erveryone-
i have an asus z87- pro (c2) and i think to update the Intel Management Engine.
I have run the me info tool.
any update available ?
Please help.
Thanks
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 9.1.2.1000
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2014, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 2103
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0000
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 9.0.22.1467 H
LMS Version: 9.5.10.1628
MEI Driver Version: 9.5.14.1724
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101940
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
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Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
TLS: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Global system reset
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS Config Lock: Enabled
GbE Config Lock: Enabled
Host Read Access to ME: Disabled
Host Write Access to ME: Disabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20252025
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20252025
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service: Enabled
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Localized Language: Unknown
Independent Firmware Recovery: Disabled
Fernando 531 October 11, 2014, 5:26pm
@ anfield24csk3:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
You can update
1. the Intel ME Consumer (1.5M) Firmware to v9.0.31.1487 and
2. the ME software and drivers by running the installer of the complete Intel ME Set v10.0.28.1006
WHQL.
Alternatively to point 2 you can update just the Intel MEI driver to v10.0.28.1000 WHQL from within
the Device Manager.
Good luck!
Regards
Fernando
plutomaniac 532 October 11, 2014, 6:04pm
@Fernando
AFAIK MeManuf is for both mobile & desktop systems. For example the one I provided previously for
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ME7 is working perfectly on my laptop. Even the one for ME8 (8.1.10) works fine. So this “desktop”
part might confuse people.
Also, attached below MeManuf v6.0.0.1184 & MeInfo v6.2.0.1022 for 5-series systems based on ME6
firmware. They work perfectly fine under Windows x64.
MEInfo&MEManufv6.x.rar (190 KB)
plutomaniac 533 October 11, 2014, 7:11pm
Sorry for the “double post”. Out of curiosity I was searching about the older ME6 that is included in an
older P55 system I have and I found out something. Basically at the time (5-series launch) the different
SKU’s had different BIOS sizes (2MB, 4MB or 8MB). The ones with 2MB bioses (like my old board)
actually have a small 200KB (0.2MB) ME firmware called Ignition because it provides only extremely
basic stuff like temp monitoring. So in this post from about a month ago that person has a PM55
(2MB chip) system and so the 1.5MB v6.1.10.1052 firmware provided from @lordkag is not correct
for that system.
Intel 5-Series SKU Differences & Features.pdf (65.5 KB)
Fernando 534 October 11, 2014, 8:52pm
@ plutomaniac:
Thank you very much for your additional input.
Meanwhile I have added the Intel MEManuf Tool v6.0.0.1184 and the MEInfo Tool v6.2.0.1022 to the
start post of this thread and done some modifications regarding the associated text.
I hope, that everything is now complete and ok for you.
plutomaniac:
So in this post from about a month ago that person has a PM55 (2MB chip) system and so the
1.5MB v6.1.10.1052 firmware provided from @lordkag is not correct for that system.
I am not sure about that. As far as I understood the Intel ME Firmware update procedure, the Intel ME
FWUpdate Tool will only update the ME part, which is usable by the specific Intel ME system, but
maybe I am wrong.
@ lordkag:
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I would rather like to offer the Intel ME FWUpdate Tool v6.1.10.1052 (1.5M), but you had only linked
the Firmware itself. Is it possible to get a link to the tool as well?
plutomaniac 535 October 11, 2014, 9:36pm
@Fernando
The FWUpdLcl tool requires a special smaller ME firmware file with different HEX code which is around
1.3MB. The full production ME firmware is 1.5MB and can only be flashed with FPT. In this picture I
am comparing v7.1.60.1193 Update & v7.1.60.1193 Production firmwares. As you can see they have
completely different HEX code:
(link to larger image: http://imagizer.imageshack.com/img633/2850/hLckTx.png)
Now, check the size of the different files. The full images are 1.524KB whereas the update is 1.304KB.
Lordkag gave you the file at the top of the picture above. As you can see it’s 1.524KB which is a full
1.5MB production ME. It cannot be used with any FWUpdLcl tool. This file can only be flashed with
FPT or embedded inside a BIOS image after fixing OEM settings (which the update firmware &
FWUpdLcl tool keep intact). Unfortunately the FWUpdLcl v6 does not have a -save command to dump
an update ME file like v7 tools and above. So I guess the only way to get the update firmware was via
Intel back then. As far as FWUpdLcl v6 is concerned, the one you have at the 5MB v6.2.60.1066
package will do just fine for 1.5MB-based update firmwares.
Aside all these, the reason I said that Lordkag gave the wrong firmware is because that guy has a system
with 0.2MB Production ME (Ignition without AMT part as shown at the picture above) and so the
1.5MB version would not fit. Systems with Ignition ME (0.2MB) don’t even use MEI Drivers as I saw at
my old P55 desktop today. There is a Windows Management Engine but it’s not from Intel nor does it
take such drivers. Ignition provides very basic functions at boot-time so a windows driver is not
present/needed.
DeathStalker 536 October 12, 2014, 12:06am
Hi Fernando!
I just had my Asus Sabertooth Z77 replaced (warranty) - which is the current and most appropriate ME
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firmware and ASMedia drivers? (I’m going to do a Win7 x64 re-install because something with the
XHCI Controller got screwed up and it won’t register right - yellow triangle w/exclamation point).
Thanks!
plutomaniac 537 October 12, 2014, 12:16am
ME Firmware: v8.1.52.1496
ME Driver: 10.0.28.1000
Check first post
N6O7 538 October 15, 2014, 11:54am
New set of 5Mo firmwares at StationDrivers available
-Intel ME Firmware Version 8.1.57.1556 (5Mo)
-Intel ME Firmware Version 9.1.20.1035 (5Mo)
Pacman 539 October 15, 2014, 12:43pm
N6O7:
New set of 5Mo firmwares at StationDrivers available
-Intel ME Firmware Version 8.1.57.1556 (5Mo)
-Intel ME Firmware Version 9.1.20.1035 (5Mo)
They also contain updated MEInfo Tool:
9.1.20.1020
8.1.56.1541
Fwupdlcl are not updated:
9.1.2.1000
8.1.40.1456
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Fernando 540 October 15, 2014, 11:10pm
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel FWUpdate v9.1.2.1035 for ME9 Business (5M) systems
new: Intel MEInfo Tool v9.1.20.1020 dated 10/13/2014 for ME9 systems
new: Intel FWUpdate v8.1.57.1556 for ME8 Business (5M) systems
new: Intel MEInfo Tool v8.1.56.1541 dated 07/23/2014 for ME8 systems
Thanks to Station-Drivers for the source files!
plutomaniac 541 October 16, 2014, 11:51pm
Intel ME v7.1.86.1221 5MB (2014/09/22)
Fernando 542 October 17, 2014, 4:38pm
@ plutomaniac:
Thanks for the link to the Intel ME7 5M FWUpdate v7.1.86.1221.
Site note:
What lets you think, that the Firmware is dated 10/13/2014? The BIN file itself is dated 09/22/2014.
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
updated: Intel FWUpdate for ME7 Business (5M) systems (now v7.1.86.1221)
Thanks to plutomaniac for the source files!
plutomaniac 543 October 17, 2014, 5:29pm
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I saw that as well after I posted this. Basically 13/10/2014 is the date Lenovo wrote at the readme file.
But it seems that Intel built the update image at 22/09/2014.
At the first post you should also add the DOS, EFI versions of the tools in case someone needs them. I
have most of them if you want to include them. I know it will require renewing the links so it’s up to you.
Just for collection reasons, do you think these old stuff should be added? I have no use for them as I
don’t have such old ME-capable systems.
Fernando 544 October 17, 2014, 6:10pm
plutomaniac:
At the first post you should also add the DOS, EFI versions of the tools in case someone needs
them. I have most of them if you want to include them.
Yes, please give me the link to the related data. EFI folders may not be interesting for old ME systems,
but DOS folders are welcome.
Just for collection reasons, do you think these old stuff should be added? I have no use for them as I
don’t have such old ME-capable systems.
The ME5 tools may be interesting for some users, but the older ones probably not. Nevertheless you
may upload them for me. This will give me the option to add one ore more of them upon request.
plutomaniac 545 October 17, 2014, 7:25pm
This is everything I’ve gathered.
ME2
FWUpdLcl DOS v2.1.0.1031
FWUpdLcl Win v2.5.1.1034
MEInfo Win v2.5.0.1052
ME3
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FWUpdLcl DOS v3.2.2.1035
FWUpdLcl Win v3.2.2.1035
ME4
FWUpdLcl Win v4.2.50.1053
MEInfo Win v4.2.50.1053
ME5
FWUpdLcl DOS v5.2.50.1042
FWUpdLcl Win v5.2.50.1042
ME6
FWUpdLcl DOS v6.2.0.1022
FWUpdLcl Win v6.2.0.1022
MEInfo DOS v6.2.0.1022
MEInfo Win v6.2.0.1022
MeManuf DOS v6.0.01184
MeManuf Win v6.0.0.1184
ME7
FWUpdLcl DOS v7.1.30.1139
FWUpdLcl Win v7.1.50.1166
MEInfo DOS v7.1.20.1119
MEInfo Win v7.1.52.1180
MeManuf DOS v7.1.20.1119
MeManuf Win v7.1.20.1119
ME8
FWUpdLcl DOS v8.1.40.1456
FWUpdLcl EFI v8.1.40.1456
FWUpdLcl Win v8.1.40.1456
FWUpdLcl Win64 v8.1.40.1456
MEInfo DOS v8.1.56.1541
MEInfo EFI v8.1.56.1541
MEInfo Win v8.1.56.1541
MEInfo Win64 v8.1.56.1541
MeManuf DOS v8.1.10.1286
MeManuf EFI v8.1.10.1286
MeManuf Win v8.1.10.1286
MeManuf Win64 v8.1.10.1286
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Fernando 546 October 17, 2014, 8:09pm
@ plutomaniac:
Thank you very much for the big variety of ME tools. Since I am actually not at home and don’t have
access to my own Intel ME data, I will do the comparison of the ME tools and a customization of the
start post, when I am back home and have the needed time.
What I will additionally will need are the latest Intel Firmware files for ME6 1.5M and ME5 1.5/5M. If
you should have them, please upload them somewhere and give me the link.
plutomaniac 547 October 18, 2014, 2:25am
You already have ME6 v6.2.60.1066 5MB so the rest are:
ME2 v2.6.50.1056
ME3 v3.2.60.1060
ME4 v4.2.60.1060
ME5 v5.2.50.1039
From ME2-4 I don’t know what SKU’s these are. Probably Intel had a different way of differentiating
(1.5MB or 5MB). ME5 does look like a 1.5MB image though. I’m not sure. These are from Lenovo.
Fernando 548 October 18, 2014, 8:39am
@ plutomaniac:
Thanks for the ME Firmware files.
plutomaniac:
You already have ME6 v6.2.60.1066 5MB.
Yes,that is why I asked you just for the 1.5M version of the latest Intel ME6 Firmware.
plutomaniac 549 October 18, 2014, 12:57pm
I cannot find the 1.5 MB version and unless some OEM shares the actual .bin update file we will never
do since the v6 version of FWUpdLcl does not include a -save command.
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Fernando 550 October 18, 2014, 1:46pm
plutomaniac:
I cannot find the 1.5 MB version and unless some OEM shares the actual .bin update file we will
never do since the v6 version of FWUpdLcl does not include a -save command.
Lordkag had uploaded and linked >here< the 1.5M variant of the Intel ME6 Firmware v6.1.10.1052,
but I thought, that you may have a newer version.
Thanks anyway!
plutomaniac 551 October 18, 2014, 1:59pm
I know but as I said this is not an update file but the whole ME region. It’s 1.5MB and not 1.3MB as the
update is.
I did find a newer 1.5MB ME v6 region from an extracted BIOS which was 6.1.20 or something but I
deleted it as you can’t really do anything with it unless you use FITC v6 + change OEM settings etc. It
was not an update.
There are also ME v6 Ignition around (2MB BIOS file, 0.2MB ME) but these are fairly useless
function-wise.
EDIT:
Attached
Intel ME Full 1.5MB Firmware v6.1.10.1052 (file from lordkag)
Intel ME Full 1.5MB Firmware v6.1.20.1059 (file I extracted)
Both are full 1.5MB images (17D000 length) and include OEM settings. If anyone wants to embed these
to their own BIOS, they need to use FITC and change ICC settings etc…
Intel ME Full 1.5MB Firmware v6.1.20.1059.rar (592 KB)
Div 552 October 18, 2014, 5:54pm
Hi fernando,
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Please inquire … Intel ME Firmware Version 9.1.2.1010 (1.5MB) is newer than the 9.1.10.1005
version?
Thank you.
plutomaniac 553 October 18, 2014, 6:00pm
2 < 10 so 9.1.10.1005 is newer. But that’s general, you need the specific version for your 1.5MB or
5MB system.
Div 554 October 18, 2014, 6:08pm
ok got a little what I thought too
Thank you.
Sylar76 555 October 19, 2014, 5:28pm
Hi.
I’ve a big problem. I’ve bought a Maximus VI Extreme few days ago and I updated MEI firmware to
9.1.0.1120 and I’ve the BCLK issue.
I’d like to downgrade to 9.0.31.1487 mei firmware but it says “Firmware update operation not initiated
due to a SKU mismatch”.
Is there anyone who can help me please explaining the correct downgrade procedure please ?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my english.
plutomaniac 556 October 19, 2014, 5:55pm
It makes sense, the firmware provided is not correct. The v9.0.31.1487 is a full 1.5MB image and not
the update that the FWUpdLcl tool requires. You could always reflash the latest Asus bios which will
revert the ME firmware as well.
EDIT: Actually probably I’m mistaken. Does Intel use the full ME 1.5MB firmware nowadays (after 7-
series)?
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Sylar76 557 October 19, 2014, 6:18pm
I’ve tried several times to reflash asus bios but me firmware is not changed.
Any other solution please ?
plutomaniac 558 October 19, 2014, 6:20pm
Flash this, extracted from the latest Maximus VI Extreme Bios.
EDIT: The file says IV but it’s VI, mistake…
Sylar76 559 October 19, 2014, 6:30pm
It’s not downloading anything when I click on the attached link.
Sylar76 560 October 19, 2014, 6:33pm
plutomaniac:
Flash this, extracted from the latest Maximus VI Extreme Bios.
EDIT: The file says IV but it’s VI, mistake…
Could you please upload it in another place ? When I click on your attached zipped file nothing happens.
plutomaniac 561 October 19, 2014, 6:36pm
The forum attachments seem to be broken right now, anyway this is a temp link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/18bwh2…usMaximusVI.rar
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Sylar76 562 October 19, 2014, 6:50pm
plutomaniac:
The forum attachments seem to be broken right now, anyway this is a temp link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/18bwh2…usMaximusVI.rar
Thanks but it always says "Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch".
Sylar76 563 October 19, 2014, 7:09pm
The error I made is I flashed 9.1.10.1005 mei firmware and now I can’t downgrade to 9.0.31.1487 or
the one you provided me.
Any help would be very appreciated.
plutomaniac 564 October 19, 2014, 7:33pm
I don’t have ME v9 experience but are you still using a v9.1 FWUpdLcl tool? Maybe it’s not accepting
to flash anything but v9.1 firmware. Try this package below with the command
FWUpdLcl64 -f ME_9.0.30.1482.bin -allowsv
If it works, restart. Then you can update to the latest ME 9.0 version with the command
FWUpdLcl64 -f ME_9.0.31.1487.bin -allowsv
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ab18zu…0.31_1.5MB.rar
Sylar76 565 October 19, 2014, 7:42pm
Same SKU error reported before.
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plutomaniac 566 October 19, 2014, 7:48pm
The only way then is to reflash the whole BIOS using FPT. This will overwrite everything including the
“new” ME. Asus is using EFI Capsule files (.cap) which cannot be flashed with FPT directly. You need to
use a tool such as FTK by @CodeRush with instructions found here:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1726429
EDIT:
Regarding what I said HERE, I think I figured it out:
Up until 6-series (ME7) the FWUpdLcl tool could only use Intel Update .bin files
From 7-series (ME8) and up the FWUpdLcl tool can use both Intel Update .bin files and full ME regions
(17D000 for 1.5MB)
I extracted the ME from my 6-series system and tried to check it’s version with FWUpdLcl. It didn’t
show the correct number but it did for the update file.
I extracted the ME from my 7-series system and tried to check it’s version with FWUpdLcl. It worked
like a charm for both full and update ME firmwares.
What’s the difference though? Probably that the full ME also includes the custom motherboard settings
like ICC etc. In that case, shouldn’t that cause issues on different systems? Can anyone shade some light
into that?
Sylar76 567 October 19, 2014, 8:26pm
i read the guide but I don’t understand it very well. Could you help me please ?
plutomaniac 568 October 19, 2014, 9:11pm
These are the instructions by CodeRush as shown at step 5.4 of the guide I linked above:
1. Download and extract the file from the link, it included the DOS version of FTK9 v0.10 + Maximus
VI Extreme latest BIOS
2. Make a bootable MSDOS/FreeDOS USB flash drive using Rufus
3. Copy the contents of FTK9_0.10_DOS folder at the root directory of the flash drive
4. Restart and boot via your USB flash drive
5. Type merefl and press enter
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6. It should start reflashing your ME firmware
7. When done type poweroff and press enter
8. Remove power from PC for 30 seconds to make sure ME is reset
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/n6060w…_DOS_M-VI-E.rar
Source: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1726429
Sylar76 569 October 19, 2014, 10:10pm
It doesn’t work due to writing locked by Asus.
I’ve done through bios flashback, I forced BIOS2 which has the original stock ME firmware, then I
copied BIOS2 to BIOS1,
forced again BIOS1 and then updated to the last one with USB ROG Bios Flashback procedure, and
now I’ve the latest bios
with the original ME firmware and no BCLK issues anymore.
Anyway thanks for your help mate and all guys of this amazing forum.
plutomaniac 570 October 19, 2014, 10:35pm
Yeah, the dual-bios feature was the next and last thing I could suggest if that failed which it did due to
flash descriptor lock. Anyway, now you can update to v9.0.31.1487 if you want. Just keep away from
v9.1 in the future.
lordkag 571 October 20, 2014, 10:14pm
plutomaniac:
… So in this post from about a month ago that person has a PM55 (2MB chip) system and so
the 1.5MB v6.1.10.1052 firmware provided from @lordkag is not correct for that system.
At first I thought that the user has a full 1.5 ME, but only a very small update image seems to be
embedded into BIOS, probably just for updating an old version. Search for the $MN2 or $MAN
signature, the ME starts from the row above.
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@Fernando
Intel ME Firmware 6.1.10.1052 was extracted from a BIOS and I don’t have a flasher for it, but as
Plutomaniac said, you can use the flasher from 6.2.60.1066. If the flasher needs the updating image, you
can cut from 0x32000 to end, but I can’t vouch for the safety of this method. Basically, the flasher looks
for $MN2 or $MAN and flashes from the row above.
The 5M section should also contain 9.0.31.1487 and 9.1.10.1005 firmwares, isn’t it?
Intel MEI Firmware 10.0.27.1006_1.5M from the same Lenovo image posted by Pacman. Only for
newer laptops/tablets.
Fernando 572 October 20, 2014, 11:15pm
@ lordkag:
Thanks for your statement.
lordkag:
Intel ME Firmware 6.1.10.1052 was extracted from a BIOS and I don’t have a flasher for it, but as
Plutomaniac said, you can use the flasher from 6.2.60.1066. If the flasher needs the updating image,
you can cut from 0x32000 to end, but I can’t vouch for the safety of this method.
Under these circumstances and risks I will not offer any ME6 Firmware Update for 1.5M systems within
the start post, unless I get access to the original Firmware Update bin file.
The 5M section should also contain 9.0.31.1487 and 9.1.10.1005 firmwares, isn’t it?
Yes, I will add them, when I have the needed time (I am currently far away from home).
EDIT: Why do you think, that I should offer the v9.1.10.1005 for 5M systems? Isn’t the v9.1.20.1035
newer and better?
Intel MEI Firmware 10.0.27.1006_1.5M from the same Lenovo image posted by Pacman. Only for
newer laptops/tablets.
The question is, what is "newer" (from 8- or 9-Series up)? Can I risk an update with my new MS
Surface Pro 3?
plutomaniac 573 October 21, 2014, 1:03am
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lordkag:
Intel ME Firmware 6.1.10.1052 was extracted from a BIOS and I don’t have a flasher for it, but as
Plutomaniac said, you can use the flasher from 6.2.60.1066. If the flasher needs the updating image,
you can cut from 0x32000 to end, but I can’t vouch for the safety of this method. Basically, the
flasher looks for $MN2 or $MAN and flashes from the row above.
I don’t think you can cut it. I did some tests at my Z77 system (ME8 v8.1.52.1496):
1) I run FWUpdLcl -save ME_UPD.bin. Opened with HxD and size is 130000.
2) Then I took the ME8_1.5M_Production.bin supplied by Intel (v8.1.52.1496) and searched for
$MN2. The line above is at offset 4D000 (offset is different depending on ME version)
3) I copied from 4D000 to the end (length 130000, the size of the FWUpdLcl update file) and created a
new "Update" file called ME_Extracted.bin
4) The two files (ME_UPD.bin & ME_Extracted.bin) are not identical at all!
5) Out of curiosity, I run FWUpdLcl -f ME_Extracted.bin which resulted in Error: Invalid Image
So this proves what I said before. The "Update" file provided by Intel or the one made by FWUpdLcl (-
save command) cannot be inserted inside a normal BIOS image. Similarly, you cannot extract everything
below offset 4D000 (line above $MN2) from a BIOS and expect to flash that with FWUpdLcl. They are
not compatible, completely different files.
However, read this from Intel’s FWUpdLcl instructions:
ME7: The image file that the tool uses for the update is not the image file used to create the complete SPI
FW image file. It only contains the ME code region and it can not be used to generate a whole SPI image
with the FITC tool.
ME8: The image file that the tool uses for the update is the same image file that is used by the FITC tool
to create a firmware image for use in the SPI.
This makes sense since as I found out FWUpdLcl v7 and earlier only accepted "Update" files but
everything afterwards (v8 etc) accepts both "Updates" and "Full" ME images (17D000).
However, if v8 firmwares and afterwards are indeed FITC compatible why can’t we cut them like you
said from $MN2? The only logical conclusion would be that FWUpdLcl also does something else. It
doesn’t just flash everything after $MN2. Maybe it takes the full ME firmware and cleans-it-up first to
make it a "pure update" with no custom settings and then flash it. Maybe Intel did this to make their life
easier by being able to flash everything ME-related (even full images) without having to create the special
update file.
Update:
It seems that lordkag is right BUT for ME v7 (6-series systems). I did some tests on my HM65 laptop
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with the stock ME (v7.0.4.1197):
1) Took the CPT_1.5M_UPD_Production.bin file from Intel (7.0.4.1197 update file) and size is 146000
2) Took the CPT_1.5M_Production.bin file from Intel (7.0.4.1197 full file, FITC compatible) and
searched for $MN2
3) I copied from there to the end (length 146000, the size of the Update file) and created a new "Update"
file called ME_Extracted_FULL.bin
4) Took my laptop’s stock bios (with ME v7.0.4.1197) and searched for $MN2
5) I copied from there (length 146000, the size of the Update file) and created a new "Update" file called
ME_Extracted_BIOS.bin
6) All three files (CPT_1.5M_UPD_Production.bin & ME_Extracted_FULL.bin &
ME_Extracted_BIOS.bin) are identical with SHA-1 of
5581FE1FD3E3AED5694C84F4C7AA8FA292B49B4E
So, maybe what he said for ME v6 will actually work. HOWEVER, I haven’t done the same test for
ME v6.
Firmware ME v7.0.4.1197 (Old).rar (414 KB)
Fernando 574 October 21, 2014, 10:59am
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel FWUpdate v10.0.27.1006 for ME10 Consumer (1.5M) systems (thanks to
Pacman/lordkag for the file/link)
new: Intel FWUpdate v9.1.20.1035 for ME9.1 Business (5M) systems
new: Intel FWUpdate v9.0.31.1487 for ME9.0 Business (5M) systems
Thanks to Station-Drivers for the source files!
lordkag 575 October 21, 2014, 6:23pm
Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #577
EDIT: Why do you think, that I should offer the v9.1.10.1005 for 5M systems? Isn't the
v9.1.20.1035 newer and better?
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Intel MEI Firmware 10.0.27.1006_1.5M from the same Lenovo image posted by Pacman.
Only for newer laptops/tablets.
The question is, what is "newer" (from 8- or 9-Series up)? Can I risk an update with my new MS
Surface Pro 3?
Yes, 9.1.20.1035 seems newer.
Firmware 10.0.27.1006 is for 9-Series up, but I wouldn’t use it on boards with older 9.5.x firmware.
Not only there is a major revision jump, but it would be extremely difficult to fix the problems that
appeared when upgrading 9.0.x to 9.1.x on desktop. So this firmware is for mobile systems that already
have 10.x firmware.
By the way, this is the content of your Surface Pro 3 BIOS, September update.
zanca.racing 576 October 22, 2014, 4:49pm
Fernando:
Zitat von zanca.racing im Beitrag #517
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I already uninstall the yellow marked, reboot and install intel ME 10.0.28.1006 driver------>
Same result!
Ok but if MEInfo tool don't work? I think that all X79 motherboard can upgrade with the same
ME firmware or not?
I am not sure about that. Since you obviously unsuccessfully tried to flash a new Intel ME Firmware
(maybe with a version, which is not compatible with your system), I suspect, that the Intel ME module,
which is part of your mainboard BIOS, got broken.
Can I try to change the bios chip???
You can try everything, but you have to make sure, that the BIOS chip is suitable for your mainboard.
Good luck!
Ok. Few days ago via mail I wrote to Asrock and they tell me that they send me a bios chip.
Today arrived:
I put in my motherboard and now everything work perfectly!
Thank you so much!
Bye!
plutomaniac 577 October 22, 2014, 5:36pm
ASRock actually does that? Impressive, didn’t know. I suppose the other manufacturers do not have the
same policy.
zanca.racing 578 October 22, 2014, 5:53pm
Yes. I wrote 2 or 3 mail with Asrock tecnical support and then they send to me a new bios chip without
money.
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Now how can update my MEI Firmware??
I have actually 8.1.40.1416 version.
I try me 10.XXXX and the system tell my that my hardware is not compatible.
I try me 8.1.52.1496 and the system flash the rom but when I restart my pc the MEinfo says that I have
8.1.40.1416 version.
How can I do?
Thank you!
plutomaniac 579 October 22, 2014, 6:02pm
You have a ME8 system so the latest is v8.1.52.1496. You cannot go to v9,10 etc…
Did you use FWUpdLcl tool to update? If I’m not mistaken some manufacturers include a “Recovery”
ME in their bios and when you change it, it automatically reverts back. I’ve definitely seen some
discussion and solutions about that in this forum but don’t remember where.
zanca.racing 580 October 22, 2014, 6:30pm
plutomaniac:
You have a ME8 system so the latest is v8.1.52.1496. You cannot go to v9,10 etc…
Did you use FWUpdLcl tool to update? If I’m not mistaken some manufacturers include a
"Recovery" ME in their bios and when you change it, it automatically reverts back. I’ve definitely
seen some discussion and solutions about that in this forum but don’t remember where.
Yes I use FWUpdLcl.
If is possible to upgrade is better but if it’s too hard I leave the system in this state.
Thank you!
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plutomaniac 581 October 23, 2014, 1:05am
zanca.racing:
Yes I use FWUpdLcl.
If is possible to upgrade is better but if it’s too hard I leave the system in this state.
Thank you!
Yeap, I remembered correctly. ASRock has a ME Recovery system in-place that restores a pre-defined
version from a backup incase it detects an updated ME. Details can be found on this forum HERE
(pages of posts). In the end, @lordkag found the solution. I suspect he might be able to help you out on
this one.
tadekm 582 October 25, 2014, 1:01pm
Hello everyone.
I have a HP laptop (model DV6-6b66ew)
Chipset HM67 and Intel i7 2nd gen.
My system has updated (done by myself) ME FW which is actually 7.1.60.1193
Can I update this system do ME 8.x ?? ( found on the web that this is for many Intel 6/7 Series
Chipsets).
This is dump from MEInfo:
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 7.1.52.1180
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
PMXUtil: Error during PMX Call: PMxDrv!MAPPHYS - Bad Input Parameters
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: F.1C
MEBx Version: 7.0.0.53
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 7.1.60.1193
UNS Version: Not Available
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LMS Version: 10.0.28.1000
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.28.1000
Wireless Hardware Version: 1.5.229
Wireless Driver Version: 15.11.0.7
FW Capabilities: 17833056
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
CPU Upgrade State: Upgrade Capable
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS and GbE Config Lock: Unknown
Host Read Access to ME: Disabled
Host Write Access to ME: Disabled
SPI Flash ID #1: BF254A
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20092009
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20092009
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Thank you for any suggestions.
iceman 583 October 25, 2014, 1:19pm
Can? It seems not!
Fernando 584 October 25, 2014, 1:37pm
@ tadekm:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
tadekm:
I have a HP laptop (model DV6-6b66ew)
Chipset HM67 and Intel i7 2nd gen.
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My system has updated (done by myself) ME FW which is actually 7.1.60.1193
Can I update this system do ME 8.x ?? ( found on the web that this is for many Intel 6/7 Series
Chipsets).
It may be possible, but the risk of a bricked system is extremely high.
That is why I do not recommend to try it.
What do you expect from a switch to Intel ME8 (besides the good feeling to get a newer Management
Engine for your system)?
Regards
Fernando
iceman 585 October 25, 2014, 2:15pm
me7 1.5mb There will be updated?
plutomaniac 586 October 25, 2014, 3:29pm
tadekm:
Hello everyone.I have a HP laptop (model DV6-6b66ew)
Chipset HM67 and Intel i7 2nd gen.
My system has updated (done by myself) ME FW which is actually 7.1.60.1193
Can I update this system do ME 8.x ?? ( found on the web that this is for many Intel 6/7 Series
Chipsets).
No you cannot. ME8 is for 7-series systems and for some rare desktop overclocking 6-series systems.
Even at those officially-supported systems, it’s risky and the OEM’s have detailed instructions on how to
proceed. It’s not for you though. The latest is v7.1.60.1193. For the record is has been tested on a
mobile HM67 in the past and always failed. According to Intel it’s a hardware limitation really.
Fernando:
What do you expect from a switch to Intel ME8 (besides the good feeling to get a newer
Management Engine for your system)?
Ivy-Bridge cpu support. The Z68 chipset originally had SB only support with ME7. If the manufacturer
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released a new BIOS with ME8 support you were able at such platforms to install the newer IVB cpu’s.
Not possible on mobile.
iceman:
me7 1.5mb There will be updated?
The latest 1.5MB image is 7.1.60.1193. If a new one is released from Intel and some OEM shares it with
us then we will have a new firmware. For now, 1.5MB v7.1.60.1193 is the latest and added Windows 8
support (whatever that means).
iceman 587 October 28, 2014, 2:55pm
There is an old me7 7.1.10.1065 1.5MB, seemed very strange, it cannot downgrade! This is why? In
here: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1mgiKAmc
Fernando 588 October 28, 2014, 3:29pm
iceman:
There is an old me7 7.1.10.1065 1.5MB, seemed very strange, it cannot downgrade! This is why?
It is rather unusual to "downgrade" the Intel ME Firmware by using the regular Firmware update flash
tool.
Which Intel ME7 Firmware is actually working and why do you want to "downgrade" it?
plutomaniac 589 October 28, 2014, 3:56pm
It is possible to downgrade to an older ME version using FWUpdLcl without any issues. However, every
ME Firmware version has a Blacklist table which does not allow certain downgrades. Specifically,
downgrades to older versions that have been proven to be vulnerable.
You can run MEInfoWin -BLIST to see to what version you can downgrade to. For example ME
v7.1.60.1193 reports this:
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If you have a ME7 1.5MB (consumer, 6-series) system, I suggest you update to the latest ME
v7.1.60.1193 using FWUpdLcl and leave it at that.
iceman 590 October 28, 2014, 11:40pm
I’m curious 7.1.52.1176\7.1.60.1193 upgrade from 35%-100%, while the 7.1.10.1065 is from
10%-100%, the extra 25% seem very special
plutomaniac 591 October 28, 2014, 11:53pm
iceman:
I’m curious 7.1.52.1176\7.1.60.1193 upgrade from 35%-100%, while the 7.1.10.1065 is from
10%-100%, the extra 25% seem very special
I didn’t understand anything in that sentence, what do you mean?
iceman 592 October 29, 2014, 10:48am
plutomaniac:
Zitat von iceman im Beitrag #595
I'm curious 7.1.52.1176\7.1.60.1193 upgrade from 35%-100%, while the 7.1.10.1065 is from
10%-100%, the extra 25% seem very special
I didn’t understand anything in that sentence, what do you mean?
Me firmwae specific can bring what function, it is a better job?
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plutomaniac 593 October 29, 2014, 4:36pm
iceman:
Me firmwae specific can bring what function, it is a better job?
I still do not understand, you are probably using Google Translate or similar. Are you asking what’s the
difference, what has been updated, the changelog of ME v7?
iceman 594 October 29, 2014, 11:36pm
Yes, management engine firmware update constantly have what use?
plutomaniac 595 October 30, 2014, 12:35am
iceman:
Yes, management engine firmware update constantly have what use?
You can learn what Intel ME does from wikipedia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Activ…ment_Technology
Specifically for ME Firmware v7 the changelog up-until v7.1.60.1193 is this (approximation, there are
more changes/improvements but these are what Lenovo mentioned):
7.1.60.1193
- (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows 8.
- (Fix) Fixed some issues.
7.1.52.1176
- (Fix) Fixed some link issues.
7.1.41.1169
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where MEInfoWin reported wrong information.
7.1.40.1161
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- (New) Enhanced several security functions.
7.1.30.1142
- (Fix) Fixed some link issues.
7.1.20.1119
- [Important] Enhanced several security functions.
7.1.14.1107
- [Important] Enhanced several security functions.
7.1.13.1088
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system might hung during transition to suspend when ME was enabled.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where MEInfoWin tool returned incorrect PCH Revision ID.
7.1.10.1065
- (New) Added support for Windows Vista.
- (New) Enhanced several security functions.
iceman 596 October 30, 2014, 10:32am
plutomaniac:
Zitat von iceman im Beitrag #599
Yes, management engine firmware update constantly have what use?
7.1.10.1065
- (New) Added support for Windows Vista.
- (New) Enhanced several security functions.
Oh, his update does not seem to affect performance, but fixes bug
Edit by Fernando: Fully quoted text shortened (to save space)
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iceman:
Oh, his update does not seem to affect performance, but fixes bug
Version 7.1.10.1065 is very old at this point. Just because this user uploaded it some days ago, it doesn’t
make it new or updated. Use FWUpdLcl to update to the latest 1.5MB v7.1.60.1193 ME firmware.
ex58 598 October 31, 2014, 12:27pm
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver Ver. 10.0.30.1060 WHQL
1,5MB
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ttfh9s…10.0.30.1060.7z
5MB
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ttfh9s…10.0.30.1060.7z
Drivers Version= 09/23/2014,10.0.30.1054
plutomaniac 599 October 31, 2014, 5:45pm
The “Special MEInfo tool for Sony systems” is actually a special Sony firmware file. So, shouldn’t it be
added to section C and leave just the v9.5 MEInfo tool at section Aa? I think this it is misplaced by
accident.
Based on the System Tools thread, I have updated some files. LINK. Your original folder structure +
.bat files are intact:
MEInfo for ME6 → Added DOS
MEInfo for ME7 → Added DOS
MEManuf for ME6 → Added DOS
MEManuf for ME7 → Added DOS
MEManuf for ME8 v8.1.10.1286 → v8.1.51.1476
Intel ME9 1.5MB FWUpdate v9.0.31.1487 (v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467 Win/Win64)
Intel ME8 1.5MB FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496 (Win version was a DOS duplicate + Added EFI)
Intel ME7 1.5MB FWUpdate v7.1.60.1193 → Added DOS v7.1.50.1166
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Intel ME6 5MB FWUpdate v6.2.60.1066 → Added DOS (same version)
Intel ME7 5MB FWUpdate v7.1.86.1221 → Added DOS v7.1.50.1166
Intel ME8 5MB FWUpdate v8.1.57.1556 → Added DOS (same version)
Also, these are legacy ME UPD firmwares which are usable with their relevant FWUpdLcl tools. If you
don’t think these should be here, I will make a small topic for legacy firmware in case someone is ever
looking for those.
Fernando 600 November 1, 2014, 10:33am
@ ex58 and plutomaniac:
Thanks for your posts. I will reply as soon as I have the time.
Actually I am in a hurry.
ex58 601 November 1, 2014, 10:42am
Intel® Management Engine Interface(MEI) Driver 10.0.30.1072 WHQL
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…startdown/1011/
Fernando 602 November 2, 2014, 9:28pm
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: 32/64bit Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.30.1054 WHQL dated 10/10/2014 (shown as being dated
09/23/2014), thanks to Station-Drivers and ex58 for the source files
new: Intel Drivers & Software Set v10.0.30.1072 WHQL dated 10/10/2014, thanks to ex58 for the
link
updated: MEInfo for ME6 (DOS folder added) thanks to plutomaniac
updated: MEInfo for ME7 (DOS folder added) thanks to plutomaniac
updated: MEManuf for ME6 (DOS folder added) thanks to plutomaniac
updated: MEManuf for ME7 (DOS folder added) thanks to plutomaniac
updated: MEManuf for ME8 (now v8.1.51.1476) thanks to plutomaniac
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updated: Intel ME9 1.5M FWUpdate v9.0.31.1487 (new 32/64bit tools v9.0.22.1467) thanks to
plutomaniac
updated: Intel ME8 1.5M FWUpdate v8.1.52.1496 (DOS tool changed + EFI tool added) thanks to
plutomaniac
updated: Intel ME7 1.5M FWUpdate v7.1.60.1193 (DOS tool v7.1.50.1166 added) thanks to
plutomaniac
updated: Intel ME6 5M FWUpdate v6.2.60.1066 (DOS folder added) thanks to plutomaniac
updated: Intel ME7 5MB FWUpdate v7.1.86.1221 (DOS tool v7.1.50.1166 added) thanks to
plutomaniac
updated: Intel ME8 5MB FWUpdate v8.1.57.1556 (DOS folder added) thanks to plutomaniac
Good luck with the new Intel MEI Drivers/Software packs and the updated Intel MEI tools!
Fernando
Pacman 603 November 2, 2014, 9:32pm
Hi
Here is Intel Management Engine FW 10.0.29.1000 1.5MB
It is not tested by me, as i don’t have any suitable HW.
Fernando 604 November 2, 2014, 9:54pm
@ Pacman:
Thanks for having published the link to the newest Intel ME10 Firmware v10.0.29.1000.
@ all:
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel ME10 Firmware v10.0.29.1000 for 1.5M systems, thanks to Pacman for the source file
Meanwhile I have installed the brandnew Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.30.1072 WHQL onto
my Z97 system - without any problems.
Here is, what MEInfo shows now for my system:
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EDIT:
@ plutomaniac:
Since I am home again now, I have just updated the start post of this thread according to your last post.
Please have a deeper look into the packages and check, if everything is ok and up-to-date now.
I have to thank you again for your assistance.
plutomaniac:
Also, these are legacy ME UPD firmwares which are usable with their relevant FWUpdLcl tools. If
you don’t think these should be here, I will make a small topic for legacy firmware in case someone
is ever looking for those.
Since I have always tried to put only the latest Intel MEI drivers, components and tools into the start post
of this thread, it may be better, if you will present these LEGACY versions within a separate thread.
Thanks for the offer to do that.
plutomaniac 605 November 2, 2014, 10:08pm
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Fernando:
Meanwhile I have installed the brandnew Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set v10.0.30.1072 WHQL
onto my Z97 system - without any problems.
Here is, what MEInfo shows now for my system:
Btw Fernando (and everyone with an 8-series or 9-series system), since you have a 9-series system: can
you test if a v9.0 tool (MEInfo, MEManuf, FWUpdLcl) will work with these boards? For FWUpdLcl
you can just try doing a restore point (-save command). I asked this at the System Tools thread because
I suspect that there is no point in having a seperate v9.0 and v9.1 pack. Maybe also the same tests on 8-
series (ex: Z87) using v9.1 tools? It should only take a minute really.
EDIT: Saw your edit, I’ll make a new small legacy topic for them.
Fernando 606 November 2, 2014, 10:13pm
plutomaniac:
Btw Fernando (and everyone with an 8-series or 9-series system), since you have a 9-series system:
can you test if a v9.0 tool (MEInfo, MEManuf, FWUpdLcl) will work with these boards? For
FWUpdLcl you can just try doing a restore point (-save command).
I will test it tomorrow and report here.
Fernando 607 November 2, 2014, 11:43pm
@ plutomaniac:
Meanwhile I executed the Intel MEInfo and MEManuf tool v9.0.21.1452 with my Z97 system.
Here are the results:
1. MEInfo v9.0.21.1452 (left pic) and MEInfo v9.1.2.1000 (right pic):
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2. MEManuf v9.0.21.1452:
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Evaluation:
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Both v9.0 ME diagnostic tools are working with my Z97 system.
Compared with the MEInfo tool v9.1 the MEInfo tool v9.0 results are less detailed.
ex58 608 November 3, 2014, 7:23am
Found Release note for 10.0.28.1006 Driver…
Intel(R) ME 10 SW Only 10 0 28 1006 HF3 for 1 5MB and 5MB SKUs Release Notes .pdf
(516 KB)
plutomaniac 609 November 3, 2014, 5:54pm
@ Fernando:
Thank you for the tests. So the v9.0 tools do work on the newer v9.1 ME systems but with less detail. I
guess FWUpdLcl will work as well.
@ All
Can someone else do the same test with a 8-series system + v9.1 tools? They will probably work fine
but just to be sure. It’s a one-minute task.
ex58:
Found Release note for 10.0.28.1006 Driver…
I checked the document and found something interesting that relates to a problem I was having with my
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H motherboard. Basically with every driver after v8.x the ME device in Device
Manager would fail to start after waking up from sleep with code 10 or 43 (don’t remember). According
to Event Viewer there was a problem with the driver-firmware handshake. The only solution was to
restart. The problem was mentioned by someone else and me some pages back HERE. Reflashing the
whole BIOS+ME did not solve it. Anyway, this is what I found at this document:
An Intel® MEI driver handshake with Intel® ME FW is executed on every boot of the system. To
get this process executed, the Intel® MEI driver was using a global variable that originally was
used for storing HECI HW registers data. On some occasions and due to random timing issues this
global variable was not updated in time for the Intel® MEI Driver to Intel® ME FW handshake
process execution. The change is now to read the HECI HW registers directly from the HW instead
of using the global variable.
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So maybe this was a driver bug all along. I was starting to think it had to do with my board or the latest
BETA bios. I will try v10.0.30.1054 driver and let you know if the problem is now fixed for good.
Fernando 610 November 3, 2014, 6:55pm
plutomaniac:
@ Fernando:
I guess FWUpdLcl will work as well.
A meaningful comparison test of the FWUpdate tools v9.0 and v9.1 requires a real Firmware flash with
both candidates and that is rather risky.
plutomaniac 611 November 3, 2014, 7:39pm
Regarding the Code 43 ME issue, yeah same crap with the latest driver from Intel. After sleep the
problem reappears. I’ll check if removing my stable overclock fixed it. Who knows. I’ll let you guys
know either way.
Fernando:
A meaningful comparison test of the FWUpdate tools v9.0 and v9.1 requires a real Firmware flash
with both candidates and that is rather risky.
No need for that, indeed that would be risky. FWUpdLcl -save TEST.BIN will do the trick. If both v9.0
and v9.1 tools work & produce the same .bin file (hash check, SHA-1) then we have our proof.
Fernando 612 November 3, 2014, 8:51pm
plutomaniac:
No need for that, indeed that would be risky. FWUpdLcl -save TEST.BIN will do the trick. If both
v9.0 and v9.1 tools work & produce the same .bin file (hash check, SHA-1) then we have our
proof.
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Ok, I have done the tests with my Z97 system.
Here are the results:
1. Using FWUpdate Utilty v9.0:
2. Using FWUpdate Utility v9.1:
3. Comparison of both saved TEST.BIN files with HxD:
[[File:FWUpd Utility 9.0 + 9.1 comparison test.png|none|auto]]
So according to this test both FWUpdate Utility versions obviously work with my Z97 system.
Nevertheless I am rather unsure, if this test verifies, that that I will get the same result, if I really will flash a
new Firmware.
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plutomaniac 613 November 3, 2014, 9:26pm
Fernando:
Nevertheless I am rather unsure, if this test verifies, that that I will get the same result, if I really will
flash a new Firmware.
Thank you again for your trouble Fernando. I know that FWUpdLcl v9.0 allows you to update using
v9.1 firmware. However, that should not be done since v9.1 (9-series) firmware is not for ME v9.0
systems (8-series). A lot of people have done this by accident which results in some overclocking settings
disappearing and a lower BCLK clock. It’s a pain to go back to v9.0 firmware after that because of a
SKU mismatch error. It’s funny how Intel has added a 9.1 -> 9.0 downgrade error but not a 9.0 -> 9.1
upgrade error. A recent example can be found HERE.
I’m fairly certain that both tools (v9.0 & v9.1) will work on a 9-series system when it comes to
updating/downgrading using a proper v9.1 firmware file. But I don’t know if v9.1 tools work with an 8-
series system when it comes to updating/downgrading using a proper v9.0 firmware file.
Either way, now that I think about it someone would need v9.0 FITC for editing 8-series BIOS and
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v9.1 FITC for 9-series ones. So, I have to keep both packages. Unfortunately, the only package that is
fairly incomplete is the v9.1 one. It is missing most of the tools and can’t find a package. Maybe someone
else has. In that case, please post at the System Tools thread.
RimZ 614 November 4, 2014, 10:43am
Sometimes I feel like I’m fucking blind… So I updated my notebook to the latest 9.5 Firmware a few
weeks ago, today I wanted to check something again here and I see that there is a ">Special Intel ME9.5
Consumer Firmware Update v9.5.13.1706 for Sony Mobiles< "… Well I have a Sony Notebook… and
I think that’s excatly the version I had before. Does that mean I shouldn’t have updated? Should I
downgrade? I have a Sony SVP1321X9(I think it’s a german model, so not sure if this exact model is
available somewhere else).
Fernando 615 November 4, 2014, 11:54am
@ RimZ:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
RimZ:
I updated my notebook to the latest 9.5 Firmware a few weeks ago, today I wanted to check
something again here and I see that there is a ">Special Intel ME9.5 Consumer Firmware Update
v9.5.13.1706 for Sony Mobiles< "… Well I have a Sony Notebook… and I think that’s excatly the
version I had before. Does that mean I shouldn’t have updated? Should I downgrade?
As long as everything is working fine, I would not touch the Intel ME Firmware of your Sony Mobile
system.
Regards
Fernando
RimZ 616 November 4, 2014, 4:56pm
Thanks for the quick answer.
What do you mean with “don’t touch it” exactly? Do you mean I shouldn’t have touched it in the first
place with flashing over the new version or I shouldn’t touch it now?
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Fernando 617 November 4, 2014, 5:27pm
RimZ:
What do you mean with "don’t touch it" exactly? Do you mean I shouldn’t have touched it in the first
place with flashing over the new version or I shouldn’t touch it now?
I meant the latter.
Be happy,that you got a newer Intel ME Firmware successfully flashed and that everything seems to
work fine.
plutomaniac 618 November 4, 2014, 6:52pm
Intel ME Firmware v10.0.29.1000 (5MB)
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…29.1000-(5MB)/
Fernando 619 November 4, 2014, 6:54pm
Update of the Start Post
Changelog:
new: Intel ME10 5M FWUpdate v10.0.29.1000 (thanks to Pacman and Station-Drivers for the
source files)
EDIT:
@ plutomaniac:
Thanks for your info. I saw it after having already updated the start post of this thread.
plutomaniac 620 November 4, 2014, 8:13pm
The problem I am having with ME code 43 error after sleep on my Z77 system has not been solved with
newer drivers. I have found that the latest v8/v9.0 drivers (8.1.40.1416 = 9.0.0.1287) which use the
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HECIx64.sys and not the TEEDriverx64.sys driver, work properly. For me, any driver with
TEEDriverx64.sys causes the sleep wakeup problem.
@ Fernando,
Yes we posted at the same time apparently. Anyway, regarding the Sony firmware: did someone give you
this specifically? It’s not anything special. A Sony system with ME v9.5 can be updated to the latest with
no issues. FWUpdLcl updates just the version and not OEM/Platform settings.
Fernando 621 November 4, 2014, 8:29pm
plutomaniac:
The problem I am having with ME code 43 error after sleep on my Z77 system has not been solved
with newer drivers. I have found that the latest v8/v9.0 drivers (8.1.40.1416 = 9.0.0.1287) which
use the HECIx64.sys and not the TEEDriverx64.sys driver, work properly. For me, any driver with
TEEDriverx64.sys causes the sleep wakeup problem.
As far as I remember I had a similar problem with my former Z68 system. Only the Heci driver
(hecix64.sys) worked properly.
@ Fernando,
Anyway, regarding the Sony firmware: did someone give you this specifically?
I don’t remember from whom I got the link.
Do you think, that I should remove it from the start post? This may avoid future irritations of Sony Mobile
PC users.
plutomaniac 622 November 4, 2014, 8:47pm
Fernando:
As far as I remember I had a similar problem with my former Z68 system. Only the Heci driver
(hecix64.sys) worked properly.
It must be system-specific, maybe BIOS settings incompatibility etc but it’s not really important. If the
latest v8/v9.0 drivers work then I guess I’m happy. Oh and yes, as I promised above I checked and it
has nothing to do with my stable overclock. Funny thing is that my 6-series system (HM65) works
perfectly fine with latest v10 driver. Go figure…
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Fernando:
Do you think, that I should remove it from the start post? This may avoid future irritations of Sony
Mobile PC users.
Yes I do, it doesn’t make sense for Sony to have developed a "special/proprietary" ME firmware. The
user above did prove that you can safely update to the latest v9.5 firmware version either way. I suggest
to remove it, that will indeed avoid any further confusion.
Fernando 623 November 4, 2014, 9:00pm
plutomaniac:
Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #626
Do you think, that I should remove it from the start post? This may avoid future irritations of
Sony Mobile PC users.
Yes I do, it doesn’t make sense for Sony to have developed a "special/proprietary" ME firmware. The
user above did prove that you can safely update to the latest v9.5 firmware version either way. I suggest
to remove it, that will indeed avoid any further confusion.
Done!
lordkag 624 November 4, 2014, 10:39pm
There is also a firmware for ultra mobiles or Atom based laptops. At least I think so.
Intel MEI Tools 1.1.0.1089 and 1.1.0.1106_5M Firmware. The firmware was extracted from a Toshiba
or Lenovo BIOS, the tools are found inside the exe containing that BIOS file.
freakerload 625 November 5, 2014, 12:35pm
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Hello i have a Asus Maximus Ranger VII Motherboard with new firmware 2012. Must i flash new Intel
Management Engine?
Fernando 626 November 5, 2014, 1:08pm
@ freakerload:
Welcome at WinRAID Forum!
freakerload:
Hello i have a Asus Maximus Ranger VII Motherboard with new firmware 2012. Must i flash new
Intel Management Engine?
Nobody has to flash the newest Intel ME Firmware, but it would be a good idea to update it to
v9.1.10.1005.
Regards
Fernando
Div 627 November 6, 2014, 4:08pm
Hi Fernando,
Why use v10.0.30.1072 ME10 (1.5M)? Is not it mobile Intel Chipset Series?
What a difference 9.1.10.1005?
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Thank’s.
D.
Fernando 628 November 6, 2014, 4:23pm
Div:
Why use v10.0.30.1072 ME10 (1.5M)? Is not it mobile Intel Chipset Series?
What a difference 9.1.10.1005?
You are obviously mixing the Intel ME Firmware and the Intel ME Drivers.
The Intel ME10 Firmware and ME10 Tools can only be used with the newest Broadwell CPU ME10
Mobiles, whereas the Intel ME Drivers & Software v10.0.30.1072 can be installed with all Intel chipset
systems from 6-Series up.
Div 629 November 6, 2014, 5:32pm
Ok I thought I read in a comment that you had to test your motherboard Z97…
plutomaniac 630 November 6, 2014, 8:29pm
@ all:
For anyone interested for the Management Engine System Tools, go HERE.
For anyone interested for the Management Engine Legacy Firmware (v2.x –> v6.x), go HERE.
Fernando:
new: Intel MEManuf Tool for ME10 Series v10.0.30.1054 (thanks to Station-Drivers)
You mean MEManuf v10.0.30.1060
Fernando:
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That is why I recommend users with a Consumer (1.5M) system to install the related 1.5M variant
of the Set.
Actually for consumer 1.5MB I don’t see the point of having the whole package installed. It just loads
services at every boot without actually needing them unless you use AMT, remote capabilities etc which
are found at the 5MB business chipsets. It’s similar to the AHCI/RAID driver argument: unless you are
using RAID only the driver should be manually installed via Have Disk Method.
Fernando 631 November 6, 2014, 8:36pm
Div:
Ok I thought I read in a comment that you had to test your motherboard Z97…
I have done some tests with my Z97 system:
At first I wanted to check, if any of the ME10 1.5M tools (FWUpdate ME10, MEInfo ME10 and
MEManuf ME10) are downwards compatible to my ME9.1 system. So I ran all these tools with my Z97
desktop system.
Result: I always got the message, that my ME9.1 system is not supported by the tool.
Then I wanted to know the difference between the 1.5M and the M5 version of the complete "Intel ME
Drivers & Software Sets v10.0.30.1072".
Result: Surprisingly I was able to get both packages installed without any problem or error message,
although I have a Customer (1.5M) system. After having installed the 5M version successfully, I ran the
Intel Management Engine Software, but I couldn’t get any informations anout my system. That is why I
uninstalled the 5M package, rebooted and reinstalled the 1.5M Set, which doesn’t contain the
voluminous Intel Management Engine Software of the 5M variant.
Fernando 632 November 6, 2014, 8:40pm
plutomaniac:
Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #632
new: Intel MEManuf Tool for ME10 Series v10.0.30.1054 (thanks to Station-Drivers)
You mean MEManuf v10.0.30.1060
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You are right. I have it already corrected (within the start post as well).
Thanks for the info!
Div 633 November 6, 2014, 9:07pm
Ok thank’s for your accuracy!
plutomaniac 634 November 7, 2014, 9:05pm
lordkag:
There is also a firmware for ultra mobiles or Atom based laptops. At least I think so.
Intel MEI Tools 1.1.0.1089 and 1.1.0.1106_5M Firmware. The firmware was extracted from a
Toshiba or Lenovo BIOS, the tools are found inside the exe containing that BIOS file.
It’s from Toshiba bios, that’s how they usually pack ME firmware.
Since we are talking about weird/rare ME versions, here are the Intel Server Platform Services Tools
for Firmware 3.0 E5 (February 2014) which includes ME firmware v3.0.5.402 from April 2014.
These are special server tools named spsFITC, spsFPT, spsInfo, spsManuf etc at version 1.1.32.34.
Included are some scripts, source code, documentation, firmware, tools and more which are for servers
and thus advanced users. If I’m not mistaken they are for Wellsburg PCH (X99 & C612).
getyasome 635 November 9, 2014, 3:47pm
Can this FW be updated to v10xxx or this is the latest for my board ?
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Fernando 636 November 9, 2014, 3:55pm
getyasome:
Can this FW be updated to v10xxx or this is the latest for my board ?
The latest ME Firmware for your system is v9.1.10.1005.
So you can update the Intel ME Firmware, but not to any Intel ME v10.x.x.xxxx Firmware series.
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Fernando:
but not to any Intel ME v10.x.x.xxxx Firmware series.
Right, the same applies for v9.5.x.xxxx firmware series. The tools will let you do it but the firmware is not
compatible either. Basically,
ME Firmware v6.x is for 5-series systems
ME Firmware v7.x is for 6-series systems
ME Firmware v8.x is for 7-series systems
ME Firmware v9.0 is for 8-series systems
ME Firmware v9.1 is for 9-series systems & X99 chipset
ME Firmware v9.5 is for mobile LP chipset systems
ME Firmware v10.0 is for mobile Broadwell systems
Fernando clearly mentions that in the first post as well.
getyasome 638 November 9, 2014, 4:59pm
Thanks guys , I have a better Ideal of what’s going on now.
Updated FW Version 9.1.10.1005 (1.5Mo) & All went well. Thanks again.
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100PIER 639 November 9, 2014, 5:11pm
@getyasome
Is your Mother Board BIOS the last one ?
On my Z77-DELUXE it is 2104, on ASUS site seems for Z87-DELUXE Bios is 2004, your
screenshoot displays 2103.
I am a little confused.
Regards,
100PIER
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Yes the Bios is Version 2103
ex58 641 November 10, 2014, 8:37am
getyasome,
Original BIOS 2103 for ASUS Z87-Deluxe came with 9.0.30.1482 ME firmware.
How you post pic with 9.1.2.1010…?..you flash before?..(and update to 9.1.10.1005 which is for Intel
9 system).
Something will not work properly…as… Fan speed or Bus Speed (BCLK) with this firmware.
You should flash with 9.0.31.1487, which is latest for your Intel 8 series board.
iceman 642 November 10, 2014, 1:40pm
Hey, I found 6 series mobile chipset me drivers7.1.70.1198 seems to be a full version. ：
http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER01232491…4_SETUP_ZPE.exe
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plutomaniac 643 November 10, 2014, 3:09pm
iceman:
Hey, I found 6 series mobile chipset me drivers7.1.70.1198 seems to be a full version
These drivers have been around for quite some time now actually from lenovo and others
Fernando 644 October 31, 2014, 8:40am
@ plutomaniac:
Thank you very much for starting this great thread.
I am glad, that I found an Intel ME expert, who was willing and had the time to do it.
Thanks again!
Fernando
plutomaniac 645 October 31, 2014, 5:42pm
Thank you for your kind words Fernando even though I’m not an expert. Still learning the basics.
Generally there are things that I want to try (like what lordkag was saying regarding cutting ME update
files etc) but unless I have a programmer or Dual BIOS system, I don’t want to risk bricks. That may
hold me back but I do like to share my experiments, knowledge and found stuff (in this case tools) which
my help others.
ex58 646 November 6, 2014, 8:58am
Intel ME System Tools v10.0.30.1072
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…startdown/1019/
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Updates since 30/10/2014:
* Updated ME System Tools v10.0 Full Package
Flash Image Tool: 10.0.30.1054
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 10.0.30.1054
Flash Programming Tool(EFI): 10.0.30.1054
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 10.0.30.1054
Flash Programming Tool(Windows64): 10.0.30.1054
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 10.0.30.1054
FWUpdate(Local-EFI): 10.0.30.1054
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 10.0.30.1054
FWUpdate(Local-Win64): 10.0.30.1054
MEInfo(DOS): 10.0.30.1054
MEInfo(EFI): 10.0.30.1054
MEInfo(Windows): 10.0.30.1054
MEInfo(Windows64): 10.0.30.1054
MEManuf(DOS): 10.0.30.1060
MEManuf(EFI): 10.0.30.1060
MEManuf(Windows): 10.0.30.1060
MEManuf(Windows64): 10.0.30.1060
CCT(DOS): 10.0.30.1054
CCT(EFI): 10.0.30.1054
CCT(Windows): 10.0.30.1054
* Added ME System Tools v3.x Full Package
Flash Image Tool: 1.7.3.1105
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 0.9.5
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 0.9.5
Fixed Address Programming Tool(DOS): 3.0.9
Fixed Address Programming Tool(Windows): 3.0.9
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 3.2.2.1035
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 3.2.2.1035
MEInfo(DOS): 3.0.0.1105
MEInfo(Windows): 3.0.0.1105
MEManuf(DOS): 3.0.0.1105
MEManuf(Windows): 3.0.0.1105
MENVM(Windows): 3.0.0.1105
iAMT_Tools: 3.0.0.1105
QST_Tools: x.x.x.1105
Added ME System Tools v5.x Full Package
Flash Image Tool: 5.1.0.1167
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 5.1.0.1167
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 5.1.0.1167
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 5.2.50.1042
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FWUpdate(Local-Win): 5.2.50.1042
MEInfo(DOS): 5.0.0.1167
MEInfo(Windows): 5.0.0.1167
MEManuf(DOS): 5.0.0.1167
MEManuf(Windows): 5.0.0.1167
AMT_Tools: 5.1.0.1004
QST_Tools: 1.5.5.1018
TPM_Tools: 5.x.0.1167
Added at ME System Tools v4.x → iAMT Tools
Flash Image Tool: 4.1.3.1031
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 4.2.0.1017
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 4.2.0.1017
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 4.2.0.1017
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 4.2.50.1053
MEInfo(DOS): 4.1.0.1023
MEInfo(Windows): 4.2.50.1053
MEManuf(DOS): 4.1.0.1023
MEManuf(Windows): 4.1.0.1023
TPM_Tools: 4.1.0.1023
iAMT_Tools: 4.1.0.1023
* Added at ME System Tools v6.x → QST Tools, AMT Tools, BraidWood Tools, FITC
v6.0.0.1115 (additionally supports P57 & PM57 systems), New Documentation
Flash Image Tool: 6.0.0.1184
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 6.0.0.1184
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 6.0.0.1184
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 6.2.0.1022
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 6.2.0.1022
MEInfo(DOS): 6.0.0.1184
MEInfo(Windows): 6.2.0.1022
MEManuf(DOS): 6.0.0.1184
MEManuf(Windows): 6.0.0.1184
MEVerificationUtility(Windows): 1.0.3604
UpdParam(DOS): 6.0.0.1184
QST_Tools: 2.x.x.1184
NANDUtil(DOS): 0.24
Included alongside is FITC v6.0.0.1115 which also has P57 & PM57 system support.
Thank you Stasio (ex58) for the link!
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Hi plutomaniac.
I currently have an Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 FW 1.10, which supposedly features ME FW
7.1.10.1065 according to BIOS boot screen. My OS is Win7 Ultimate SP1 x64. I have no ME
drivers/package installed, just the chipset (INF) drivers (“Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Management
Engine Interface - 1C3A” is shown in my Device Manager).
I’m trying to use MEInfo in your 7.1 package in order to check my ME, without success (errors 1002
“Could not determine ME FW version”, 9458 “Comm error between app and ME module” and 9459
“Internal error, could not determine FW features”). I’ve tried both Windows and DOS (boot to clean
DOS) MEInfo tools. The fact that I have no ME driver installed should not be the cause (not in DOS at
least).
My final goal is update to UBU-modded BIOS 2.30, which includes ME FW 8.0.2.1410 (according to
UEFITool), and then update to latest 1.5MB ME FW for Z68 8.1.52.1496. I hope MEInfo for ME8
works then, but I’m afraid MEInfo for my current ME7 should work as well. Don’t know what else to
try before flashing my new BIOS.
plutomaniac 649 November 7, 2014, 1:57am
@ Reducer:
According to ASrock’s website your motherboard seems to come with ME8 support out of the box. The
oldest BIOS at their site (v2.10) includes ME v8.0.2.1410. Maybe they removed all older versions for
risk of bricking systems due to a ME8 to ME7 downgrade. Are you sure you have a ME7 firmware,
have you tried the ME8 tools to see if they work instead? I thought about the HECI driver not being
installed properly but as you correctly mentioned that wouldn’t explain the incapability of the DOS
version running. Try MEInfo v8 and let me know how it goes.
The latest BIOS for your motherboard is actually a newer one, Beta v2.31A from 25/02/2013 compared
to v2.30 from 16/10/2012. It can be found at the BETA Zone. I suggest you mod that one with UBU as
it’s newer and provides official Windows 8 support according to the changelog. BIOS v2.31A also
includes ME Firmware v8.1.0.1248 by default but as you said you can safely update to v8.1.52.1496
afterwards.
@ All:
* Added at ME System Tools v9.1 → Flash Programming Tool EFI v9.1.10.1000
* Updated at ME System Tools v9.1 → Flash Programming Tool DOS v9.1.2.1000 to
v9.1.10.1000
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 9.1.10.1000
Flash Programming Tool(EFI): 9.1.10.1000
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Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 9.1.2.1000
Flash Programming Tool(Windows64): 9.1.2.1000
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 9.1.2.1000
FWUpdate(Local-EFI): 9.1.2.1000
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 9.1.2.1000
FWUpdate(Local-Win64): 9.1.2.1000
MEInfo(DOS): 9.1.20.1020
MEInfo(EFI): 9.1.20.1020
MEInfo(Windows): 9.1.20.1020
MEInfo(Windows64): 9.1.20.1020
Reducer 650 November 8, 2014, 12:19pm
Ok plutomaniac, this is just a quick update on my tests. Full details tonight, with reports. Under my Win
OS I’ve been completely unsuccessful in using both the 7.1 and 8.1 tools. However, I retried the DOS
ones, this time using the Rufus tool to create the boot device and success!. Definitely my MoBo FW 1.10
features ME 7.1.10.1065. One interesting thing I’ve noticed is that “Host Read Access to ME” feature is
DISABLED. Maybe this is preventing access of the tools from Windows. I’ve also run MEManuf and
created a backup of my ME 7.1 with FWUpdLcl. MEManuf reports 1 error. More tonight.
EDIT: I attach here text files containing the outputs from MEInfo, MEManuf and FWUpdLcl for Win
and DOS from both ME 7.1 and 8.1 packages. My ME FW 7.1.10.1065 dump is also included, but I
cannot find a reference for integrity checking. I can only confirm that DOS FWUpdLcl 7.1 reported a
“Successful” backup creation and that it matches byte size and relative data-FF padding structure of
latest known 7.1.60.1193, I mean looks like a good dump.
As I’ve reported this morning, only the DOS versions of the tools were able to query my ME firmware.
MEManuf 7.1 is reporting 1 failed test (of 11):
Policy Kernel - SMBus: Read byte - Failed
SMBus Read Byte PEC Failure
MEInfo 7.1 and FWUpdLcl 7.1 didn’t report errors. For the record, FWUpdLcl 7.1 reports that
blacklisted FW versions in my ME are two: 7.0.10.1202 and 7.1.10.1062.
Regarding the risks of the 1.x to 2.x transition (SnB to SnB+IvB support) in my MoBo BIOS FW, yes
I’m aware of them. Initial lack of proper updating instructions, due to the additional (and unexpected by
the end user) ME FW update step from 7 to 8 after BIOS flashing, caused a lot troubles, Asrock having
to mail properly flashed BIOS chips. Risky business this BIOS update, yes. I also researched about 2.30
vs latest 2.31a (beta) some months ago. Some users reported overclocking stability issues and ended
downgrading to 2.30. Since I will not need the Win 8 compatibility features before I replace my MoBo, I
will stick with latest stable version 2.30 instead.
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plutomaniac 651 November 8, 2014, 1:35pm
Host Read Access to ME is Disabled for me as well since if I’m not mistaken this shows whether the
Descriptor is locked which it pretty much always is for security reasons. Only Gigabyte seems to be
leaving it unlocked which makes it so much easier to update or modify the ME firmware. No matter how
locked the Descriptor is though, you should be able to run MEInfo.
When you say FW 1.10 you mean BIOS v1.10. Yeah, ASRock has removed all older versions prior to
v2.10 (which is the first one to support ME8 and thus Ivy Bridge) in order to avoid consumer bricks. In
order for the ME upgrade from v7 → v8 to be completed correctly, you need to leave the USB flash
drive connected during the whole process. That’s because the ME firmware needs to be updated
together with the new BIOS. Otherwise you’ll end up with a brick. Fist, the image will be copied to the
BIOS chip, then a restart will occur (at this point do not remove the flash drive!!!), the ME will be
updated and then follow the prompts.
Alright, when you are home write here the full report and we’ll proceed from there.
Algy 652 November 13, 2014, 3:20pm
hi, I’ve formated my ssd a few hours ago and now i’m installing all the drivers. I came here to check the
ME drivers and I step with a problem. In the older guide which made fernando, it said for the z68
chipset, it needs the v8.1.52.1496 ME firmware, so I flashed it a few months ago. Then today I see that
originaly z68 chipset use the v7 ME firmware, is this a problem? I have a p8z68-v pro motherboard, with
the lastest bios 3603 with w8.1 x64.
Do I need to downgrade to lastest v7 fw? also, which driver should install? v7, v8 or v10?
thanks and sorry about my poor english haha.
plutomaniac 653 November 13, 2014, 5:11pm
@all:
As you have probably noticed the first post was rewritten for the most part by combining Fernando’s
thread with the System Tools & Legacy Firmware one. More info/details were added as well as older
drivers, firmware, tools etc.
Updates in detail:
Added ME System Tools section: v10.0, v9.5, v9.1 (incomplete), v9.0, v8.1, v7.x, v6.x, v5.x, v4.x,
v3.x, v2.x
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Added at Drivers: v9.5, v8.1, v7.1, v6.2 (bare .inf & full 1.5M/5M installer packages)
Added at 1.5MB Firmware: v6.0.0.1184, v4.2.30.1040
Added at 5MB Firmware: v6.2.60.1066, v5.2.50.1039, v4.2.60.1060, v3.2.60.1060, v2.6.50.1056
Added at MEInfo Tool: v5.0.0.1167, v4.2.50.1053, v3.0.0.1105, v2.5.0.1084
Added at MEManuf Tool: v9.5.14.1724, v5.0.0.1167, v4.1.0.1023, v3.0.0.1105, v2.5.0.1084
Added FWUpdate Tool section: v10.0.30.1054, v9.5.14.1724, v9.1.2.1000, v9.0.22.1467,
v8.1.40.1456, v7.1.50.1166, v6.2.0.1022, v5.2.50.1042, v4.2.50.1053, v3.2.2.1035, v2.5.1.1084
Added at ME System Tools v6.x: Manufacturing with Intel ME Ignition Firmware, New PCH
SPI Programming Guide (v1.5 for package & v1.3 for Braidwood Tools)
* Added at ME System Tools v7.x: UpdParam Tool, IUSManuf Tool, Configuration Tools, 5MB
FW Bring Up Guide, 5MB MEBX User Guide, AMT 7.0 OEM WebUI Guide, SW Installation
Guide
Flash Image Tool: 7.1.10.1065 *
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 7.1.20.1119
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 7.1.20.1119
Flash Programming Tool(Windows64): 7.1.20.1119
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 7.1.50.1166
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 7.1.50.1166
MEInfo(DOS): 7.1.20.1119
MEInfo(Windows): 7.1.52.1180
MEManuf(DOS): 7.1.20.1119
MEManuf(Windows): 7.1.20.1119
CCT(DOS): 7.1.20.1119
CCT(Windows): 7.1.20.1119
UpdParam(DOS): 7.0.4.1197
IUSManufTool(DOS): 7.0.4.1197
IUSManufTool(Windows): 7.0.4.1197
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: IUSManuf Tool, Configuration Tools, 5MB FW Bring Up
Guide, 5MB MEBX User Guide, AMT 8.0 OEM WebUI Guide, SW Installation Guide
Flash Image Tool: 8.1.40.1456
Flash Programming Tool(DOS): 8.1.51.1476
Flash Programming Tool(EFI): 8.1.51.1476
Flash Programming Tool(Windows): 8.1.51.1476
Flash Programming Tool(Windows64): 8.1.51.1476
FWUpdate(Local-DOS): 8.1.40.1456
FWUpdate(Local-EFI): 8.1.40.1456
FWUpdate(Local-Win): 8.1.40.1456
FWUpdate(Local-Win64): 8.1.40.1456
MEInfo(DOS): 8.1.56.1541
MEInfo(EFI): 8.1.56.1541
MEInfo(Windows): 8.1.56.1541
MEInfo(Windows64): 8.1.56.1541
MEManuf(DOS): 8.1.51.1476
MEManuf(EFI): 8.1.51.1476
MEManuf(Windows): 8.1.51.1476
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MEManuf(Windows64): 8.1.51.1476
UpdParam(DOS): 8.1.40.1456
IUSManufTool(DOS): 8.1.0.1265
IUSManufTool(Windows): 8.1.0.1265
CCT(DOS): 8.1.0.1265
CCT(EFI): 8.1.0.1265
CCT(Windows): 8.1.0.1265
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: Configuration Tools, SW Installation Guide
Algy:
Then today I see that originaly z68 chipset use the v7 ME firmware, is this a problem?
If you check at the bottom of the topic, you will see this regarding the ME v8 tools + firmware: * Also
some 6-series systems which can be upgraded to ME firmware v8.x. Some 6-series desktop systems
were able to be upgraded to ME v8 instead of the stock ME v7 in order to support Ivy Bridge cpu’s. If
your’s motherboard is Ivy Bridge compatible or was made with a latter BIOS revision then you are fine.
Algy:
Do I need to downgrade to lastest v7 fw?
No, if your motherboard received a Ivy Bridge compatible BIOS which came with ME8 you can safely
upgrade to the latest ME v8 firmware version.
Algy:
also, which driver should install? v7, v8 or v10?
The latest v10 drivers supports all 6-series & up systems. I suggest you install the latest v10 and only if
you are facing issues should you consider the older versions. The older drivers are provided (as
mentioned in the first topic) for compatibility reasons in case of issues with the newer drivers. Examples:
–> At my HM65 laptop (6-series, ME7 Firmware) I use the latest v10 drivers without any issues.
–> At my Z77 desktop (7-series, ME8 Firmware) I use the v8.1.40.1416 drivers due to a sleep issue
with anything after that (also mentioned at first topic).
ErfanDL 654 November 14, 2014, 8:18am
Hi all. is anyway to enable AMT on 1.5 mb firmwares ?
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plutomaniac 655 November 14, 2014, 2:02pm
ErfanDL:
Hi all. is anyway to enable AMT on 1.5 mb firmwares ?
No, they are not designed for that.
Reducer 656 November 15, 2014, 2:00am
Hi again!
As I reported here, I was only able to query my ME 7.1 from DOS. Windows tools were no able to
connect to my ME firmware. I had not ME driver installed on my Win 7 OS, just the chipset (INF)
drivers. Well, after installing ME driver 10.0.30.1054 (driver only, from Device Manager>Intel(R) 6
Series/C200 Series Management Engine Interface - 1C3A>Update Driver Software…) the Windows
ME systems tools now work. So definitely they require ME driver installed in OS in order to query ME
firmware.
I was able to redump my ME FW 7.1.10.1065 from Windows and it is a SHA1 match of the DOS
dump. No errors from MEInfo either. Sadly I get the same failed test in Windows after running
MEManuf:
Policy Kernel - SMBus: Read byte - Failed
SMBus Read Byte PEC Failure
I’ve checked Device Manager and I have:
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller - 1C22
but this comes from the chipset (INF) drivers, no actual driver installed. Do you have an actual driver for
this device in your OS? Anyway, it wouldn’t explain the error also being reported under DOS.
iceman 657 November 15, 2014, 12:18pm
Intel (R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller - 1C22 in the notebook touchpad
driver is covered on the table board is not know.
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plutomaniac 658 November 15, 2014, 2:09pm
@ Reducer,
The Intel INF is not a driver but a utility. It just tells Device Manager to not show yellow exclamation
marks for certain devices by installing a dummy/fake driver. This also applies for the ME device. The
dummy ME “driver” doesn’t work with the tools of course which require the ME HECI driver. The latter
can be downloaded at the first post.
As I said before, some 6-series systems (ME v7) can be upgraded to ME v8 which adds Ivy Bridge
support. Your motherboard is upgradable that way because ASRock made it possible. However, first you
need to update your BIOS to the latest version which is the BETA one. I wrote what to do by being
careful to not remove the flash drive before the new bios + v8 ME is written to the flash chip.
Regarding the MEManuf error, it could either mean a non-properly functioning ME or a hardware
problem of sorts. MEManuf is geared more towards hardware problems but it could detect firmware
ones as well. Before updating your BIOS and moving to v8 ME firmware let’s try something - maybe it
will “repair” your current v7 ME firmware. Download ME v7.1.60.1193 and the v7 FWUpdate tool.
Then follow the instructions on how to update your current ME from 7.1.10.1065 to 7.1.60.1193. After
a reboot, run MEInfo to make sure you are running on 7.1.60.1193 and then MEManuf to see if the
problem is still there.
tonma 659 November 16, 2014, 1:42am
(Wrong post) Please delete.
iceman 660 November 16, 2014, 4:08am
What’s wrong with you? This is obviously a 5MB firmware.
tonma 661 November 16, 2014, 6:18am
Sorry, I did a mistake installing it at the same folder as previous version and I didn’t notice, the install
package wasn’t the same as previous 9.1.20.1035 from Lenovo. My bad.
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Mangix 662 November 16, 2014, 12:00pm
Is there a point in updating the MEBx firmware after having updated the regular ME firmware? If so,
how?
plutomaniac 663 November 16, 2014, 2:50pm
The MEBx is relevant only for 5M firmware, which I don’t have experience with unfortunately. However,
I usually include the relevant MEBx User Guide from Intel inside my System Tool Packages so depending
on your system I suggest you search there for Intel’s official documentation. I don’t remember whether
this can be updated on it’s own or whether that’s done via the ME Firmware image. It’s basically your
“control panel” where you can change ME 5M settings. Similar to the RAID oROM configuration utility.
This one can be accessed on relevant systems with Ctrl+P.
Intel ME configuration is included in the BIOS by the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension
(Intel MEBX). The Intel MEBX provides the ability to change and/or collect the system hardware
configuration, passes it to the management firmware and provides the Intel ME configuration user
interface.
@all
Updates since 13/11/2014 (d/m/y)
Newer Intel ME6 v6.0.3.1195 1.5MB firmware (previous was v6.0.0.1184)
Updated ME6 MEInfo DOS Tool from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
Updated ME6 MEManuf DOS/Windows Tool from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
Changes at ME System Tools v6.x package:
> Flash Image Tool from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
> Flash Programming Tool (DOS/Windows) from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
> MEInfo (DOS) from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
> MEManuf (DOS/Windows) from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
> UpdParam (DOS) from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.30.1202
> Updated QST Tools with Documentation → v0.75
> Updated System Tools User Guide from v0.93 → v1.05
> Updated FW Bring Up Guide from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.3.1195
> Added FW Bring Up Guide for 5M systems v0.91
> Added Manufacturing with Intel ME Ignition Firmware Guide
> Added PCH SPI Programming Guide (v1.5 for package & older v1.3 for Braidwood Tools)
> Updated OEM Web User Interface Guide v0.6 → v1.0
> Added ME6 MEBx User Guide v1.1
> Added FSTDOS Tool
> Updated AMT Tools
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> Removed FITC v6.0.0.1115 for P57, PM57 because these chipsets do not exist, they were probably
scraped before seeing the light of day and thus useless for consumers
lordkag 664 November 16, 2014, 3:52pm
Can I make a small suggestion? When a System Tools package gets updated, maybe the first post should
also reflect that, like "Intel ME System Tools vx.x (updated on xx.xx.xxxx) " next to the link. The rest of
the links have the version in name, so it easy to know what you have, but the tools are not that easy to
inspect.
I say this because some of us may want to have a copy of the tools, so it would be rather easy to check
the date and know that you have the last version of the package.
Reducer 665 November 16, 2014, 5:48pm
Hi plutomaniac.
I’ve tried to update my ME FW 7.1.10.1065 to posted 7.1.60.1193 without success. I’ve used
FWUpdLcl 7.1 for DOS. The new image is sent to FW, FW verifies it and FWUpdLcl ends with a
bright green “FW update complete, reboot to run the new FW version”. Then I’ve tried by rebooting (as
explicitly indicated) as well as by powering off the computer after “success” message from FWUpdLcl.
In both cases (reboot/power off) the PC powers off after a couple of seconds, then powers on and show
some Writting/Erasing messages at the top left corner of screen. Then powers off, powers on again and
PC booting proceeds normally, except it still displays the same POST message (same for almost 2 years):
Running ME FW 7.1.10.1065, backup is 7.1.10.1065.
So its like old ME is rejecting the “received new FW” (according to FWUpdLcl completion message)
and restoring old 7.1.10.1065. I’ve even tried to restore my MoBo BIOS defaults, should my overclock
was interfering the ME update process. Didn’t make any difference.
After each try I’ve checked ME with the DOS tools (MEInfo, MEManuf, redumped FW with
FWUpdLcl). All dumps are SHA1 matches of my original 7.1.10.1065 (posted a few days ago). Same
MEManuf error (SMBus test) always, except after the first update try. MEManuf ended without errors
(SMBus read ok!). But after subsequent ME FW update attempts, MEManuf reported SMBus test
error again (like before trying to update ME FW).
I’ve not tried to update ME FW from Windows. Will requiere a reboot/power off as well, so I don’t see
why the result could be different.
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plutomaniac 666 November 16, 2014, 6:14pm
@Reducer
Oh I see, ASRock tends to do that. They have a recovery system in place that restores the ME to a
predefined version in case it’s changed or updated from a backup. There have been people with the same
issue in this thread before with the most recent being HERE. As I mentioned & linked at that post, user
lordkag found the solution to this problem by disabling or bypassing that check ASRock has placed.
In your case, first update to the latest ASRock BETA Bios which will transition you to ME Firmware v8
and thus Ivy Bridge support. However, afterwards the same thing will happen where you won’t be able
to update to the latest as of now ME8 v8.1.52.1496 firmware. The stock v8.1.0.1248 is going to be
restored every time. After updating to the latest BETA bios, try the latest ME8 firmware and see if it
reverts back. If it does, I suggest you contact lordkag (by using @username-to-include) so that he will
see it. But first, update to the latest BETA Bios and be careful to not remove the USB flash drive before
the entire flashing is done as I said earlier.
@lordkag
Done, I added the dates.
Reducer 667 November 16, 2014, 11:06pm
@plutomaniac
I’ve been reading the hanson, CPL0 and lordkag posts. So Asrock harcoded ME FW version
7.1.10.1065 in AMITSE module of my current BIOS (1.10). This module checks for that precise ME
version to be the running one. Any other version is not accepted and replaced with the backup, which is
7.1.10.1065.
Two approaches to this limitation:
a) Include the new ME FW (customized to system according to old ME FW in BIOS) in the BIOS FW
and patch AMITSE module so it is harcoded to the ME FW version -> Approach tested working by
Hanson
b) (I like this more) Patch AMITSE module in BIOS to bypass/ignore the ME FW version check code
that causes the backup reflash. This approach does not require the new (and customized) ME FW in the
BIOS and allows for FWUpdLcl usage -> lorkag provided the patched AMITSE module to hanson for
him to replace in the original BIOS, but hanson didn’t report back (or I cannot find the post).
I will not worry about current ME 7.1 issues then, now that I know the reasons (except this SMBus test
fail, that I’ve passed at least 1 time). However it would be interesting to check if AMITSE module in
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2.30/2.31a BIOS (I’ve yet to decide if going to use the beta) is harcoded to 8.0.2.1410/8.1.0.1248 ME
version resp. in advance.
EDIT: My ME FW 7.1.10.1065 dump from FWUpdLcl matches the image contained in the package
linked in this post by iceman. Thanks for your wise guidelines so far plutomaniac. I’m still wrapping up,
because I will update my BIOS and reinstall my OS and stuff into new HDDs.
plutomaniac 668 November 17, 2014, 1:04am
After you decide what BIOS to install, try FWUpdLcl and check for yourself. My guess is that the lock
would still be there. After that, try either lordkag’s or hanson’s way and let us know of the result here.
Div 669 November 17, 2014, 6:08pm
Hi plutomaniac,
I try to update the firmware ME v.7.1.60.1193 on a laptop Sony VPCEJ2L1E , but “FWUpdLcl”
command is not recognized? I use a 64bit system.
I think that’s why it does not work. Is is possible to do this update?
Regards,
Div.
plutomaniac 670 November 17, 2014, 6:17pm
The tool for DOS & Windows x86 (32-bit) is called FWUpdLcl
The tool for Windows x64 (64-bit) is called FWUpdLcl64
@all:
Updates:
Added SW Installation Guide documentation at ME System Tools v9.5
Added System Tools User Guide & SW Installation Guide documentation at ME System Tools
v10.x
* Added AMT Tools User Guide documentation at ME System Tools v2.x
Div 671 November 17, 2014, 6:28pm
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But the tool FWUpdLcl64 is not present in the v.7.1.60.1193 pack?
plutomaniac 672 November 17, 2014, 9:48pm
Div:
But the tool FWUpdLcl64 is not present in the v.7.1.60.1193 pack?
Oh yes sorry, didn’t see the ME v7 firmware. 64-bit tools were not available before ME8 but you can
use FWUpdLcl (Windows version) just fine even under Windows x64. As the I have written, open a
Command Prompt as administrator at the same folder where FWUpdLcl is and run the appropriate
commands.
Div 673 November 17, 2014, 10:16pm
Ok. Well apparently I try with FWUpdLcl or 64 of the tool ME8, it does not work. This Sony is
reluctant to this update, Lol.
plutomaniac 674 November 17, 2014, 11:38pm
To update ME7 firmware (specifically v7.1.60.1193 in your case) you need the ME7 FWUpdate tool.
Not the ME8 tools. From the main topic you need to download these:
Intel ME7 Consumer 1.5MB Firmware Update v7.1.60.1193
Intel FWUpdate Tool for ME7 Firmware v7.1.50.1166
It should work just fine. If it doesn’t, what procedure do you follow exactly and what error do you get?
Div 675 November 18, 2014, 12:03am
I use well these tools.
I get the following error: Error 8716: Invalid usage
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edit: If I add the command extensions .exe and .bin, I error : 8714
current system “Win. 7 64”
plutomaniac 676 November 18, 2014, 12:13am
You are typing something wrong. What command do you type? Basically this is what you need to do
after you download the two files I said above:
1. Extract the firmware and rename the .bin file to ME.bin (to make it easier later on)
2. Extract the tool and go to Windows folder, copy ME.bin file alongside FWUpdLcl
3. Open a command prompt and type:
FWUpdLcl -f ME.bin -allowsv
4. Restart your computer
5. Run MEInfo and MEManuf to make sure everything is fine as mentioned at the first post
Div 677 November 18, 2014, 12:43am
Thank you very much Plutomaniac !! it worked !!
I had already typed the correct order, now but what everything changed is the command "allowsv"
It should be named in the folder files as follows:
ME
FWUpdLcl
and the cmd:
ME.bin
FWUpdLcl
Div 678 November 18, 2014, 12:58am
The Intel ME Firmware Version 9.5.41.1904 (1.5 & 5Mo) is available on Station drivers
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plutomaniac 679 November 18, 2014, 1:22am
Glad it worked out for you. Thank you Div for the new firmware info, I will add it tomorrow when I have
some time.
plutomaniac 680 November 18, 2014, 4:42pm
New ME9.5 Firmware 1.5MB from v9.5.40.1892 → v9.5.41.1904
New ME9.5 Firmware 5MB from v9.5.40.1892 → v9.5.41.1904
NIK1 681 November 18, 2014, 7:51pm
I had Intel ME 10.0.30.1054 dated 09/23/2014 installed and every time I wake the computer from sleep
I get code 43 device can not starton Intel ME in device manager.My mb is a Asus Sabertooth Z77 with
latest bios.For some reason the Intel ME drivers from the asus downloads for the sabertooth z77 ver
8.1.0.1263 dated 07/02/2012 do not have a proablem whan wakeing up from sleep.Wonder why the 10
series ones do.Any ideas on what to try.
plutomaniac 682 November 18, 2014, 8:55pm
Happens on my Gigabyte Z77 system as well. Download v8.1.40.1416 driver and install that instead.
This is also mentioned in the main thread by the way:
Note 1: The older driver versions linked below are the latest of each ME major version/branch
and are provided for compatibility reasons in case you encounter issues with the newer drivers
when using an older system. For example, some 7-series (ME v8.x) systems encounter a MEI
driver Code 10 or 43 error after wakeup from sleep with any driver higher than v8.1.40.1416
which is the last of the ME8 branch.
NIK1 683 November 18, 2014, 10:01pm
Is this normal,I downloaded the 8.1.40.1416 drivers and installed it.After,when I checked in device
manager it showes driver version 9.0.0.1287 dated 17/12/2012.Should it not show 8.1.40.1416 .
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plutomaniac 684 November 18, 2014, 10:21pm
It’s normal, v8.1.40.1416 = v9.0.0.1287
Added at ME System Tools v7.x: BringUp and Tools User Guide Delta v7.1.20.1119
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide v7.1.10.1065 → v7.1.20.1119
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: Cougar Point SPI Programming Guide from v0.82 → v1.0
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: ME SW Installation Guide from v1.5 (Fw7.0) → v1.51 (Fw7.1)
iceman 685 November 19, 2014, 10:40am
plutomaniac:
It’s normal, v8.1.40.1416 = v9.0.0.1287
Added at ME System Tools v7.x: BringUp and Tools User Guide Delta v7.1.20.1119
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide v7.1.10.1065 –> v7.1.20.1119
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: Cougar Point SPI Programming Guide from v0.82 –>
v1.0
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: ME SW Installation Guide from v1.5 (Fw7.0) –> v1.51
(Fw7.1)
This link is invalid, cannot download?
plutomaniac 686 November 19, 2014, 1:32pm
If you are talking about System Tools v7.x, the link is working just fine.
EDIT: Lately there has been an increase of the amount of people who wrongfully update their ME
firmware on 8-series systems from v9.0 to v9.1. This should not be done even though FWUpdate allows
it. The “upgrade” causes BCLK and fan control issues which results in a non-properly functioning ME.
To revert back to ME v9.0 firmware you cannot use v9.0/v9.1 FWUpdate tools as they won’t allow the
downgrade. The use of FPT Tool is required to reflash the whole ME region and repair the damage.
Unlike FWUpdate though, FPT requires an unlocked Flash Descriptor (which is often locked per Intel
recommendations for security reasons). If your motherboard has a locked Flash Descriptor, you need to
unlock it using the HDA_SDO “pinmod” method (example). If your motherboard has an unlocked Flash
Descriptor you can freely use FPT to reflash the ME region with your motherboard’s BIOS extracted
ME region (use UEFITool by CodeRush for that). It’s important to use the ME region extracted from
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your motherboard’s BIOS because FPT rewrites everything, unlike FWUpdate which just updates the
FW version while keeping all platform/system settings intact.
@all:
* Reuploaded ME System Tools v7.x to remove a duplicate file
plutomaniac 687 November 19, 2014, 10:26pm
@All:
Apparently these is also ME Firmware & Tools v9.6. These tools + firmware seem to be for Intel LP
systems (probably haswell, not sure) and are dated November 2013 (yes, you read correctly - they have
been available for a year). The firmware & tools came inside the v9.6.0.1038 “drivers” (which were
v9.5.x drivers really) and contain some documents from ME v9.5 (System Tools User Guide most
noticeably) and others from ME v9.6 (FW Bring Up Guide etc). There are one or two documents though
that have to do with Android which is important.
My wild guess is that this firmware is for convertible laptops, the ones you can switch between Windows
+ Android. If I remember properly though, either Microsoft or Google did not like the idea of such
machines and so Asus (who is the leaker by the way) & other OEMs with similar planned devices, never
released such a convertible product. That could explain why we haven’t stumbled across such a firmware
& tools in the past year or so. I may be wrong though as I haven’t looked into the convertible laptop
category since reading that news. Let me know what you find or already know.
Updates since 16/11/2014:
* NEW! ME System Tools v9.6
* NEW! ME9.6 Firmware 1.5MB v9.6.0.1038
* NEW! ME9.6 MEInfo Tool v9.6.0.1038
* NEW! ME9.6 MEManuf Tool v9.6.0.1038
* NEW! ME9.6 FWUpdate Tool v9.6.0.1038
* NEW! ME9.5 Firmware 1.5MB from v9.5.40.1892 → v9.5.41.1904
* NEW! ME9.5 Firmware 5MB from v9.5.40.1892 → v9.5.41.1904
Added at ME System Tools v10.x: System Tools User Guide & SW Installation Guide
documentation
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: SW Installation Guide documentation
Updated ME System Tools v8.1: Clock Commander Tool (DOS) from v8.1.0.1265 →
v8.1.40.1456
Updated ME System Tools v8.1: Clock Commander Tool (EFI) from v8.1.0.1265 → v8.1.40.1456
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide v1.0 documentation
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: Manufacturing with Intel ME 8.x documentation (Very good
read, recommended)
Added at ME System Tools v7.x: BringUp and Tools User Guide Delta v7.1.20.1119
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Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide v7.1.10.1065 → v7.1.20.1119
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: Cougar Point SPI Programming Guide from v0.82 → v1.0
Updated at ME System Tools v7.x: ME SW Installation Guide from v1.5 (Fw7.0) → v1.51 (Fw7.1)
Updated ME System Tools v6.x: Flash Programming Tool (DOS) from v6.0.30.1202 →
v6.1.20.1057
Added at ME System Tools v2.x: AMT Tools User Guide documentation
Main topic updated with v9.0 & v9.1 update warnings to hopefully avoid the same issue in the
future. What was added:
Notice: Be careful of what firmware your download relevant to your system. First, make sure that
you know what series it is (examples: Z77 → 7-series, H81 → 8-series, Z97 → 9-series). Then run
MEInfo Tool and check the “FW Version” line to determine your ME firmware version (examples:
8.1.52.1496 → v8.x, 9.0.31.1487 → v9.0, 9.1.10.1005 → v9.1). All the firmware below
correspond to a specific series which came with a specific ME firmware version (example: For
Intel 7-Series systems which come with ME firmware v8.x). Especially for 8-series systems: use
only v9.0 firmware and not v9.1 which is relevant for 9-series systems as you will face BCLK &
Fan control issues, after which going back to v9.0 firmware is difficult.
For Intel 9-Series systems which come with ME firmware v9.1.x
* WARNING: ME v9.1 firmware should not be installed in 8-series systems (ME v9.0)
Ghostearth 688 November 20, 2014, 9:32am
@plutomaniac
Which latest version of Firmware du you recommand for Intel C600/X79 chipset ?, my mobo came up
with 7.x series, i jump to 8.1.52.1496.
thanks
Ghostearth.
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plutomaniac 689 November 20, 2014, 5:06pm
8.1.52.1496 is the latest as shown at the main topic
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide v9.0.0.1209
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Getting Started Guide v0.7
plutomaniac 690 November 20, 2014, 10:13pm
Something is coming…
Am I a tease or what?
plutomaniac 691 November 24, 2014, 7:45pm
Updates since 19/11/2014:
* !!! TXE !!! Intel Trusted Execution Engine (TXE) thread launched! Go here:
Intel Trusted Execution Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools
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* NEW! Intel MEInfo Tool for ME7 Firmware v7.1.52.1180 (with DOS v7.1.30.1142)
* NEW! Intel MEManuf Tool for ME7 Firmware v7.1.30.1142
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: 1.5MB and 5MB Release Notes v9.5.15.1730
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide v9.0.0.1209
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Getting Started Guide v0.7
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: Patsburg (C600) SPI Programming Guide
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: HEDT 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide from v8.1.10.1286 →
v8.1.40.1416
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: MEBX User Guide from v1.1 → v1.2
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: FW Bring Up Guide from v7.0.4.1197 → v7.1.30.1142
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: BringUp and Tools User Guide Delta from v7.1.20.1119 →
v7.1.30.1142
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: IUSManufTool (DOS/WIN) v7.0.4.1197 → v7.1.30.1141
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: UpdParam from 7.0.4.1197 → v7.1.30.1139
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: MEManuf (DOS/WIN) from v7.1.20.1119 → v7.1.30.1139
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: MEInfo (DOS) from v7.1.20.1119 → v7.1.30.1139
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: Flash Programming Tool (DOS/WIN) from v7.1.20.1119 →
v7.1.30.1139
Removed DEV_ID references at Drivers section as they are not important for ME
geneo 692 November 27, 2014, 1:10am
Here is a data point. I have an Asus Z87 (Hero VI) and have been running IME 9.0.30.1482 firmware
and 9.5.15.1730 drivers as supplied by Asus. My full reboot cycle time was 17s.
I updated to the latest 9.0.31.1487 firmware at this site and the latest 10.x driver. My boot times went
into the 30s consistently. So I downgraded to the 9.5.24.1790 drivers from here and my reboot times
went back to 17s.
So this is something I wasn’t expecting - boot time strongly dependent on IME driver version.
plutomaniac 693 November 27, 2014, 12:42pm
This would make some sense if you installed the drivers & software set because this also includes some
services and startup processes that can slow down the computer initially. These are mostly useful for
5MB firmware systems which have additional capabilities and can take advantage of such services. You
system uses 1.5MB ME firmware so all you really need is just the MEI driver which is manually
installable using Device Manager (Have Disk Method). I suggest you download Intel MEI Drivers
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v10.0.30.1054 WHQL and use the Have Disk Method to manually update the Intel(R) Management
Engine Interface device. This won’t affect your boot time.
geneo 694 November 27, 2014, 6:16pm
plutomaniac:
This would make some sense if you installed the drivers & software set because this also includes
some services and startup processes that can slow down the computer initially. These are mostly
useful for 5MB firmware systems which have additional capabilities and can take advantage of such
services. You system uses 1.5MB ME firmware so all you really need is just the MEI driver which is
manually installable using Device Manager (Have Disk Method). I suggest you download Intel MEI
Drivers v10.0.30.1054 WHQL and use the Have Disk Method to manually update the Intel(R)
Management Engine Interface device. This won’t affect your boot time.
I only installed the drivers. No services.
Fernando 695 November 27, 2014, 6:46pm
geneo:
I only installed the drivers. No services.
How did you install the drivers (manually from within the Device Manager or by running the installer)?
The Intel MEI Software (Services etc.) will be automaticly installed, if you run the SetupME.exe file.
geneo 696 November 28, 2014, 6:25am
Fernando:
Zitat von geneo im Beitrag #700
I only installed the drivers. No services.
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How did you install the drivers (manually from within the Device Manager or by running the installer)?
The Intel MEI Software (Services etc.) will be automaticly installed, if you run the SetupME.exe file.
No, I installed them from the device manager with update driver (from disk). I used the version posted
here that contains only the drivers. Like I said no services were installed.
Fernando 697 November 28, 2014, 9:51am
geneo:
No, I installed them from the device manager with update driver (from disk). I used the version
posted here that contains only the drivers. Like I said no services were installed.
Ok, this verifies, that it really was the Intel MEI driver, which prolongated the boot time.
Please check (right click onto the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface > "Properties" > "Driver" >
"Driver Details"), whether the device is using the Intel ME driver named HECI(x64).sys or
TEEDriver(x64).sys.
getyasome 698 November 29, 2014, 5:17pm
@ ex58 / plutomaniac
I’ve tried to downgrade the firmware to 9.0.31.1487 from FW Version 9.1.10.1005 (1.5Mo) and I keep
getting errors .
8741
8704
Something about a sku mismatch.
What am I doing wrong?
plutomaniac 699 November 29, 2014, 7:00pm
Unfortunately you cannot downgrade from v9.1 to v9.0 firmware after you “upgrade”. The only way is
by reflashing the whole ME region with FPT while having an unlocked descriptor. The main thread is full
of warnings to not do that by the way. Detailed post/explanation:
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ex58 700 November 29, 2014, 7:01pm
Try to reflash original BIOS.
getyasome 701 November 29, 2014, 7:09pm
plutomaniac:
Unfortunately you cannot downgrade from v9.1 to v9.0 firmware after you "upgrade". The only way
is by reflashing the whole ME region with FPT while having an unlocked descriptor. The main thread
is full of warnings to not do that by the way. Detailed post/explanation:
Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools (47)
I’ve been reading around on how to reflash the whole ME region with FPT while having an unlocked
descriptor. I’m a bit lost on the subject . pinmod ? Can you tell me what exactly I need to do???
plutomaniac 702 November 29, 2014, 8:03pm
First things first, what motherboard do you have exactly? Have you verified that your descriptor is
locked? A quick dirty check can be done using FPT -d test.bin command. If it succeeds, you have an
unlocked descriptor. If not, it’s locked.
getyasome 703 November 29, 2014, 8:10pm
plutomaniac:
First things first, what motherboard do you have exactly? Have you verified that your descriptor is
locked? A quick dirty check can be done using FPT -d test.bin command. If it succeeds, you have
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an unlocked descriptor. If not, it’s locked.
Mainboard: ASUS Z87-DELUXE 2103 Bios.
I ran the merefl.bat in dos from FTK9_0.11, I renamed my 2103 bios to bios.bin & it returned it was
locked.
plutomaniac 704 November 29, 2014, 8:33pm
Asus locks the descriptor so as you said it’s not unlocked. The motherboard does not have a Dual BIOS
system but uses Asus BIOS Flashback which is useless in this case since it doesn’t reflash the ME region.
So, you need to try the pinmod method. You have a Realtek ALC1150 audio chip so this is the
procedure:
1. Download the attached ME.rar file which is the ME firmware found inside your motherboard’s latest
2103 BIOS
2. Download FTK9_0.11 (FTK for 8-series systems) from CodeRush’s github
3. Extract the ME file from step 1, extract FTK9_0.11, go to Windows folder and copy the file bios.bin
together with the .bat files
4. Shut Down the computer
5. At your motherboard, find the Realtek Audio chip
6. Use tweezers or a paper clip to short together pins 1 and 5
7. Power the PC on and wait for POST screen to show up
8. You can now stop shorting the two pins
9. Boot at Windows (you are now running the system with an unlocked descriptor)
10. At FTK Windows folder, open a command prompt as administrator and type merefl
11. After a successful ME restore, type poweroff to shutdown the system, restore the lock & reset the
ME
12. Run MEInfo & MEManuf v9.0 tools from the ME thread to check that everything is working
properly
ME.rar (1010 KB)
getyasome 705 November 29, 2014, 9:13pm
I’m having a hard time finding the audio chip, It must be behind my graphics card.
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plutomaniac 706 November 29, 2014, 9:16pm
Bottom Left, you should see that image on top of the chip:
getyasome 707 November 29, 2014, 10:16pm
ok I found the chip but it is hard as hell to see the pins , I’ve tried a couple of times with no luck. Is there
anything else that can be done?
Thanks
plutomaniac 708 November 29, 2014, 10:31pm
No, that’s it. Since the realtek audio chips are very small, the best way to try this is by having the
motherboard plugged-in but outside the case; maybe on top of a non-conductive card-box
(motherboard’s box for example) or something. This way you will have more space for your hands. Also,
something very thin (and conductive of course) must be used to bridge/short the pins properly.
Pendaws 709 November 30, 2014, 12:37pm
Thanks for putting all this great information here for members. I updated my ME firmware tonight and
already have noticed better results.
plutomaniac 710 November 30, 2014, 1:37pm
getyasome:
ok I found the chip but it is hard as hell to see the pins , I’ve tried a couple of times with no luck. Is
there anything else that can be done?
Right, I forgot. The HDA_SDO method ("pinmod") is the official from Intel but if you cannot perform it
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you can try other more advanced stuff.
1. Get a flash programmer and reflash your whole BIOS chip externally - this will not take into
consideration the flash descriptor lock of course
2. Get a new pre-flashed BIOS chip which can be replaced by you fairly easily once acquired
For those two "solutions" (they both require some payment to get the system running properly again, thus
the quotes) I suggest you ask lordkag and especially CodeRush who have experience with such things
and can recommend affordable programmers which will do the job nicely.
geneo 711 December 1, 2014, 12:56am
Fernando:
Zitat von geneo im Beitrag #702
No, I installed them from the device manager with update driver (from disk). I used the version
posted here that contains only the drivers. Like I said no services were installed.
Ok, this verifies, that it really was the Intel MEI driver, which prolongated the boot time.
Please check (right click onto the Intel(R) Management Engine Interface > "Properties" > "Driver" >
"Driver Details"), whether the device is using the Intel ME driver named HECI(x64).sys or
TEEDriver(x64).sys.
Just got back from the holiday. I reinstalled the 10.0.30.1054 driver to see what driver it was using and it
was the TeeDriver, which was what I thought I remembered. But now the reboot cycle is back to 17s.
Go figure.
Thanks
plutomaniac 712 December 1, 2014, 2:21am
geneo:
Just got back from the holiday. I reinstalled the 10.0.30.1054 driver to see what driver it was using
and it was the TeeDriver, which was what I thought I remembered. But now the reboot cycle is back
to 17s. Go figure.
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That makes sense, as I thought the ME driver has nothing to do with boot time. It was probably
something else causing it, maybe even background Windows updates. Doesn’t really matter though.
plutomaniac 713 December 3, 2014, 5:41pm
Updated since 24/11/2014:
Added at ME System Tools v10.0: Debug Configuration Tool(DOS): 1.0.0.1405
Added at ME System Tools v10.0: ME 10 SW 1.5MB and 5MB SKUs HotFix Notes WW12 2014
documentation
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: Flash Programming Tool(DOS) from v9.0.21.1452 →
v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: Flash Programming Tool(Windows) from v9.0.21.1452 →
v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: Flash Programming Tool(Windows64) from v9.0.21.1452 →
v9.0.22.1467
Fixed ME7 MEManuf link title from v7.1.20.1119 to v7.1.30.1139
* A lot of text changes, removals, additions, moving etc to make the thread more informative & easier to
read
General Notes:
→ Regarding Intel ME: Are you still wondering what the hell it does exactly? THIS should help you
understand. Also added to the ME Thread on the top.
→ Regarding ME System Tools v9.1: As you can see this is the only incomplete package and that’s
because it’s hard to track tools for it. The recently added HotFix Notes WW12 documentation that was
added at ME System Tools v10.0 confirms my suspicions that the ME System Tools v9.1 are included
with certain v10.0 packages + drivers that Intel releases at their VIP site. So, to find v9.1 tools we need
to find a v10 package that is intended for 9-series systems. This makes sense since there were never v9.1
drivers but v9.0, v9.5, v9.6 and then v10.0. Almost always, same version firmware comes with same
version drivers (v9.5 firmware + v9.5 drivers etc).
→ Regarding MEManuf Tool: MEManuf is clearly the most important tool when it comes to ME
validation so make sure you use it. Keep in mind that the correct command to run is actually MEManuf -
EOL which verifies that the ME is ready for consumers. However, this command will show errors if your
descriptor is unlocked since it’s a security risk and thus not recommended by Intel. For example, my
Gigabyte Z77 system came with an unlocked descriptor so the -EOL command will report 3 errors
related to Mfg Mode, Mfg Done Bit & Flash Region Access Permissions.
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Div 714 December 5, 2014, 12:59am
Thank’s for updated tool
ex58 715 December 5, 2014, 2:52pm
Intel® Management Engine Interface(MEI) Driver 10.0.31.1000 (1.5M)
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24499/en…1.1000_1.5m.zip
Intel® Management Engine Interface(MEI) Driver 10.0.31.1000 (5M)
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24500/en…31.1000_5m.zip
plutomaniac 716 December 5, 2014, 5:29pm
Dammit Intel, I just uploaded that 100MB file. Also, the correct version is 1000 not 1001 that can be
found at Station drivers. Thank you Stasio for the Intel links! I added the pages from Intel, not just the
links.
Updated Intel MEI Drivers & Software from v10.0.30.1072 → v10.0.31.1000 for 1.5MB systems
Updated Intel MEI Drivers & Software from v10.0.30.1072 → v10.0.31.1000 for 5MB systems
pix 717 December 5, 2014, 5:55pm
v4.2.10.1023 toolchain here:
http://dl.msi.com/download_files/ipc/dvr…4.2.10.1023.zip
edit: looks like the tools may be the same version as already here. may be some new other content
though
plutomaniac 718 December 5, 2014, 6:58pm
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Yes, these tools are already available. Still, thank you for the reply.
Fernando 719 December 5, 2014, 8:10pm
plutomaniac:
I added the pages from Intel, not just the links.
Updated Intel MEI Drivers & Software from v10.0.30.1072 –> v10.0.31.1000 for 1.5MB
systems
Updated Intel MEI Drivers & Software from v10.0.30.1072 –> v10.0.31.1000 for 5MB
systems
It may be important to mention, that these new Intel MEI Drivers & Software packages v10.0.31.1000
contain exactly the same Intel MEI drivers (v10.0.30.1058 WHQL) as the previously offered
v10.0.30.1072 Sets.
Conclusion: Intel has only updated the Intel MEI software, not the drivers.
plutomaniac 720 December 5, 2014, 8:13pm
Yes, if the drivers were updated I would have mentioned it. These are just software. Btw, a quick way to
check what MEI & SOL driver versions are included within the SetupME.exe packages is to open the
included .xml file.
caleb59 721 December 9, 2014, 5:12pm
I have a question - I’ve successfully updated my Intel ME firmware from 8.0.xx.xxxx to newest
8.1.52.1496 but in MEInfo I see yellow info “GBE Region does not exist” - dunno what is this and why
it’s there - can someone explain?
My motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 rev. 1.1, BIOS 2.13…
Thanks!
plutomaniac 722 December 9, 2014, 5:27pm
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It’s normal. Your motherboard is not using Intel’s Gigabit LAN so the Gbe region does not exist.
plutomaniac 723 December 13, 2014, 2:06am
Updates since 03/12/2014:
Updated Intel MEI Drivers & Software from v10.0.30.1072 → v10.0.31.1000 for 1.5MB systems
Updated Intel MEI Drivers & Software from v10.0.30.1072 → v10.0.31.1000 for 5MB systems
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: 1.5MB and 5MB Intel(R) ME SW Only Release Notes
v9.5.15.1730 documentation
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: 5MB FW Release Notes v9.0.14.1402 documentation
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB FW Release Notes v8.0.20.1513 documentation
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB HEDT FW Release Notes v8.1.20.1336 documentation
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB FW Release Notes v8.0.20.1513 documentation
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: CCT(Windows) from v8.1.0.1265 → v8.1.20.1309
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB FW Release Notes from v8.0.20.1513 → v8.1.30.1350
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB FW Bring Up Guide from v8.0.13.1502 → v8.0.20.1513
documentation
iceman 724 December 13, 2014, 2:37am
There is a newer 1.5MB FW Release Notes 8 1 30 1350 documentation
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bn4cpnL
plutomaniac 725 December 13, 2014, 2:01pm
Thanks iceman, based on 8.1.30.1350 version I found a full package and so:
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: CCT(Windows) from v8.1.0.1265 → v8.1.20.1309
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB FW Release Notes from v8.0.20.1513 → v8.1.30.1350
Jacksoft 726 December 15, 2014, 1:54am
Hi, if someone could be interested this is my Intel ME 6 dump (6.0.31.1208) that should be newer than
the one in the first topic
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VAIO VPCEB4C5E: Intel i5 480M + HM55 Chipset.
(Extracted with UEFITool from my SPI BIOS dump)
PS: I’m looking for a newer one. Anyone know if there’s a laptop with a more recent ME 6 FW?
Thanks!
Intel_ME_6.0.31.1208.zip (539 KB)
plutomaniac 727 December 15, 2014, 2:52am
Hey Jacksoft,
Thanks for the region file. Unfortunately it’s of no use. Up until 5-series systems (ME6), there was no
way to create update images from installed firmware. The special update files (contain only code &
localisations) were provided by Intel and only after ME7 did Intel add a -save command at FWUpdate
which could create such files from a given system.
The only way to update 5-series firmware (ME6) is to take a dumped region, change settings with FITC
according to specific system, replace at the BIOS image the old ME with the new edited one via a HEX
editor, make sure the flash descriptor is unlocked and then flash the new BIOS image. However, for most
systems that is not possible since the flash descriptor cannot be easily unlocked.
In your case though, you have an SPI programmer so you will effectively bypass any software locks like
the flash descriptor. Thus, you can take a newer extracted ME region, change settings according to your
own ME using FITC, make a new BIOS image and flash it with the Programmer.
The “latest” 1.5MB extracted region I have found is v6.1.20.1059. If you proceed (and since you have a
programmer, I say why not?) keep in mind that you must change OEM/ICC settings with FITC first and
that the new region is the same size as the extracted one as shown at UEFITool. The extracted image I
have is around 1.5MB (17D000 hex size) whereas your extracted region sits at around 1.99MB
(1FF000 hex size). I took my extracted region & added some FF padding so that the new firmware I’m
giving you has the same size around 1.99MB (1FF000 hex size). Now, the only thing that you need to do
is change OEM/ICC settings with FITC (after the new file is ready check size again, FITC will probably
alter it), replace it manually or by using UEFITool and then flash.
Intel ME 1.5MB Firmware v6.1.20.1059.rar (503 KB)
Jacksoft 728 December 15, 2014, 10:24am
Seems that UEFITool can also replace the ME Region! Since I have a full dump made with the SPI
device maybe I can give a try. I’ll try to configure the new ME (thanks for the file!) by looking at mine
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and flash it.
I’ll tell you in this weeks if it works!
EDIT: The Intel tool generate only bigger images. I’ve reopened the same images with the Intel Tool,
taken the 916KB file and replaced via hex editor. UEFITool recognize it because the new version
number.
More updates in the next week
plutomaniac 729 December 15, 2014, 11:52am
No, 916KB is very small. The size must be the same. You need to follow a certain guide on how to
properly do that procedure. Follow this post (part of a bigger guide, it speaks of newer ME8 firmware
but it should be fairly similar - don’t follow it completely but change settings according to your own ME):
http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/548…html#post469078
Also, it’s preferable to do the replacement manually using a HEX editor otherwise make sure that the size
is the same when replacing with UEFITool. I think it has a warning if you try to replace an old section
with a new one of different size but just to cover all bases I decided to mention it.
iceman 730 December 15, 2014, 2:01pm
There are two notes on me8. It may also help.
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gdsztHh
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1njQQa
Jacksoft 731 December 15, 2014, 2:18pm
That’s strange, because in the folder created by the tool there’s only a file “ME Region.bin” that is
916KB for both files (my ME and the ME you attached). :o
Maybe is ok for Intel ME 6 for Mobile?
I’ll do more tests and let you know
PS: I’ve replaced the 916KB by an Hex Editor.
EDIT: How can I save the ROM image as 1.5MB file? I need to “cut” from the 4MB saved file?
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plutomaniac 732 December 15, 2014, 2:35pm
Jacksoft:
That’s strange, because in the folder created by the tool there’s only a file "ME Region.bin" that is
916KB for both files (my ME and the ME you attached). :o
Maybe is ok for Intel ME 6 for Mobile?
I’ll do more tests and let you know
PS: I’ve replaced the 916KB by an Hex Editor.
EDIT: How can I save the ROM image as 1.5MB file? I need to "cut" from the 4MB saved file?
Did you follow the guide I gave you, by setting Flash Components to 0 etc as VirtualFred (author) says?
If after you did all that you can’t figure out how to add padding just give me the new file and I can do it
easily.
The actual size of the "1.5MB" firmware is less than 1MB truthfully, the rest is FF padding. FITC
removes most of the FF padding automatically and that’s why you get a 916KB ME region file. So after
you get this file, you need to add FF padding to the end and make the size 1FF000 which is the same as
your extracted ME region.
Truthfully, you can indeed replace the 916KB file inside the BIOS since everything after that is just FF
padding. But, the correct & safe method is to make sure that the new file has the same size as the old
extracted one so that even if there are stray bits instead of padding from the old ME they can be replaced
properly.
iceman:
There are two notes on me8. It may also help.
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gdsztHh
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1njQQa
Already at v8.1 package, nothing new
Jacksoft 733 December 15, 2014, 2:40pm
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Gotcha!
With Flash Components = 0 it builds a 916KB image. I guess is ok.
I’ll let you know.
Thank you!!!
iceman 734 December 15, 2014, 2:40pm
I upgraded to me7 updparam which reported an error in DOS, is not supported by the current system,
whether it is because the updparam is used to support the AMT motherboard?
plutomaniac 735 December 15, 2014, 2:48pm
iceman:
I upgraded to me7 updparam a mistake not to support the current system under DOS? 1.5MB
firmware
I do not understand what you mean
EDIT: I haven’t personally used that tool but I don’t see how it would not work. All other 7.1.30 tools
work as expected on my HM65 platform. You may be trying to do something not supported by 1.5MB
firmware.
iceman 736 December 15, 2014, 2:54pm
plutomaniac:
I do not understand what you mean
EDIT: I haven’t personally used that tool but I don’t see how it would not work. All other 7.1.30
tools work as expected on my HM65 platform. You may be trying to do something not supported
by 1.5MB firmware.
I was also in the hm65 platform, updparam is what parameters? Failed to start in DOS, do not support
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the current operating system. Error code 1000
plutomaniac 737 December 15, 2014, 3:13pm
UpdParam is included with 5MB firmware as far as I know so it makes sense to not work on your
system. Try the older v7.0.4.1197 version if you want.
UpdParam 7.0.4.1197.rar (168 KB)
iceman 738 December 16, 2014, 1:02pm
There are 5 Series platform me6, firmware, notes (old) and QST tools \system tools, I don’t know if
there is no use。
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1jMfme
plutomaniac 739 December 16, 2014, 1:36pm
Old v6.0.0.1184 pack leaked from Acer. Nothing new. At the start post, I have the versions of all utilities
inside spoilers so once you download something you can check that and verify whether it’s something
new or not.
iceman 740 December 16, 2014, 1:39pm
What is QST tools? Why then is no me7
plutomaniac 741 December 16, 2014, 1:51pm
They had to do with fan/temperature control mostly. Abandoned after 5-series. Google search results
can help you more on that topic if you like.
ex58 742 December 17, 2014, 6:37am
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New firmware (1.5M) 9.1.20.1035 inside BIOS bellow:
http://66.226.78.22/downloadsite/bios/11…e6(1.60)ROM.zip
Edit:
Extracted with HxD editor…please check !!
Flashed…
me 9.1.20.1035.bin.zip (1.02 MB)
plutomaniac 743 December 17, 2014, 11:03am
Thank you Stasio for the information. If it’s no trouble, while looking at new BIOS check for any newer
TXE firmware as well. Same procedure.
NEW! Intel ME9.1 Firmware 1.5MB from v9.1.10.1005 → v9.1.20.1035
WARNING: Only for 9-series systems & X99, NOT for 8-series systems!
Lipid 744 December 17, 2014, 1:28pm
Is anyone here with Apple MacBook? I need help! I’m currently running Windows 8.1 via Bootcamp on
MacBook Pro retina 13 (late 2013 model with Haswell onboard). I want to flash the new Intel ME
Firmware v9.5.41.1904, but I’m afraid that I can brick the system somehow…
MEInfo Tool tells that my current ME Firmware is 9.5.3.1526:
I tried to backup my current firmware with FWUpdLcl -save OLD.BIN and compare it with this one -
1.5MB Firmware v9.5.41.1904
But I see that they have complently different sizes (944 KB and 1,48 MB). Does this mean that I can’t
flash and upgrade it to the newer one? Maybe this native 9.5.3.1526 firmware is somehow Apple-
specific and is not designed to be updated, I don’t know…
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Any help would be usefull. Thanks!
100PIER 745 December 17, 2014, 2:05pm
Fernando,
I am a little confused about what MEI8 (1.5MB) Driver version to use on my Z77 board. (x64 W7)
At the start of the topic you refer to V 10.0.30.1054 (23 sept 2014), however on station drivers we find
V 10.0.31.1000.
so, what do you suggest ?
Regards
iceman 746 December 17, 2014, 2:08pm
Lipid:
Is anyone here with Apple MacBook? I need help! I’m currently running Windows 8.1 via
Bootcamp on MacBook Pro retina 13 (late 2013 model with Haswell onboard). I want to flash the
new Intel ME Firmware v9.5.41.1904, but I’m afraid that I can brick the system somehow…
[…]
Any help would be usefull. Thanks!
In general do not have saved the old bin， This command may be useful ：fwupdlcl -f me.bin -allowsv
Lipid 747 December 17, 2014, 2:13pm
iceman:
In general do not have saved the old bin， This command may be useful ：fwupdlcl -f me.bin -
allowsv
Do you mean that you have successfully flashed ME Firmware on a MacBook using this command:
fwupdlcl -f me.bin -allowsv?
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plutomaniac 748 December 17, 2014, 2:14pm
Lipid:
Is anyone here with Apple MacBook? I need help! I’m currently running Windows 8.1 via
Bootcamp on MacBook Pro retina 13 (late 2013 model with Haswell onboard). I want to flash the
new Intel ME Firmware v9.5.41.1904, but I’m afraid that I can brick the system somehow…
[…]
Any help would be usefull. Thanks!
It is safe to proceed. The -save command creates an Update file (contains only code & localizations)
whereas we provide a full ME region here. Any ME with it’s tools after v8 can work with both Update &
Region ME images.
100PIER:
Fernando,
I am a little confused about what MEI8 (1.5MB) Driver version to use on my Z77 board. (x64 W7)
At the start of the topic you refer to V 10.0.30.1054 (23 sept 2014), however on station drivers we
find V 10.0.31.1000.
so, what do you suggest ?
Regards
The v10.0.31.1000 is a package which includes both drivers & software. The driver that is included with
the v10.0.31.1000 package is still the older v10.0.30.1054. For your 1.5MB system I suggest you install
just the driver using the Have Disk Method so that is v10.0.30.1054.
iceman 749 December 17, 2014, 2:15pm
Lipid:
Zitat von iceman im Beitrag #752
In general do not have saved the old bin， This command may be useful ：fwupdlcl -f me.bin -
allowsv
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Do you mean that you have successfully flashed ME Firmware on a MacBook using this command:
fwupdlcl -f me.bin -allowsv?
Try may be successful
plutomaniac 750 December 17, 2014, 2:17pm
The -allowsv command is only useful when you are trying to flash the same ME firmware as now. It
would be useful only if he/she has v9.5.41.1904 and wants to reflash the same v9.5.41.1904 version. In
this case, it’s not needed. The bare command (FWUpdLcl -f ME.bin) will work just fine.
Fernando 751 December 17, 2014, 2:22pm
100PIER:
I am a little confused about what MEI8 (1.5MB) Driver version to use on my Z77 board. (x64 W7)
At the start of the topic you refer to V 10.0.30.1054 (23 sept 2014), however on station drivers we
find V 10.0.31.1000.
You are mixing the version of the Intel MEI drivers and their related Intel MEI software.
The latest Intel MEI drivers are the v10.0.30.1054 ones. Even the latest Intel MEI Drivers & Software
Set v10.0.31.1000 contains them (only the Intel MEI Software has been updated).
EDIT: After having submitted this post I have realized, that plutomaniac had already answered your
question. I am sorry about that.
Lipid 752 December 17, 2014, 2:38pm
plutomaniac:
It is safe to proceed. The -save command creates an Update file (contains only code &
localizations) whereas we provide a full ME region here. Any ME with it’s tools after v8 can work
with both Update & Region ME images.
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Can it be incompatible with apple mainboard or OS X? I’m afraid that some OS X features will stop
working after I flash it…
plutomaniac 753 December 17, 2014, 2:46pm
Lipid:
Can it be incompatible with apple mainboard or OS X? I’m afraid that some OS X features will stop
working after I flash it…
An Intel system is an Intel system no matter if the operating system is Windows, Mac OS X, Linux etc.
ME Firmware is most of the times system specific because it controls certain platform settings, system
clocks, fan control etc. The ME firmware consists of the Code & Data sections (simplified). The Code is
the actual firmware (it’s logic) and the Data is where all the system specific settings are kept. There are
two ME images, Update and (Full) Region. Update "installs" only newer Code and does not deal with
Data. Region is the whole ME extracted from BIOS which includes both Code & Data.
Since ME8 you can update the Code section with both Update & Region images. That’s because, when
you use the FWUpdate tool it only updates the Code and not the Data and thus you can update your ME
firmware to a newer version while keeping everything platform/system specific. Even Intel itself it giving
ME Regions instead of Update (-save command) images after ME8.
Bottom-line: It’s safe, you shouldn’t harm your computer. Let me know how it goes!
Div 754 December 17, 2014, 5:31pm
New ME_FW 1.5mo “9.1.25.1005” on Station-Drivers
plutomaniac 755 December 17, 2014, 5:49pm
Thank you Div for the link and jjxaker from station-drivers who posted it at their forum.
NEW! Intel ME9.1 Firmware 1.5MB from v9.1.20.1035 → v9.1.25.1005
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Well, that makes it official. We have a 1.5MB firmware that’s newer than the 5MB one. That’s a
first… I’m sure Lenovo will fix that glitch soon enough! This link will soon change to from 12 to
13 and the 5MB should be available.
http://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/glrg12ww.txt
Edit: Oups, v10 is newer as well. Oh whatever…
Div 756 December 17, 2014, 6:08pm
v9.1.20.1035 => 2014/11/11
But 9.1.25.1005 no idea?
plutomaniac 757 December 17, 2014, 6:17pm
It’s not the date that Lenovo says at their changelog/instructions. 11/11 would be the date they decided to
post it. The real date can be found by right-clicking the region image provided by Intel. Of course that
won’t work if the image is extracted from a BIOS since it will take as creation time the time of extraction.
Div 758 December 17, 2014, 6:20pm
ok thank you.
Will we have the release once available?
plutomaniac 759 December 17, 2014, 6:58pm
Oh what? The 5MB version? Yes, as with every new ME driver/firmware/tool update, when it’s available
it will be posted here.
lordkag 760 December 17, 2014, 7:03pm
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This is the date of the newest ME :
Talk about ninja skills for Station-Drivers.
plutomaniac 761 December 17, 2014, 7:46pm
Oh yes, I forgot that for a moment. You can open the firmware with a hex editor and find the production
date easily from there:
100PIER 762 December 17, 2014, 7:57pm
@plutomaniac and @Fernando ,
Many thanks for the 2 replies.
Confusing was coming from Intel labelling, they should set in place a better coherent naming
methodology…
I have installed the right V 10.0.30.1054 WHQL 64bits version with the ‘have disk’ method and all is
working fine.
Regards
Lipid 763 December 18, 2014, 12:45pm
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Sorry guys, don’t you know what these two letters ‘LP’ stand for in the firmware version string?
Margus 764 December 18, 2014, 2:03pm
Perfect working fine new ME 9.1.25.1005 for my Z97 no issues so far.
plutomaniac 765 December 18, 2014, 5:50pm
Lipid:
Sorry guys, don’t you know what these two letters ‘LP’ stand for in the firmware version string
it means Lynx Point which is the codename for Intel’s 8-series chipsets. Just an indication, nothing to
worry about.
Lipid 766 December 18, 2014, 9:45pm
plutomaniac:
it means Lynx Point which is the codename for Intel’s 8-series chipsets. Just an indication, nothing to
worry about.
Thanks! But I’m confused about another thing. If I got it right, ME firmware is a part of BIOS in a
desktop/laptop motherboard which is stored on the same piece of silicon as the BIOS itself. In case of
any Apple laptop there is no BIOS at all. There is EFI with SMC and I have no idea if it is even placed
on a separate chip or somewhere else. Which means that flashing that MEI firmware from Bootcamp
Windows is technically intruding into MacBook’s EFI firmware, and that is driving me nuts. I have no
idea how this EFI thing is organized in Apple and how to recover/reflash it in case of any problems. There
is even no access to it while booting. I’m afraid that flashing firmware from Windows can lead to some
problems in OS X like fan control or power settings while sleep\wake or cpu clock, etc, etc…
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plutomaniac 767 December 18, 2014, 11:04pm
It has BIOS, it’s called UEFI for some years now. When we say BIOS we mean UEFI for modern
systems. If you want you can run all the tools that have EFI versions without the use of
Bootcamp/Windows if Apple’s UEFI allows booting from external devices. I about SMC as I just have
no experience with it.
It is by belief that the firmware update should just fine. However, since I have never heard of someone
with a MAC trying to do it, I don’t know. Also, it is a little weird that I have never seen v9.5.3.1526
before (probably because it’s old). So, I cannot guarantee anything.
Let’s see if @CodeRush has any insight regarding updating the ME firmware on Apple hardware since I
know he has done some work with Apple computers (UEFIPatch). It is safe to update the ME firmware
on such systems or not? It should be safe but let’s check his opinion first.
Lipid 768 December 19, 2014, 9:25am
plutomaniac:
Also, it is a little weird that I have never seen v9.5.3.1526 before (probably because it’s old).
I don’t believe it’s that so old as the manufactoring date of my macbook is December 2013 while I
bought it in January 2014.
plutomaniac:
Let’s see if @CodeRush has any insight regarding updating the ME firmware on Apple hardware
since I know he has done some work with Apple computers (UEFIPatch). It is safe to update the
ME firmware on such systems or not? It should be safe but let’s check his opinion first.
Yes, it would be great to hear comments from somebody with Apple experience! I really want to flash
this MEI, I just don’t want to be the first one with a bricked piece of aluminum)
plutomaniac 769 December 19, 2014, 3:22pm
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Well v9.5 firmware is relatively new (Haswell, 2013) so it makes perfect sense for your laptop to have
such a firmware version. Also, most OEMs (except Lenovo or maybe HP) rarely update the ME
firmware as they are bored to do so or don’t believe there is any actual benefit for their system.
Either way, if you end up with a “problematic” laptop when it comes to fan control etc (which I highly
doubt) you can always go back to your current firmware if you make a backup of it. Use FWUpdate and
-save ME.bin command for that. Can you attach this firmware update file to us here as well?
Lipid 770 December 19, 2014, 7:38pm
Are you sure that I can downgrade the firmware to the stock one after I flash it? I thought this procedure
is non revertible.
Sure, here is my stock 9.5.3.1526-Update firmware from FWUpdate -save OLD.bin:
OLD.zip (582 KB)
CodeRush 771 December 20, 2014, 9:43am
Macs aren’t any more special then other Intel-based PCs in terms of ME, so you can just update it, if
you want. Downgrade may or may not be possible depending of amount of security-related changes
done between old and new versions, but normally it’s possible.
If you will FWUpdLcl to update the ME on your Mac, I don’t see any problems with it.
N.B. Mac’s UEFI are now based on EDK2010 (aka EFI 1.1) with UEFI 2.3 support ported on top of
it. It has some interesting things like usage of PDR region and OEM part of Descriptor regions, but ME
works just the same way, because only Intel may change something in it’s behavior.
As far as I know, Apple still doesn’t locks read and write access to ME region in Descriptor, so you can
use flashrom to dump your SPI chip, open the dump with UEFITool and see what it looks like.
Lipid 772 December 20, 2014, 1:20pm
CodeRush:
ME works just the same way, because only Intel may change something in it’s behavior.
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Thanks for your reply! So you say that only Intel knows what’s inside that ME firmware code, and Apple
couldn’t make any changes in it or build its own custom firmware, am I right?
CodeRush:
As far as I know, Apple still doesn’t locks read and write access to ME region in Descriptor, so you
can use flashrom to dump your SPI chip, open the dump with UEFITool and see what it looks like.
I’ve noticed one thing, could you please explain it? It is stated in the MEinfo report that Host read
access to ME is enabled while Host write access is disabled, what does it mean?
plutomaniac 773 December 20, 2014, 4:00pm
Thank you very much for the reply Coderush. So as I said a lot of times, an Intel system is an Intel
system. You should have absolutely no issue after updating the ME firmware. I do not blame you for
being careful though, good thinking. It’s safe, especially with FWUpdate because it does a lot of checks
to verify that what you are trying to flash is compatible with your system. The one exception is updating to
v9.1 (9-series) firmware in 8-series machines (ME v9.0) which is allowed but leads to problems. But that
has been added as a warning for some time to the main thread and truthfully does not concern your
machine.
I didn’t know that Apple does not lock the flash descriptor. It’s weird if you think that we are talking
about Apple with all the security and rules they have in place. If that is true then we can find out very
easily: Run fptw64 -d BIOS.bin -ME command. If it does not show any error, you have an unlocked
descriptor which gives you more liberty to do other things in the feature as well if you want. For now
though, do it and upload the result here so that I can check that ME region of yours. It’s definitely exactly
the same as everyone else’s but why not check?
Regarding how old your current firmware is, you can clearly see that it’s not new even for your
December 2013 made machine:
Regarding downgrade, all ME firmware have a SVN, VCN & PV number. The rule of thumb is that you
cannot downgrade a higher SVN/VCN ME firmware to a lower one. Intel has given more attention to
this number since TXE firmware was released. Details:
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CodeRush 774 December 20, 2014, 6:13pm
Lipid:
Apple couldn’t make any changes in it or build its own custom firmware, am I right?
They could, but it will be really hard and almost pointless for them, so I really doubt they will change
anything besides normal ME settings, which are preserved during update by FwUpdLcl.
Lipid:
I’ve noticed one thing, could you please explain it? It is stated in the MEinfo report that Host read
access to ME is enabled while Host write access is disabled, what does it mean?
Sure. It means you can read your ME region using PCH SPI interface (which means you can make a full
dump of your BIOS chip, including ME), but you can’t write anything there using this interface, so the
only two paths for you to update ME is either use FwUpdLcl or hardware SPI programmer. Default
settings from Intel prevent both read and write from/to ME region, but Apple changed them a bit.
Lipid 775 December 20, 2014, 6:24pm
plutomaniac:
If that is true then we can find out very easily: Run fptw64 -d BIOS.bin -ME command. If it does
not show any error, you have an unlocked descriptor which gives you more liberty to do other things
in the feature as well if you want. For now though, do it and upload the result here so that I can
check that ME region of yours. It’s definitely exactly the same as everyone else’s but why not
check?
Here you are. I also made the full dump just in case.
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BIOS.zip (623 KB)
BIOS_FULL.zip (4.25 MB)
plutomaniac 776 December 20, 2014, 8:33pm
Alright, go ahead and update your 1.5MB ME firmware from v9.5.3.1526 (10/05/2013) to
v9.5.41.1904 (22/09/14) using ME v9.5 FWUpdate tool. The exact command in your case is:
FWUpdLcl64 -f ME9.5_1.5M_Production.bin
After it has finished successfully, restart your MAC and boot into Windows again. Now you should run
the ME v9.5 MEInfo & MEManuf tools to verify that everything checks out. The commands are:
MEInfoWin64 (post a picture if you want, it should not report any errors)
MEManufWin64 (it should report MEManuf Operation Passed in green letters)
kevindd992002 777 December 21, 2014, 1:23am
@Fernando
What is the recommended firmware and driver set for the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 running in AHCI and
Windows 8.1 x64 nowadays? And is is recommended to install just the driver itself in Windows or should
I install the software that comes with it also?
plutomaniac 778 December 21, 2014, 1:52am
If you are talking about AHCI/RAID drivers this is neither the thread nor the sub-forum for it. If you are
talking about ME:
a) It has nothing to do with AHCI/RAID
b) Download v8.1.52.1496 1.5MB firmware and v10.0.30.1054 drivers (no software needed)
kevindd992002 779 December 21, 2014, 1:56am
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plutomaniac:
If you are talking about AHCI/RAID drivers this is neither not the thread nor sub-forum for it. If you
are talking about ME:
a) It has nothing to do with AHCI/RAID
b) Download v8.1.52.1496 1.5MB firmware and v10.0.30.1054 drivers (no software needed)
Sorry, I was talking about ME. I just reiterated my system’s config.
Thanks for the recommendation. Is it the most compatible for my 6-series motherboard?
In the OP, why is it stated that Intel ME7 Consumer 1.5MB Firmware v7.1.60.1193 is the recommended
version for Intel 6-series boards?
plutomaniac 780 December 21, 2014, 1:58am
Originally 6-series came with ME7 but some of them could be later upgraded to ME8 in order to support
Ivy Bridge processors. Your Z68 machine has been updated to ME8 so you need to update that version.
Check the * near ME8 which takes you to the bottom of the main topic.
kevindd992002 781 December 21, 2014, 2:03am
plutomaniac:
Originally 6-series came with ME7 but some of them could be later upgraded to ME8 in order to
support Ivy Bridge processors. Your Z68 machine has been updated to ME8 so you need to update
that version. Check the * near ME8 which takes you to the bottom of the main topic.
Gotcha!
In the past Fernando recommended the v9.0.0.1287 driver as the 9.5.x drivers and up are primarily for
7- and 8-series systems. Can you confirm? Or is the v10.0.30.1054 driver the recommendation today?
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plutomaniac 782 December 21, 2014, 2:06am
The ME driver does not really make any difference. v10 supports everything from 6-series & up and I
recommend for you to install that.
kevindd992002 783 December 21, 2014, 2:07am
Ok. Regarding flashing the ME firmware, I usually just use the MEInfo tool and restart the system. I read
a few posts above and you said to him to "restart MAC". What does that mean?
plutomaniac 784 December 21, 2014, 2:09am
That person has an Apple computer called MacBook. Nothing important.
To flash you need to use v8.x FWUpdate tool. The detailed instructions can be found at the main topic,
scroll down a bit.
kevindd992002 785 December 21, 2014, 2:17am
plutomaniac:
That person has an Apple computer called MacBook. Nothing important.
To flash you need to use v8.x FWUpdate tool. The detailed instructions can be found at the main
topic, scroll down a bit.
Done What the heck, I meant FWUpdate in my previous post. Thanks for the help.
plutomaniac 786 December 21, 2014, 2:20am
Sure, don’t forget to also run MEManuf & MEInfo after flashing and restarting your system. Commands:
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MEInfoWin64 (it should not report any errors)
MEManufWin64 (it should report MEManuf Operation Passed in green letters)
kevindd992002 787 December 21, 2014, 3:46am
plutomaniac:
Sure, don’t forget to also run MEManuf & MEInfo after flashing and restarting your system.
Commands:
MEInfoWin64 (it should not report any errors)
MEManufWin64 (it should report MEManuf Operation Passed in green letters)
I did those and all is good To install the driver though, should I just do it in device manager and let it
automatically detect which inf file is appropriate? It will get the proper .sys files inside the x86/x64 folder,
right?
My laptop is a Sager NP8130 and has an HM65 chipset. What ME firmware/driver is recommend for
it?
Fernando 788 December 21, 2014, 10:53am
kevindd992002:
@Fernando
What is the recommended firmware and driver set for the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 running in AHCI
and Windows 8.1 x64 nowadays? And is is recommended to install just the driver itself in Windows
or should I install the software that comes with it also?
plutomaniac:
If you are talking about ME:
a) It has nothing to do with AHCI/RAID
b) Download v8.1.52.1496 1.5MB firmware and v10.0.30.1054 drivers (no software needed)
I totally agree with plutomaniac.
kevindd992002:
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To install the driver though, should I just do it in device manager and let it automatically detect which
inf file is appropriate? It will get the proper .sys files inside the x86/x64 folder, right?
Yes, that is the correct and safest way to install a driver (but will only work this way with WHQL certified
drivers, which are newer than the currently running ones).
kevindd992002 789 December 21, 2014, 12:26pm
Fernando:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #783
@Fernando
What is the recommended firmware and driver set for the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 running in
AHCI and Windows 8.1 x64 nowadays? And is is recommended to install just the driver itself
in Windows or should I install the software that comes with it also?
plutomaniac:
If you are talking about ME:
a) It has nothing to do with AHCI/RAID
b) Download v8.1.52.1496 1.5MB firmware and v10.0.30.1054 drivers (no software needed)
I totally agree with plutomaniac.
kevindd992002:
To install the driver though, should I just do it in device manager and let it automatically detect which
inf file is appropriate? It will get the proper .sys files inside the x86/x64 folder, right?
Yes, that is the correct and safest way to install a driver (but will only work this way with WHQL certified
drivers, which are newer than the currently running ones).
I do have a good memory, lol.
Thanks for the explanation, at least now everything is clear
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plutomaniac 790 December 21, 2014, 2:15pm
kevindd992002:
My laptop is a Sager NP8130 and has an HM65 chipset. What ME firmware/driver is recommend
for it?
I have a Clevo W25xHNx (Sager NP3250) laptop with an HM65 chipset as well. I’m running ME
firmware v7.1.60.1193 & v10.0.30.1054 drivers under Windows 8.1 x64 perfectly fine. You shouldn’t
experience any issues even for our older 6-series systems.
kevindd992002 791 December 22, 2014, 4:11am
plutomaniac:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #793
My laptop is a Sager NP8130 and has an HM65 chipset. What ME firmware/driver is
recommend for it?
I have a Clevo W25xHNx (Sager NP3250) laptop with an HM65 chipset as well. I’m running ME
firmware v7.1.60.1193 & v10.0.30.1054 drivers under Windows 8.1 x64 perfectly fine. You shouldn’t
experience any issues even for our older 6-series systems.
Thanks.
Does this mean something when I ran MEInfoWin on my laptop? Well, it doesn’t use an Intel LAN card
so I’m guessing that’s what the error means but I just want to confirm.
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 7.1.52.1180
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
PMXUtil: Error during PMX Call: PMxDrv!MAPPHYS - Bad Input Parameters
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
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BIOS Version: 4.6.4
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 7.1.60.1193
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: Not Available
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.30.1054
Wireless Hardware Version: 0.1.70
Wireless Driver Version: 15.14.0.2
FW Capabilities: 17833056
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
CPU Upgrade State: Upgrade Capable
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS and GbE Config Lock: Unknown
Host Read Access to ME: Disabled
Host Write Access to ME: Disabled
SPI Flash ID #1: 1C3016
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
EPID Group ID: 437
iceman 792 December 22, 2014, 4:40am
This is not a mistake, but your current computer without Intel Ethernet card
plutomaniac 793 December 22, 2014, 12:53pm
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@kevindd992002 Yes, everything looks just fine. Run MEManuf as well as I said above and that’s all.
@Lipid Did you apply the new v9.5 firmware on your MAC? Did everything work out as expected?
Lipid 794 December 22, 2014, 2:07pm
plutomaniac:
@Lipid Did you apply the new v9.5 firmware on your MAC? Did everything work out as
expected?
Unfortunately, no positive result for me. Here is what I get:
I was a bit scared as it stated that the update procedure was still in progress. I rebooted Windows then,
checked meinfowin64 - same fw there, 9.5.3.1526. Checked memanufwin64 -verbose - everything is
ok, all tests passed in green.
Later I compared the dump I made with fptw64 -d BIOS.BIN -me with the firmware provided here
(9.5.41.1904), and there is a difference in sizes - 1.55 MB vs 1.48 MB. So mine native ME firmware is
larger than the one provided here. Probably that’s why fwupdlcl returns me an error about invalid image
length…
I also made a second ‘update’-dump with fwupdlcl64 -save OLD2.BIN (which is 944 KB for me)
after this unsucessful attempt and compared it with my original dump OLD.BIN to confirm that they are
the same with identical checksum.
plutomaniac 795 December 22, 2014, 4:43pm
Normally this should not matter for FWUpdate. Your extracted ME region has a hex size of 18E000
(1.55MB), so I added some FF padding to the updated firmware image and made it 1.55MB (18E000)
size as well. Try the attached file. Also don’t be scared of FWUpdate, it’s safe as it checks everything.
FPT on the other hand is not (when flashing, not dumping).
ME9.5_1.5M_Production(FixedSize).rar (1.09 MB)
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Lipid 796 December 22, 2014, 6:16pm
plutomaniac:
Normally this should not matter for FWUpdate. Your extracted ME region has a hex size of 18E000
(1.55MB), so I added some FF padding to the updated firmware image and made it 1.55MB
(18E000) size as well. Try the attached file. Also don’t be scared of FWUpdate, it’s safe as it
checks everything. FPT on the other hand is not (when flashing, not dumping).
It’s very strange, as everybody else here could flash their firmwares normally with provided me-files from
the first page. Does it mean that normally there is a reserved space 1,48 MB for ME region in all PC-
based bioses\uefis while Mac for some reason is reserving 1,55 mb for its ME-region in the UEFI?
kevindd992002 797 December 22, 2014, 6:26pm
Is the 10.x.x.x driver posted in the first page the latest one? If it is, is it safe to assume that if another
latest driver comes out that takes over as the recommended driver?
plutomaniac 798 December 22, 2014, 7:10pm
Lipid:
It’s very strange, as everybody else here could flash their firmwares normally with provided me-files
from the first page. Does it mean that normally there is a reserved space 1,48 MB for ME region in
all PC-based bioses\uefis while Mac for some reason is reserving 1,55 mb for its ME-region in the
UEFI?
No, to my current knowledge FWUpdate "converts" the full ME regions to Update files (less than 1MB)
and then flashes them. We have no confirmation for that though so I may be wrong. Did you try to flash
the new .bin file I attached above?
kevindd992002:
Is the 10.x.x.x driver posted in the first page the latest one? If it is, is it safe to assume that if another
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latest driver comes out that takes over as the recommended driver?
Obviously
Lipid 799 December 22, 2014, 7:19pm
plutomaniac:
No, to my current knowledge FWUpdate "converts" the full ME regions to Update files (less than
1MB) and then flashes them. We have no confirmation for that though so I may be wrong. Did you
try to flash the new .bin file I attached above?
Not yet. I doubt if I should try once again after the firts unsuccessful attempt…
plutomaniac 800 December 22, 2014, 8:53pm
It is not something to be afraid of but it’s your decision. Another thing to try otherwise would be to flash a
v9.5.41.1094 ME Update image but we need to find someone which has already that firmware applied in
order to generate the update file from within FWUpdate tool.
Lipid 801 December 22, 2014, 9:32pm
plutomaniac:
It is not something to be afraid of but it’s your decision. Another thing to try otherwise would be to
flash a v9.5.41.1094 ME Update image but we need to find someone which has already that
firmware applied in order to generate the update file from within FWUpdate tool.
Yes, I’d rather try to flash this update-file than modded full-ME-region file, but I don’t know where can I
get it.
I’ve found another thing. In the new ME-firmware file (9.5.41…) the update-part of the code starts in the
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first half not far from beginning in offset 4B000 if to be exact. While in my current dump of full-me-region
(9.5.3…) it is placed in the second half near to the end (offset 104000).
Is it normal?
plutomaniac 802 December 22, 2014, 11:46pm
The firmware images I am giving you are not modded, not at all. They do not endanger your system nor
are they risky in any way. Adding FF padding to the end is nothing. It is just for adjusting the size.
There are multiple $MN2 regions at the firmware images (usually two at Region & three at Update
images). There is no point in comparing them, there is no difference between your ME and someone
else’s who has a Windows/Linux computer etc.
Lipid 803 December 23, 2014, 10:17am
plutomaniac:
The firmware images I am giving you are not modded, not at all. They do not endanger your system
nor are they risky in any way. Adding FF padding to the end is nothing. It is just for adjusting the
size.
Just tried your image with added FF space - still no luck. Result is the same:
Error 8746: Firmware update not initiated due to invalid image length
I think there is only one last hope - to find somewhere update-image of this firmware.
plutomaniac 804 December 23, 2014, 12:35pm
Since I don’t have such a system, we need to ask someone else to provide this update file. In the
meantime, if you make an update file of your current firmware and flash it with command FWUpdLcl64 -
f ME.bin -allowsv, does it work as it should?
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iceman 805 December 23, 2014, 12:50pm
Integrated clock control me firmware7.1 inside (ICC) important?
plutomaniac 806 December 23, 2014, 1:08pm
Already knew about that document but never added it. It’s where this from TXE thread comes from.
* Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB HEDT FW Release Notes from v8.1.20.1336 →
v8.1.40.1416
ICC is a 5MB tool, so for you no.
Lipid 807 December 23, 2014, 1:36pm
plutomaniac:
In the meantime, if you make an update file of your current firmware and flash it with command
FWUpdLcl64 -f ME.bin -allowsv, does it work as it should?
Confirm. I’ve just flashed it with my native update image, everything worked well.
plutomaniac 808 December 23, 2014, 1:52pm
Lipid:
Confirm. I’ve just flashed it with my native update image, everything worked well.
Alright, good. What about your own fpt dumped ME Region at 1.55MB? The one you uploaded HERE
that is. I’m sorry about all the questions & reflashing I’m asking of you but I’ve never seen someone not
being able to flash Intel’s ME Region image before with that error. I want to see if for some reason it
does not allow full region updates but it does allow update ones on your system.
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I’ll be moving the following update firmware request from post to post so that is can be seen by someone
with a 9.5 ME system. You can ignore it.
Lipid 809 December 23, 2014, 2:12pm
plutomaniac:
I’ve never seen someone not being able to flash Intel’s ME Region image before with that error.
Probably, that is because you’ve never seen a person with Mac trying to mess with this stuff)) It is
supposed to be simply amazing and awesome right from the box))
plutomaniac 810 December 23, 2014, 2:34pm
Well, that shouldn’t have anything to do with it. Intel is responsible for ME, not Apple. Anyway, if you
want try the full 1.55MB region you dumped earlier to see it doesn’t accept region images but only
Update ones for some weird reason. Otherwise wait for someone to give us an update file to test.
Lipid 811 December 23, 2014, 2:53pm
plutomaniac:
Anyway, if you want try the full 1.55MB region you dumped earlier to see it doesn’t accept region
images but only Update ones for some weird reason.
My full-me-region image (1,55 MB) worked fine as well! Have just flashed it. Seems like there is a
problem in this particular 9.5.41… image, I don’t know…
plutomaniac 812 December 23, 2014, 3:12pm
Thanks for the feedback Lipid. The previous official Intel ME region was v9.5.40.1892 which I have
attached below.
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Lipid 813 December 23, 2014, 4:49pm
plutomaniac:
Thanks for the feedback Lipid. The previous official Intel ME region was v9.5.40.1892 which I
have attached below.
Same story here.
plutomaniac 814 December 23, 2014, 7:37pm
Lipid:
Same story here.
Alright, this is strange. We’ll wait until someone can create an update image so you can test that.
@All:
For those with a ME 9.5 consumer (1.5MB) system and firmware v9.5.41.1904 applied: Can you
please make an update file of your ME firmware using the command FWUpdLcl -save UPD.bin and
attach it for me here?
RimZ 815 December 24, 2014, 7:25am
D:_Sony\new\Intel ME System Tools v9.5\FWUpdate\Local-Win64>FWUpdLcl64.exe -save
me.bin
Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility Version: 9.5.14.1724
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Copyright (C) 2007 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
STATUS: restore point operation success.
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 9.5.14.1724
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: R1044V7
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0000
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 9.5.41.1904 LP
LMS Version: 10.0.30.1054
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.30.1054
Took it from my Sony SVP-1321X9. Hope it helps.
EDIT: uploaded it on zippyshare too: http://www17.zippyshare.com/v/87254314/file.html
me.zip (1.1 MB)
Lipid 816 December 24, 2014, 10:45am
RimZ:
Took it from my Sony SVP-1321X9. Hope it helps.
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Thanks a lot! But it also didn’t work. The same Error 8746: Firmware update not initiated due to invalid
image length. Just to compare, your dumped update-image is 1,19 MB, mine native from Mac is 944
KB.
My dump ends on the offset line EBFF0, while there is still a lot of code in yours dump on that line till the
end of the image.
Bottom line: ME firmware on Macs is not upgradable in its traditional way which is described here on
the 1st page. Seems like Apple is really using some custom-build images for its ME firmware.
plutomaniac 817 December 24, 2014, 1:55pm
First of all, thank you very much RimZ for your firmware update file. It seems that indeed the ME is
different, but I still don’t believe it’s MAC-specific as you said. It could be different FITC settings
causing that. Regarding the $SKU number of each given firmware:
ME v9.5 1.5MB Production SKU: 04 00 00 00 60 9A 11 B1 13 22 00 00
ME v9.5 1.5MB from RimZ SKU: 04 00 00 00 60 9A 11 B1 13 22 00 00
ME v9.5 5MB Production SKU: 04 00 00 00 6F DA FF BD 0A 43 00 00
ME v9.5 1.5MB MAC SKU: 04 00 00 00 40 1A 00 11 23 22 00 00
So RimZ’s file is indeed what we asked, the 1.5MB version.
@Lipid : What exact MAC model do you have? I’d like to see it’s specs and hardware, that’s why I
ask.
@lordkag : Do you think the $SKU can change as a result of different FITC configuration and does not
only rely on whether it’s a 1.5MB or 5MB image? Maybe different FITC settings produce a different
SKU variant. For example, could there exist 2 types of 1.5MB SKU?
Lipid 818 December 24, 2014, 6:06pm
plutomaniac:
@Lipid : What exact MAC model do you have? I’d like to see it’s specs and hardware, that’s why
I ask.
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MacBook Pro Retina 13 Late 2013 (ME865LL/A)
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plutomaniac 819 December 24, 2014, 7:29pm
* Updated at ME System Tools v9.5: 1.5MB and 5MB Intel(R) ME SW Only Release Notes from
v9.5.15.1730 → v9.5.21.1754
lordkag 820 December 24, 2014, 8:29pm
Apple would need to ask Intel for any modification, since only them can sign the ME firmware. What
could they ask that can’t be changed in the settings and how would they know it, without Intel source
code? The firmware should work in theory, the error seems to be in the image length.
By comparing the settings in FITC with 9.5.41.1904, I see no major difference. Also, the SKU wouldn’t
make any difference, since FITC only offers Premium and Mainstream. Apple ME is just a variant of
Premium SKU.
By comparing saved and region dumps, it would seem that in 9.5.x firmware you can obtain an update
image by just cutting from $MN2 sections until the end. Rimz saved image also confirms this. If that
image didn’t worked, then it might be more to it.
I don’t have an older ME to compare, but Apple might have asked some portions to be removed from
ME. Thus, not the entire image length is the problem, but individual sections are larger than expected by
Apple. Only from another Mac you could try to take the ME, but it seems that is the last image in latest
Mac firmwares: 9.5.3.1526 mobile and 9.0.5.1367 desktop.
plutomaniac 821 December 24, 2014, 9:29pm
Indeed at ME 9.5 you can make update images very easily just by cutting after the first $MN2. It’s funny
how Intel changes that from ME to ME. For example this is not the case with ME6 & ME8 from what
I’ve tested. They used to have RSA protected headers in the beginning.
I thought that it has to do with Premium/Mainstream/No Emulation as well but changing that from FITC
and rebuilding the whole image + ME did not change the $SKU identification. The $SKU probably
determines the size (1.5MB or 5MB) instead of Premium/Mainstream/No Emulation etc. Maybe Apple
has a special requested size other than 1.5MB or 5MB? Sounds silly even for Apple but you never know.
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So I guess you have modern Apple computers (laptop, desktop) and that’s how you know this is the
“latest” ME Apple ever distributed with their systems?
I don’t have other “MAC” ME images but if it helps I have v9.5.3.1520 1.5MB firmware which was
probably the exact previous one before v9.5.3.1526. Using the aforementioned method (cutting) I also
made the UPD file for quick comparisons. Can you make something out of it (attached file)?
ME v9.5 MAC.rar (2.57 MB)
lordkag 822 December 24, 2014, 10:19pm
I think the SKU determines a subclass of the Premium/Mainstream, but I don’t really know.
No, I don’t have a Mac, but the firmware can be found here. You just have to digg deep with 7z until
you get a *.scap file, which is the firmware used for updating.
Based on the image you provided, it seems that Apple/Intel removed some portion of code.
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Lipid 823 December 25, 2014, 11:07am
lordkag:
Apple might have asked some portions to be removed from ME. Thus, not the entire image length is
the problem, but individual sections are larger than expected by Apple
Yes, I totally agree with you. There are definitely some cuts of code portions in my original me-dump. If
you open it in hex-editor and compare the amount of empty ‘FF’-space with the saved dump of
9.5.41… provided here by Rimz, you will notice that there is much much more of empty space in mine
dump.
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And even MEinfo shows that there are only 2 firmware capabilities, while others usually have at least 3
or 4 of them:
Probably that’s why it won’t let me update this new firmware. It just doesn’t want to accept all of these
unnecessary code-portions.
plutomaniac 824 December 25, 2014, 9:28pm
@All:
* Added at ME System Tools v10.0: Intel(R) ME 10 SW Only for 1.5MB and 5MB SKUs
Release Notes v10.0.28.1006
Lipid:
And even MEinfo shows that there are only 2 firmware capabilities, while others usually have at
least 3 or 4 of them:
I noticed that detail the first time you posted a picture of MEInfo but to my current knowledge this "list"
can be adjusted easily via FITC to reflect the correct parameters and enabled features for each hardware
& software configuration any given OEM desires. For more info look at my reply to lordkag below.
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lordkag:
Based on the image you provided, it seems that Apple/Intel removed some portion of code.
I didn’t know Apple has UEFI/BIOS updates somewhere, interesting. Still, I searched all of them with
7zip and indeed the only ME firmware that you can find (.raw files) is Desktop v9.0.5.1367 and Mobile
v9.5.3.1526. The mobile v9.5.3.1526 firmware cannot be found anywhere whereas the v9.0.5.1367 one
is everywhere. Unfortunately I could only find a 5MB region and not a 1.5MB in order to do an apples
to apples (LOL) comparison between the MAC and Intel production firmware.
So then I decided to try and reproduce the MAC v9.5.3.1526 firmware using FITC and the exact
previous Intel ME v9.5.3.1520. So I changed all FITC settings according to the MAC image and rebuilt
a new v9.5.3.1520 ME with MAC configuration. It got me nowhere, the result still resembles the Intel
image a lot more than the MAC one. My original thought was that if I disabled the same ME Features as
seen at the MAC firmware, I would end up with a similar smaller file with some parts missing as lordkag
and I previously observed. No matter what I tried though I couldn’t replicate the missing partitions of the
MAC image.
I cannot look into this anymore as it seems only Intel & Apple can produce such firmware. However, if
anyone wants to look into it further I have attached below all needed images (9.5.3.1520_1.5MB_RGN,
9.5.3.1520_1.5MB_RGN_MAC-TEST, 9.5.3.1526_1.5MB_RGN_MAC,
9.5.41.1904_1.5MB_RGN, 9.0.5.1367_1.5MB_RGN_MAC). Bundled together is also FITC
v9.5.12.1676 which can also be found at the original topic of course.
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Conclusion: At this point my best guess would be that indeed Apple has requested Intel to make a
special ME firmware just for their machines and normal/production images cannot be used for updating
Apple computers. If that’s indeed the case and since FITC does not seem capable to output a "MAC
image" manually, all Apple users (the extremely small percentage that actually cares anyway) will have to
rely on other MAC ME dumps or official UEFI updates in order to keep their ME somewhat updated.
Apple MAC ME Images.rar (4.53 MB)
Lamity_2 825 December 25, 2014, 10:03pm
Hi there! Today im flash my MSI H87-g43 mother board with bios and ME(1,5M) from Z87:
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it works, but I expected unlocking the CPU multiplier
Chipset is still recognized as the H87, although all that could have flashed… Can anyone clarify the
situation? What do you think is at all possible to unlock the cpu multiplier?
plutomaniac 826 December 25, 2014, 11:38pm
Lamity_2:
Hi there! Today im flash my MSI H87-g43 mother board with bios and ME(1,5M) from Z87:
You have an 8-series system, yet you flashed a v9.1 firmware which is for 9-series. I have clearly warned
about that in the first post:
Now it might be a challenge to go back to v9.0 firmware. Run fptw64 -d test.bin to see if it reports any
error. If it does you have a locked descriptor which makes things difficult.
EDIT: MSI appears to have an "M-Flash" bios updater which also updates the ME. My guess is that it
uses the HMRFPO message to trigger a temporary flash descriptor unlock. In this case you can easily
salvage your system to a working state again without BCLK and fan control issues. Use MSI’s M-Flash
to restore your motherboards latest stock BIOS and afterwards check again what ME firmware you
have.
f3bandit 827 December 26, 2014, 2:34am
New ME 9 Series FW version 9.1.20.1035
Extracted from a ASRock Z97X Fata1ity Mobo. Bios update version 1.90 <-Newest
The odd thing is this is a 1.5MB consumer system, But has the same version number
for the business version!?! Hope this helps someone figure some things out!
ME FW 9.1.20.1035.rar (1.01 MB)
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plutomaniac 828 December 26, 2014, 2:44am
f3bandit:
New ME 9 Series FW version 9.1.20.1035
We already have v9.1.25.1005 for 10 days now.
ex58 829 December 26, 2014, 6:25pm
^And size is not right…
plutomaniac 830 December 26, 2014, 8:16pm
ex58:
^And size is not right…
It’s an update image done with FWUpdLcl. Still, not useful for us.
killeragosta 831 December 27, 2014, 4:40pm
Hello everyone!
I’ve read the first page but i have a little question…I know that I can install the newer versions but…with
the chipset P67 (Sabertooth P67 B3 for the precision), what is the best MEI driver? What is
recommended\suggested? Thanks!
Fernando 832 December 27, 2014, 4:48pm
@ killeragosta:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
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killeragosta:
I know that I can install the newer versions but…with the chipset P67 (Sabertooth P67 B3 for the
precision), what is the best MEI driver? What is recommended\suggested?
For Intel 6-Series Chipset systems like yours we recommend to install just the Intel MEI driver
v10.0.30.1054 WHQL from within the Device Manager.
Happy New Year!
Fernando
caleb59 833 December 27, 2014, 4:59pm
A question…
Why do you recommend to install only a driver? I’ve installed whole package 10.0.31.1000 (1.5MB) for
my Z77A chipset and there is already included compatible 10.0.30.1054 WHQL MEI driver and also
strange for me 10.0.30.1054 LMS driver - why you suggest to abandon this LMS driver and
recommend to use only MEI driver? Can you explain it to me please?
Thanks!
Fernando 834 December 27, 2014, 5:14pm
caleb59:
Why do you recommend to install only a driver? I’ve installed whole package 10.0.31.1000
(1.5MB) for my Z77A chipset and there is already included compatible 10.0.30.1054 WHQL MEI
driver and also strange for me 10.0.30.1054 LMS driver - why you suggest to abandon this LMS
driver and recommend to use only MEI driver? Can you explain it to me please?
The latest Intel MEI Drivers & Software packs have been developed by Intel primarily for the latest
chipsets (8- and 9-Series). As a consequence only the newest Intel systems will fully benefit from the
features, which are put into the latest Intel MEI software.
It is no problem to get the latest Intel MEI software v10.0.31.1000 installed onto systems with an Intel 6-
or 7-series chipset, but the users should know, that any software, which is running in the background,
may have a negative impact on the performance or stability of the system.
Due to the fact, that the Intel Management Engine is working fine with just the appropriate MEI driver
and doesn’t really need additional MEI software, we do not really recommend to install the complete
Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set for users with an Intel 6-Series Chipset system.
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By the way: For the same reason we do not recommend to install the complete Intel RST Drivers &
Software Set for users, who are running their SATA drives in AHCI mode.
killeragosta 835 December 27, 2014, 5:55pm
Fernando:
@ killeragosta:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Zitat von killeragosta im Beitrag #837
I know that I can install the newer versions but…with the chipset P67 (Sabertooth P67 B3 for
the precision), what is the best MEI driver? What is recommended\suggested?
For Intel 6-Series Chipset systems like yours we recommend to install just the Intel MEI driver
v10.0.30.1054 WHQL from within the Device Manager.
Happy New Year!
Fernando
Thanks Fernando! This forum is really, really useful! Compliments!
Fernando:
Zitat von caleb59 im Beitrag #839
Why do you recommend to install only a driver? I've installed whole package 10.0.31.1000
(1.5MB) for my Z77A chipset and there is already included compatible 10.0.30.1054 WHQL
MEI driver and also strange for me 10.0.30.1054 LMS driver - why you suggest to abandon
this LMS driver and recommend to use only MEI driver? Can you explain it to me please?
The latest Intel MEI Drivers & Software packs have been developed by Intel primarily for the latest
chipsets (8- and 9-Series). As a consequence only the newest Intel systems will fully benefit from the
features, which are put into the latest Intel MEI software.
It is no problem to get the latest Intel MEI software v10.0.31.1000 installed onto systems with an Intel 6-
or 7-series chipset, but the users should know, that any software, which is running in the background,
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may have a negative impact on the performance or stability of the system.
Due to the fact, that the Intel Management Engine is working fine with just the appropriate MEI driver
and doesn’t really need additional MEI software, we do not really recommend to install the complete
Intel MEI Drivers & Software Set for users with an Intel 6-Series Chipset system.
By the way: For the same reason we do not recommend to install the complete Intel RST Drivers &
Software Set for users, who are running their SATA drives in AHCI mode.
Excellent answer, thank you.
Div 836 January 2, 2015, 12:35am
Happy New Year!
New Intel ME Firmware, Version 8.1.60.1561 (5Mo) on Station-Drivers
CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
- Removed SSL 3.0 support from Intel ME firmware because SSL 3.0 was vulnerable to the Padding
Oracle On Downgraded Legacy (POODLE) attack.
plutomaniac 837 January 2, 2015, 1:48am
NEW! Intel ME8 Firmware 5MB from v8.1.57.1556 → v8.1.60.1561
JollyGreenJoint 838 January 2, 2015, 11:03am
On an Asus P8Z77 WS, Cant figure out which version i am supposed to use 1.5 or 5mb ? From first
page : "Intel ME Firmware v6.x and up are divided into two SKUs: 1.5MB for Consumer Systems (Hxx,
Mxx, Xxx, Zxx) and 5MB for Business Systems (Qxx, QMxx, QSxx). Not sure what this is ? Z77 ? or
is there a sku line of information in the MEInfo tool ? Which brings me to another problem , the command
prompt instructions dont work*, but i do get some info when i go to the extracted files and open
MEInfo.bat** Probably doing something stupid in command prompt but i am not that familiar with it
*C:\Windows\System32>MEInfoWin
’MEInfoWin’ is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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**Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.56.1541
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2014, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
GBE Region does not exist.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 3505
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 4
FW Version: 8.1.0.1248
UNS Version: 8.1.0.1252
LMS Version: 8.1.0.1252
MEI Driver Version: 8.1.0.1263
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 0x01101C40
Fernando 839 January 2, 2015, 11:16am
@ JollyGreenJoint:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
JollyGreenJoint:
On an Asus P8Z77 WS, Cant figure out which version i am supposed to use 1.5 or 5mb ?
All Z77 mainboards are consumer (1.5M) ones.
Happy New Year!
Fernando
kevindd992002 840 January 2, 2015, 2:10pm
@JollyGreenJoint
I’m sure you see Z77 as a “Zxx” board, right?
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plutomaniac 841 January 2, 2015, 2:25pm
JollyGreenJoint:
On an Asus P8Z77 WS, Cant figure out which version i am supposed to use 1.5 or 5mb ? From
first page : "Intel ME Firmware v6.x and up are divided into two SKUs: 1.5MB for Consumer
Systems (Hxx, Mxx, Xxx, Zxx) and 5MB for Business Systems (Qxx, QMxx, QSxx). Not sure
what this is ? Z77 ? or is there a sku line of information in the MEInfo tool ? Which brings me to
another problem , the command prompt instructions dont work*, but i do get some info when i go to
the extracted files and open MEInfo.bat** Probably doing something stupid in command prompt but
i am not that familiar with it
Download the 1.5MB v8.1.52.1496 firmware to update your system. You need to open a command
prompt on the folder where the actual executable is.
caleb59 842 January 2, 2015, 3:05pm
Firmware upgrade for Z77 series (you must have Intel Management Engine Interface drivers already
installed):
- Download Intel ME8 Consumer 1.5MB Firmware v8.1.52.1496
- Download Intel FWUpdate Tool for ME8 Firmware v8.1.40.1456
- Unpack both to your Desktop
- Open cmd as administrator
- Type then hit Enter: cd C:\Users\Your Windows username\Desktop\Local-Win - for 32bit system or
type: cd C:\Users\Your Windows username\Desktop\Local-Win64 - for 64bit system
- Type then hit Enter: FWUpdLcl.exe -f ME8_1.5M_Production.bin - for 32bit system or type:
FWUpdLcl64.exe -f ME8_1.5M_Production.bin - for 64bit system
- When finished turn off your PC for a 30 seconds and turn it on
Testing:
- Download Intel MEManuf Tool for ME8 Firmware v8.1.51.1476
- Unpack content to your Desktop
- Open cmd as administrator
- Type then hit Enter: cd C:\Users\Your Windows username\Desktop\Windows - for 32bit system or
type: cd C:\Users\Your Windows username\Desktop\Windows64 - for 64bit system
- Type then hit Enter: MEManufWin - for 32bit system or type: MEManufWin64 - for 64bit system
- If tests are green you’re ok!
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JollyGreenJoint 843 January 2, 2015, 9:29pm
I think i got it, First Grabbing the full install mei drivers: v8.1.40.1416 for 1.5MB (not sure how to do it
manually :/) Then using the above listed firmware and fwupdate tool and finally the memanuf tool for
verification.
Thank you all for the help am trying to get everything in order to setup my first raid0 which led me to the
rst drivers thread which led me here Once i finsih updating the mei its back to the rst, really love both
threads cant thank you guys enough
plutomaniac 844 January 2, 2015, 9:41pm
You can use Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.30.1054 if you want. I provide the older version only in case of
issues.
JollyGreenJoint 845 January 2, 2015, 9:53pm
Hrmm, thought adding out of series updates would add extra services that the chipset doesnt support and
my affect performance ?
If thats not the case it would be ok to install all the most recent drivers/firmware 10.0/10.0 ? Or Drivers
10.0 Firmware 8.1
Success !! thx again (drivers 10.0 Firmware 8.1 tested green)
Fernando 846 January 2, 2015, 10:05pm
@ JollyGreenJoint:
The ME drivers version numeration has nothing to do with the ME Firmware version numeration.
hyts 847 January 5, 2015, 4:25pm
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My ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard is an 8-Series board, but despite this fact, ASRock has
upgraded the ME firmware from 9.0.30.1482 to 9.1.2.1010. Namely, in the original motherboard
firmware version 1.90 (file name Z87MEx41.90) the ME region had version 9.0.30.1482, while in the
latest original motherboard firmware version 2.00 (file name Z87MEx42.00) the ME region has version
9.1.2.1010.
Screen capture about the ME version in the latest motherboard firmware:
This upgrade is contrary to this forum’s warning: "Warning: For 8-series systems: use only v9.0 firmware
and not v9.1 which is relevant for 9-series systems. Otherwise, you will face BCLK & Fan control issues
after which going back to v9.0 firmware is difficult."
In August 2014, before I read any warning, I upgraded ME 9.1.2.1010 to 9.1.10.1005. It worked me
flawlessly. In December I flashed to version 9.1.20.1035 and it works absolutely well, no BCLK or
FAN control issues.
Now there is the newest ME firmware 9.1.25.1005, but I haven’t tried it yet. The question is, that is it
going to work for me? I wouldn’t like to run into problems.
Fernando 848 January 5, 2015, 4:57pm
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hyts:
My ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard is an 8-Series board, but despite this fact, ASRock has
upgraded the ME firmware from 9.0.30.1482 to 9.1.2.1010.
So it seems, that your special Intel 8-Series mainboard is an exception, because it is able to work with
the Intel ME Firmware of the v9.1.x.xxxx series.
Now there is the newest ME firmware 9.1.25.1005, but I haven’t tried it yet. The question is, that is
it going to work for me?
Probably yes, because you have already successfully switched to the v9.1 series Firmware, which
primarily has been designed for Intel 9-Series Chipset systems.
Nevertheless I recommend to wait with the update until plutomaniac or someone else has given his
comment.
plutomaniac 849 January 5, 2015, 5:52pm
hyts:
My ASRock Z87M Extreme4 motherboard is an 8-Series board, but despite this fact, ASRock has
upgraded the ME firmware from 9.0.30.1482 to 9.1.2.1010. Namely, in the original motherboard
firmware version 1.90 (file name Z87MEx41.90) the ME region had version 9.0.30.1482, while in
the latest original motherboard firmware version 2.00 (file name Z87MEx42.00) the ME region has
version 9.1.2.1010.
Normally 8-series systems can be updated to ME v9.1 and this is what Intel suggests as well. According
to Intel’s documentation v9.0 firmware is discontinued and only critical fixes are addressed. So in theory
all 8-series systems must be updated to v9.1 from now on. Thing is that, unless the OEM "prepares" the
BIOS to accommodate ME v9.1, updating to it will cause the known BCLK & fan control issues. Your
case is very interesting as it’s the first 8-series board I’ve seen that transitioned from ME v9.0 to v9.1
officially. So I guess ASRock spent a little time to make the BIOS "compatible" with it.
I remember some months ago reading a post by Prema (excellent Clevo BIOS modder) in which he
stated that the OEM must actually do one or two things in order for the BIOS to be ME v9.1 ready. For
his own mods be told people that if they updated to v9.1 they wouldn’t be able to use BCLK for
overclocking, other than that he doesn’t really discourage them from doing the update before Clevo adds
official support at the BIOS counterpart of ME. However, in this thread I have given the advice to not do
the update in order to not lose overclocking and fan control.
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hyts 850 January 5, 2015, 9:11pm
Fernando and plutomaniac: Thank you for your answer.
About two hours ago I flashed the ME firmware to the latest version 9.1.25.1005. Till now everything
works well, like before. The MEManuf was OK. In the motherboard BIOS I tried to change the BCLK
from the original 100 MHz to another value and restarted the computer: the change worked. If a related
problem occurs, I will report it here.
plutomaniac 851 January 6, 2015, 8:42pm
For some weird reason the v9.0 and 10.0 System Tools links have stopped working and files appear to
be deleted. Contacted Mediafire, in the meantime some temp links have been set up:
ME Tools v10.0: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3z1hte…Tools_v10.0.rar
ME Tools v9.0: http://www.mediafire.com/download/mopil4…_Tools_v9.0.rar
ex58 852 January 8, 2015, 11:33am
Intel ME Firmware v10.0.30.1072 (5MB)
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…1072-%285MB%29/
plutomaniac 853 January 8, 2015, 5:27pm
Updates since 13/12/2014:
NEW! Intel ME10.0 Firmware 5MB from v10.0.29.1000 → v10.0.30.1072
NEW! Intel ME8 Firmware 5MB from v8.1.57.1556 → v8.1.60.1561
NEW! Intel ME9.1 Firmware 1.5MB from v9.1.20.1035 → v9.1.25.1005
Added at ME System Tools v10.0: Intel(R) ME 10 SW Only for 1.5MB and 5MB SKUs Release
Notes v10.0.28.1006
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: CCT(Windows) from v8.1.0.1265 → v8.1.20.1309
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB FW Release Notes from v8.0.20.1513 → v8.1.30.1350
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 1.5MB HEDT FW Release Notes from v8.1.20.1336 →
v8.1.40.1416
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* Updated at ME System Tools v9.5: 1.5MB and 5MB Intel(R) ME SW Only Release Notes from
v9.5.15.1730 → v9.5.21.1754
RimZ 854 January 12, 2015, 3:02pm
I updated my Sony SVP-1321X9 to FW Version 9.5.41.1904 LP a while ago and didn’t expierence any
problems… till now, maybe? I wanted to use the Intel XTU software, but I always get an error message
when I try to start it. I tried everything which was mentioned regarding starting problems and I still can’t
get it to run. When I search for my specific error message, I can’t even find any results with google… I
suspect the ME firmware because my girlfriend can run the program without any problems and she has
the exact same modell as I, only with the original firmware. And from that horrible locked down
notebook it wouldn’t surprise me if Sony locked something in this regard too… I don’t know if it’s true
or even possible… but can it be the firmware update? And if yes, could someone upload the Sony
firmware which was removed here a while ago?
Flashing the bios again is not possible, the bios “file” is only an exe file which prompts now that I already
have the current bios.
error message contains of two overlaping windows:
plutomaniac 855 January 12, 2015, 3:57pm
I don’t think this is ME related but something to do with your operating system. Have you closed all
background programs/services (especially overclocking ones) first and then tried again?
RimZ 856 January 12, 2015, 4:10pm
Yes of course, like I said I tried everything else first… this was my last "idea" to where the problem could
be…
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plutomaniac 857 January 12, 2015, 4:23pm
Do you have an older version installed as well? Maybe you need to try older versions and not the newest
one. Is the other VAIO running the same version & operating system?
I highly doubt it’s the ME but you could use FWUpdLcl -save ME.bin command on the other laptop and
flash that older version at your machine.
RimZ 858 January 12, 2015, 4:35pm
Alright I will probably try that tomorrow. Yes the other Laptop is running the excat same version and the
same OS, in fact, it is running a clone version of my OS because she got her laptop first and we tried a
clean install… which failed badly due to - SONY- , many things didn’t work after a clean install like the
webcam or any Sony software which was needed for some functions…
Ok I got her from her laptop now and tried it… I got an internal error while flashing her backup after
21%… should I be worried now? Should I reflash my old backup or is it fine without?
grml4d 859 January 12, 2015, 5:49pm
very good post about the Me system .
i updated fw of my x79 sabertooth without bug so i try with the hp touchsmart 600-1160 that has a hm57
i tried under dos 7 to flash with fw 4M et 8M , the photo of screen i made show resulting of trying to
update with 4M , the 8M was nearly uploaded
so i wonder what i should do ?
i made screen capture under windows to help solving :
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thx in advance
plutomaniac 860 January 12, 2015, 6:32pm
HM57 does not have ME drivers nor 1.5MB or 5MB firmware. Maybe a very limited 0.2MB Ignition
firmware which is not updatable. You can verify by running MEInfo first.
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grml4d 861 January 12, 2015, 7:34pm
the meinfo screen is the second in the album , it shows firmware 6.0.31.1208
the same number is used in the read me file of the ibm me update with date of 2010/03/02 of the
firmware update : http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds012852
i read things about the hm57 at page 21 of this topic but it was not like my trouble . despite that it seems
flashable according to a pdf i found : http://komposter.com.ua/documents/System…
ment_Engine.pdf
page 22 it says something about a sku of 8 M .
plutomaniac 862 January 12, 2015, 8:45pm
At Device Manager > System Devices, do you see a device named Intel(R) Management Engine
Interface?
The 5-series were kind of a mess regarding different SKUs and revisions etc. Anyway, according to the
Intel Chipset Datasheet for 5-series the HM57 seems to support some parts of the 5MB firmware.
Without a BIOS dump from your machine or a BIOS from HP (there wasn’t any update as far as I saw)
I cannot know for sure. Try to make a dump with FPT -d BIOS.BIN. If it reports error 26 then you have
a locked descriptor so that won’t work. Other than that, I suggest you try the ME6 v6.2.60.1066 5MB
update.
grml4d 863 January 13, 2015, 12:25pm
thx , i tested a lot of tools in the pack but none are really well with my mainboard hm57 .
at least i use the latest driver
this Me topic is very good for chipset 7 and latest ;’]
plutomaniac 864 January 13, 2015, 1:41pm
@grml4d
For your HM57 system, can you test this attached ME firmware please?
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PCH_8M_DT_UPD_Production.rar (1.82 MB)
RimZ 865 January 13, 2015, 2:26pm
I just realized that the backup made with -save is just 1,19 MB in size… why is that? is that the reason
I’m not able to flash the backup file from my girlfriend via -F ?
plutomaniac 866 January 13, 2015, 2:31pm
What error are you getting?
The size is normal as it’s an update file not a region and even so sometimes there might be more or less
FF padding at the end of an image, it does not matter.
RimZ 867 January 13, 2015, 2:32pm
I got an "internal error" while flashing her backup after 21%
plutomaniac 868 January 13, 2015, 2:36pm
FWUpdate usually describes what error it faced exactly. Either way, this could easily happen because
you are trying to downgrade to a firmware that is a lot older than your current and thus it has an older
SVN/VCN number.
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RimZ 869 January 13, 2015, 2:39pm
Error 8741: FW Update Failed.
Error 8707: Firmware update failed due to an internal error
this is the exact error… so… it’s not possible to downgrade I assume?
edit: btw. does it matter if I use the x86/x64 version? Obviously I have a x64 system, so I use the x64
version, but you always mention the x86 executable… just curious
plutomaniac 870 January 13, 2015, 2:47pm
Where did I mention the x86 executable?
Yes such errors don’t really help to pinpoint the problem but my best guess is downgrade incapability due
to lower SVN/VCN numbers.
Can you attach that update firmware you are trying to flash to check the version?
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RimZ 871 January 13, 2015, 2:53pm
Well you always mention the exe without the 64 part… so I was assuming you mean the x86 .exe…
The version is 9.5.1.1458 LP via MEinfo
jul.zip (1.08 MB)
plutomaniac 872 January 13, 2015, 3:03pm
Oh wait, according to the file you attached, did you try to flash it without an extension? Rename the file to
me.bin and try again.
RimZ 873 January 13, 2015, 3:04pm
no no, I tried both ways^^ first it was .bin and after that I thought, maybe THAT is wrong and I renamed
it back to no extension…
plutomaniac 874 January 13, 2015, 3:13pm
9.5.1.1458 is a very old firmware, probably one of the first ones released. Certainly the SVN/VCN has
changed many times since. Anyway, the oldest one I could find around quickly is 9.5.2.1489 which I
have attached below. For other old versions check station-drivers.
ME_1.5MB_9.5.2.1489_RGN.rar (1.08 MB)
RimZ 875 January 13, 2015, 3:29pm
thank you, but I doubted that this would help me, I don’t think anything is wrong with this particualr
firmware, my “guess” was just that Sony did something so that it only works perfectly with the one
original firmware… I know how far fetched that idea was but I really had some bad expiriences with
what Sony did with this plattform and you already told me that you doubt that it has something to do with
it…I thought I could just test it quick and easy so I can put my focus on something else if this wasn’t the
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problem, so I will stop messing with something I don’t know that much about. Thank you for all your help
again!
plutomaniac 876 January 13, 2015, 3:34pm
Yes I have my fair share of bad Sony experiences as well, trust me. Their support policy, hardware
RMA’s, ancient drivers etc… There is a reason Sony dropped the VAIO division, a lot of things were not
working at all.
kevindd992002 877 January 13, 2015, 4:45pm
For HM65 laptop chipsets, I should follow the recommended ME firmware for 6-series chipsets and
install the latest ME driver, right?
plutomaniac 878 January 13, 2015, 5:00pm
kevindd992002:
For HM65 laptop chipsets, I should follow the recommended ME firmware for 6-series chipsets
and install the latest ME driver, right?
Firmware: 7.1.60.1193
Driver: 10.0.30.1054
kevindd992002 879 January 13, 2015, 5:04pm
plutomaniac:
Zitat von kevindd992002 im Beitrag #883
For HM65 laptop chipsets, I should follow the recommended ME firmware for 6-series
chipsets and install the latest ME driver, right?
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Firmware: 7.1.60.1193
Driver: 10.0.30.1054
Thanks.
dygkset 880 January 15, 2015, 11:48am
thank’s for your lordkag…
i use your unlock ME tweak file…
now i can update ME firmware in windows.
i upload my bios file…
for someone use same model…
asrock x79 proffesionl bios bese on 3.1
X79PFS_3.zip (5.12 MB)
plutomaniac 881 January 15, 2015, 1:11pm
dygkset:
thank’s for your lordkag…
i use your unlock ME tweak file…
now i can update ME firmware in windows.
i upload my bios file…
for someone use same model…
asrock x79 proffesionl bios bese on 3.1
Why did you upload this BIOS here? What are you trying to do?
iceman 882 January 15, 2015, 2:50pm
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dygkset:
thank’s for your lordkag…
i use your unlock ME tweak file…
now i can update ME firmware in windows.
i upload my bios file…
for someone use same model…
asrock x79 proffesionl bios bese on 3.1
If you can upload it to the bios ASRock x79 related forums might be more useful
Pacman 883 January 15, 2015, 4:18pm
Hello
Intel ME Firmware 9.1.25.1005 5MB
http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php…25.1005-(5Mo)/
dygkset 884 January 15, 2015, 4:44pm
asrock x79 bios locked…
so user can not update intel management firmware.
and lordkag post how to do unlock it…
is i read that post and i upload my patched bios file…
for someone use same model…
plutomaniac 885 January 15, 2015, 4:56pm
@All
NEW! Intel ME9.1 Firmware 5MB from v9.1.20.1035 → v9.1.25.1005
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Also, there might actually exist two types (SKUs) of ME6 5MB firmware (8MB_Business &
8MB_Consumer) but until @grml4d replies HERE I cannot be certain of that. From what I gathered
from documentations, the same chipset (for example HM57) could use either the first or the second 8MB
firmware SKU depending on the choises the OEM made of it’s purpose and target audience. Is there
anyone else with an HM57 system (or 5-series 5MB one) here?
plutomaniac 886 January 15, 2015, 4:57pm
dygkset:
asrock x79 bios locked…
so user can not update intel management firmware.
and lordkag post how to do unlock it…
is i read that post and i upload my patched bios file…
for someone use same model…
This does not make any sense the way it’s written. Lordkag can’t unlock anything ME related. If you
have a locked descriptor there is no point for him to update the ME region (if that’s what you ask) and
even if it wasn’t locked you should do the job using FITC yourself as it’s very time consuming and
already documented.
To update your ME from v8.1.40.1416 to v8.1.52.1496 use the FWUpdate tool + the latest 1.5MB
firmware for ME8 systems. That’s the fastest, easiest and safest way. Check my first post and follow the
instructions. Nothing else is needed.
dygkset 887 January 15, 2015, 5:59pm
OK…
my bad…
in stock asrock bios check me version every boot. compare ‘ME region’ whit ‘back up of ME firmware’
in bios region
if there is diffence of version exist. then bios rewrite ME region…
so update me firmware using FWUpdate, after reboot bios automatically rollback the ME firmware…
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'lordkag post how to do unlock it…'
i mean he post how tweak bios to pass the check process…
plutomaniac 888 January 15, 2015, 6:35pm
dygkset:
in stock asrock bios check me version every boot. compare ‘ME region’ whit ‘back up of ME
firmware’ in bios region
if there is diffence of version exist. then bios rewrite ME region…
so update me firmware using FWUpdate, after reboot bios automatically rollback the ME firmware.
Oh, you are right, my bad. I forgot about the Recovery ME that ASRock has decided to implement.
According to lordkag’s research, AMITSE BIOS module needs to be hardcoded for 8.1.52.1496
version or modified to ignore the MeReflash instruction.
grml4d 889 January 16, 2015, 5:29am
thank you for the file .
i downloaded it .
i have trouble with my internet access from the end of november :
http://imgur.com/a/0reRw
after the electricity truck destroyed my phone line
i changed of provider and gone back to the soviet-french-telecom mid december…
so i had a VDSL running at 4Mb/s download and 80kb/s up last week
http://imgur.com/a/heAMY
as i complained again my line was cut or suspended and now i use a 3G texto thingy to access the web…
i used it to buy a sattelite access with 22 Mo down and 6Mo up for 50 euro while orange is at 40 euro
for this …
i report how it turns with the file as soon as possible
plutomaniac 890 January 16, 2015, 1:54pm
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Update:
Yes, I was right guys. For Intel 5-series 5MB ME images (8MB SPI size) there are two SKUs: Desktop
(DT) and Mobile (MB). Previously I thought MB meant MegaBytes but that’s a wrong assumption.
Up until now I was giving only the mobile SKU for 5MB ME6 named:
PCH_8M_MBUPD_Production
From now on I will add the desktop SKU for 5MB ME6 named: PCH_8MDT_UPD_Production
Now, since OEMs used (& use) to rename the binaries I need to check the $SKU to identify them. It
seems to slightly change from binary to binary but I figured it out (maybe @lordkag disagrees? -
LINK):
03 00 00 00 77 FC 6E 00 → Desktop
03 00 00 00 77 FC EE 00 → Mobile
03 00 00 00 77 DC 6E 00 → v6.x
03 00 00 00 77 FC 6E 00 → v6.0
Now, based on the binaries I have found and if I am correct, the latest Desktop (DT) ME6 5MB
firmware is v6.2.50.1062 from an HP package. The “latest” definitely Desktop firmware (based on the
file’s name) is v6.0.40.1215 and it’s the file I have given to grml4d HERE.
So, @grml4d (once your internet is stable, no worries in the meantime) let me know if the one I gave
you works. If it does, I’ll give you the (almost latest) v6.2.50.1062 firmware to try which I suspect is for
Desktop (DT) models as well.
iceman 891 January 16, 2015, 2:04pm
hm57 not support intel active management technology, but it also have 5mb me firmware and 1.5m me
firmware, hm76 \ hm77 seem to have the situation 1.5mb me firmware and 5mb me firmware co-
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existence, why would this happen? Depending on whether Intel?
plutomaniac 892 January 16, 2015, 6:32pm
I updated my previous findings and I am now certain of what ME6 5MB SKU is for Desktop and for
Mobile. Once it’s verified, I will add it to the main post.
@ grml4d:
Since you unfortunately (I’ve been there) have slow internet and probably limited data, I have attached
for you another file. Please test this one, not the previous one. If everything goes properly, this should
update your HM57 machine from ME v6.0.31.1208 to v6.2.50.1062.
PCH_8M_DT_UPD_Production_(6.2.50.1062).rar (1.8 MB)
grml4d 893 January 16, 2015, 9:47pm
i took the new file because previous failed like the lenovo .
here is the dos 7 console messages obtained with verbose parameter
Intel (R) Firmware Update Utility Version 6.2.0.1022
Copyright (C) 2007-2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Trying to connect to MEI driver.
***** Flash Info *
Version : 6.0.31.1208
Last Update Staus : 4
EnabledUpdateInterfaces : 1
Image Info ******
Version : 6.0.40.1215
Communication Mode: MEI
Checking firmware parameters…
Warning: Do not exit the process or power off the machine before the firmware update process ends.
Initiating firmware update process…
Sending the update image to FW…
Image successfully sent to FW.
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FW verifying and updating the image on flash…
End Reply : Status: 4
Error 8704: Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch
i ll try the new file right now , i pray for success ; before coming i asked pegatron about the above error
and say a word about the forum 's topic .
mainboard is IMPIP-M5 (E66) : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…cname=c02017992
lordkag 894 January 16, 2015, 9:53pm
@plutomaniac
I think you are right. Just that 03000000 is the length of the field ( 3 * 4 = 0xC ) and the SKU is actually
006EFC77 and so on. Since Intel doesn’t say anywhere what does numbers mean, we can assume that
they can be grouped like 6E = DT, EE = MB. Since the flasher complains about the SKU mismatch,
there can be no harm in letting users test this.
lordkag 895 January 16, 2015, 10:02pm
grml4d:
Error 8704: Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch
If your board is HM57 based, you need the Mobile ME. This would mean either
PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production_(6.0.30.1203).bin or
PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production_(6.2.60.1066).bin
If 6.2.60.1066 fails, then the third byte of the SKU is also important, so you are stuck at 6.0.30.1203 for
now.
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@ grml4d:
Well yes, normally you need the MB firmware as it’s a mobile platform. I don’t know why the latest MB
v6.2.60.1066 firmware we have here (from Lenovo) is not working for your mobile system. It should.
The finding that there is also a desktop firmware was coincidental but I asked you to try it just in case.
Without a look at your current firmware I cannot make any more progress really. Go to Flash
Programming Tool and run fptw -d ME.bin -ME. Does it say Error 26? If yes, we cannot take a peak at
your ME region unfortunately.
@ lordkag:
Thanks for looking into it. What do you mean by “third byte of the SKU”? FC or DC? This definitely has
to do with whether it’s v6.0 or v6.1/v6.2. I don’t see how that could determine a firmware as coming
from a wrong SKU.
Either way, the last MB v6.0 is v6.0.41.1216. I don’t think it will make any difference for grml4d but he
can try it. I have attached it below.
PCH_8M_MB_UPD_Production_(6.0.41.1216).rar (2.35 MB)
grml4d 897 January 17, 2015, 5:42am
i used both dos and windows version of fpt and got same error :
Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 6.1.20.1057
Copyright (c) 2007-2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Platform: Intel(R) HM57 Express Chipset Revision: B3
Reading HSFSTS register… Flash Descriptor: Valid
— Flash Devices Found —
Error 103: There are no supported SPI flash devices installed. Please check connectivity and orientation
of SPI flash device.
with the i parameter i got something else :
Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 6.1.20.1057
Copyright (c) 2007-2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Platform: Intel(R) HM57 Express Chipset Revision: B3
Error 360: Invalid Block Erase Size value in "me.bin".
i used latest file you gave and renamed it me.bin , with -d parameter i used me.bin name too and an other
not pointing to an existing file
fwupdlcl is not able to flash the file…
plutomaniac 898 January 17, 2015, 1:12pm
As I said earlier 5-series was a total mess, everything became a lot simple after 6-series. HM57 could
probably accommodate either a 1.5MB ME (4MB SPI flash) or a 5MB ME (8MB SPI flash).
But we still don’t know whether you have a 1.5MB or 5MB ME firmware image. We can find that by
checking your motherboard’s SPI flash size. If it’s 4MB -> 1.5MB SKU otherwise if it’s 8MB -> 5MB
SKU. An easy way to determine that is by running FPTw -d x.bin. For example on my 6-series system I
can see that:
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To continue and not go blind it’s important to know whether you have an 1.5MB or 5MB ME image first.
If fpt shows these weird errors (other than error 26), can you run MEManuf to check if everything is ok
with the ME?
lordkag 899 January 17, 2015, 10:24pm
I don’t think the number 6.x should belong in the SKU. Rather than that, 6.x was released for new SKU,
kind of like Lenovo writes in the changelog of some ME Firmwares - “added support for Thinkpad
Carbon XYZ”.
To find more about grml4d system, he should do “fpt -i” to find the flash chip - the ID can easily be found
online, since the chips are well documented. Next he should do “meinfo - verbose” and “memanuf -
verbose” to check ME capabilities.
plutomaniac 900 January 17, 2015, 11:28pm
So if I understand what you are saying properly, your opinion is that 6.1 is for different SKUs than 6.0?
Meaning that for example an FC 6E machine can only update to a latter FC 6E firmware? This has never
happened at all the previous or following ME firmware versions (4,5,7,8 etc).
Other than that, indeed it doesn’t make sense to have the ME major version version at the $SKU for me
as well. For good measure, before posting those results for the different 5MB SKUs, I downloaded all
the firmware from Lenovo (6.0.31 up to 6.2.60) and checked the $SKU. All of them were EE (makes
sense, mobile) and 11/13 were DC (v6.x) with only the remaining two being FC (v6.0.31 & 6.0.41). So
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my theory makes perfect sense fact-wise.
What Lenovo means by “added support for xxx model” I do not know exactly. It’s not like you can set
something “laptop-specific” via FITC (only platform specific) so my guess so far has been that this means
“users of this xxx model will from now on be able to download the ME firmware from it’s support page”.
grml4d 901 January 18, 2015, 12:00pm
according to version number in the lenovo readme, my firmware is a 8M first release .
here are the info i got :
Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 6.0.30.1202
Copyright (c) 2007-2009, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Number of LPC Devices supported: 61
LPC Device Id: 3B0B.
Platform: Intel(R) HM57 Express Chipset Revision: B3
Initializing SPI utilities
Reading HSFSTS register… Flash Descriptor: Valid
— Flash Devices Found —
Error 103: There are no supported SPI flash devices installed. Please check connectivity and orientation
of SPI flash device.
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 6.2.0.1022
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Platform stepping value is 6
FW Status Register: 0x00000245
FW Status Register1: 0x60000000
CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Disabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: M0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
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Phase: HOSTCOMM Module
SMBIOS table starting address is 000FBAD0
Maximum SMBIOS table size is 219
Searching end-of-table (double null) terminator
Found end-of-table (double null) terminator, size 69
Get ME FWU info command…done
Get ME FWU version command…done
Get ME FWU feature state command…done
Get ME FWU platform type command…done
Get ME FWU feature capability command…done
Get ME FWU OEM Id command…done
FW Capabilities value is 0x1C60
Feature enablement is 0x1C60
Platform type is 0x321
Error 9269: Access to SPI Flash device(s) failed
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 6.08
MEBx Version: 0.0.0.0
Gbe Version: Unknown
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 6
FW Version: 6.0.31.1208
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: Not Available
MEI Driver Version: 6.0.0.1179
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 7264
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service
Protect Audio Video Path
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
BIOS and GbE Config Lock: Unknown
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BIOS boot State: Post Boot
FWU Override Counter: Always
FWU Override Qualifier: Always
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
FW behavior on Flash Descriptor Override Pin-Strap: Halt
Intel(R) MEManuf Version: 6.0.30.1202
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2009, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Platform stepping value is 6
FW Status Register: 0x00000245
FW Status Register1: 0x60000000
CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Disabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: M0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
Phase: HOSTCOMM Module
Get FWU info command…done
Get FWU version command…done
Get FWU feature state command…done
Get ME FWU feature capability command…done
Get ME FWU platform type command…done
Feature enablement is 0x1C60
gFeatureAvailability value is 0x0
vsccommn.bin was created on 00:29:16 07/16/2009 GMT
SPI Flash ID #1 ME VSCC value is 0x2005
SPI Flash ID #1 (ID: 0xEF4016) ME VSCC value checked
SPI Flash ID #1 BIOS VSCC value is 0x2001
SPI Flash ID #1 (ID: 0xEF4016) BIOS VSCC value checked
FPBA value is 0x0
FRAP register value is 0x00000A0B
Flash Master1 (Host/BIOS) value is 0x0A0B0000
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Flash Master2 (ME) value is 0x0C0D0000
Flash Master3 (Gbe) value is 0x08080118
RCBA Base Address read as [0xFED1C000] expecting 0xFED1C000
Data read from RCBA offset for SPIBA: 0xFED1F800
Data read from offset [0x00000038]: 0x00000000
Data read from offset [0x00000028]: 0x00017144
Data read from offset [0x3440]: 0xDEADDEED
Request Intel(R) ME kernel test command…done
Request Intel(R) ME kernel test result command…done
ME kernel test run was successful
MEManuf Test Passed
plutomaniac 902 January 18, 2015, 1:07pm
The ME firmware has a 1.5MB & 5MB SKU for all versions, v6.0.31 is not 5MB exclusive so that’s not
it.
The error that you are getting at FPT has to do with fparts.txt file, basically it does not include your SPI
chip’s specifications. MEManuf helped me identify what was missing and I made a new FPT package for
you to download which should work with your system from now on. Download it (preferably use the
DOS version as it’s newer that the Windows one) and run:
FPT -verbose -I
FPT -D BIOS.bin
Your chip is either W25Q32BV or W25Q32FVSSIQ or S25FL032K. All of them are 32Mbit
according to spec so 4MB SPI flash size and thus you have a 1.5MB firmware at your machine. FPT will
verify.
EDIT: Reuploaded file to add S25FL032K chip as well. Still 32Mbit all three of them.
Flash Programming Tool.rar (241 KB)
plutomaniac 903 January 19, 2015, 1:33am
NEW! Intel ME6 Firmware 5MB v6.2.50.1062 DT (for Desktop Intel 5-series)
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* Updated at ME System Tools v5.x: FW Bringup Guide from v0.49 (ME5.0 , 09/2008) → v0.3
(ME5.1 , 11/2008)
grml4d 904 January 19, 2015, 2:37am
that is weird both version have same number, mostly because from what i have seen with drivers , bad
size leads to non working tool…
beside that your tool worked better but made a new error with both commands
Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 6.1.20.1057
Copyright (c) 2007-2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Number of LPC Devices supported: 61
LPC Device Id: 3B0B.
Platform: Intel(R) HM57 Express Chipset Revision: B3
Error 363: Invalid Chip Erase Timeout value in “fparts.txt”.
plutomaniac 905 January 19, 2015, 1:10pm
Try this one, I think it will work now. Reminder on what to run:
FPT -verbose -I
FPT -D BIOS.bin
Also, run MEManuf -verbose and post the results here please.
Flash Programming Tool.rar (240 KB)
iceman 906 January 19, 2015, 2:48pm
Why is there no instructions 5 Series platform for me firmware? Although very old
plutomaniac 907 January 20, 2015, 3:51pm
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@lordkag
An interesting finding. At Intel BIOS files (.bio) there are always two ME Regions of the same version
and SKU. The first is the normal production one and the second is always smaller in size (less FF) and
slightly different.
For example, a TXE Intel .bio I tested has two TXE Regions that are different because the second one
reports all errors (not only the critical) and has NFC disabled. At another firmware, ME 8.1.20.1336, the
differences between the two images seem to be similar to what I saw at TXE.
While extracting the firmware, the second image can be easily identified because a) of the smaller size and
b) at the $FPT ("krid") header the actual ME/TXE version is shown exactly like before the $MN2
regions (that’s not the case for the full-sized Production firmware).
It seems to me that the second image a "debug" version of sorts and no it’s not a PreProduction image. I
don’t know why it’s included every time though at Intel .bio files. Why do you think they do that? If
interested, there’s an attachment.
plutomaniac:
What Lenovo means by "added support for xxx model" I do not know exactly. It’s not like you can
set something "laptop-specific" via FITC (only platform specific) so my guess so far has been that
this means "users of this xxx model will from now on be able to download the ME firmware from it’s
support page".
I would like to retract that statement as it’s wrong. I checked FITC and it’s Wizard. Indeed a ME image
can be adjusted to work on many different models with some differences at clocks etc. That’s what the
Profiles are for under ICC settings at FITC.
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ME_INTEL-BIO_Debug.rar (6.47 MB)
grml4d 908 January 21, 2015, 1:47pm
i am ready to check but is it useful for a later update of firmware ?
Pegatron has not yet answered …[ i am happy to be a samsung user ;’] ] or helped …
they do the 5 minutes warranty on their products : only the time to buy and leave the shop with the
product… if you come back , shop owner acts like it is first time you get in…
some call it the fish memory of 5s… [5s memory : strange idea because fishes are always hiding or not
with same predators]
plutomaniac 909 January 21, 2015, 4:26pm
It is my belief that you have 1.5MB firmware and in this case you are more updated that the firmware I
provide in the first post. I haven’ been able to find any newer UPD images. The whole point is to a)
check if indeed you have 1.5MB firmware and b) check whether you can dump your current ME
version.
The file to download as well as instructions are HERE.
grml4d 910 January 21, 2015, 8:13pm
your new zip is working well
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Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 6.1.20.1057
Copyright (c) 2007-2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Number of LPC Devices supported: 61
LPC Device Id: 3B0B.
Platform: Intel(R) HM57 Express Chipset Revision: B3
Initializing SPI utilities
Reading HSFSTS register… Flash Descriptor: Valid
— Flash Devices Found —
W25Q32BV ID:0xEF4016 Size: 4096KB (32768Kb)
Using software sequencing.
Reading region information from flash descriptor.
Base: 0x000000, Limit: 0x000FFF
Base: 0x200000, Limit: 0x3FFFFF
Base: 0x001000, Limit: 0x1FFFFF
FW Status Register1: 0x00000245
FW Status Register2: 0x69000000
— Flash Image Information –
Signature: VALID
Number of Flash Components: 1
Component 1 - 4096KB (32768Kb)
Regions:
Descriptor - Base: 0x000000, Limit: 0x000FFF
BIOS - Base: 0x200000, Limit: 0x3FFFFF
ME - Base: 0x001000, Limit: 0x1FFFFF
GbE - Not present
PDR - Not present
Master Region Access:
CPU/BIOS - ID: 0x0000, Read: 0x0B, Write: 0x0A
ME - ID: 0x0000, Read: 0x0D, Write: 0x0C
GbE - ID: 0x0118, Read: 0x08, Write: 0x08
Used Space: 4096KB, Actual Space: 4096KB
FPT Operation Passed
Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 6.1.20.1057
Copyright (c) 2007-2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Number of LPC Devices supported: 61
LPC Device Id: 3B0B.
Platform: Intel(R) HM57 Express Chipset Revision: B3
Initializing SPI utilities
Reading HSFSTS register… Flash Descriptor: Valid
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— Flash Devices Found —
W25Q32BV ID:0xEF4016 Size: 4096KB (32768Kb)
Using software sequencing.
Reading region information from flash descriptor.
Base: 0x000000, Limit: 0x000FFF
Base: 0x200000, Limit: 0x3FFFFF
Base: 0x001000, Limit: 0x1FFFFF
FW Status Register1: 0x00000245
FW Status Register2: 0x69000000
DumpFlashToFile(ME57BIOS.bin, 0x0, 0xffffffff)…
Error 26: The host CPU does not have read access to the target flash area. To enable read access for
this operation you must modify the descriptor settings to give host access to this region.
Intel(R) MEManuf Version: 6.0.30.1202
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2009, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Platform stepping value is 6
FW Status Register: 0x00000245
FW Status Register1: 0x69000000
CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Disabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: M0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
Phase: HOSTCOMM Module
Get FWU info command…done
Get FWU version command…done
Get FWU feature state command…done
Get ME FWU feature capability command…done
Get ME FWU platform type command…done
Feature enablement is 0x1C60
gFeatureAvailability value is 0x0
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vsccommn.bin was created on 00:29:16 07/16/2009 GMT
SPI Flash ID #1 ME VSCC value is 0x2005
SPI Flash ID #1 (ID: 0xEF4016) ME VSCC value checked
SPI Flash ID #1 BIOS VSCC value is 0x2001
SPI Flash ID #1 (ID: 0xEF4016) BIOS VSCC value checked
FPBA value is 0x0
FRAP register value is 0x00000A0B
Flash Master1 (Host/BIOS) value is 0x0A0B0000
Flash Master2 (ME) value is 0x0C0D0000
Flash Master3 (Gbe) value is 0x08080118
RCBA Base Address read as [0xFED1C000] expecting 0xFED1C000
Data read from RCBA offset for SPIBA: 0xFED1F800
Data read from offset [0x00000038]: 0x00000000
Data read from offset [0x00000028]: 0x00017144
Data read from offset [0x3440]: 0xDEADDEED
Request Intel(R) ME kernel test command…done
MEManuf Test Done
Use -R option to get results
plutomaniac 911 January 21, 2015, 8:23pm
Ok, your chip is indeed W25Q32BV which is 4MB and thus you have ME6 1.5MB firmware. Your
current 6.0.31 firmware is newer than the provided 6.0.3 here. So, leave it as it is. Your flash descriptor
is locked so you cannot do a full BIOS dump. Not that it’s required anymore, we definitely know the
SKU of your ME now.
grml4d 912 January 21, 2015, 8:45pm
so i use driver 10 for 1.5 M ? or else ?
i have another pc like this one but a bit older and with an older bios [ the first i bought in 2010 and that is
for my father ], if fw is not as up 2 date as the one of this pc , will i be able to update it to 6.0.30 ?
plutomaniac 913 January 21, 2015, 8:52pm
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Drivers v10.0.30.1054 via Have Disk Method (no full package required/needed)
To 6.0.30 no. Here I provide 6.0.3 as the latest as I haven’t found a newer UPD image. If it’s older than
6.0.3, update to that. Otherwise nothing more can be done.
grml4d 914 January 21, 2015, 9:58pm
mediafire is overloaded … mega is better : full speed all time https://mega.co.nz/
needs a plug-in but always do a perfect download
pfinchen 915 January 22, 2015, 10:26pm
Hey,
i noticed that the 8.1 ME Software contains the 9.0 Driver?!
plutomaniac 916 January 23, 2015, 12:26am
8.1.40.1416 = 9.0.0.1287
lordkag 917 January 23, 2015, 10:28pm
plutomaniac:
@lordkag
An interesting finding. At Intel BIOS files (.bio) there are always two ME Regions of the same
version and SKU. The first is the normal production one and the second is always smaller in size
(less FF) and slightly different.
It seems to me that the second image a "debug" version of sorts and no it’s not a PreProduction
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image. I don’t know why it’s included every time though at Intel .bio files. Why do you think they do
that? If interested, there’s an attachment.
I’ve seen this for a while, with GUIDs like FC1FA4A9-034E-46D5-93EE-E6ECC6C7945E,
C43791FC-E05B-4AA0-84B1-F14547885C70, 098D0689-4245-4F65-80C9-7F3202C5F44E,
D005D5F0-9875-4AEA-8F39-96FC50DAEB94 (and maybe more) storing ME images. But I thought
it is a pack of untouched + modified ME firmwares, to be updated with FWUpdLcl or FPT.
These .bio files are just like the MAC ones, multiplatform oriented, the flasher updates what it is
necessary for every board. I haven’t opened them with FITC to check, so it is possible that the second is
for debugging.
plutomaniac 918 January 24, 2015, 2:19am
Lordkag:
Do you have any 5MB 7-series (ME8) or up systems? Pacman and I found something interesting
recently about partial FW Updates (FWUpdLcl -f ME.bin -partid WCOD/LOCL) but it can only be
tested on such machines. Here is our conversation/findings:
<font color="#00C000">Pacman</font>:
<font color="#FF0000">plutomaniac</font>:
<font color="#00C000">Pacman</font>:
<font color="#FF0000">plutomaniac</font>:
<font color="#FF0000">plutomaniac</font>:
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<font color="#00C000">Pacman</font>:
iceman 919 January 24, 2015, 11:33am
plutomaniac：
I found ME7 system firmware update tool, FITC7.1.10.1065 update to 7.1.11.1069, because
7.1.20.xxxx and 7.1.30.xxxx does not seem to run at current sysytem tools
http://nj.baidupcs.com/file/adb6e88376ad…0tools.7z&spe=1
plutomaniac 920 January 24, 2015, 1:05pm
Thank you iceman for the new FITC version which I checked and does not produce corrupted images
so:
* Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: Flash Image Tool from v7.1.10.1065 → v7.1.11.1069
WARNING: FITC v7.1.20.x & v7.1.30.x build corrupted images! Replaced with v7.1.11.x instead.
lordkag 921 January 24, 2015, 8:28pm
plutomaniac:
Lordkag:
Do you have any 5MB 7-series (ME8) or up systems? Pacman and I found something interesting
recently about partial FW Updates …
No, I don’t have such a system. But, like you said, it is only for localization.
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ex58 922 January 28, 2015, 6:51am
Intel® ME 10: Management Engine Driver for Intel® NUC 10.0.38.1036
1.5M:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24499/en…8.1036_1.5m.zip
5M:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24500/en…38.1036_5m.zip
DriverVer = 01/06/2015,10.0.38.1036
LMS version: 10.0.35.1024
MEI Driver: 10.0.30.1054
ErfanDL 923 January 28, 2015, 10:32am
ex58:
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Intel® ME 10: Management Engine Driver for Intel® NUC 10.0.38.1036
1.5M:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24499/en…8.1036_1.5m.zip
5M:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24500/en…38.1036_5m.zip
DriverVer = 01/06/2015,10.0.38.1036
LMS version: 10.0.35.1024
MEI Driver: 10.0.30.1054
Please upload INF only driver
thanks
Fernando 924 January 28, 2015, 11:30am
@ ex58:
Thanks for the links!
ex58:
DriverVer = 01/06/2015,10.0.38.1036
I couldn’t find a driver v10.0.38.1036 within the 1.5M and 5M packages.
AFAIK the included Intel ME drivers are still v10.0.30.1054, but the SYS files are now dated
01/06/2015. Nevertheless the Device Manager will still show them as being dated 09/23/2014, because
it just reads the associated INF file.
I doubt, that Intel has changed anything regarding the drivers.
@ ErfanDL:
ErfanDL:
Please upload INF only driver
Here are the "updated" Intel ME drivers v10.0.30.1054 WHQL dated 01/06/2015 (still shown as being
dated 09/23/2014):
Intel ME Drivers v10.0.30.1054 WHQL.rar (3.01 MB)
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plutomaniac 925 January 28, 2015, 1:55pm
Nothing new, the links from Intel are the same so I just renamed the text at first post.
The date that is shown at the new files is 06/01 because that’s when someone from Intel copied them to a
new directory to be packed for the driver. SHA-1 is the same, Digital Signature still from 09/2014.
xrfr8 926 January 30, 2015, 7:34am
Thank you so much! I have been fighting with the dreaded "PCI Simple Communications Controller "
yellow exclamation mark and unknown device listing for a week after upgrading to a Gigabyte Gigabyte
GA-Z97M-D3H Rev1.0 …
I have tried 5 different variations of the Intel Management Engine drivers to no avail. I tried Gigabyte
support, what a joke… The device id info was PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CBA&CC_0780.
Finally i found this thread today, and the drivers at this link worked:
Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.30.1054 for manual Have Disk installation
I went to browse for drive in device manager, pointed it to the main directory, AND IT FINALLY
LOADED THE DRIVER and the device went away and became Intel(R) Management Engine Interface
HOORAY! Thanks again!
Fernando 927 January 30, 2015, 8:19am
@ xrfr8:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum and thanks for your report.
It is fine, that you found here what you were searching for.
Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)
plutomaniac 928 February 3, 2015, 1:38pm
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NEW! Intel ME10.0 1.5MB from v10.0.30.1072 → v10.0.35.1012
NEW! Intel ME10.0 5MB from v10.0.30.1072 → v10.0.35.1012
Note: VCN was raised from 2 to 3. You cannot downgrade to anything lower that v10.0.35.1012 after
update.
GDT 929 February 4, 2015, 10:20am
I’m trying to upgrade my Asus Maximus VII Hero motherboard with latest ME Firmware
(10.0.35.1012). I downloaded 1.5mb version but when I try to upgrade I get:
Error 8704: Firmware update operation not initiated due to a SKU mismatch
I managed to successfully upgrade to Intel ME Firmware v9.1.25.1005 (1.5MB) downloaded from the
first post.
I suppose I’m doing something wrong. What can I do?
PS: I already update the driver to 10.0.38.1036 version.
Fernando 930 February 4, 2015, 10:39am
@ GDT:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
The Intel ME Firmware version has nothing to do with the Intel ME Driver version.
That means, that your system obviously can only use an Intel ME Firmware of the v9.1 development
branch, whereas it has no problem to work with the Intel ME Drivers of the v10.0 branch.
Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)
GDT 931 February 4, 2015, 11:06am
So can’t I upgrade to v10 branch? Is it not for my chipset model? Should I stay with v9.1?
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Fernando 932 February 4, 2015, 11:13am
GDT:
So can’t I upgrade to v10 branch? Is it not for my chipset model? Should I stay with v9.1?
You cannot upgrade the ME Firmware to the v10 branch, because it is not compatible with your
system, but you can update it, when a new Intel ME Firmware of the v9.1 branch is available.
plutomaniac 933 February 6, 2015, 4:26pm
(Posted here to find it in the future): 100-series has Consumer (old 1.5MB) & Corporate (old 5MB)
SKUs.
plutomaniac 934 February 13, 2015, 2:18am
Added at Intel ME System Tools v9.0: MEBx Release Notes v9.0.0.0023
Added at Intel ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Release Notes v9.0.3.1347 (HF3)
Updated at Intel ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Getting Started Guide from v0.7 (10/2012)
→ v1.0 (01/2013)
Updated at Intel ME System Tools v9.0: 1.5MB FW Bring Up Guide from v9.0.0.1209 (Beta,
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09/2012) → v9.0 (PV, 01/2013)
Renamed at ME System Tools v7.1: Flash Image Tool v7.1.11.1069 (CPT ME7 ONLY)
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: Flash Image Tool v7.1.20.1056 (PBG ME7 ONLY)
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: WB HEDT FW Bring-Up Guide v7.1.20.1056 (End-User
friendly)
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: Patsburg SPI Programming Guide
* Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: Tools_Version file with following additions:
Flash Image Tool: 7.1.11.1069 1
Flash Image Tool: 7.1.20.1056 2
ATTENTION: For use ONLY with ME7 Cougar Point (CPT, 6-series) systems. No Patsburg
(PBG, X79) support.
WARNING: Newer FITC v7.1.20.x & v7.1.30.x build corrupted CPT images! Replaced with
v7.1.11.x.
NOTE: For upgraded Cougar Point (CPT, 6-series) systems with ME8, use ONLY FITC v8 releases!
ATTENTION: For use ONLY with ME7 Patsburg (PBG, X79) systems. Broken Cougar Point
(CPT, 6-series) support.
NOTE: For upgraded Patsburg (PBG, X79) systems with ME8, use ONLY FITC v8 releases!
NIK1 935 February 13, 2015, 2:28pm
Hey Fernando. I checked my version of IME firmware and it says I have 8.1.0.1248 with the driver
9.0.0.1287 installed on my Sabertooth Z77 mb. Would you suggest I upgrade the firmware to something
else or keep the 8.1.0.1248 as it is.
Fernando 936 February 13, 2015, 2:51pm
NIK1:
Would you suggest I upgrade the firmware to something else or keep the 8.1.0.1248 as it is.
If I were you, I would update the Intel ME8 Firmware to the latest version 8.1.52.1496 and the Intel ME
driver to v10.0.30.1054.
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NIK1 937 February 13, 2015, 3:22pm
Hope I do this right. I downloaded the Intel ME8 Firmware 8.1.52.1496 and have the file
ME8_1.5M_Production.bin .What else do I need to flash-update this. I have never updated the IME
firmware before.
Fernando 938 February 13, 2015, 3:36pm
@ NIK1:
Please look into the start post of this thread. The update of the Intel ME Firmware is quite simple.
What you need is the FirmwareUpdate Tool for ME8 Firmware and the 1.5M Firmware v8.1.52.1496
itself.
NIK1 939 February 13, 2015, 4:42pm
Hey Fernando sorry to bother you about this.I downloaded the Firmware Update Tool for ME8
Firmware and the 1.5M Firmware v8.1.52.1496.In the firmware update tool folder there is 4 sub
folders- EFI- LocalDOS- LocalWin- Local-Win64.I tried the FWUpdLcl64.exe and got this error Error
8716: Invalid usage. If I open a command prompt and type in a command like FWUpdLcl -fwver, I get
FWUpdLc1 is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. None
of the command prompts work under FWUpdate on 1st page. What am I doing wrong.
Fernando 940 February 13, 2015, 5:08pm
@ NIK1:
Provided, that you are running a 64bit Wndows OS, I recommend to do the following:
1. Copy the folder named "Local-Win64" into the root of drive C.
2. Copy the ME8 Firmware file you want to get flashed into the folder C:\Local-Win64 and rename the
file to ME.BIN.
3. Run the Command Prompt as Administrator and navigate to the folder C:\Local-Win64.
4. Type "FWUpdLcl64.exe -save OLD.BIN" and then hit "Enter" to make a backup of your old
firmware version for safety reasons.
5. Type "FWUpdLcl64.exe -f ME.BIN" and hit "Enter" to update your ME Firmware to the desired
version.
6. The rest will be done automaticly.
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7. Once the Firmware Update completed successfuly, shut down your computer and power it off for a
minute.
8. Power on your computer and enjoy the updated Intel ME Firmware (you may check it by running the
Intel MEInfo Tool for ME8 Firmware systems according the start post).
Good luck!
NIK1 941 February 13, 2015, 10:28pm
I am stumped. I copied the folder Local-Win64 to C drive and it has the update renamed to ME.BIN in
it.When I run the Command Prompt as Administrator and type in C:\Local-Win64 I get Local-Win64 is
not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Fernando 942 February 13, 2015, 11:19pm
@ NIK1:
You have to navigate into the folder C:\Local-Win64 by using the DOS commands (CD = change
direction etc.), before you can execute the Firmware Update command.
NIK1 943 February 13, 2015, 11:46pm
I finally got it to update.I checked in the bios and it now shows 8.1.5.2.1496,before it was
8.1.0.1248.The Asus sabertooth downloads site has a firmware update for Intel Management Engine
Firmware upgrade program
For better Windows® 8 compatibility, this tool will update the Intel® Management Engine(ME) firmware
to 8.1.
Before using the tool, make sure the Intel Management Engine Interface Driver is installed and follow the
simple instruction.
1.Download and extract the file to a folder
2.Double click the MEtool execution file to run the updating tool
3.Follow the tool instruction to complete updating
*During updating, DO NOT shut down or restart system to prevent an incomplete update. Inside the
unzipped folder is Data.BIN .I deleted this file and replaced it with the 1496 ME.Bin.I renamed the
me.bin to Data.bin and ran the MEtool.exe.It ran fine updating the firmware to the 8.1.5.2.1496.I will
attach the Asus Mei Firmware update tool for you to check out.
IntelME81_Updating_Tool_V10001.zip (1.73 MB)
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Fernando 944 February 14, 2015, 12:11am
NIK1:
I am stumped. I copied the folder Local-Win64 to C drive and it has the update renamed to
ME.BIN in it.When I run the Command Prompt as Administrator and type in C:\Local-Win64 I get
Local-Win64 is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
The Command Prompt is the DOS Box. If you want to change the directory, you have to use the "cd"
command.
By the way: If you would have typed "C:\Local-Win64\FWUpdLcl64.exe -f ME.BIN", everything would
have been fine.
plutomaniac 945 February 16, 2015, 11:17pm
Coming in the near future:
→ ME Analyzer tool written by me with full ME2-10 & TXE support
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→ New ME2,3,4,5,6 firmware based on all SKUs
→ ME Firmware Repository (237 firmware to date)
→ TXE Firmware Repository (15 firmware to date)
Updates:
Updated at ME System Tools v2.x: FWUpdate (DOS) from v2.1.0.1031 → v2.1.0.1036
Added at ME System Tools v3.x: MEBx Release Notes v3.0.2.0004
Added at ME System Tools v4.x: ASF 2.0 Tools
Fixed at ME System Tools v4.x: Flash Image Tool v4.1.0.1031 instead of 4.1.3.1031 (wrong PE
description)
Added at ME System Tools v6.x: FITC + ConfigWizard v6.0.0.1184 (for ConfigWizard use only)
Added at ME System Tools v6.x: Intel ME Ignition Firmware Introduction (good read, user
friendly)
Updated at ME System Tools v6.x: MEInfo (DOS) from v6.0.30.1202 → v6.2.0.1022
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: MEInfo (Windows64) v7.1.50.1166
Updated at ME System Tools v7.1: MEInfo (DOS) from v7.1.30.1139 → v7.1.50.1166
Added to ME System Tools v8.1: MEBx Release Notes v8.0.0.0066
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: Intel Management Engine 8.x Manufacturing (must-read)
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: Intel Management Engine 8.x Introduction (ME8 + MEBx
guidelines)
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB FW Bring Up Guide from v8.0.20.1513 → v8.1.0.1265
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB FW Release Notes from v8.0.20.1513 → v8.1.0.1265
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: FWUpdate (Local-DOS) from v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: FWUpdate (Local-EFI) from v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: MEInfo (DOS) from v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: MEInfo (EFI) from v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: MEInfo (Windows) from v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467
Updated at ME System Tools v9.0: MEInfo (Windows64) from v9.0.21.1452 → v9.0.22.1467
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Pendaws 946 February 17, 2015, 9:22am
I would like to ask a question about IME. I recently did an install of Windows 7 64bit to my nephew’s
system and I went to see if I could
update the IME on his board and the IME is NOT listed in the device manager anywhere that I can see. I
was under the impression that
99% of Intel chipsets had this as a part of them.
The MB is a GB GA33M DS2R and it has the latest BIOS, version 9a dated 2009. 1. Is this some kind
of silent install? or 2. Is it that this
ICH9R chipset doesn’t use IME? Any ideas would be very helpful.
iceman 947 February 17, 2015, 10:25am
@Pendaws :
i think ich9r (g33 chipset?) Should have heci driver3.0 and me firmware 3.0, But I think the system has
enough built-in version, even if it is a newer version, but because it is too long and hard to find.
plutomaniac 948 February 17, 2015, 1:16pm
Pendaws:
The MB is a GB GA33M DS2R and it has the latest BIOS, version 9a dated 2009. 1. Is this some
kind of silent install? or 2. Is it that this
ICH9R chipset doesn’t use IME? Any ideas would be very helpful.
It’s funny that you asked this now, I added support for all ME3 SKUs the day before yesterday at my
tool. As I said at my previous post, soon I will add all update images for ME2,3,4,5,6 that are currently
not listed or have a wrong name.
ME3 (ICH9, Desktop) has 3 SKUs: AMT, ASF or QST. Apart from HECI (called MEI the last years)
driver communication, updates could be done via direct PCI up until ME6 days. So it’s not necessary to
have a HECI driver on your system, especially for an entry-level (and optional according to ICH9
datasheet) SKU such as QST.
Your Gigabyte board’s latest BIOS (F9a) has QST firmware v3.0.1.1104:
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The latest ME3 QST UPD image I have is v3.2.3.1037:
When I release the new ME3 SKUs and since it’s hard to find ME3 users nowadays, can you try it with
FWUpdate and let me know how it goes?
Pendaws 949 February 17, 2015, 2:32pm
Thanks for the quick reply. I had looked at the BIOS file but, not with the tool you used. I just checked
out the BIOS file with CBROM.
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I will wait until I see you have the new file and try the update, thanks again.
plutomaniac 950 February 17, 2015, 2:45pm
Pendaws:
Thanks for the quick reply. I had looked at the BIOS file but, not with the tool you used. I just
checked out the BIOS file with CBROM. I will wait until I see you have the new file and try the
update, thanks again.
Makes sense, these tools (MMTool, CBROM etc) deal with (scan) only the BIOS region of the SPI
flash. The SPI flash (chip) consists of 5 regions: Flash Descriptor, ME, Gbe, BIOS & PDR. We call it
BIOS image to make our life easier but BIOS it’s actually one region of the SPI flash image, ME is
another. I’ll let you know when the new firmware is up by tagging you (@username).
Also, ME System Tools v7.1 was reuploaded just now due to a text mistake at Tool_Version.txt file. It’s
MEInfo that now has a Windows x64 version (MEInfoWin64), not FWUpdate.
HHawk 951 February 17, 2015, 6:58pm
Well I followed plutomaniac advice and updated my FW Version to: 8.1.52.1496 (which is the latest for
my X79 MSI Big Bang motherboard). It was easy to do and MEManuf passed the test.
Now I am wondering; what drivers should I download now?
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FW Version: 8.1.52.149
MEI Driver Version: 9.0.0.1287 (current one installed)
If I look at the MSI website in the download section of my motherboard and Windows 8, the latest
driver set is: 9.5.15.1730
On here I found an even newer set: 9.5.24.1790
//update
Well decided to install the latest driver version: 9.5.24.1790
Rebooted and ran MEInfo, which now reports:
FW Version: 8.1.52.1496
MEI Driver Version: 9.5.24.1790
Also ran MEManuf and it passed the test. Guess I am good.
Pacman 952 February 17, 2015, 8:08pm
Hello
Intel ME firmware 9.5.45.1922 1.5MB & 5MB
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plutomaniac 953 February 18, 2015, 1:52am
@HHawk : Install the latest driver v10.0.30.1054
@Pacman : Thank you for the new ME9.5 firmware (and thank you Lenovo as well I guess)
@Pendaws : Check the ME3 QST firmware update and let me know how it goes
Updates:
NEW! Intel ME6 Consumer Ignition Firmware v6.0.50.1252
NEW! Intel ME5 Consumer AMT Basic Firmware v5.2.0.1002
NEW! Intel ME4 Consumer TPM Firmware v4.2.30.1040
NEW! Intel ME3 Consumer QST Firmware v3.2.3.1037
NEW! Intel ME2 Consumer QST Firmware v2.0.6.1125
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NEW! Intel ME5 Business AMT Pro Firmware v5.2.50.1039
NEW! Intel ME4 Business AMT + TPM Firmware v4.2.60.1060
NEW! Intel ME4 Business AMT Firmware v4.2.60.1060
NEW! Intel ME3 Business AMT Firmware v3.2.60.1060
NEW! Intel ME2 Business AMT Mobile Firmware v2.6.50.1056
NEW! Intel ME2 Business AMT Desktop Firmware v2.2.30.1046
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Please read the sort description below every ME firmware in order to see if your system is compatible.
After research this is it:
ME2 Desktop ICH8 SKUs: AMT, QST (2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2)
ME2 Mobile ICH8M SKUs: AMT (2.5 & 2.6)
ME3 Desktop ICH9x SKUs: QST (optional)
ME3 Desktop ICH9DO SKUs: ASF, AMT
ME4 Mobile ICH9M SKUs: TPM
ME4 Mobile ICH9M-E SKUs: AMT, AMT + TPM
ME5 Desktop ICH10D SKUs: AMT Basic
ME5 Desktop ICH10DO SKUs: AMT Professional
ME6 Desktop SKUs: Ignition, 1.5MB, 5MB Desktop
ME6 Mobile SKUs: Ignition, 1.5MB, 5MB Mobile
ME7-ME10 SKUs: 1.5MB, 5MB
Note: The direct tool links (MEInfo, FWUpdate) that were recently uploaded with the full packages, are
not updated yet.
HHawk 954 February 18, 2015, 8:59am
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plutomaniac:
@HHawk : Install the latest driver v10.0.30.1054
It is? I didn’t know I could go beyond. v9.5. Anyways thank you will install it now remotely.
Oops… completely missed:
The latest v10 drivers are usable with all Intel chipsets from 6-Series & up.
I also see Intel MEI Drivers & Software v10.0.38.1036 for 1.5MB systems complete installer package
It seems that version is higher than Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.30.1054 for manual Have Disk installation?
Or does the installer include that version? I will check it myself in the meantime. TY
Fernando 955 February 18, 2015, 9:08am
HHawk:
I also see Intel MEI Drivers & Software v10.0.38.1036 for 1.5MB systems complete installer
package
It seems that version is higher than Intel MEI Drivers v10.0.30.1054 for manual Have Disk
installation?
The complete Intel MEI Drivers & Software package v10.0.38.1036 contains the Intel MEI drivers
v10.0.30.1054 and no newer ones.
We do not really recommend to install the Intel ME Software.
HHawk 956 February 18, 2015, 9:23am
Fernando:
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v10.0.30.1054 and no newer ones.
We do not really recommend to install the Intel ME Software.
So, if I understand correctly; it’s better to install the drivers by hand (from A1-post) instead of using the
complete installer (from A2-post), right?
Never installed it by hand before though.
I checked my home pc’s Device Manager; so I should only update "Intel (R) Management Engine
Interface" with have disk?
Just that single device and nothing else?
In regards not using the installer; is that because the installer is meant for NUC systems?
Fernando 957 February 18, 2015, 9:54am
HHawk:
So, if I understand correctly; it’s better to install the drivers by hand (from A1-post) instead of using
the complete installer (from A2-post), right?
Yes!
I checked my home pc’s Device Manager; so I should only update "Intel (R) Management Engine
Interface" with have disk?
Just that single device and nothing else?
Yes!
In regards not using the installer; is that because the installer is meant for NUC systems?
You can run the installer, if you want, but this way you will get a lot of things installed, which are not very
useful for the "normal" users, but may drop your system performance.
HHawk 958 February 18, 2015, 10:07am
Thanks for the explanation Fernando
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plutomaniac 959 February 18, 2015, 2:23pm
Updates:
NEW! ME9.5 Firmware 1.5MB from v9.5.41.1904 –> v9.5.45.1922
NEW! ME9.5 Firmware 5MB from v9.5.41.1904 –> v9.5.45.1922
Note: VCN was raised from 8 to 9, you cannot downgrade to anything below v9.5.45.1922 firmware
once updated.
* The individual tool links (MEInfo, FWUpdate) are now updated according to the latest news.
Fernando:
We do not really recommend to install the Intel ME Software.
A small addition: ME software is not really useful for 1.5MB SKUs, so in such systems install the driver
only via the Have Disk Method. Users of 5MB SKUs must install the software package for full AMT,
LMS, SOL, KVM etc functionality. In this case, indeed it’s not necessary for his 1.5MB system.
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Updates:
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: Flash Image Tool v7.1.20.1119
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: Flash Image Tool v7.1.11.1069
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: UpdParam (DOS) v9.5.0.1225
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: Configuration Tools v9.5.0.1225
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: 5MB FW Bring Up Guide v9.5.0.1225 (11/2012)
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: 5MB FW MEBX User Guide v0.5.2 (11/2012)
Added at ME System Tools v9.5: AMT 9.5 OEM WebUI Guide v0.5 (10/2012)
** Before you use FITC v7, read the WARNING document first, attached below as well.
Problem: For some years now it was known that some versions of FITC v7 produced corrupted ME
images. That is not exactly true. It seems that after some point (v7.1.20.x and above probably) Intel
changed the way some FITC settings are written in the firmware binary image. So if you try to load an
image with the “new method” at a FITC version that does not support it, errors will occur and corruption
if you flash such a built image.
Reproduction: The issue occurs only when loading FITC-dirty (modified, extracted-from-BIOS)
images. It does not occur with stock Region images from Intel because these have FF padding at these
settings initially. The first time a stock RGN image is imported in FITC this FF will be replaced with the
appropriate settings and their binary/hex code in the image. This binary/hex code in the image changed
after some point though making certain extracted/modified firmware incompatible with older FITC
releases.
Solution: For those EXTR images, I have included two FITC versions at the latest v7.1 package. Read
the WARNING document and be careful to avoid errors and thus corruption.
WARNING.pdf (79.5 KB)
elisw 961 February 22, 2015, 4:57pm
plutomaniac:
Warning: For 8-series systems: use only v9.0 firmware and not v9.1 which is relevant for 9-series
systems. Otherwise, you will face BCLK & Fan control issues after which going back to v9.0
firmware is difficult.
Hi Plutomaniac… what if an 8-series system has a 9.1 firmware to start with?
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here’s my H81 reading:
is there anything that really needs updating?
plutomaniac 962 February 22, 2015, 5:01pm
elisw:
Hi Plutomaniac… what if an 8-series system has a 9.1 firmware to start with?
If your 8-series system has been updated from v9.0 to v9.1 by the manufacturer then you can safely
update to latter v9.1 firmware using FWUpdate from ME System Tools v9.1 package. For the moment,
your 9.1.25.1005 firmware is up to date.
Edit Main thread updated with extra 8-series info:
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plutomaniac 963 February 23, 2015, 1:59am
Updates:
Updated at ME System Tools v6.x: FITC ConfigWizard from v6.0.0.1184 → v6.0.2.1189
Added at ME System Tools v7.1: Intel(R) AMT 7.0 FW & SW Product Requirements v1.0
(10/2010)
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB WS FW Bring Up Guide v8.1.20.1336 (11/2012)
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB WS FW Release Notes v8.1.20.1336 (11/2012)
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: IUSManufTool (DOS) from v8.1.0.1265 → v8.1.20.1309
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: IUSManufTool (Windows) from v8.1.0.1265 → v8.1.20.1309
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: CCT (Windows) from v8.1.20.1309 (24/08/2012) →
v8.1.20.1309 (08/11/2012)
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: Configuration Tools from v7.0.0.1265 → v7.0.0.1309
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB FW Bring Up Guide from v8.1.0.1265 (07/2012) →
v8.1.20.1336 (11/2012)
Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: 5MB FW Release Notes from v8.1.0.1265 (07/2012) →
v8.1.20.1336 (11/2012)
* Updated at ME System Tools v8.1: AMT 8.0 OEM WebUI Guide from v1.0 (09/2011) → v1.3
(06/2012)
Note: You don’t have to download the v7.1 package just for this pdf, it’s not worth it. Just saying…
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vince432 964 February 23, 2015, 1:51pm
Hello, i m sorry i m french.
il n’y a pas de FEManuf v9.1 ?
Quel firmware pour gigabyte z97x-gaming5.
Merci
Edit by Fernando: I am sorry, but we do not accept other languages than English.
iceman 965 February 23, 2015, 2:28pm
A few days before me appeared with meinfowin detection system error codes, and other information
related to undetectable, then the Device Manager management engine interface inside the exclamation
mark appeared, finally, My last through heavy brush bios to solve this problem. What causes it?
plutomaniac 966 February 23, 2015, 2:54pm
vince432:
Hello, i m sorry i m french. il n’y a pas de FEManuf v9.1 ? Quel firmware pour gigabyte z97x-
gaming5.
There is no MEManuf v9.1 because this package is incomplete at the moment. For your Z97X-Gaming 5
motherboard, download the latest v9.1 firmware and use the equivalent FWUpdate tool.
@ iceman: It’s for developers to learn and build a working Intel system. Intel FSP.
Fernando 967 February 23, 2015, 3:05pm
@ vince432:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
vince432:
Hello, i m sorry i m french.
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I am sorry too, I am a German guy.
This is an English language Forum. Since all visitors want to understand the questions and answers, please
post your contributions in English language. If necessary, use the Google translator or a similar utility.
Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)
vince432 968 February 23, 2015, 6:41pm
plutomaniac:
Zitat von vince432 im Beitrag #970
Hello, i m sorry i m french. il n'y a pas de FEManuf v9.1 ? Quel firmware pour gigabyte z97x-
gaming5.
There is no MEManuf v9.1 because this package is incomplete at the moment. For your Z97X-Gaming 5
motherboard, download the latest v9.1 firmware and use the equivalent FWUpdate tool.
@ iceman: It’s for developers to learn and build a working Intel system. Intel FSP.
thank you plutomaic.
Copak 969 February 25, 2015, 7:32am
Can someone help me a little, pretty please? I see a post above with someone using ME Analyzer but i
can’t find that utility anywhere, i wanna figure if my P9X79 Deluxe motherboard is 1.5 mb or 5 mb? So i
run MeInfoWin64 -verbose and i get this but there’s no info about how many mb… or it’s me cause i’m
pretty dumb when it comes to these things
Sorry for this long post (i deleted some table type thingies, guess those doesn’t matter) so can someone
figure if it’s 1.5 mb or 5 mb firmware version??
Here’s the alien thingie
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 7.1.50.1166
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Platform stepping value is 5
FW Status Register1: 0x1E000255
FW Status Register2: 0x66000000
CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Enabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: M0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
ICC: No valid OEM data, ICC not programmed
SMBIOS Table Data
Starting address: EB6F0
Table Size in Bytes: 5003 ( 0x138B )
Number of Table Entries: 112 ( 0x70 )
Virtual mapping of complete Table: 3 4kB Pages
Table Type 0 ( 0x 00 ) found, size of 24 (0x 18 ) bytes
SMBIOS Table Data
Starting address: EB6F0
Table Size in Bytes: 5003 ( 0x138B )
Number of Table Entries: 112 ( 0x70 )
Virtual mapping of complete Table: 3 4kB Pages
Table Type 0 ( 0x 00 ) found, size of 24 (0x 18 ) bytes
#bla bla deleted some of these to shorten my post
Table Type 127 ( 0x 7F ) found, size of 4 (0x 04 ) bytes
Get ME FWU info command…done
Get ME FWU version command…done
Get ME FWU feature state command…done
Get ME FWU platform type command…done
Get ME FWU feature capability command…done
Get ME FWU OEM Id command…done
FW Capabilities value is 0x100440
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Feature enablement is 0x100440
Platform type is 0x318
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 4801
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 7.1.21.1134
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: 10.0.30.1054
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.30.1054
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 1049664
Intel(R) Active Management Technology - NOT PRESENT
Intel(R) Standard Manageability - NOT PRESENT
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology - NOT PRESENT
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - NOT PRESENT
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
Get flash lockdown status…done
BIOS and GbE Config Lock: Disabled
Get flash master region access status…done
Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
Protected Range Register Base #0 0x0
Protected Range Register Limit #0 0x0
Protected Range Register Base #1 0x0
Protected Range Register Limit #1 0x0
Protected Range Register Base #2 0x0
Protected Range Register Limit #2 0x0
Protected Range Register Base #3 0x0
Protected Range Register Limit #3 0x0
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Protected Range Register Base #4 0x0
Protected Range Register Limit #4 0x0
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Get ME FWU OEM Tag command…done
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
Edit by Fernando: Set the ME Info details into a spoiler (to save space)
iceman 970 February 25, 2015, 8:53am
@copak :
I think there is almost no 5mb of me firmware on x79, he should only 1.5mb this a possibility, if you
update a newer bios update file to support ivy bridge -e processor, it may date me firmware upgrade
should be 8.1.52.1496, if you still old bios, so the latest scalable me firmware should be 7.1.60.1193,
given data from your point of view has not been upgraded to support the new bios ivy bridge -e
processor, so you can 7.1.60.1193 directly to me firmware update
EDIT by Fernando: Fully quoted text deleted (to save space)
Fernando 971 February 25, 2015, 9:45am
@ Copak:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!
Copak:
I see a post above with someone using ME Analyzer but i can’t find that utility anywhere
According to my knowledge there is no tool named "ME Analyzer" available, but the ME specific tool
named MEInfo is able to analyze the actual ME components of your system.
i wanna figure if my P9X79 Deluxe motherboard is 1.5 mb or 5 mb?
As iceman already has written, X79 systems have an 1.5M Intel ME Firmware.
This is what plutomaniac has written within the start post:
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plutomaniac:
Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)
Copak 972 February 25, 2015, 10:24am
Many many many thanks guys I just did it and everything seems to be ok. Thank you
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 7.1.50.1166
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 4801
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 7.1.60.1193 <-----------
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: 10.0.30.1054
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.30.1054
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 1049664
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS and GbE Config Lock: Disabled
Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
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BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
ah… Plutomaniac has a pic in his post (page 65) and i thought there’s a tool with that name… srry
plutomaniac 973 February 25, 2015, 12:21pm
@Copak
There is a tool called ME Analyer. It’s written by me but it’s not released yet. I clearly said that HERE.
All X79 are indeed 1.5MB BUT something is wrong with your system. X79 was quickly updated to
ME8 for Ivy-Bridge cpu support.
After BIOS 3009 (16/10/2012) your system was updated to ME8. You seem to have the latest BIOS
4801 (21/07/2014) yet your ME firmware is still version 7. Picture of your latest BIOS in ME Analyzer:
The “transition” BIOS (the first one that had ME8 firmware) usually implemented a mechanism to update
the firmware from v7 to v8 by temporarily enabling write access to ME (via HMRFPO message more
often than not).
Suggestion: Downgrade your BIOS to 3009, this should trigger the ME firmware upgrade. Use the in-
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BIOS method and not any Windows utility or USB BIOS Flashback. It should now have ME8 firmware.
Then, update your BIOS to the latest 4801 version. Afterwards you can update to the latest ME8
1.5MB firmware which is 8.1.52.1496.
If the upgrade doesn’t work you should contact Asus as it’s not normal. The upgrade to ME8 should
have been done back in 2012.
Copak 974 February 25, 2015, 12:34pm
Oh… damn… yet beside some weird slow usb speed (which i suspect has something to do with
asmedia) i did not have any trouble… pffffff gonna try to downgrade to Bios 3009, if you say its possible
to downgrade… gonna look into it. Tho’ i tried once to downgrade from an usb flash, that method under
bios (insert usb stick in dat white usb slot and press the blue button from mobo) and did not work at all.
Well… gonna see what i can do
Thank you very much for info!
ps. my proc is 3930K and this is sandy bridge, right? maybe this is why i didn’t had any problems?
dunno
plutomaniac 975 February 25, 2015, 12:46pm
USB BIOS Flashback is for emergency only, not for normal flashing. Apart from that, it only restores the
BIOS region and does not touch the ME region (SPI Flash Regions: Flash Descriptor, ME, Gbe, BIOS,
PDR).
With your current ME firmware, if you insert an Ivy Bridge cpu it won’t work. But if you upgrade your
firmware from ME7 to ME8 you can have either Sandy or Ivy Bridge cpus.
EDIT: Yes, it’s Sandy Bridge-E. Afterwards you will have support for Ivy Bridge-E as well in case of a
future cpu upgrade.
Copak 976 February 25, 2015, 12:59pm
Well, i can’t do it from Bios with EZ Flash Utility. When i select the file, it says that it’s not an UEFI bios
file.
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plutomaniac 977 February 25, 2015, 1:05pm
It needs to be formatted in FAT32, not NTFS.
Copak 978 February 25, 2015, 1:16pm
Yep, Fat32. Actually i copied the 3009 file on my hdd, and selected the file from dat bios browser.
EDIT. Can’t i just update to the latest ME8 1.5MB firmware which is 8.1.52.1496 instead of
downgrading bios?
Copak 979 February 25, 2015, 3:12pm
Downgraded to 3009 but FW version is the same. You told me it should upgrade within bios file? Cause
it didn’t… or i should i upgrade it manualy with the tools from this thread? here’s the info
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version: 3009
MEBx Version: Not available
Gbe Version: 1.3
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: 5
FW Version: 7.1.60.1193
UNS Version: Not Available
LMS Version: 10.0.35.1024
MEI Driver Version: 10.0.30.1054
Wireless Hardware Version: Not Available
Wireless Driver Version: Not Available
FW Capabilities: 1049664
Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
Cryptography Support: Disabled
Last ME reset reason: Power up
Local FWUpdate: Enabled
BIOS and GbE Config Lock: Disabled
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Host Read Access to ME: Enabled
Host Write Access to ME: Enabled
SPI Flash ID #1: EF4017
SPI Flash ID VSCC #1: 20052005
SPI Flash BIOS VSCC: 20052005
BIOS boot State: Post Boot
OEM Id: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
OEM Tag: 0x00000000
plutomaniac 980 February 25, 2015, 4:44pm
HMRFPO: Host ME Region Flash Protection Override , a message sent to ME before EoP in order to
allow write access temporarily. For most OEMs this is how it’s usually done: BIOS update, HMRFPO
enabled, restart, flash ME8 (upgrade from ME7), HMRFPO disabled, reset. MSI does that for example.
I suppose Asus is doing the same.
Run fptw64 -d ME.bin -me from the System Tools pack. Does it complete successfully or do you get
Error 26?
If you have an unlocked Flash Descriptor (write access to ME allowed, no need for HMRFPO) then you
will see this:
Margus 981 February 25, 2015, 6:07pm
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Latest asus maximus hero VII bios update 2304 disables me flashing descriptor locked now. Possible is
lock for ppl who flash all VII series boards with bios 2304 number
Weidass 982 February 25, 2015, 10:45pm
Hi Guys,
I’m hoping someone can tell me if I’m barking up the wrong tree with what I’m about to ask.
I’ve got an Asus Maximus V Gene, and I’m having problems with it. Any setting I set for Ram speed, or
CPU voltage, or anything I need to overclock or set things manually isn’t working. I can set whatever I
like, but in windows, cpu-Z reports that nothing has changed. It seems everything is on Auto.
I’ve made a post on the ROG forums, and MeanMachine there has been very helpful so far.
http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?58270-Maximus-V-Gene-Multiple-probelms-
including-OCing EDIT : I have no idea why it goes to the asus shop if you click the link. You’ll have to
copy paste it.
When I check my BIOS for the Intel ME version, where the version number should be simply states
N/A. Whenever I try run MEManuf I get this… https://imgur.com/9Rv75vi
When I try and install the ME Drivers, I’m told the platform isn’t supported.
I tried the fptw64 tool mentioned above by plutomaniac and that seemed to run ok. Don’t know if thats
relevant.
When I try to update the firmware using FWUpdLcl64.exe I get this… https://imgur.com/4ZucNIG
I have done a USB flashback of the three most recent versions of the bios, and it’s had no effect.
I’m hoping someone could let me know if this could be causing my issues, and, how to totally force
reflash the ME.
Thanks in advance.
plutomaniac 983 February 25, 2015, 11:58pm
@Weidass
First things first, thank you for having done all those tests in advance and for reading the guidelines. Most
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people don’t do that unfortunately. Anyway:
You are not barking on the wrong tree. It has everything to do with it. Your ME firmware is corrupted
and causes all sort of problems around the system. It needs to be fully reflashed as you said. This can be
done with Flash Programming Tool (fptw64).
The question is, is your Flash Descriptor locked or unlocked? Run fptw64 -d ME.bin -me. Does it
complete like the picture below or does it show Error 26?
If it completes successfully, you are lucky. Your flash descriptor is unlocked and you can reflash your
whole ME region easily. The system will be up and running in no time. Before saying anything more, let
me know of the result of the above command. Also, if successful, attach me the dumped (corrupted)
ME.bin image that got created.
USB BIOS Flashback updates/restores only the BIOS region and not the ME region. The SPI flash
image consists of 5 regions: Flash Descriptor, ME, Gbe, BIOS and PDR.
Weidass 984 February 26, 2015, 12:13am
Yep, it completes and I get - https://imgur.com/Hyf4qTU
The reason I named it ME2.bin is because I downloaded the latest version of ME to try and update it,
and I renamed it to me.bin to make it easier to type.
Edit, the ME2.bin file that was created is here …
https://mega.co.nz/#!ORADCLSL!rW8NLIqjyW…of10bT_KxmXL9ng
plutomaniac 985 February 26, 2015, 12:27am
That’s very good news, your flash descriptor is unlocked.
Download the file I have attached below (don’t use the latest image from this thread, not yet). It’s the ME
Region (1524KB or 0x17D000) that is found at your board’s latest BIOS given by Asus. It’s important
to flash that because of some OEM-specific settings.
SHA-1 hash of file: 89D6F32C5EF730E66D6DDBC5E97A4D55BAED384C (to be certain)
Now, make sure the Stock_ME.bin file is at the same folder as fptw64. Run it as administrator and type:
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fptw64 -me -f Stock_ME.bin . It should reflash the whole ME region. Now restart your system and
check at BIOS if ME is not showing N/A.
Stock_ME.rar (969 KB)
Weidass 986 February 26, 2015, 12:32am
OK, done that, the result is attached. Restarting PC. https://imgur.com/3nMsNFZ
EDIT : Still says N/A in bios.
Second Edit : I cleared the CMOS and restarted again, this time i’m seeing 8.1. something something. I
guess it worked. Give me a couple of minutes, I need to flashback the latest bios then I can update the
ME correctly to latest version. Thank you so much for your help by the way.
I’ll flash the latest bios then I’ll be back.
plutomaniac 987 February 26, 2015, 12:41am
Weidass:
Still says N/A in bios.
Try something, shut down the PC. Remove any power, press the button to start one-two times (nothing
should happen) and wait for 30 seconds. The ME will reset that way in case it’s needed. Otherwise, we
will try some things from DOS this time (no Windows drivers for MEInfo, FWUpdate etc are needed
there).
EDIT: My edit moved to the reply below to avoid confusion. We replied at the same time!
Weidass 988 February 26, 2015, 12:48am
Ok, flashed bios to latest version 1903 with updated modules. ME version in bios is now 8.1.2.1318. I
guess I should be able to update now using FWUpdate?
Edit, just saw your post, will follow it exactly.
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plutomaniac 989 February 26, 2015, 12:49am
Yes, exactly. It should be saying 8.1.2.1318. The ME requires to be reset after reflashing. Please do what
I said (just to be absolutely certain). Then, load into Windows and install the latest ME driver using the
have disk method via Device Manager (so download the v10.0.30.1054 driver).
Then restart and run:
FWUpdLcl64 -f ME.bin where ME.bin is the latest ME8 1.5MB firmware I have at the start post
(v8.1.52.1496)
Restart
MEInfoWin64 -> Check that FW version is 8.1.52.1496 and Driver version is 10.0.30.1054 (No errors
in red should be shown/reported)
MEManufWin64 -> It should say “MEManuf Test Passed”
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NOTE: My driver is old and it’s on purpose. Ignore it. Your’s should say Driver 10.0.30.1054.
Weidass 990 February 26, 2015, 1:00am
Yep, everything is coming back exactly as you said. All version numbers are correct and everything was
green. I’ve also noticed that now when I power on the PC from cold boot, it doesn’t turn on then off then
on again, it just stays on normally now.
All that’s left is to see if the Ram speed and cpu voltages actually stay at what I set them to.
Thank you so much for your help, you’ve literally saved me a new motherboard.
Edit : Absolutely amazing. The ram speed is now working correctly. I’ll check the voltages tomorrow
morning but I’m sure they’ll be working too now. Again, thank you so much.
plutomaniac 991 February 26, 2015, 1:14am
Everything will be working just fine now. The ME is directly related to all of those things. Let me know if
all the issues were solved tomorrow when you check.
Also, put the system to sleep and wake it up. Check if at Device Manager > System devices the device
“Intel Management Engine Interface” is showing a yellow exclamation mark with code 10 or 43. It
happens on some Z77 systems only and just in-case check that as well tomorrow. Only after sleep does
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it occur on affected systems (mine included and thus the old driver version I have installed). It’s rare but
you never know…
Copak 992 February 26, 2015, 3:35am
It is unlocked
and i’m still running the old bios 3009. So now i should update to 8.1.52.1496 and than update the bios
to 4801? :s
chinobino 993 February 26, 2015, 5:03am
plutomaniac:
Also, put the system to sleep and wake it up. Check if at Device Manager > System devices the
device "Intel Management Engine Interface" is showing a yellow exclamation mark with code 10 or
43. It happens on some Z77 systems only and just in-case check that as well tomorrow. Only after
sleep does it occur on affected systems (mine included and thus the old driver version I have
installed). It’s rare but you never know…
This is good advice - I have this issue with any MEI package past 8.1.40.1416 (MEI driver
v9.0.0.1287) on my Z77 board.
Weidass 994 February 26, 2015, 9:00am
plutomaniac:
Everything will be working just fine now. The ME is directly related to all of those things. Let me
know if all the issues were solved tomorrow when you check.
Also, put the system to sleep and wake it up. Check if at Device Manager > System devices the
device "Intel Management Engine Interface" is showing a yellow exclamation mark with code 10 or
43. It happens on some Z77 systems only and just in-case check that as well tomorrow. Only after
sleep does it occur on affected systems (mine included and thus the old driver version I have
installed). It’s rare but you never know…
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Yep, I’ve checked and sleep works perfectly now too. No yellow exclamation mark either.
So… as I understand it, say I’ve got another intel system that appears to be working perfectly apart from
the fact that it can’t sleep properly, I should update the MEI firmware? It’s an older i7 920 system with
an Asus P6T Deluxe v2.
I’ve learned so much in the last day about how sections of the bios and flash memory work together, it’s
not something I ever knew needed updating.
plutomaniac 995 February 26, 2015, 5:09pm
@Copak :
No. The fact that your descriptor is unlocked means that you can write the whole SPI flash (Flash
Desc, ME, Gbe, BIOS, PDR) at once without any special messages or stuff like that. Normally I
would tell you to use FWUpdate to update your firmware but you cannot upgrade from another major
tree to another (ME7 to ME8) using that tool. Flash Programming Tool (fptw64) is needed which is
basically just a flasher, not a special ME updater or anything.
Anyway, what you have to do in order to update to ME8 is to reflash the whole SPI flash with the
latest BIOS from Asus which includes ME8 as it should since 2012. However, since Asus BIOS has
some special OEM info and is encapsulated (AMI Capsule Container), you must use CodeRush’s
FTK Tool which can be found HERE. You need FTK8 for ME8 firmware. Use the DOS version as
it’s a lot safer to flash outside of Windows.
CodeRush’s guide on what to do is HERE. You basically need to follow section 5.5 (command:
reflash, will flash whole SPI including BIOS & ME). Download the latest BIOS from Asus website
and rename it to bios.bin as instructed, check the forum thread I linked.
I can’t think of any reason for this to not work but I’ll say the obvious, responsibility goes to the user.
@chinobino :
For my Z77 system the driver you mentioned (8.1.40.1416 or 9.0.0.1287) is the last one to work
without sleep wakeup issues. All drivers after that (easily recognizable due a different sys file) cause
this small issue for me. But your mileage may vary.
@Weidass :
No, this is a driver issue only that happens on some Z77 systems. If it doesn’t happen to yours forget
about it and use the latest drivers. Asus P6T Deluxe v2 is a X58 motherboard which had no ME
firmware.
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Copak 996 February 27, 2015, 2:33am
did exactly as you said and everything went super smooth. thank you Pluto, for your patience and help…
plutomaniac 997 February 28, 2015, 8:47pm
Added at ME System Tools v8.1: Flash Image Tool v8.1.10.1286
Added at ME System Tools v9.0: Flash Image Tool v9.0.0.1323 (9.0.5.1367_1.5MB_MAC
firmware only) → Attached below for separate download as well
Replaced 9.0.0.1287 (8.1.40.1416) & 10.0.30.1054 Have Disk drivers with the MEI-Only setup
from Intel. Just installs the MEI driver, no need for manual Have Disk installation
* Before you use FITC v8, read the WARNING document first, attached below as well.
Problem: A Configuration Parameter Size Mismatch error is shown for all 8.1.10.x or earlier 5MB
firmware releases.
Solution: For all 5MB firmware equal or lower than 8.1.10.x, I have included two FITC versions at the
latest v8.1 package. Read the WARNING document and be careful to avoid errors and thus corruption.
Also, even though it’s totally useless, FITC v9.5.0.1225 is required for one Pre-Alpha
9.5.0.1225_5MB_PRE_RGN firmware. Attached below for fun.
WARNING.pdf (81.7 KB)
FITC v9.0.0.1323 (9.0.5.1367_1.5MB_MAC).rar (1.11 MB)
FITC v9.5.0.1225 (9.5.0.1225_5MB_PRE_RGN).rar (1.1 MB)
bugmeyes 998 March 1, 2015, 3:32pm
Hello,
I must say I like the work & support done over here. Now to my inquiry.
I recently updated BIOS and mobo drivers and noticed that flagged thing in Device Manager. I didn’t
want the MEI software so I snagged just the driver from Win Update.
I came by these tools, MEInfo & MEManuf, ran them successfully + no sleep wakeup issues or whatnot.
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Details:
Win 8.1 64
Asus P8Z77-V 2104
ME Firmware: 8.1.0.1248
MEI Driver: 8.1.0.1263
My questions are:
1. Should the latest BIOS carry that fw version?
2. Is there any reason I should update the ME sw/hw? (I do plan to oc)
Thx.
plutomaniac 999 March 1, 2015, 3:45pm
@bugmeyes :
The latest BIOS from Asus has firmware 8.1.2.1318 which is what you currently have.
Since both your firmware & drivers are old, you need to download the latest ME 8.1.52.1496 firmware
(section B1) and latest 10.0.30.1054 drivers (section A1).
Updating the ME firmware is important since it’s responsible for many things regarding your system
(cpu/ram clock control, voltage, fan control, temperature monitoring, rapid start etc), I suggest you do it.
Regarding the drivers, generally speaking, if you overclock from inside BIOS then the ME drivers are not
needed necessarily but for in-Windows overclocking they are a requirement.
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I suggest you update both of them as instructed at the first post.
bugmeyes 1000 March 1, 2015, 4:05pm
Thanks,
Actually that bios update did not update the fw, I did use the EZ Flash within BIOS, though.
Anyways, I will update them soon and if I run into something, I’ll be back.
By the way, I have never OCd cpu in win & never will.
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