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Management Engine Firmware (Intel AMT 2.6) driver for Windows Vista, XP - ThinkPad T61, T61p, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet, X300, Reserve Edition
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This package installs the following Active Management Technology (AMT) component.

- Intel Management Engine Firmware

The following operating systems are supported:

- Microsoft Windows Vista 32 and 64
- Microsoft Windows XP

The following systems are supported:

- ThinkPad T61, T61p
- ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
- ThinkPad X300
- ThinkPad Reserve Edition

Notes:
- AMT devices are hidden by default and you cannot install the AMT device drivers. If you need to enable AMT, contact your network administrator.
- If you are not using AMT, you don't need to update AMT Management Engine Firmware.
- Even if you are using AMT, you need to confirm with your network administrator if you need to update Management Engine Firmware.
- When you update Management Engine Firmware, you need the current Management Engine password. Consult with your network administrator about the password.
- When you are updating the Management Engine Firmware, make sure to connect AC power to your system.
File details
Version: 2.6.4.1034
Release Date: 2008/06/17
 File link     File size     File description
7tr607ww.exe     1,381,872     Management Engine Firmware

7tr607ww.txt     8,152     README for Management Engine Firmware

Additional information
Contents
Summary of changes
Installation instructions
Determining which version is installed

Summary of changes

Version 2.6.4.1034

  • [Important] Protection against premature SPI flash memory wear-out.

Version 2.6.3.1032

  • [Important] Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Unexpected DDR RCOMP Update Erratum.
  • (New) Support for ThinkPad Reserve Edition, T61p, X300, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet.

Version 2.5.0.1094

  • (Fix) A possible battery life issue when AMT is configured.

Version 2.5.0.1084

  • (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T61.

Installation instructions
  1. Enable Intel AMT in the BIOS setup
    1. Power on the system.
    2. Press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
    3. Select Config.
    4. Select Intel(R) AMT.
    5. Select Enabled for the Intel AMT Control.
    6. Press F10 to save and exit.
  2. Select Intel AMT for Manageability Feature Selection, and enable Intel Management Engine Firmware Local Update
    1. Power on the system.
    2. Press CTRL and P at the same time to enter Intel(R) ME Setup when prompted.
    3. Enter the Intel(R) Current ME Password.
    4. Select Intel(R) ME Configuration.
      You will be required to change the password before you proceed
      The new password must be strong, i.e., it must include at least:
      - 8 characters
      - One upper case letter
      - One lower case letter
      - A number
      - A special character/non-alpha-numeric character (Ex: !,@,#,$,%,^,&,*).
      - The password cannot contain blanks or the character <"or";>.
    5. From the following message, press Y:
      [Caution] System resets after configuration changes Continue: (Y/N)
    6. Select Intel(R) ME Features Control.
    7. Select Manageability Feature Selection.
    8. Select Intel(R) AMT.
    9. Select Return to Previous Menu.
    10. Select Intel(R) ME Firmware Local Update.
    11. Select ENABLED.
    12. Select Return to Previous Menu.
    13. Select Exit.
    14. From the following message, press Y:
      [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N)
  3. Update Intel Management Engine Firmware
    1. Start Windows Vista, XP and logon with administrative privileges.
    2. For Windows Vista, click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run...
      For Windows XP, click Start, then click Run...
    3. Specify MEUPDATE.CMD with the full path name where you extracted the package and click OK.
      EXAMPLE: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ME\MEUPDATE.CMD
    4. Wait for about 1 minute for completion.

Determining which version is installed
  1. Start Windows Vista, XP and logon with administrative privileges.
  2. For Windows Vista, click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run...
    For Windows XP, click Start, then click Run...
  3. Specify MEInfoWin.exe with the full path name where you extracted the package and click OK.
    EXAMPLE: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ME\MEInfoWin.exe
  4. Note the Recovery Version and Recovery Build Number, and refer to the Version Information section to check the installed version.

If you see any errors, check Device Manager to see if the following device drivers are installed on the system:

  • Ports (COM &LPT)
    Intel(R) Active Management Technology - SOL (COM4)
  • System devices
    Intel(R) Management Engine Interface

If not installed, please install using the following packages:

  • Intel AMT 2.6 - Management Engine Interface Intel AMT 2.6
  • Intel AMT 2.6 - Local Manageability Service (LMS) and Serial Over LAN (SOL) Driver

Applicable countries and regions
Worldwide

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Document id:  MIGR-67953
Last modified:  2008-08-18
Copyright © 2008 IBM Corporation
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