Summary of changes
	Installation instructions
	Determining which version is installed

Version 2.6.10.1043

• (Fix) Fixed an issue that related Kerberos Authentication. When using Intel AMT with Kerberos Authentication, after 25 continuous days with the Intel Manageability Engine in the M0/M1 state, the IT console loses the ability to manage this system due to a Kerberos authentication failure. The exposure is limited to provisioned platforms using Intel AMT with Kerberos Authentication enabled.

Version 2.6.6.1037

• (New) Added support for some special characters in AMT host names, _ (underscore) and # (pound sign). (The first character must be an alpha character)
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that disconnected from the network every 5 minutes unexpectedly.
• [Important] Fixed security vulnerability issues that:
  1. A vulnerability in which a malicious user with local machine access who had intimate Management Engine (ME)-knowledge could potentially exploit boundary errors in some ME application functions to gain control over those ME applications.
  2. A remote Denial of Service (DOS) vulnerability which a malicious user could potentially exploit to cause the reboot of a system running susceptible versions of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT).

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.
  
  

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.
      
      

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