Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Management Engine 8.1 Firmware Support models ThinkPad X131e Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.1.72.3002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates the following software. - Intel Management Engine Firmware Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support Intel Management Engine. Updating the software will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language dependent, but can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 8.1.72.3002 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed the following security vulnerabilities: CVE-2017-5711, CVE-2017-5712, CVE-2017-13077, CVE-2017-13078, CVE-2017-13080. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Open the Command Prompt as administrator. [Windows 8 or later] [Mouse and Keyboard] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower -left area of the screen. 2. Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and select Yes. [Touch] 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop. 2. Open a Windows Explorer and select the C drive. 3. Select File, and select Open command prompt > Open command prompt as administrator. [Windows 7] 1. Open the Start menu, type cmd in the search box and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter. 2. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter. [Path where the files were extracted]\MEInfoWin.exe Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ME\MEInfoWin.exe The following information will be displayed. Example: Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 8.1.56.1541 Copyright(C) 2005 - 2014, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel(R) Manageability and Security Application code versions: BIOS Version: G8ETA8WW (2.95 ) MEBx Version: 8.0.0.0069 Gbe Version: 1.3 VendorID: 8086 PCH Version: 4 FW Version: 8.1.72.3002 <== 3. Check the FW Version. If you see any errors, check the Device Manager to see if the following device exists and is working properly. Under System devices category, Intel(R) Management Engine Interface If it does not exist, install the following software: For Windows 8, 7: Intel Management Engine 11.0 Software -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - Updating Management Engine firmware while Microsoft BitLocker drive encryption is enabled will cause subsequent boots of the encrypted drive to fail. If you are using BitLocker, refer to BitLocker help for information on how to temporarily disable BitLocker before updating your Management Engine firmware. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS Important: - Before updating to this firmware, if you are using Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Small Business Technology, or Intel Standard Manageability, you should first unprovision your system by downloading and following the instructions available on the link below: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/search?keyword=unprovisioning%20tool *If these technologies are not configured on your system, you can disregard above information. *After unprovision and MEFW update, you can then re-provision your system. Note: - If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section. - Confirm first with your IT administrator if updating the Management Engine firmware is necessary. - Prior to the firmware update, connect the AC adapter and fully charged battery (if applicable) to the system. - Downgrading the Management Engine firmware to an older version cannot be allowed. - Make sure the following device is installed in the Device Manager. In the System devices category, Intel(R) Management Engine Interface If not exists, install the following software: Intel Management Engine Interface 9.5 and Serial Over LAN (SOL) Driver Manual Update This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Select the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. When the selection message of the Run or Save on the window, select Save. 4. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click/double-tap it. The file name ends with "WW.EXE" for Windows 7, 8 and XP 32-bit, "XP64.EXE" for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like to select a different folder, select Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, select Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9. Updating 11. Open a Command Prompt as administrator. [Windows 8 or later] [Mouse and Keyboard] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower -left area of the screen. 2. Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and select Yes. [Touch] 1. Press and hold the Start Button in the lower-left corner of the screen to open a menu. 2. Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and select Yes. [Windows 7] 1. Open the Start menu, type cmd in the search box and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter. 12. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter. [Path where the files were extracted]\MEUpdate.cmd Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ME\MEUpdate.cmd 13. Read the warning on the display, and press Y or N. If you press Y, ME updating will progress. 14. Read the notifications on the display, type Y and press Enter to proceed. Wait for about 2 minutes until the message, Update finished successfully, is displayed. 15. Close the Command Prompt window, and then shut down the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 2. In step 10 of the `Extracting files` section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then select Finish to cancel installation. 3. Open Command Line with Admistrator rights. 4. Navigate to the path where the files were extracted and execute MEUpdate.CMD. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\MEUpdate.CMD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version BUILD ID Rev. Issue Date ----------- -------- ---- ---------- 8.1.72.3002 h4mg02ww 01 2017/11/20 8.1.71.3608 h4mg01ww 01 2017/08/08 Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.1.72.3002> (h4mg02ww) - (Fix) Fixed the following security vulnerabilities: CVE-2017-5711, CVE-2017-5712, CVE-2017-13077, CVE-2017-13078, CVE-2017-13080. <8.1.71.3608> (h4mg01ww) -(Fix) Fixed CVE-2017-5689: Escalation of privilege vulnerability in Intel(R) Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel(R) Standard Manageability (ISM), and Intel(R) Small Business Technology. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, BitLocker, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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