Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Management Engine Firmware 7.1 Support models ThinkPad T420, T420i, T420s, T420si ThinkPad T520, T520i ThinkPad W520 ThinkPad X1 ThinkPad X1 Hybrid ThinkPad X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 7.1.52.1176 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates the following Intel Management Engine software. - 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 7.1.52.1176 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for Windows 8. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account. 2. Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the file. 3. Open a Command Prompt with the following steps. [Windows 8] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and click "Yes". 4. 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: 7.1.50.1166 Copyright(C) 2005 - 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel(R) Manageability and Security Application code versions: BIOS Version: xxxxxxWW (x.xx ) MEBx Version: 7.0.0.61 Gbe Version: 1.3 VendorID: 8086 PCH Version: 4 ==> FW Version: 7.1.52.1176 <== UNS Version: 7.1.2.1043 LMS Version: 7.1.2.1043 MEI Driver Version: 7.0.0.1144 Wireless Hardware Version: 1.1.85 Wireless Driver Version: 14.0.0.112 . . . 5. Note FW Version, 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 exists. In the System devices category, Intel(R) Management Engine Interface If not exists, install the following software: Intel Management Engine Interface 7.1 and Serial Over LAN (SOL) Driver -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - Updating ME firmware while Microsoft BitLocker drive encryption is enabled will cause subsequent boots of the encrypted drive to fail. If you are using BitLocker, please refer to BitLocker help for information on how to temporarily disable BitLocker before updating your ME firmware. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS Notes: - 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. - You may need to confirm with your IT administrator if you need to update Management Engine Firmware. - Before updating Management Engine Firmware, make sure to connect an AC power and fully charged battery pack to your system. - You cannot down grade Management Engine Firmware version to any older version. Manual Update This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. 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 it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9. Installing files 11. Open a Command Prompt with the following steps. [Windows 8] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and click "Yes". 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 notice on the display, and press Enter. Wait for about 3 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Firmware Rev. Issue Date ---------- ---- ---------- 7.1.52.1176 01 2012/09/24 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: < > Firmware version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <7.1.52.1176> - (New) Added support for Windows 8. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, BitLocker and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.