---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel AMT 2.5 - Management Engine Firmware Support model ThinkPad T61 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which Operating Systems. Version 2.5.0.1094 Issue date May 10, 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the update utility of the following Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) software. - Management Engine Firmware Updating the software will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 2.5.0.1094 Recovery Version 2.5.0 Recovery Build Number 1094 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - A possible battery life issue when AMT is configured. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 The following information will be displayed. EXAMPLE: Intel(R) MEInfo Win Version: 2.5.0.1084 BIOS Version: 7LET37WW (1.07 ) Intel(R) AMT code versions: Flash: 2.5.0 Netstack: 2.5.0 AMTApps: 2.5.0 AMT: 2.5.0 Sku: 12 VendorID: 8086 Build Number: 1094 Recovery Version: 2.5.0 <--- Recovery Build Num: 1094 <--- Legacy Mode: False 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 2.5 - Management Engine Interface Intel AMT 2.5 - Local Manageability Service (LMS) and Serial Over LAN (SOL) Drivers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION 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. - AMT devices are hidden by default and you cannot update the Management Engine Firmware. 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. Manual Update Step 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. Step 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): Step 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 packageand and click OK. EXAMPLE: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ME\MEUPDATE.CMD 4. Wait for about 1 minute for completion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Package version Recovery Version / The contents Recovery Build Number --------------- --------------------- --------------- 2.5.0.1094 2.5.0 / 1094 2nd. release 2.5.0.1084 2.5.0 / 1084 Initial release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package version number [Important] Important Update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <2.5.0.1094> - (Fix) A possible battery life issue when AMT is configured. <2.5.0.1084> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T61. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.