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Software name Intel Management Engine Firmware 9.0
Support models ThinkPad T440p
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
support which Operating Systems.
Version 9.0.20.1447
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package updates the following Intel ME (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.
This program is language dependent and can be used with any language system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 9.
0.20.1447
This is the initial release.
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problem fixes]
Nothing.
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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]
3-1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the
lower-left area of the screen.
3-2. Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and select Yes.
[Windows 7]
3-1. Open the Start menu, type cmd in the search box and press
Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
4. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter.
[Path where the files were extracted]MEInfoWin.exe
Example: C:DRIVERSWINMEMEInfoWin.exe
The following information will be displayed.
Example:
Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 9.0.20.1427
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel(R) Manageability and Security Application code versions:
BIOS Version: xxxxxxWW (x.xx )
MEBx Version: x.x.x.xxxx
Gbe Version: x.x
VendorID: 8086
PCH Version: x
==> FW Version: 9.0.20.1447 H <==
UNS Version: x.x.x.xxxx
LMS Version: x.x.x.xxxx
MEI Driver Version: x.x.x.xxxx
.
.
.
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 9.0 and Serial Over LAN (SOL) Driver
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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.
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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. Select 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, select Save.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to, and select 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 on the target
computer.
6. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the target computer.
7. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
8. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click/double-tap it.
The file name ends with "WW.EXE".
9. Follow the instructions on the screen.
10. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like
to select a different folder, select Browse.
11. In the Ready to Install window, select Install. All the necessary files
will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 10.
Updating
12. Open a Command Prompt with the following steps.
[Windows 8]
12-1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the
lower-left area of the screen.
12-2. Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu, and select Yes.
[Windows 7]
12-1. Open the Start menu, type cmd in the search box and press
Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
13. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter.
[Path where the files were extracted]MEUPDATE.CMD
Example: C:DRIVERSWINMEMEUPDATE.CMD
14. Read the warning on the display, and press Y or N.
If you press Y, ME updating will progress.
15. Read the notice on the display, and press Enter.
Wait for about 2 minutes until the message, Update finished successfully,
is displayed.
16. Close the Command Prompt window, and then restart the computer.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Firmware Rev. Issue Date
---------- ---- ----------
9.0.20.1447 01 2013/09/20
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
<9.0.20.1447>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T440p.
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LIMITATIONS
Nothing.
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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.
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