Management Engine Interface
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which
devices.
If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this
package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted
below.
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Versions 9.0.0.1310 (Package)
- 9.0.0.1287 (Driver)
Note: No software changed from the version 8.1.40.1416.
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
- Added support for Windows 8.1 32-bit, 64-bit.
[Problem fixes]
- Shown the versions for package and drivver.
- Changed the package name from "Intel Management Engine Interface 8.0" to
"Intel AMT 9.0 - Management Engine Interface".
- Corrected the version from 8.1.40.1416 to 9.0.0.1287.
- Fixed a security vulnerability issue.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
[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 Programs and Features from the menu.
3. Select Intel(R) Management Engine Components Version.
4. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of screen.
If not shown, select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane.
[Touch]
1. Press the Windows logo button to display the Start screen.
2. Swipe in from the bottom edge of the touchscreen to display the App bar.
3. Select All Apps.
4. Select Control Panel.
5. Select Programs.
6. Select Programs and Features.
7. Select Intel(R) Management Engine Components Version.
8. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of screen.
If not shown, select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane.
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NOTES
Nothing.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Manual Install
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.
6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click/double-tap it.
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.
Installing files
11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and select
Finish.
12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart
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 the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next
to "Install ..... now", and then select Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute setup.exe with the -s option.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]setup -s
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date
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9.0.0.1287 GARS05WW 04 2013/11/07
9.0.0.1287 GARS05WW 03 2013/10/29
9.0.0.1287 GARS05WW 02 2013/07/26
8.1.40.1416 GARS05WW 01 2013/07/17
8.1.0.1281 GARS04WW 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: < > Package version number
[Important] Important update
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<9.0.0.1287>
- (New) Added support for Windows 8.1 32-bit, 64-bit.
<9.0.0.1287>
- (Fix) Shown the versions for package and drivver.
<9.0.0.1287>
Note: No software changed from the version 8.1.40.1416.
- (Fix) Changed the package name from "Intel Management Engine Interface 8.0" to
"Intel AMT 9.0 - Management Engine Interface".
- (Fix) Corrected the version from 8.1.40.1416 to 9.0.0.1287.
<8.1.40.1416>
- (Fix) Fixed a security vulnerability issue.
<8.1.0.1281>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge S430,S430,Twist S230u.
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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, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
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