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
Version 9.0.0.1287(in Device Manager) / 9.0.0.1310(in Control Panel)
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problem fixes]
- Fixed a security vulnerability issue.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
[Device Manager]
1. Click Start.
2. Right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
3. At the left pane, click Device Manager.
4. Double-click the System devices category.
5. Double-click Intel(R) Management Engine Interface.
6. Click the Driver tab.
7. Check Driver Version.
[Programs and Features]
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel
3. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, then select Uninstall a program.
4. Select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane.
5. Select Intel(R) Management Engine Components from the list.
6. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of the
screen.
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NOTES
- Microsoft* .NET Framework 3.5 or above is required to be installed on the
system.
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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 Windows Internet 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. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click
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 click Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute silent.bat.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]silent
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Version Rev Issue Date
------------------------------------ ---- ----------
9.0.0.1287(in Device Manager) / 01 2013/06/19
9.0.0.1310(in Control Panel)
8.1.0.1263(in Device Manager) / 01 2013/01/18
8.1.0.1281(in Control Panel)
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
<9.0.0.1287(in Device Manager) / 9.0.0.1310(in Control Panel)>
- (Fix) Fixed a security vulnerability issue.
<8.1.0.1263(in Device Manager) / 8.1.0.1281(in Control Panel)>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Helix.
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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 and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.