Device name Device name in the Device Manager
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Intel Management Engine Interface Intel(R) 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.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 2.6.30.1046
[Important updates]
- Added support for Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit,64-bit.
[New functions or enhancements]
- The installation program has been changed to Inno Setup.
[Problem fixes]
Nothing.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
[Windows 7/Vista]
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.
[Windows XP]
1. Click Start.
2. Right-click My Computer, then click Properties.
3. Click the Hardware tab, and then 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.
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NOTES
Nothing.
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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 install the AMT device
drivers. if you need to enable AMT, contact your network administrator.
Manual Install
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. 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 setup.exe with the -s option.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]HECIsetup -s
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Version Rev. Issue Date
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2.6.30.1046 01 2010/04/06
2.6.30.1014 1st release for AMT 2.6
2.5.29.1090 2nd release
2.5.26.1083 1st release for AMT 2.5
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
[Important] Important update
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<2.6.30.1046>
- [Important]
Added support for Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit,64-bit.
- (New) The installation program has been changed to Inno Setup.
<2.6.30.1014>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X300.
- (New) Added support for AMT 2.6
- (New) Added support for the models with new microprocessors.
<2.5.29.1090>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where blue and black screens might be seen when resuming
normal operation from hibernation mode.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X61/X61s,X61 Tablet.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T61p.
<2.5.26.1083>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T61.
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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, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.