1 5MB FW Release Notes 7 1 52 1176 HF

Intel
6 Series/X79 Express
Chipset -
Intel
Management Engine
Firmware 7.1

1.5MB Firmware Release Notes

7.1.52.1176 Hot Fix (HF) Release

June 2012

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Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Scope of Document ................................................................................. 6
1.2 Intel
IPT Description and Support............................................................ 6

1.3 Acronyms .............................................................................................. 6
2 Release Kit Summary ......................................................................................... 8
2.1 Release Kit Details .................................................................................. 8
2.2 Build Details ........................................................................................... 9
2.3 Kit Overview .......................................................................................... 9
2.4 Contents of Downloaded Kit .................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Intel
ME SW Components......................................................... 10
2.4.2 Image Components ................................................................... 11
2.4.3 System Tools ........................................................................... 12
2.5 Release Version Numbering Information ................................................... 13
2.5.1 Firmware Update Blacklist Information ........................................ 14
3 Important Notes ............................................................................................... 17
3.1 Important Issues/Notes .......................................................................... 18
3.2 KSC Update........................................................................................... 18
3.3 Intel
LAN Binary Images ....................................................................... 18

3.4 FITc XML Compare ................................................................................. 19
4 Intel

ME New Features ..................................................................................... 20
4.1 RCR Update .......................................................................................... 20
5 Issue Status Definitions ..................................................................................... 24
6 Closed Issues ................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Closed Intel
ME Kernel ....................................................................... 25
6.2 Closed Integrated Clock Control (ICC) ................................................... 36
6.3 Closed Software / Tools ....................................................................... 37
6.4 Closed Intel
Anti-Theft Technology ...................................................... 52

6.5 Closed Intel
Upgrade Service .............................................................. 53

6.6 Closed Not Firmware Issue ................................................................... 54
6.7 Closed No Plan to Fix ........................................................................... 56
6.8 Closed Documentation Change .............................................................. 57
7 Known Issues ................................................................................................... 58
7.1 Open Intel
ME Kernel ......................................................................... 58
7.2 Open Integrated Clock Control (ICC) ..................................................... 58
7.3 Open Software / Tools ......................................................................... 59
7.4 Open Intel
Anti-Theft Technology ........................................................ 59

7.5 Open Intel
Identity Protection Technology ............................................ 59

7.6 Open Intel
Upgrade Service ................................................................ 59

7.7 Open Not Firmware Issue ..................................................................... 59
7.8 Open - Documentation Change ................................................................ 60


Revision History

Revision Number Description Revision Date
7.1.0.1001 Engineering Release based off 7.0.0.1095 August 2010
7.1.0.1005 Engineering Release based off 7.0.0.1110 September 2010
7.1.0.1008 Engineering Release based off 7.0.0.1133 October 2010
7.1.0.1009 Beta Release based off 7.0.0.1137 October 2010
7.1.0.1026 Production Candidate Release (PC) based off 7.0.0.1152 November 2010
7.1.0.1028 Production Candidate 2 Release December 2010
7.1.0.1028 Production Release December 2010
7.1.1.1039 Hot Fix Release December 2010
7.1.2.1041 Hot Fix 2 Release January 2011
7.1.2.1041 v2 Hot Fix 2 Release version 2 January 2011
7.1.3.1053 Hot Fix 3 Release February 2011
7.1.10.1065 Maintenance Release February 2011
7.1.13.1088 Maintenance Release Hot Fix 3 May 2011
7.1.14.1107 Hot Fix 4 July 2011
7.1.20.1119 Maintenance Release 2 -PV August 2011
7.1.30.1142 Maintenance Release November 2011
7.1.31.1147 Hot fix Release December 2011
7.1.40.1161 Maintenance Release February 2012
7.1.50.1172 Maintenance Release May 2012
7.1.52.1176 Hot Fix
(CPT client release ONLY / PBG workstation is not
included in this release)
June 2012

Introduction

1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of Document
This document provides component level details of the downloaded kit and the
contents of each folder in the kit.
1.2 Intel
IPT Description and Support

Intel
ME Firmware 7.1 supports Intel
IPT (restricted to Intel
Core CPUs).
Intel
IPT software and collaterals are published as a separate kit in

https://platformsw.intel.com (Kit #32740)
1.3 Acronyms
Term Description
BIOS Basic Input Output System
CRB Intel Customer Reference Board
FITC Flash Image Tool
FOV Fixed Offset Variable
FW Firmware
GbE Gigabit Ethernet
HBP Host Base Provisioning
HECI Host Embedded Controller Interface. Same as Intel
MEI.
ICC Integrated Clock Control
Intel

AMT Intel

Active Management Technology
Intel
AT Intel
Anti-Theft Technology
Intel
IPT Intel
Identity Protection Technology

Intel

MEI Intel

Management Engine Interface (interface between the
Management Engine and the Host system)
IMSS Intel
Management and Security Status Application

LAN Local Area Network
LMS Local Manageability Service
MAC Media Access Control
Intel
MEBx Intel

Management Engine BIOS Extension

Introduction

Term Description
MRC Memory Reference Code
OS Operating System
BLU-RAY PLAYBACK Blu-Ray* Playback
PCH Platform Control Hub
PKI-CH Public Key Infrastructure with Certificate Hashing
RCFG Remote configuration
SOL Serial over LAN
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
TDT Theft Deterrence Technology. Previous name for AT-p, which is
part of the Intel
Anti-Theft Technology.
UNS User Notification Service
WMI Windows Management Instrumentation

Release Kit Summary

2 Release Kit Summary
This document covers the following Intel
Management Engine Firmware SKUs for the

Cougar Point platforms:
Intel
Management Engine Firmware 7.1 Intel
6 Series Express Chipset

o 1.5MB FW SKU
Kit release information is outlined below:

2.1 Release Kit Details
* Release : Intel

Management Engine Firmware 7.1 Intel
6 Series
Express Chipset Hot Fix (HF) 7.1.52.1176
* Target Platform : Sandybridge CPU & Cougar Point Chipset Family / PCH
* .zip name : CPT_1.5M_7.1.52.1176.zip
Contents:
Intel

Management Engine Firmware (for Intel
6 Series Express Chipset

Family /PCH platform)
GbE PCH SPI components
Intel Reference System BIOS
System Tools (for creating an image and programming this image into the
flash device)
Supported drivers and applications.

Release Kit Summary

2.2 Build Details
Kit Build Details Changes since
previous release
7.1.50.1172 (CPT)?
Reasons for
changes
Firmware Version 7.1.52.1176 Yes FW changes to fix
Issue #3707913.
See Important
Notes Section and
separate customer
communication for
more detail.
CRB BIOS Version (CPT) S_CPT082.rom

No N/A
Intel
MEI Driver
Version
7.1.21.1134 (WHQLd) No N/A
SOL Driver Version 7.1.21.1154 (WHQLd) No N/A

2.3 Kit Overview
The kit can be downloaded from VIP (https://platformsw.intel.com/)
Note: A username and password are required to access the website and to log in. User must
have an account created for access.

1. After logging in, click on the link View All Kits on the left side of the web page.
2. Click on the corresponding kit number that is to be downloaded.
3. Select and open the appropriate kit component
4. The Supporting Documentation folder under the selected component contains the
following supporting documentation:
a. 1.5MB FW Release Notes This document gives an overview of the contents of
the entire downloaded component. Also provides the details on closed and
open Sightings and bugs with this kit release.
b. BIOS Release Notes This document provides details of BIOS issues resolved
with the kit.
5. Click on the Installation Files folder under the selected component and extract the
.zip kit into a folder (Example: C:\)

Release Kit Summary

2.4 Contents of Downloaded Kit
Download the kit, as previously specified, into the directory (C:\). The details of the
contents and directory structure are listed below:

Drivers are included in:
CPT_1.5M_7.1.52.1176
2.4.1 Intel
ME SW Components
Installers Description
ME_SW
Intel

MEI is the interface between the host and the Intel

Management Engine firmware.
Drivers and applications on the host that wish to interact
with Intel

Management Engine through the host interface
use the Intel

MEI host Windows* driver.
Intel

MEI driver is installed by running:
C:\[skuName_x.x.xxxx]\Installers\ME_SW\Setup.exe
The Intel

MEI driver can also be installed using the Have
Disk method in Device Manager, as follows:
o Right click My Computer and select Properties.
o Select the Hardware tab and click Device
Manager.
o Scan for hardware changes.
o Update the particular device driver by pointing to the
INF file:
C:\[skuName_x.x.xxxx]\ME_SW\Installers\Drivers\
\MEI\HECI.inf.

NOTE:
ME_SW installer also installs a Microsoft* Windows* application
(Intel
Management and Security Status Application (IMSS)

The Intel
Management and Security Status icon indicates

whether Intel
AMT, Intel
Standard Manageability, Level III

Manageability Upgrade and Intel
Anti-Theft are running on

the platform
ME_SW_IS
The ME_SW_IS installer will install the same components as
ME_SW but using an InstallShield wrapper.
MEI-Only Installer
The MEI-Only Installer Only installs the MEI driver.

Release Kit Summary

2.4.2 Image Components
NVM Images are included in:
o CPT_5M_7.1.52.1176

This folder contains the component images (BIOS image, Intel

Management Engine
image and GbE image) that are integrated to form the final flash image. The table
below lists the different images and briefly describes them.
Image Description
BIOS
Contains Intel Reference System BIOS
Supported devices: Cougar Point Chipset Family PCH
After flashing a new BIOS, enter BIOS setup and Load
Default Settings (Press F3). Then Save and Exit (Press
F4) from Setup. This is a required step when updating to a
new BIOS release.
For latest release information and known issues on the
BIOS, please refer to the following directory: C:\
[kit]\Image Component\BIOS\
Firmware
The Intel

Management Engine firmware contains code
and configuration data for Intel

Management Engine
functions.
This is one of the regions that are integrated into the final
flash image that is built using the Flash Image Tool, and is
then programmed into the flash.
NOTES:
For more details on building the flash image, please refer
to 1.5MB FW Bringup Guide.pdf, included in the
downloaded kit.
For more details on the firmware and related issues,
please refer to Important Notes section, of this
document.
GbE
The GbE hardware (PCH LAN) is a component embedded in
the PCH. GbE region of the flash contains bits that define
the configuration of the GbE hardware.
The given Gigabit Ethernet or GbE component image
should be integrated with the other images (Firmware and
BIOS) using the Flash Image Tool, to create a single
binary flash image.
The GbE image will be programmed into the SPI flash as
part of this integrated image using the Flash Programming
Tool.
The GbE folder contains images for A1/A2 and B0 PHY
silicon. Example: NAHUM5_LEWISVILLE_DESKTOP_11.bin.
This image can be used with any of the Intel

Management
Engine images.

Release Kit Summary


2.4.3 System Tools
System Tools are included in:
o CPT_5M_7.1.52.1176

This folder contains system tools that are common to all the firmware components.
Please refer to the System Tools User Guide.pdf document for details on tool
usage.
Tool Description
Flash Image Tool
fitc.exe
Provides both a GUI and a command line tool.
OS Support Windows XP, Vista* (32-bit & 64-bit) and
Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Used to assemble the different elements of the SPI flash
(Descriptor, Intel Reference System BIOS, Intel

Management Engine firmware, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) into
a single binary image
Flash Programming
Tool fpt.exe and
fptw.exe
Provided as DOS and Windows* command line tools
OS Support - MS Dos 6.22, DRMKDos and FreeDOS. The
windows version (fptw.exe) will run in Windows* XP (Sp2),
Windows PE and Windows Vista* (32-bit & 64-bit),
Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit).
Used to write the flash image into the SPI flash device
FWUpdate
FWUpdLcl Tools
DOS Tool is supported on MS-DOS* 6.22, Windows 98
DOS, Free DOS and DRMK
Windows Command line tool is supported on Windows XP
SP2, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista* (32-bit & 64-bit),
Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Used to update the Intel

Management Engine's firmware
MEInfo
OS Support - MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 98 DOS, FreeDOS,
DRMK DOS. MEInfoWin is a command-line executable for
Windows (Windows XP SP1/2, Server 2003, Server 2008 R2,
Vista* (32-bit & 64-bit) and Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Verifies that Intel

Management Engine (Intel

ME) firmware
is alive and returns data about Intel

ME
MEManuf
Used on the manufacturing line to validate an Intel

Active
Management Technology device

Release Kit Summary

Tool Description
UpdParam
Provided as a DOS command line tool
UpdateParam tool is used to change certain ME firmware
parameters (both AMT and Kernel) after the global valid bit
is set and descriptor region is locked.
2.5 Release Version Numbering Information
Typical release version numbering is as follows,
7.X.y.z (for example: 7.1.0.xxxx) where:
7 refers to the Intel
Management Engine 7.1 Firmware SKU for the Cougar Point

based platforms
x represents point releases such as 7.1 where new features or changes to existing
features may be added
y refers to Maintenance and Hot Fix release designations
z refers to firmware release revision

Release Kit Summary

2.5.1 Firmware Update Blacklist Information
The Blacklist is evaluated during every firmware update (either upgrade or
downgrade). Firmware blocks the ability to update to any firmware version that is in
the Blacklist. The firmware Blacklist is used to identify versions that have known
security flaws or other severe vulnerabilities.
For each current Release, the Build number listed below is in the Blacklist. The effect
is that it is not possible to update to the listed Build number or earlier.

SKU Current
Version
1

Downgrade
to
2

Items in
the
blacklist
3

Comment
1.5MB 7.1.52.1176 For CPT:
7.1.30.1142
For CPT:
7.1.21.x and
7.1.14.1107
and prior
Hot Fix Release

1.5MB 7.1.50.1172 For CPT:
7.1.30.1142
For PBG:
7.1.21.1134
(PBG only)
For CPT:
7.1.21.x and
7.1.14.1107
and prior
For PBG:
7.1.40.1161,
7.1.30.1142
and
7.1.20.1089
and prior
Maintenance Release
See Issue #3792120 in
Important Notes and
Closed Issues sections for
details in this release
which merges CPT and
PBG platforms
1.5MB 7.1.40.1161 7.1.30.1142 7.1.14.1107
and prior
Maintenance Release

Release Kit Summary

SKU Current
Version
1

Downgrade
to
2

Items in
the
blacklist
3

Comment
1.5MB 7.1.31.1147 7.1.20.1119 7.1.14.1107
and prior
Hot Fix Release
1.5MB 7.1.30.1142 7.1.20.1119 7.1.14.1107
and prior
Maintenance Release.
1.5MB 7.1.20.1119 Not allowed All releases
prior to
7.1.20.1119
Security Fix
prior to
7.1.14.1107
Security Fix
prior to
7.1.13.1088
Security Fix
prior to
7.1.10.1065
Security Fix
prior to
7.1.2.1041
FW DPM Fix
1.5MB 7.1.2.1041 7.1.1.1039 All releases
prior to
7.1.0.1028 PV
HF2 -> HF1 Allowed

Release Kit Summary

SKU Current
Version
1

Downgrade
to
2

Items in
the
blacklist
3

Comment
1.5MB
7.1.1.1039 7.1.0.1028 All releases
prior to
7.1.0.1028 PV
Not allowed. 7.1.1
Security fix
1.5MB
7.1.0.1028 Anything N/A Initial 7.1 Production
Version
1
Current version -> After programming the flash memory with this version
2
Downgrade to - > You can downgrade to these versions (version numbers in black
font)
3
Items in the blacklist - > You cannot downgrade to these versions (version numbers
in red font)

Important Notes

3 Important Notes
This Hot Fix Release firmware supports 1.5MB Corporate and Consumer SKU
platforms.

Note: Although CPT client and PBG workstation merged in with the previous
7.1.50.1172 MR kit, this Hot Fix Release is for CPT client only. PBG workstation is not
part of this release.
o All Moff Power flows (PP1) Supported
o All M3 Power flows -Supported
o BLU-RAY PLAYBACK - Supported
o WLAN Supported
o Intel
Rapid Start Technology

Important Notes

3.1 Important Issues/Notes
Issue #3707913 Failure using Media Check Tool due to FW issue with EPID
Group ID multiple of 256. This HF release supports a fix for Media Check Tool
issue Media Check Fail: Please check Intel MEI driver installation and ME firmware
version; System configuration incorrect for Media Playback.
Refer to the Customer Communication provided separately with this release.

7.1.50.1172 Maintenance Release merges the Intel 6 and C600 Series
Express Chipset Intel
Management Engine Firmware 7.1 code branches

together.
The last release for Intel C600 Series Express Chipset was 7.1.21.1134 (PV).
This kit release contains all appropriate updates between PBG 7.1.21.1134 and
CPT 7.1.40.1161 MR in addition to new bug fixes and RCRs in 7.1.50.1172 MR.

Issue #3792024 - KVM sessions close unexpectedly during local reboot stress
has been resolved in a graphics driver update. For more information see
highlighted Issue 3792024 below in Closed Issues section.

Issue #3792120 - FWUpdate should have the following behavior:
Patsburg:
Prevent downgrades to any build >= 7.1.30, < 7.1.50, and <
7.1.21.1134.
Allow downgrades to anything between 7.1.21.1134 and 7.1.30.
Prevent upgrades from 7.1.2x to 7.1.3x/7.1.4x
Cougar Point:
Prevent downgrades from 7.1.3x/7.1.4x to >=7.1.21

3.2 KSC Update
Users must be sure they are using latest Intel KSC (1.16) on mobile platforms and
SMLink1 Thermal Reporting Select should be set to true in FITC
3.3 Intel
LAN Binary Images

Intel
ME 7.1 PC FW kit contains two GbE binaries:

NAHUM5_LEWISVILLE_DESKTOP_13.bin supports Intel
LAN PHY A2, B0 and C0

only and must be used with Cougar Point PCH B2 stepping. This image is
recommended for testing power flows with connectivity. This image is for desktop
platforms only.
NAHUM5_LEWISVILLE_MOBILE_13.bin supports Intel
LAN PHY A2, B0 and C0

only and must be used with Cougar Point PCH B2 stepping. This image is

Important Notes

recommended for testing power flows with connectivity. This image is for mobile
platforms only.
3.4 FITc XML Compare

Changes between the MR 7.1.50.1172 newfiletmpl.xml and HF 7.1.52.1176 newfiletmpl.xml
MR 7.1.50.1172 newfiletmpl.xml HF 7.1.52.1172 newfiletmpl.xml
<ftoolRoot version="31"> No changes

Note:
For information on the values that need to be entered for the setup procedure
below, please refer to the Intel

Cougar Point Chipset Family EDS and the
SPI flashs datasheet. Vendor ID, Device ID 0 and Device ID 1 are all derived
from the output of the JEDEC ID command which can be found in the vendor
datasheet for the specific SPI Flash part. In the Cougar Point EDS, 22.2.7.2
VSCC0Vendor Specific Component Capabilities 0 describes the 32 bit
VSCC register value.
For access to the Intel

Cougar Point Chipset Family EDS document, please
contact your Intel representative.
Open the Flash image Tool (double-click on fitc.exe) and follow the steps
below:
a. Under Descriptor Region node, right-click on VSCC Table, and select Add
Table Entry
b. Enter an Entry name.
c. Add values for the fields: Vendor ID, Device ID 0, Device ID 1 and VSCC
register value. These fields are with respect to the Entry Name entered
above in step b.
Please refer to the 1.5MB FW Bringup Guide.pdf for more details. This document is
available in the downloaded kit.

Intel ME New Features

4 Intel

ME New Features
4.1 RCR Update
RCR # Description / Background Build
CCG0100009637
Description:
WinPE 64bit support for ME7.1 tools Memanuf
and MEInfo
Background:
Key ME tools MEMANUF and MEINFO only
worked on 32 bit Windows systems. This RCR
enabled support for these tools on environments
that used a 64 bit version of Windows PE.

7.1.40.1161
3522840 Description:
ME Update Package (MUP) :
Unique versioning implemented in ME Update
Package (MUP) for every ME FW build.
Background:
ME FW kit driver package in Mup.xml used to
have the same version across different kit
releases. This RCR changes and makes it unique
& enables the inventory collection and software
update mechanism that keeps systems up to
date.
7.1.40.1161
CCG0100009257
Description:
Due to LAN HW bug on MAC access arbitrator,
mutual exclusivity needed to be done between
LAN OS driver TDT register writes and ME MAC
R/W access
Background:
LAD found a HW bug in their MAC arbitration
between Host and ME (PCIm to PCI) memory
accesses. This bug is being exposed in CPT
because of clock frequency changes resulting in
timing changes.
PPT LAN MAC will gain a HW fix for this issue,
but LAD request ME changes to fix this issue in
CPT, as LAN driver cannot fix this in SW, and ME
is triggering the flow that the issue is seen in
while performing link manger polling

7.1.20.1119


CCG0100150603
Description:
Adds ME support for Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Background:
ME FW and SW tools, drivers, and SW (FITC,
MEINFO, MEMANUF, FWUPDLCL, FPT, IUSMF
and ICC tools) have validated support for
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1.

7.1.10.1065
CCG0100087681
Description:
Removed Workaround to Allow SKU/CPU
Emulation using Production-Signed firmware on
SuperSKU PCH on Production PCH
Background:
Customers want to manage ONE single Flash
image (BIOS/FW/GbE) for all platforms across
their global validation groups. Once customers
have CPT B0 (all Super SKU) and B1/B2 (all
production fused) in their inventory, managing
two images across all platforms would be
difficult especially if PCH Stepping is not marked
on platform.
7.1.2.1041
CCG0100090560
Description:
Workaround to allow Processor Emulation on all
PCH Parts built before ww42 and change FW
Expiration to WW46.
Background:
Allow Processor Emulation to work on 7.1 FW
running on boards using QS and PRQ PCH parts
that were created before ww42
If FW is run on parts built after ww42, original
rules for Processor Emulation will apply.
7.1.0.1009
CCG0100009080
Description:
Add WLAN manageability capability to Level III
upgraded HM67 SKU
Background:
Level III MNG upgrade on HM67 was
implemented in ME7.x however WLAN
manageability was overlooked for this SKU
configuration.
7.1.10.1065


CCG0100009042
Description:
Security Enhancement: Amendment to
Certificate Enrollment
Background:
Adds additional verifications in 7.0 ME FW
during CIRA, 802.1x and when generating
Signed Audit logs.
7.1.10.1065
CCG0100009036
Description:
Security Enhancement: Partial un-provisioning
to remove non-secure DNS suffix and move
back to original secure mode
Background:
User can mistakenly or software running on the
host could override the pre-set DNS suffix.
7.1.10.1065
CCG0100009034
Description:
Security Enhancement: Host Based Provisioning
(HBP) Client Controlled Mode (CCM) Un-
provisioning should not remove secured settings
Background:
After HBP CCM provisioning, the user initiated
un-provision option shall prevent removal of
secured settings including custom hashes,
inactive default hashes and DNS suffix.
7.1.10.1065

CCG0100097817

Description:
PCIe to PCIe Peer sharing permanent disable.
Background:
CSpec update: PCIe Peer to Peer PCH Strap 9
bits 28 and 29 should be set to a 1 value.
7.1.10.1065
CCG0100008865
Description:
Updating Low Power UM67 PCH & ULV/LV CPU
FW Identifier based on new ULV/LV Processor
Numbers
Background:
Firmware updated to appropriately support
ULV/LV processors for UM67 SKU platforms.
7.1.1.1039


CCG0100087747
Description:
MEManuf tool will introduce option for customer
to ignore 3G related test (-no3g, similar to -
nowlan flag already existing).
Background:
OEMs want to maintain one single BIOS image
with 3G enabled, but not all platforms will be
shipped with a 3G card. So when MEManuf calls
self test, it is told by BIOS that the card exists,
but when the test is run on platforms the tool
will issue an overall failure.
7.1.0.1009
CCG0100087681
Description:
Allow SKU Emulation on Signed FW
Background:
Customers want to manage ONE single Flash
image (BIOS/FW/GbE) for all platforms across
their global validation groups. Once customers
have CPT B0 (all Super SKU) and B1/B2 (all
production fused) in their inventory, it would be
very difficult for them to manage two images
across all platforms.
7.1.0.1009
CCG0100087402
Description:
Change CPU Replacement Confirmation Handling
to Lessen Impact on Manufacturing Line.
Background:
Currently MEBx will prompt if a CPU
replacement is detected and present a continue
prompt to the user. This behavior negatively
impacts manufacturing lines and automated
testing since the prompt will remain until a key
is pressed.
7.1.0.1008
CCG0100008933
Description:
When Partial ME Alt disable is configured Intel

Dynamic Application Loader (Intel
DAL) will
not become permanently disabled and can be
set to either enabled or disabled as required by
the OEM (same as Intel
AT and PAVP).
Background:
Currently the Intel
Dynamic Application Loader

cannot be enabled in the Partial ME Alt disable
configuration under the OEMSKURule FOV.
7.1.0.1028
CCG0100008841
Description:
Name change from MEDAL to Intel
Dynamic
Application Loader (Intel
DAL)
Background:
This RCR is to change from the internal working
name for the technology (MEDAL) to the official
external name.
7.1.0.1028

Issue Status Definitions

5 Issue Status Definitions
This document provides sightings and bugs report for Intel
Management Engine
Firmware 7.0 SKU, Software and Tools for Intel
AMT on the Cougar Point Family /

PCH platform. The issues are separated into sub-groups to assist in understanding
the status of the issues and what action, if any, needs to be done to address the
issue. The names and definitions of the sub-groups are detailed below.
Closed Issues: Issues will not be classified as Closed until the fix is verified with
the appropriate firmware version or disposition given below. Closed issues are
separated into three different categories:
Closed Fixed in Firmware Kit: All issues detailed in this
section have been fixed in the firmware version identified in the
individual sighting details.
Closed No Plan to Fix: All issues detailed in this section are
not planned to be fixed in any revision of the firmware.
Closed Documentation Change: All issues detailed in this
section require a change to either a specification and/or a
documentation change. The specific revisions to the appropriate
documentation/specification are identified in the issue details.

Open Issues: New sightings and bugs will be classified as Open issues until the fix
is verified with the appropriate firmware version. Open issues are separated into the
following categories:
Open Under Investigation: All issues in this status are still
under investigation. Issues may or may not be root caused.
Note: Any issues that are still open for production revisions of the components
will be documented in the respective specification update documents.
Sightings listed in this document apply to ALL Cougar Point Family CRB SKUs
unless otherwise noted either in this document or in the sightings tracking
systems.

Closed Issues

6 Closed Issues

6.1 Closed Intel
ME Kernel
Issue # Description Affected Component/Impact /
Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3707913 Failure using Media Check Tool due to
FW issue with EPID Group ID multiple
of 256. This HF release supports a fix
for Media Check Tool issue Media
Check Fail: Please check Intel MEI
driver installation and ME firmware
version; System configuration incorrect
for Media Playback.
Affected Component FW.Kernel
Impact: Refer to the Customer
Communication provided separately
with this release.

7.1.52.1176
3792109 Intel
ME is not accessible after soft

reboot cycles in Windows* 7.
Impact: Loss of Intel
ME until system
is rebooted.
Workaround: N/A
Notes: Typically seen after several
thousand cycles. Issue does not occur
when booting from DOS.
Reproduction Steps:
1. Install Windows* 7 64-bit.
2. Perform continuous warm reboot
cycling until Intel
ME is not
accessible (may exceed 3000
cycles).
7.1.50.1172
3791949 Firmware could go into recovery when
repeatedly running MEMANUF.
Frequency: Infrequent
Impact: Firmware goes in to recovery
at random junctures when using
MEMANUF
Workaround: N/A
Notes: N/A
Reproduction Steps:
Not consistently reproduced
7.1.20.1119
3791554 HCI does not unregister its dynamic
HECI connection during certain power
management transitions
Impact: System hang
Workaround: N/A
Notes: N/A
Reproduction Steps:
7.1.20.1119

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791580 HCI does not wait for worker thread
completion before deleting thread
during certain warm resets.
Impact: Global reset
Workaround: N/A
Notes: N/A
Reproduction Steps:
7.1.20.1119
3790836 PM driver causes exception if it receives
too many illegal BIOS write interrupts
in a short time
Impact: System hang
Workaround: N/A
Notes: N/A
Reproduction Steps:
N/A
7.1.20.1119
3791909 The system causes GRST during S3
stress testing with specific 3G module
Affected Component FW.MCTP
Impact: System goes to S3
Workaround: N/A
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
When running suspend/resume stress
tests with specific 3G straps set and 3G
cards populated, platform goes in to
perennial S3.
7.1.14.1107
3791713
System Hangs during transition to S3
when ME is enabled
Affected Component
FW.Kernel.Drivers

Impact: During the system transition
to S3/Moff, ME cannot unload the LME
component due to unexpected
connection sharing with the FWUpdate
component. The resulting hang
prevents the ME from entering Moff;
which prevents the system from
entering S3.

Workaround: Power button override

Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Power on System, and boot to
Windows OS.
2. Run S3 cycling test.
7.1.13.1088
3791710 /
3791711 /
3791712
ME FW corruption could occur if power
loss occurs during ForceFullReclaim
Affected Component
FW.Kernel.StorageMgr

Impact: ME FW corruption could occur
when a ME Full Reclaim is performed
and then there is a power loss during
the reclaim of a data block (Sporadic:
1/500 1/3000).

Workaround: N/A

Notes:
N/A
7.1.13.1088

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791709
ME FW may fail to initialize on boot and
FW version fails to be displayed

Impact: Timing between ME and HW
init sequence may cause ME to fail on
initialization and FW version fails to
display. Occurrence of this issue is
very low and is dependent on the
combination of chipset and platform
design implementations. Issue is
observed at initial boot.

Workaround: N/A

Notes:
N/A
7.1.13.1088
3791614
PM driver causes exception if it receives
too many illegal BIOS write interrupts
in a short time.
Affected Component
FW.Kernel.PowerManagement

Impact: High number of writes to
BIOSWE register will cause ME to
become unresponsive.

Workaround: N/A

Notes:
N/A
7.1.13.1088
3791316
System hang and unexpected shutdown
seen on S0 -> S3 and S3 -> S0
transition during stress testing.

Affected Component
FW.Kernel.Drivers

Impact: While going into S3/Moff, ME
gets stuck going into Moff preventing
Kernel Loader to turn off LME
component.

Workaround: N/A

Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Power on system
2. Run S3 cycling tool e.g.
Sleeper
3. Wait for system hang
transitioning from S0->S3-
>S0. Windows will display
Unexpected shutdown
occurred error message on
next Windows bootup.
7.1.10.1065
3791282
Global reset (GReset) does not occur
after CPU replacement after Closemnf.
Impact: Global reset initiated by MEBx
occurs on second boot if CPU is
replaced with different CPUID and CPU
Brand
Workaround: none
Notes:
7.1.10.1065

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791166
PCH temperature is 0 degree Affected Component
FW.Kernel.SMBusDriver
Impact: Fixes an issue where PCH
thermal data is reported as 0
incorrectly
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
Monitor SMBus traffic over a long
period of time. Eventually 0 PCH
temperature readings will be seen from
the PCH.
7.1.10.1065
3791145
Heuristics disabled after Level 3
upgrade from STD on B65 SKU
systems.
Impact: System defense heuristics will
not be functional after upgrade.
Workaround: none
Notes:
7.1.10.1065
3791143
ME FW shows Error code is disabled
after FWUpdlcl failure.

Impact: ME FW writes error status to
the wrong FWSTS1 field.
Workaround: none
Notes:
7.1.10.1065
3791141
FWUpdate shows an error message
after FWUpdate fails to a blacklisted FW
and a reboot does not occur
Affected Component
FW.Kernel.FWUpdate
Impact: The FW Update tool shows
expected error while downgrade (errors
8741 and 8758) to a blacklisted FW. If
an upgrade to a good FW update image
is attempted without performing a
reboot, FW gives unexpected error
8741("FW Update failed"), followed
with "Trying to receive update status.
System may hang on this status. When
tried to reboot at this time, FW enters
recovery mode.
Workaround: none
Notes:
7.1.10.1065

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3790985
Buffer overflow vulnerability in the
implementation of the
System.arraycopy method may be
exploited by an untrusted applet to
escalate privileges (issue #6009).

This is caused by an incorrect check on
the parameters src_offset, dst_offset,
and length. The implementation fails to
detect when the sum src_offset+length
or dst_offset+length overflow. In this
case, instead of throwing an instance of
ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException, the
implementation proceeds to copy the
data, thus allowing the applet to access
to memory outside the arrays passed in
parameters.
Impact: CVSS score is 6.8
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C).
Increased Privileges for Untrusted
Applets
Category: Severe
All Gen1 releases are affected. The
BETA-1 Gen2 release is also affected.
Gen1 is used in Intel
DAL (ME 7.1)

Workaround: When the applet is
reviewed before being digitally signed,
the direct or indirect calls to
System.arraycopy must be analyzed. If
there is a risk that src_offset+length or
dst_offset+length might overflow, code
must be added before the call to
System.arraycopy to check for this
condition instead of relying on the
implementation of System.arraycopy to
catch the error.

This must be done also when the code
calls one of the following methods
because they internally call
System.arraycopy:
String(char[] value, int off, int len)
String.getChars(int srcBegin, int
srcEnd, char[] dst, int dstBegin)
StringBuffer.append(char[] str, int
offset, int len)
StringBuffer.getChars(int srcBegin, int
srcEnd, char[] dst, int dstBegin)
Notes:
7.1.10.1065
3790925
Performing a CPU swap of different
steppings while in G3 (with PP2 set) or
Sx/M3 (PP2) fails to initiate a global
reset and causes Integrated Graphics to
fail on the next boot.
Impact: If change between different
CPU steppings, ME will not initiate the
expected global reset resulting in
internal graphics will not function.
Workaround: none
Notes:
7.1.10.1065

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3522079
A DPM issue related to Intel
Firmware
enabled features has been observed in
some customer manufacturing lines as
they began ramping their consumer
system manufacturing to high volume.
While the systems should remain
functional, under certain circumstances,
one or more Intel Firmware enabled
features may not work when
provisioned.
Impact: The worst case Intel Firmware
enabled feature DPM is 3900. Due to
the number of variables required to see
this issue, including the number of Intel
firmware enabled features present on
the platform, customers should expect
to see significantly less than worst
case, possibly none.
Workaround: none
Notes: None
7.1.3.1053
3790829
Firmware does not properly update SPI
information when changing from one
processor type to another processor
type.
Impact: Medium
Workaround: none
Notes:

7.1.2.1041

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3790760
AT-P enabled system cannot shutdown
after receiving "Poison Pill" over 3G
network.
Affected Component
FW.Kernel.SMBusDriver
Impact: Medium
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Boot to OS with WWAN 5550.
2. On the server, using a CMD prompt
run 'isv_server ?i server_ip.
3. On the Client, using a CMD prompt
run 'isv_client ?i server_ip -e, allow the
SUT to enroll.
4. On the server, using a CMD prompt
run 'sqlite3 tdt.db < test2.txt' and run
'sqlite3 tdt.db < timers.txt. Observe
several rendezvous's.
5. Stop the isv_client (CTRL-C). Launch
the isv_client using the following
format: "isv_client ?i server_ip ?g and
?t isv_server SMS phone -r 10000 -q
\.\\com port"
6. Stop the isv_server. On the server,
run the following commands:
- "sqlite3 tdt.db"
- "Update slog set state=2;"
- "Select Client_id from pinfo;" ->
record the client ID
- ".quit"
7.On the server, run: "genoob.exe -kill
-t 000-000-0000 -c client_id -a 1 -q
\.\\com12" where 000-000-0000 is the
ISV Client SMS Phone# and client_id is
from the previous step ->(When run
this command on server, the client will
receive SMS message[step 8] and after
few minutes the system should be
shutdown).
8. Ensure server received SMS
message.
9. Verify the system cannot shut down
within a few minutes.(The client system
should be shut down).
7.1.2.1041

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3790809
Intel
6 Series Chipset POST hang

during access to ME resources
Affected Component
FW.Kernel.Bring Up
Impact: Critical. System will hang
during POST with no recovery via G3 or
clear CMOS
Workaround: none
Notes:
After flashing image and booting the
system for the first time, ME FW will
hang during POST. For additional
details please refer to Sightings Alert:
Intel 6 Series Chipsets POST Hang
During Access to ME Resources
Sighting# 3623401
Issue may happen in following
conditions:
1. On CPU replacement flow
2. DID timeout (BIOS Error flow)
3. On HMRFPO flow
(manufacturing flow only)
4. Flash Descriptor Override
(manufacturing flow only)
5. If 5MB FW is loaded on HW
SKU only targeted to 1.5MB
FW (OEM manufacturing error)
6. If we have a ULV PCH and non
ULV/LV CPU (OEM
manufacturing error)
7.0.2.1164
3790607
RCO commands cannot be issued
multiple times in a row during POST or
when in BIOS setup.
Affected Component FW.MCTP
Impact: ME will not allow RCO
commands sent several times in
succession.
Workaround: none
Notes:
1) Provision SUT
2) Reboot to BIOS using SoL.
3) Try rebooting the system via
DTK/WebUI.
7.1.0.1028

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3790513
When AC power supply is removed and
inserted back when the system is
transitioning from S5/M3 to S0/M0
state, ME FW fails to determine the
current power source as AC. PmDrvCtxt
says the current power source as DC.
Affected Component
Impact: Under certain conditions the
ME will not correct read the AC / DC
transitions.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Mobile Only
1) Activate Network and make sure the
Power policy is 2 in MEBx
2) Boot to DOS
3) Connect WebUI and select Remote
Control
4) Select command as "cycle power off
and on"
With Normal boot option.
5) Count for 6 or 7 second and remove
AC plug
6) Reinsert the AC power supply after 2
seconds
7) make sure AC/DC detection with
PmDrvCtxt. (No change -> Problem)
7.1.0.1028
3553417
The Firmware Update manifest has
been changed to prevent upgrades from
the Intel
Management Engine
Firmware 7.0 SKU 5.0MB Production
Candidate or later FW to a Pre-
Production 7.1 Firmware.
Impact: For quality and security
reasons, all Pre-Production FW will not
work on PRQ parts.
Workaround: none
Notes:
This change is being made to prevent
an end user from using FW Update to
load 7.1 pre-production FW onto a
system in the field. There is no change
to the FW Update code, only the data
with the upgrade/downgrade
restrictions.
7.1.0.1023
3553317
Firmware Watchdog Global reset
occurring during power management S0
<--> S3Mon stress testing after
approximately 1100 iterations.
Affected Component
Impact: Firmware unexpectedly issues
a global reset
Workaround: restart
Notes:
This is Mobile specific
Reproduction Steps:
1. Burn the image disable reboot
standby
2. On OS run a stress S0Mon-S3Mon
wake by Pwr button
7.1.0.1023

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3553117
The system shutdowns during POST
when AC power is plugged in after
CMOS clear
Affected Component
Impact: Platform will not come out of
S5 state.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction steps:
1. Set to DC power source only
2. Use a non DeepSx image and disable
DeepSx in BIOS
3. Type wrong password three times to
generate a Global reset. The platform
does not recover.
7.1.0.1023
3551710
HM65 SKU Mgr Test fails on Pentium
and Celeron CPU emulations; Wireless
display is shown as enabled when it
should be disabled.
Impact: Unexpected behavior.
Wireless display should not be enabled
for these configurations.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction steps:
1. Use FITc to build 4 FW images using
FW kit, one each of CPU emulations
vPro, Core, Pentium and Celeron
2. Flash SUT with each image, and then
check the features.
7.1.0.1005
3551117
Ant MEBx error occurs when trying to
enable AMT (Intel manageability) after
it has been disabled via FOV.
Impact: Unexpected behavior. Re-
enabling AMT through the MEBx should
not result in an error.
Workaround: re-flash image
Notes:
Reproduction steps:
1. Burn native image. (when Global
lock bit is disabled)
2. Perform CMOS clear.
3. Edit bios setting according to the
latest BKM.
4. Boot to OS.
5. Set FeatureShipmentTimeState (AMT
disable/enable) to disable through FOV
(id: 000B value: 00000002 (must G3
after)).
5. G3 the platform.
6. Enter MEBx and try to enable AMT
back.
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3550817
Setting any FOV value immediately a
platform soft reset (ctrl-alt-del) will
cause a global reset and firmware hang
on reboot.
Workaround: Recovery G3.
Notes:
Reproduction steps:
1. Burn native image.
2. Perform CMOS clear.
3. Edit bios setting according to the
latest BKM.
4. Wait for os load and make restart, (if
you are on OS selection menu you can
press Alt+Ctrl+delete instead).
5. Try to set any FOV value using FPT
tool.
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

6.2 Closed Integrated Clock Control (ICC)
Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3790913 23Hz refresh rate improved solution for
higher security and fewer numbers of
pop-ups.

To reduce frame judder while playing
back 23Hz content, currently display
driver programs clock bending through
CUI, ICC.dll to ICC HW.
For this feature to work without being a
nuisance to the end-user, UAC must be
set to "never notify". As board designers
would be motivated to leave UAC on due
to legitimate security concerns, the 23
Hz frame judder will be high as a result.

Affected Component: FW.ICC, PCH
HW, Graphic driver Display clock
Bending
Impact:
Workaround:
Resolution:
The solution is for ME FW to program
SSC4 module with default settings that
work for all CE modes for 23/29 and
59Hz for 24b color. When user selects
any of the CE modes and 23Hz, display
driver will simply program display PLL
to use SSC4 output. This avoids CUI
and ICC.DLL interaction. UAC settings
can remain anything above "never
notify" in this case. There is no
dependency on it. There are no pop-up
messages with this solution either.
7.1.2.1041
3552011
Boot timeout ICC recovery from extreme
overclocking does not work.

Affected Component FW.ICC
Impact: Overclocking does not work
properly when HT / Core disable
capabilities are configured.
Workaround: Configure image with
HT / Core control disabled
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Build Overclocking config
2. Use CCDC tool to change BCLK to
120MHz for next boot
3. Reboot system
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

6.3 Closed Software / Tools
Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
370913
MEManuf tool has been updated to
provide a check for firmware incorrectly
reporting EPID Group IDs
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MEManuf
Workaround: None.
Impact: Refer to the Customer
Communication provided separately
with this release.
7.1.52.1176
3792110
Memory leak in LMS after installing
Microsoft* Installer 4.5 on Microsoft*
Windows XP system.
Affected Component
SW.AMT.Services
Impact: Degradation of memory
resources.
Workaround: N/A
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Boot to Microsoft* Windows and
install Microsoft* Installer 4.5.
2. Install system drivers (Chipset, LAN
and graphics).
3. Install ME
4. Disable screen saver.
5. Disable Sleep states in power
management.
6. Display a non-pool page in Device
Manager.
Allow system to run and monitor non-
pool page for LMS.exe.
7.1.50.1172

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3792078 False empty registry folders created in
certain flavors of Windows XP by User
Notification Service.
Affected Component
SW.TOOLS
Impact: False and empty folders
in XP registry.
Workaround: N/A
Notes:
On XP, UNS creates a lot of empty
folders in registry
HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft
\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings\Digest\Hosts\..
Reproduction Steps:
1. Open process monitor
2. Set filter:
a. Process Name = UNS.exe
b. Path contains HKU
3. Insert Disk on Key
4. Perform any Ws-man related
operation
Expected Results:
==================
UNS doesn't create empty registry
keys
Actual Results:
===================
UNS creates about 15 empty
registry keys
HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft
\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings\Digest\Hosts\ and looks
for reg key with computer name

7.1.40.1161
3791733 FPT unable to read values of certain
NVARs using their FOV name.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FlashProgrammingTool
Impact: Unable to extract value by
name
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
N/A
7.1.30.1142

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791679 FPT read output file command does not
create output file but displays
successful
Affected Component
Impact: False positives on FPT
outputs.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. fpt -r <name>
2. fpt -r <name> -o out.txt
3. Variable read info is displayed to
user, yet no file has been generated
with output

7.1.30.1142

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791890 MEINFO feature retrieve for OEM Tag
with value of zero accepts invalid values
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MEINFO
Impact: Using retrieve feature option
along with value verify against OEM
Tag allows invalid values to pass as a
value match
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. do not set OEM_Tag variable. If set
to non-zero value, use FPT to update
OEM_Tag FOV to 0x00000000
2. Use MEINFO feature retrieve and
value options against "OEM Tag"
feature using expected value
"meinfo.exe -feat "OEM Tag" -
value 0x00000000"
3. Use MEINFO feature retrieve and
value options against "OEM Tag"
feature using invalid values:
0xx123
x123
youfail
!no1
"you>fail
See OEMTagbug.txt and
oembug7120.png for information
regarding the possible commands that
are accepted as pass.
Expected Results:
==================
in RED characters "Error 9473: OEM
Tag actual value is- 0x00000000"

Actual Results:
===================
Result printed on screen in GREEN:
OEM Tag: Success Values matches
FW value.
7.1.30.1142

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3792001 Fwupdlcl tool returns a value of zero
for the ERRORLEVEL variable when the
tool is used to update from a 1.5 MB
image to a 5MB image even though an
error message is generated.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FWUpdLCL
Impact. May impact manufacturing
line if theERRORLEVEL variable is used
to determine whether the FWupdlcl tool
passed or failed
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1) Flash 1.5 MB FW image.
2) Use Fwupdlcl tool to update with a
5 MB FW image
3) Tool exits with Error message but
leaves ERRORLEVEL variable at 0
7.1.30.1142
3791881
In IUSMANUF tool, the System
Integrator Index displays the
following:(0: for first empty slot: >0 for
specific slot):

Affected Component
SW.Tools.IUSManuf
Impact: User is supposed to use one
of three specific slots for the integrator
index but tool is only displaying zero as
the specific slot and for the first empty
slot.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Flash SUT with latest 7.1 FW
2. Set default BIOS settings.
3. Using IUSMANUF tool from
the latest kit, use the
following command:
ISUmfWin.exe -setid
Result:
System integrator ID: 909090
System Integrator Index (0: for first
empty slot: >0 for specific slot):

7.1.30.1139

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791846 MEMANUF -EOL -VERBOSE -PAGE fails
to pause, only occurs in DOS
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MEMANUF
Impact: MEMANUF information is
garbled with certain handles.
Workaround: none
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Flash image.
2. Boot to DOS.
3. Execute MEMANUF -EOL -VERBOSE
PAGE

Expected Results:
==================
EOL test executes, and debug
information is displayed on STOUT with
pauses after each page of data.

Actual Results:
===================
No pause occurs. EOL test executes
and all information scrolls out on
STOUT without interruption.
7.1.30.1142
3791964 MEInfo using invalid trademark name
for DAL (Dynamic Application Loader)
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeInfo
Impact:
Workaround:
Notes: Trademark name for Dynamic
Application Loader DAL is now
displayed when using MEInfo
7.1.20.1119
3791370 updparam tool fails when trying to
change passwd and network access
Affected Component
SW.Tools.UpdParam
Impact: Updparam changed
password after sending Complete
configuration. However, when FW sees
complete configuration request and the
password is the default MEBx
password, it returns an error.
Workaround: The fix is to change the
password first before sending complete
configuration.
Notes: N/A
7.1.20.1119

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791484 MEFW update failure/Unable to access
MEBx on BIOS update
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FWUpdLcl
Impact: On some systems after
applying a BIOS update which contains
an MEFW update systems the following
error message is seen during the
update:
"ME Firmware Update Failed!"
"Could not access the firmware storage
device"
On reboot MEBx is no longer accessible
and system is not AMT manageable.
Workaround: N/A
Notes: N/A
7.1.20.1119
3791553 The option to name an optput file when
using the NVAR Retrieve function uses
'-f <>' instead of '-o <>'
Affected Component
Impact:
By convention, the Flash Programming
Tool, FPT, uses the '-o <fileName>'
command line option to specifiy an
output file is desired. For the NVAR
Retrieve function it is specified using '-f
<>'.
Workaround: N/A
Notes: N/A
7.1.20.1119
3791497 Due to a tool implementation issue,
MEInfo tool may incorrectly report PCH
Revision ID.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeManuf
Impact: Previous MEInfo versions
may display incorrect chipset
information.
Workaround:
Notes: Optional MEInfo fix.
N/A
7.1.13.1088
3791285 Immediately after reboot, FPT Display
option "-i" (FPT i) returns error with
EFI and 64-bit versions of FPT.
Affected Component
Impact: Fixes two errors when
running FPT i prior to other ME tools
(e.g. MEinfo or MEManuf). Operator
will see Signature: INVALID! and
Error 400: Flash descriptor does not
have correct signature.
Workaround: Run MEinfo prior to
running FPT Display option in EFI or
64-bit versions.
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Run ftp i after bootup and prior to
running MEInfo or MEManuf
7.1.10.1065

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3791081 When selecting an image greater than
16MB in FITC, (for example 2 SPI
devices with total density > 16MB,
produced image does not have correct
Flash Region Register Base and Limits
for any region above 16MB. The base
and limit that is in the descriptor does
not correspond to what's in the .map
file.
Affected Component
Impact: Regions overlap, which
results in platform not able to boot or
ME errors.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Open FITC
2. Select Number of Flash
Components = 2
3. Under Component Section, select
each flash density 16MB (can also be
1=16MB. Total image size has to be
greater than 16MB
4. Include ME, BIOS, and PRD region

5. Open the output.map file
6. Open output.bin (32MB) with hex
editor
7. Compare base and length defined
in the .bin file starting at offset 0x40
with the addresses in the .map file.
8. Notice that any region that resides
at offset greater than 16MB will have
incorrect limit or base or both because
FITC doesn't set bits 12 or 28 which
map out to be bit 24 of the base
address or base ending address
7.1.10.1065
3791018 MEManuf -S5 will not work with non-
vPro CPU; displays message Error
9296: MEManuf Operation Failed
(1000)
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeManuf
Impact: Low.
Workaround: Executing MEMANUF
S0 no3g skips this test.
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Run command MEManuf S5
MEManuf tool will display Error 9296:
MEManuf Operation Failed (1000)
7.1.10.1065

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3553415 Flash Programming Tool (FPTW.exe)
fails to disable ME causing system to
hang intermittently.
Affected Component
Impact: When erasing the ME region
in flash the ME must be disabled. This
was being done for most accesses
except when doing a Chip Erase (
FPTW.exe -c ).
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Flash FW with current SPI image
2. Reset system (G3)
3. Boot OS as normal
4. At command prompt
a. Run fpt.exe c
b. Run fpt.exe b
c. Run fpt.exe -f
full_image.bin -desc
d. Run fpt.exe -f
full_image.bin -bios
e. Run fpt.exe -f
full_image.bin -me
f. Run fpt.exe -f
full_image.bin -gbe
g. Run fpt.exe -f
full_image.bin -pdr
h. Run fpt.exe -verify
full_image.bin
5. Reboot System/G3 power cycle
6. At command prompt run meinfo.exe
to verify FW version

Expected Results:
1. After each command there should
be a message indicating the operation
was successful.
2. At step 5. The system should restart
and load OS normally.
3. The FW version number in step 6.
Should be the same as what is in the
binary_image.bin.

Actual Results:
1. From step 4.A. through 4.E. the
system will intermittently lock or hang.
2. The execution of 4.A. initiates
system instability.
7.1.10.1065

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3790870 MEManuf reports failure of WLAN BIST
when using Condor Peak WLAN
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeManuf
Impact: MEManuf performs WLAN
BIST with non-vPro systems when
Condor Peak WLAN card is detected.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
5. Configure 5 MB QM67 image with
WLAN Power Well Config set to
0x80 (disabled) in ME Region-
>Configuration->ME.
6. Flash on mobile system
7. Run MEManuf
8. MEManuf will fail on WLAN BIST
7.1.10.1065
3790750
The Intel
DAL permanent disable value

does not decompose to the correct
value.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FlashImageTool
Impact: Intel
DAL permanent
disable unexpectedly set to No after
decomposing 7.1 images despite value
set to Yes.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Create a flash image in FITC with
Intel
DAL permanent disable

set to Yes.
2. Drag and drop the binary image
into FITC to decompose it. The
value of Intel
DAL will be reset

back to "No" instead of "Yes".
7.1.2.1041
3790489
FW Update Tool error message is unclear
when downgrading to blacklisted
firmware version.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FwUpdLcll
Impact: The Unclear error message
would confuse end users.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
3. Use FWUpdLcl.exe in either
Windows or DOS, try to
downgrade from PC (1014) to an
older version (like 1009).
4. The Update will fail as expected,
but the message provided does
not clearly state WHY the
downgrade failed.
7.1.0.1023

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3553383
FPT displays Intel(R) QM67 Express
Chipset Revision: Unknown
Affected Component
Impact: FPT tool cannot display CPT
Revision ID if it is B2 stepping or later.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Flash ME FW 7.1.0.1014 signed
image to system
2. Boot to DOS
3. FPT -d Dump_1014.bin
7.1.0.1023
3553251
7.0 MEInfo -feat ^OEM Tag ^"-fails
even when correct value is supplied
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeInfo
Impact: The OEM Tag option using
feat fails when using the correct value
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Flash Image, Setup BIOS setup as
normal
2. FPT -u -n "^"OEM_Tag"^" -v
"^"TestValueBit31 set"^" {sets up
OEM Tag}
3. FPT commit {Commits variable to
system}
4. Meinfo -feat "^"OEM Tag"^"
{returns value set buy FPT}
5. Meinfo -feat "^"OEM Tag"^" -value
"^" TestValueBit31 set ^"
7.1.0.1023

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3553233
After Manufacturing mode has been
disabled, running the DOS fpt -closemnf
command again does not return an error
as expected.
Affected Component
Impact: The DOS FPT tool does not
generate an error when the closemnf
is executed again.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
On either Desktop or Mobile CRB.
Build an image with any SKU.
Under Windows 7 (32bit) or Windows
Vista (32bit).
1. open command line as admin
2. run fptw -closemnf no
3. manually perform G3
4. boot to OS, run MEInfowin -fwsts
and confirm manufacturing mode has
been disabled
5. Run fptw -closemnf no again and
recieve the below error:

Error 26: The host CPU does not have
read access to the target flash area. To
enable read access for this operation
you must modify the descriptor
settings to give host access to this
region.
Unable to perform closemnf.
Error 26: The host CPU does not have
read access to the target flash area. To
enable read access for this operation
you must modify the descriptor
settings to give host access to this
region.

6. Run fpt -closemnf no under DOS will
receive a pass with below message:
The ME Manuf Mode Bit and the Region
Access
Permissions are already set.
FPT Operation Passed
7.1.0.1023

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3552907
MEManuf SMBus Read Byte test fails
intermittently
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeManuf
Impact: The tool fails operate as
expected.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Boot system to DOS
2. Run MEManuf -S0 -verbose
3. Check result
4. Repeat step 1,2,3 to get fail log
7.1.0.1005
3551884
The -forcereset command does not
trigger reset on the fwUpdLclEfi tool.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FwUpdLcl
Impact: The forcereset command
does not reset the platform on the EFI
tool.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. use FwUpdLclEfi to perform update
using the -forcereset option
7.1.0.1005
3551843
Changing the slew rate for Flex1 on the
"FITC Wizard - ICC Profile n Single
Ended Clocks" page does not trigger a
corresponding update to ICC Parameter
values
Affected Component
SW.Tools.FlashImageTool
Impact:
Workaround: Need manually change
the value using the FITC interface.
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Load valid images
2. Go the "FITC Wizard - ICC Profile n
Single Ended Clocks" page
3. Change the value of Flex1 Slew Rate
7.1.0.1005
3551804
When using the blank check (-b) option
in FPTEFI it is returns 'assertion' error.
Affected Component
Impact: Tool will unexpectedly error
out when using b switch.
Workaround: Enable Descriptor
Override
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. boot to bootable USB containing EFI
tool files for FPTEFI
2. run 'FPTEFI -b'
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3551803
The FPT -commit option returns
warning error with the following FOVs:
0x000E -- SetWLANPowerWell
0x2008 -- MEIdleTimeout
0x6001 -- ATFPOPHard
0x6002 -- ATFPOPSoft
Affected Component
Warnings being returned however
values still get programmed correctly.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. use FPT to update FOVs:
- SetWLANPowerWell (0x000E)
- MEIdleTimeout (0x2008)
- ATFPOPHard (0x6001)
- ATFPOPSoft (0x6002)
2. immediately after FOV update, use
the -commit option to commit changes
7.1.0.1005
3551653
System reboots when using FPTEFI in
EFI without ME disabled. Reboot does
not occur when using FPT in DOS
without ME disabled.
Affected Component
Impact: Platform unexpectedly
reboots when using FPTEFI when ME is
enabled.
Workaround: Disable ME
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Boot to EFI with ME enabled in MEBx
2. fs0:
3. cd into correct folder
4. fptefi -f <nameofimage
7.1.0.1005
3551622 /
3551380
Using FPT to read the ME Variables
supported is returning Error 522 for "PKI
DNS Suffix" and "Remote Configuration
Enabled".
Affected Component
Impact: FPT returns an error when
trying to read the PKI DNS Suffix and
Remote Configuration Enabled NVARS.
Workaround: provision platform
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. flash image, setup BIOS, enter DOS
2. run FPT -r "PKI DNS Suffix" or
"Remote Configuration Enabled"
7.1.0.1005
3551559
MeInfo returns and Invalid Usage error
when the -fwsts and -verbose
commands are used together.
Affected Component
SW.Tools.MeInfo
Impact: MeInfo will returns an error
instead of accepting these two
commands together.
Workaround: Use fwsts and verbose
command separately
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. meinfo -fwsts -verbose
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3551534
Skipping the erase command when
flashing the ME region will cause the
platform to hang.
Affected Component
Impact: Not erasing the ME region
during and ME only region flash will
cause platform hang.
Workaround:
Notes: Do not skip the erase
command when doing ME only region
flashing.
Reproduction Steps:
1. HECI driver installed
2. ME disabled from MEBx
Flash ME region images using "Region"
and "Skip Erase" options
1. fpt.exe -erase -me
2. fpt.exe -f me_image.bin -me -e
3. Reboot System/G3 power cycle in
automation.
7.1.0.1005
2753005

FPT tool is able to use the -erase and
the -address option n same command
line argument.
Affected Component
Impact: Unexpected behavior. FPT
does not return and error as expected
when these two options are combined.
Workaround: Use the erase and
address option separately
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Flash image onto platform: Default
BIOS/ MEBx settings. Load all
necessary drivers.
2. With FPT the following
command:FPT.exe -erase -a
0x30000000
3. FPT.exe -greset
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

6.4 Closed Intel
Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3551888
GpsLocationBeaconNotification messages
received after
ConfigureGpsLocationBeaconing(enable=
false)
Affected Component FW.TDT
Impact:
GPSLocationBeaconNotification
messages being received.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Flash image on platform with Fitc to
set MCTP enable=true, address=0x30.
2. Flash platform, Set BIOS default (AT
enabled), boot to OS
3. Provision AT, run Basic-Setup.bat,
ConfigureSMS, GetMEIK, SetClientId
4.
ConfigureLocationBeaconing(Enable=tr
ue, TimeInterval=60, TxCount=6,
TriggerMask=0x2), AssertStolen, call
GpsLocationBeaconNotification 6 times,
DeAssertStolen.
5.
ConfigureLocationBeaconing(Enable=fa
lse, TimeInterval=60, TxCount=6,
TriggerMask=0x2), AssertStolen
6. Call GpsLocationBeaconNotification 6
times.
7.1.0.1005
3550901
HECI failure observed after clearing
CMOS while in Suspend state.
Impact: Getstate will fail to open the
HECI client.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Flash FW, Set Default BIOS settings
2. Provision AT-p, GetPublicKey,
SetPublicKey, SetCredential
3. GetState, SetSuspendModeRemote,
GetState
4. Clear CMOS. Set BIOS default
settings. Boot to OS
5. Query Getstate
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

6.5 Closed Intel
Upgrade Service
Workaround/Notes
Fixed in Kit#
3534838
ME RESET is being counted toward PCH
MTP Period Boot Count.
Affected Component FW.CLS
Impact: MTP period boot count would
expire earlier than expected.
Workaround:
Notes:
Steps to Reproduce:
Flow-A
===========
1. Flash PCH MTP (ExpTime=90mins,
ExecTime=30mins, PeriodType=1,
Period=3)
2. Boot to OS Verify MTP is in Applied
state
3. Wait for the Default "7days/mins" to
expire. Once expired, Period
Boot Count should being counting.
4. Warm Reset (BootCount=1)
5. Verify MTP still in Applied state
6. S3 (BootCount=2)
7. S4 (BootCount=3)
8. ME Reset(Should not be counted
toward Boot Count). However, this ME
Reset results in GRESET and
GetPermitInfo returns MTP NO LONGER
in APPLIED state.

Flow-B
============
1. Issue ActivateMTP(Period=3 Boots)
2. WarmReset (BootCount=1)
3. Verify MTP is in APPLIED state
4. WarmReset (BootCount=2)
5. ME Reset (Does not result in
GRESET)
6. ME Reset (Results in GRESET)
MTP Permit is De-Activated after 2nd
ME Reset, although ME Reset should
not have been counted.
7.1.0.1005

Closed Issues

6.6 Closed Not Firmware Issue
Issue # Description Affected Component/Impact / Workaround/Notes
3584530 MEBx will present incorrectly extended
ASCII text ,when vBios code page is not
standard English (437)
Affected Component ExternalDependency
Impact: MEBx AMT User consent text containing letters in the
range ASCII 128-255 might be displayed incorrectly.
Workaround: Set the user consent language from localized
back to English (can be done programmatically or through
IMSS).
Note: This could also affect the setting of sprite language in the
case of switchable GFX.
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Install SUT with graphic card containing vbios without
standard code page.
2. Test user consent in mebx showing message with
extended ASCII incorrectly.
3551877
SMS GpsLocationBeaconingNotification
fails to detect beacon messages from
FW with trigger mask 0x8 (Attack
Detected)
Impact: There are no Beacon messages being seen.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Using Fitc, modify FW to enable MTCP and set MTCP address
0x30
2. Flash platform, enter BIOS enable AT. Boot to OS, Provision
AT, run Basic-Setup.bat
3. ConfigureSMS, GetMEIK, SetClientId,
ConfigureGpsLocationBeaconing(BeaconEnable=Enabled,
TimeInterval=60, TxCount=4, TriggerMask=0x8) enable PBAM
after EOP.
4. Clear CMOS, boot to OS, GetState(State=Stolen, Theft
Trigger=Attack Detected)
5. call SmsGpsLocationBeaconingNotification
3550806 Host wake on Magic Packet not waking
platform after a G3 exit to S5. It does
work with S0 -> S5 power flow.
Impact: Platform will not respond to Magic Packet.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Setup BIOS, set it to S5 after g3 save and exit
2. Boot up to windows S0/M0
3. Graceful shutdown
4. G3 Turn power off
5. AC Turn power back on
6. Send a magic packet to bring the SUT back to S0/M0

Closed Issues

3535026 A global reset is occurring after 30-165
iteration of S3/M3 (5MB FW) or S3/Moff
(1.5MB FW) with DeepSx disabled.

Impact: Platform will unexpectedly global reset after multiple
pass S3 cycle testing.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Flash No DeepSx Image (4 or 8M)
2. Setup BIOS, save and exit
3. Enter MEBx and setup as usual (8M only)
4. Boot up to OS
5. Start S3 cycle testing

Closed Issues

6.7 Closed No Plan to Fix
3551778
AuditLog does not get updated with new
record when a firmware update failure
occurs.
Affected Component FW.Kernel.FWUpdate
Impact: If firmware update fails there will be no corresponding
event record to indicate this.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Deferred to future project
Reproduction steps:
1. Make provisioning in ACM mode, set the default.config.xml
to enable the audit log.
2. Set Firmware Update failed event to be enabled by the
AMT_AuditPolicyRule.SetAudiyPolicy method.
Enable 1
AuditAppID 19
EventId 1
Flag 0
3. Perform Firmware Update, use an invalid image
Use FW update windows tool from: \Tools\System
Tools\FWUpdate\Local-Win, and run locally:
"fwupdlcl -f [image name] -generic "
Image is located on the kit in: Image Components\ME.
FW update proccess should fail.
4. Read Audit log's records.
3551045
Setting End of Manufacture using FITC
causes more boots on Mobile platform
than it does on Desktop platforms.
Affected Component FW.CLS
Impact: Permit attribute of MTP is not active as expected.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Deferred to future project
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Use FSTApp to generate PCH MTP binaries with
periodtype=1, period=3, Execution time=5 minutes, Expiration
time=30 minutes.
2. Use FITc to build PCH MTP image with resolution set to
Minutes and Globallock set.
3. Flash via Dediprog/FPT > G3(unplug power) > Reapply
Power > Boot to BIOS > Set following Parameters:
3a. Set SATA Mode = IDE [ADV > CONFIG > SATA CONFIG]
3b. F4 to Save and Exit
4. Boot to OS
5. Check the permit attributes of PCH MTP.

Closed Issues

6.8 Closed Documentation Change

3792059
Update Patsburg SPI Programming
Guide FITC PCH Strap 16 -> Bit 14 & 18
for Patsburg are Disable & Changeable.
Affected Component
Documentation.SPIFlashProgramming Guide
Impact: SPI Programming Guide does not have guidance for
FITC setting.
Workaround: N/A
Notes: PCH Softstrap 16 bits 14 and 18 have been
documented as Reserved and default setting as "1" in
Patsburg_SPI_Programming_Guide_454672_rev_1.63.pdf.
3534716 /
3534717 /
3535281
Executing FPT with the -c command
line parameter results in error 27 being
returned.
Affected Component
Documentation.SystemToolsUserGuide4MB
Impact: FPT returns an error 27 Host CPU does not have
erase access to target flash area.
Workaround: Either limit the area to the area available
using the -length command *or* create a 2 SPI component
image.
You know it will error out when you receive the message in
FPT:
"Warning: There are some addresses that are not defined in
any regions. Read/Write/Erase operations are not possible
on those addresses"
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. From dos command line in FPT-Win...FPT.exe -c

Known Issues

7 Known Issues
7.1 Open Intel
ME Kernel

7.2 Open Integrated Clock Control (ICC)
BUP000001
27-MHz FLEX Clock (for switchable
graphics) has unexpected output value,
unless Display PLL ownership is
transferred to Intel
ME.
Symptom: Upon boot or SX resume, on-
board graphics down devices will not
function as expected. Note: No official
support for switchable graphics is
currently provided with 27-MHz from
Cougar Point PCH.
Affected Component: FW.ICC
Impact:
Workaround: The following bits need to edited as specified to
utilize on-board graphics down devices that use 27-MHz FLEX
clock from Cougar Point:
PLLEN bit 9 = 1b (Enable ME Ownership)
DPLLBC bit 30 = 1b (Enable DPLLB)
Optional steps 3 and 4 If 27-MHz SSC clock is needed from
CPT:
DPLLAC bit 30 = 1b (Enable DPLLA)
DPLLAC bits 26:24 = 011b (Enable 27M spread on DPLLA)
This editing can be done in one of two ways:
Invoke Flash Image Tool with a commandline option fitc.exe
/iccext, and edit the parameters directly in the FITC GUI. This
option causes all ICC Registers to appear as dword values only, so
raw dword values must be edited - there are no GUI bit-by-bit
enhancements available as is when FITC is invoked without the
/iccext commandline option.
Edit the parameters in the SPI Flash Image binary configuration XML
file used by FITC. Note that this XML file is not the ICC Configuration
XML, which has been deprecated and is no longer used by FITC. You
must edit these parameters in the XML file and save the XML before
starting FITC. The recommended method of doing so is making a
copy of newfiletmpl.xml and editing the copy. Note that IccProfile1
corresponds to Profile 0 in SPI Flash, IccProfile2 to Profile 1, and so
on.
Note that 27-MHz Flex Clocks are available in both versions of
the FITC GUI, with and without /iccext and no workarounds
specified in previous kits are necessary.

Known Issues

7.3 Open Software / Tools
Issue # Description Affected Component/Workaround/Notes
3551432
When installing the MEI-Only Installer
the Readme File Information windows
shown to the user is empty.
Affected Component Build
Impact: Readme information section blank in installer.
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Open the Installers folder start MEI-Only installation
7.4 Open Intel

7.5 Open Intel
Identity Protection Technology


7.6 Open Intel
Upgrade Service

7.7 Open Not Firmware Issue
4027368 AT7.1.20 Power: When using SATA port
4 Platform fails to load SuSE Linux OS
(~10% of time for DT and ~5% for
MBL)
Affected Component: BIOS
Impact: Some failures with SATA ports loading Linux
Workaround: none
Notes:
Reproduction Steps:
1. Burn Image
2. Load SuSE Linux OS.
3. Move to S5.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until reproduced (should happens
within a few flows).

Known Issues

7.8 Open - Documentation Change
3792037
Patsburg SPI Programming Guide
doesn't explain bits PCH Strap 16 Bits
27:24
Affected Component SW.AMT.Docs
Impact: Document lacks details for configuration.
Workaround: N/A
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IPT Description and Support............................................................ 6

LAN Binary Images ....................................................................... 18

Anti-Theft Technology ...................................................... 52

Upgrade Service .............................................................. 53

Anti-Theft Technology ........................................................ 59

Identity Protection Technology ............................................ 59

Upgrade Service ................................................................ 59

IPT Description and Support

ME Firmware 7.1 supports Intel

IPT (restricted to Intel

IPT software and collaterals are published as a separate kit in

Identity Protection Technology

Management and Security Status Application

Management Engine Firmware SKUs for the

Management Engine Firmware 7.1 Intel

6 Series Express Chipset

6 Series Express Chipset

Management and Security Status Application (IMSS)

Management and Security Status icon indicates

Standard Manageability, Level III

Anti-Theft are running on

Management Engine 7.1 Firmware SKU for the Cougar Point

Rapid Start Technology

Management Engine Firmware 7.1 code branches

LAN Binary Images

ME 7.1 PC FW kit contains two GbE binaries:

LAN PHY A2, B0 and C0

LAN PHY A2, B0 and C0

Dynamic Application Loader

AMT on the Cougar Point Family /

ME is not accessible after soft

DAL (ME 7.1)

6 Series Chipset POST hang

DAL permanent disable value

DAL permanent disable

DAL will be reset

Identity Protection Technology

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