HP Compaq Business Desktop ME Firmware and Utilities 5.1.10.1175 Rev.A
NOTE:
The AMT 5.1 ME firmware image is only intended for HP Compaq dc7900 PC configurations. This SoftPaq does NOT include a system BIOS image. However, it is recommended that the system BIOS be updated to the latest version (1.08 or later) before upgrading the ME firmware. Once the ME firmware is updated to this new image, it CANNOT be re-flashed to an older ME AMT 5.0 firmware version.
Several methods for updating the ME firmware may be chosen. Included in this package are the following methods:
- The DOS utility updates the Intel ME firmware for the local machine in a DOS environment, and also verifies that the firmware has been updated.
- The Microsoft Windows utility updates the Intel ME firmware of the local machine in a Microsoft Windows environment, and also verifies that the firmware has been updated.
FIXES:
- Resolves a potential vulnerability where someone could exploit boundary errors in the Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) access function via remote access. Exposure would require the attacker to have Intel AMT administrative credentials to a provisioned system with web user interface (WEBUI) enabled.
PREREQUISITES:
None
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved).
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
About General Firmware:
Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.
On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device's functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit's overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn't recommended and might not always be possible.
When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.
As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it's best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.
Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device's firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don't miss a single new release.