AMT2.0 to AMT2.1 update tool - bootable diskette version
for ThinkCentre M55p (type 6487, 6488, 8792, 8794, 8796, 8798,
    8800, 8802, 8804, 8806, 8808, 8811, 8813, 8816)
Version 2.1.0.1028
Installation README


This package updates the Active Management Technology (AMT) from
version 2.0 to version 2.1 on ThinkCentre M55p (type 6487, 6488,
8792, 8794, 8796, 8798, 8800, 8802, 8804, 8806, 8808, 8811, 8813,
8816) systems.

This package is for use with systems that are AMT capable.

Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation.


Determining if system is AMT capable
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1. Click Start, then click Run.
2. Type msinfo32.exe, then click OK.
3. Select System Summary.
4. Look for BIOS Version/Date. You should see a value similar to
   either '2MKTxxAUS' or '2JKTxxAUS'. If the first two characters
   of the value are '2M', then your system is AMT capable and
   this package applies to your system.


Before using this tool
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Before you use this tool, you must enable the "Intel(R) ME Firmware Local
Update" capability. To do this please follow these steps:
     
1.  Turn on your ThinkCentre M55p system,  after the "ThinkCentre" Logo,
    press "Ctrl+P" until you enter Management Engine (ME) interface.
2.  If the default ME password has NEVER been changed, you MUST change it 
    before you are allowed to change any of the ME settings. The default 
    ME password is "admin". An example of a strong password (required by
    the ME) is " Admin@12 ".
3.  Select "Intel(R) ME Configuration", and change the item "Intel(R) ME 
    Firmware Local Update" to "ENABLE"
4.  Select "Intel(R) ME Feature Control", please make sure the item 
    "Manageability Feature Selection" is set to "Intel(R) AMT"
5.  Select "Intel(R) ME Feature Control", make sure that the item "Intel(R)
    Quiet System Technology" is set to "DISABLE"
6.  Exit from ME interface by constantly pressing "Esc", system will reboot.


Downloading the package
=======================
1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save 
   the downloaded file, be sure to select a path that does not
   have a space in its name.


Extracting the package
======================
Installing this update involves creating a flash diskette and
running the flash program from the diskette. Before you begin,
have one blank 1.44 MB diskette ready.


Windows Vista
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1.  Click Start, then click Start Search.
2.  Type amt21_fwupdate.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere.
    This will locate the file you just downloaded.
3.  Double-click the amt21_fwupdate.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating
    "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog,
    click Continue.
4.  Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be
    extracted to the diskette.
5.  Label the diskette "AMT update diskette".


Windows 2000 or XP
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1.  Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders.
2.  Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive.
3.  Type amt21_fwupdate.exe in the search field, then click Find Now or Search.
    This will locate the file you just downloaded.
4.  Double-click the amt21_fwupdate.exe icon.
5.  Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be
    extracted to the diskette.
6.  Label the diskette "AMT update diskette".


Updating the ME firmware
========++==============
1.  Close all open applications.
2.  Insert the diskette labelled "AMT update diskette" into
    drive A:, and shut down and restart the computer to start the
    flash program. It will update the firmware automatically.
3.  After the update is complete, turn the system off, disconnect the power 
    cord for at least 15 seconds.


Check the update result in BIOS
===============================
1.  Reboot the system and enter BIOS Setup (F1), load defaults (F9),
    save and exit (F10) to OS. 
2.  Reboot and enter BIOS Setup (F1) again, verify the following information
    on the Advanced -> AMT sub-Menu screen:

           ME Firmware Status     :   Enable
           Platform Manageability :   AMT
           ME FW Version          :   2.1.0.1028

3.  If the 3 items above match the AMT screen, the update was successful.


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