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#3796 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:06 pm

Intel CSME 11.8 Consumer PCH-LP Firmware v11.8.50.3448

Intel CSME 11.8 Corporate PCH-LP Firmware v11.8.50.3448

Intel CSME System Tools v11 r8

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#3797 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:16 pm (Last edited: Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:23 pm)

Easy launcher for FWUpdate tool for those unskilled with Command Prompt:
https://github.com/pal1000/MEUpdateEasy

Have this script, FWUpdate tool and the ME firmware on same folder. Just double-click FWUpdate.bat, let it elevate, enter firmware filename and extension. Using rename then CTRL+C trick on the firmware filename followed by CTRL+V in Command Prompt is highly advised. Then press Enter and ME firmware update is engaged.

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#3798 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:54 am

Zitat von Bugger Vance im Beitrag #3802
Easy launcher for FWUpdate tool for those unskilled with Command Prompt:
https://github.com/pal1000/MEUpdateEasy

Have this script, FWUpdate tool and the ME firmware on same folder. Just double-click FWUpdate.bat, let it elevate, enter firmware filename and extension. Using rename then CTRL+C trick on the firmware filename followed by CTRL+V in Command Prompt is highly advised. Then press Enter and ME firmware update is engaged.

Done it!
And it was easy this time, really easy, thank you ;)

https://s10.postimg.org/oy6zgjo87/Capture.jpg

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#3799 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:22 pm

Intel CSME 11.8 Consumer PCH-H Firmware v11.8.50.3448

Intel CSME 11.8 Corporate PCH-H Firmware v11.8.50.3448

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#3800 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:31 pm

Successfully updated Asus Z170-A:

Intel(R) MEInfo Version: 11.8.50.3434
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2017, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

Intel(R) ME code versions:

BIOS Version 3703
MEBx Version 0.0.0.0000
GbE Version 0.7
Vendor ID 8086
PCH Version 31
FW Version 11.8.50.3448 H
Security Version (SVN) 3
LMS Version Not Available
MEI Driver Version 11.7.0.1057
Wireless Hardware Version Not Available
Wireless Driver Version Not Available

FW Capabilities 0x31111540

Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service - PRESENT/ENABLED
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology - PRESENT/DISABLED

Re-key needed False
Platform is re-key capable True
TLS Disabled
Last ME reset reason Global system reset
Local FWUpdate Enabled
BIOS Config Lock Enabled
GbE Config Lock Enabled
Host Read Access to ME Enabled
Host Write Access to ME Disabled
Host Read Access to EC Disabled
Host Write Access to EC Disabled
SPI Flash ID 1 EF4018
SPI Flash ID 2 Unknown
BIOS boot State Post Boot
OEM ID 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Capability Licensing Service Enabled
OEM Tag 0x00000000
Slot 1 Board Manufacturer 0x00000000
Slot 2 System Assembler 0x00000000
Slot 3 Reserved 0x00000000
M3 Autotest Disabled
C-link Status Disabled
Independent Firmware Recovery Disabled
EPID Group ID 0x1FB3
LSPCON Ports None
5K Ports None
OEM Public Key Hash FPF 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
OEM Public Key Hash ME 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
ACM SVN FPF 0x0
KM SVN FPF 0x0
BSMM SVN FPF 0x0
GuC Encryption Key FPF 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
GuC Encryption Key ME 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

FPF ME
--- --
Force Boot Guard ACM Disabled Disabled
Protect BIOS Environment Disabled Disabled
CPU Debugging Enabled Enabled
BSP Initialization Enabled Enabled
Measured Boot Disabled Disabled
Verified Boot Disabled Disabled
Key Manifest ID 0x0 0x0
Enforcement Policy 0x0 0x0
PTT Enabled Enabled
PTT Lockout Override Counter 0x0
EK Revoke State Not Revoked
PTT RTC Clear Detection FPF Not set

Intel(R) MEManuf Version: 11.8.50.3425
Copyright(C) 2005 - 2017, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

Windows OS Version : 10.0

FW Status Register1: 0x90000245
FW Status Register2: 0x00F60506
FW Status Register3: 0x00000020
FW Status Register4: 0x00084000
FW Status Register5: 0x00000000
FW Status Register6: 0x40000000

CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Disabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: CM0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
SPI Flash Log: Not Present
Phase: ROM/Preboot
ICC: Valid OEM data, ICC programmed
ME File System Corrupted: No
PhaseStatus: AFTER_SRAM_INIT
FPF and ME Config Status: Match

FW Capabilities value is 0x31111540
Feature enablement is 0x11111140
Platform type is 0x71220322
No Intel Wireless device was found
Feature enablement is 0x11111140
ME initialization state valid
ME operation mode valid
Current operation state valid
ME error state valid
OEM ICC data valid and programmed correctly
MFS is not corrupted
PCH SKU Emulation is correct
FPF and ME Config values matched

Request Intel(R) ME BIST status command... done

Get Intel(R) ME test data command... done

Get Intel(R) ME test data command... done
Total of 10 Intel(R) ME test result retrieved

Policy Kernel - Boot Guard : Self Test - Passed
MCA - MCA Tests : Blob - Passed
MCA - MCA Tests : MCA Manuf - Passed
SMBus - SMBus : Read byte - Passed
VDM - General : VDM engine - Passed
PAVP - General : Verify Edp and Lspcon Configurations - Passed
PAVP - General : Set Lspcon Port - Passed
PAVP - General : Set Edp Port - Passed

Clear Intel(R) ME test data command... done

MEManuf Operation Passed

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#3801 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:34 pm

Intel ME System Tools v6 IBX r2

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#3802 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:01 pm (Last edited: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:02 pm)

Hi, since I have a Sony VAIO with a non-upgradable ME firmware (last time I had to use a SPI flasher), how can I apply or merge the "6.2.50.1062_1.5MB_PRD_UPD.bin" update fw to "6.2.0.1022_1.5MB_PRD_EXTR.bin" base fw to edit and full flash?
Thanks.

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#3803 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:30 pm

Zitat von Jacksoft im Beitrag #3807
how can I apply or merge the "6.2.50.1062_1.5MB_PRD_UPD.bin" update fw to "6.2.0.1022_1.5MB_PRD_EXTR.bin" base fw to edit and full flash?

Not really possible, very unsafe and corruption-prone. You must update via FWUpdate tool.

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#3804 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:43 am

Back again. I have one of the bios's on my Rampage ApexVI with ME FW in failed state. Shows up as 0.0.00.00 in bios. Asus just came out with a fix for the Intel ME problem. I used their flash tool on bios 2 and all went well. ME FW updated to version 11.11.50.1436. Installed new MEI drivers as well.

Problem is bios 1 does not work with the flash. There is no copy one bios to the other anymore. Mobo boots just fine on bios 1 even with the ME problem. Boot is a little slow I suspect because it spends a few seconds looking for something that is not there, but then goes right into windows. I suspect there is no software fix for this. Typical flash commands result in error.

I have a CH341A programmer with Soic clip. My plan was to boot up on bios 2, load software to erase and flash good bios to bios 1. Obviously the board will be fully powered under this plan. Is there any issue trying to fix bios 1 with this method?

I would much prefer if there was a software fix but I am not aware of one. Just wanted some input if my plan with programmer is good to try. I see that it works sometimes and not others with an "in place" erase and write bios method. But there is no way I am getting into soldering anything on this board.

I posted in the programmer thread but was advised to post here first before trying it...

Thanks...

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#3805 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:23 pm (Last edited: Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:26 pm)

You should first try the clip with the system turned off or maybe in standby mode. To reflash the SPI chip, it is best to download the stock BIOS/SPI from ASUS and flash it with the programmer after removing the AMI Capsule with UEFITool. Then re-try FWUpdate. Otherwise, if you want a pre-updated BIOS/SPI with CSME 11.11 for programmer use, you can download the stock ASUS BIOS/SPI, remove AMI Capsule with UEFITool and follow the CleanUp Guide by using the latest CSME 11.11 firmware for your system. Using the other SPI chip's dump should be the last resort. I did the 2nd method (ASUS BIOS/SPI w/o Cap + CleanUp Guide) on the latest ASUS BIOS/SPI of version 1102 which can be found temporarily here.

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#3806 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:54 pm

Ok, my exact plan was to erase bios 1, write bios 1004 to the chip. Confirm that the write went as planned. Shut down system, boot up on bios 1. Use the Asus update tool to update ME FW like I did for bios 2.

I will try it with the mobo on standby power and run the programmer from my laptop.

Many thanks for the help.

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#3807 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:52 pm

@plutomaniac Do you have changelogs for latest MEI FW 11.8.50.3448?
I have installed MEI 11.8.50.3425 FW and few days ago there was MEI 11.8.50.3426 from MSI and I am totally confused what to do, is there any unknown exploit that can hack MEI MEI 11.8.50.3425?
Back to Back releases of MEI FW had me thinking.
One more question: How to find if BIOS is compatible with latest FW? Any hints??

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#3808 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:52 pm (Last edited: Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:53 pm)

Normally we don't find changelogs but for 11.8.50.3448 we do:

Fixed an issue where a mismatch might exist between Intel CSME and FPF configuration
Fixed an issue where Intel MEInfo FWSTS might return irrelevant results

The (CS)ME firmware are updated regularly for various reasons, it doesn't necessarily mean that some exploit was found. Anything after 11.8.50.3399 (INTEL-SA-00086) and 11.8.50.3425 (INTEL-SA-00086 + WPA2 KRACK) has been only incremental so far.

The BIOS should always be compatible with the same Major and Minor (CS)ME firmware releases. Any (CS)ME firmware major/minor upgrade support or BIOS-specific features are solely OEM dependent.

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#3809 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:16 am

So that means BIOS and MEI are different modules which aren't inter-dependent on each other, right? I'm using Dell PC.
And may I ask what those Change logs in simple terms means?
Did Intel fix the exploit where MEI can be hacked though USB?
I felt the system was snappier and initial bootup was faster after FW update from 11.0.1190 to 11.8.50.3425? Was it placebo or did Intel actually sped up their Preboot diagnostics?
A bit off-topic question: Why did Intel falsely state new microcode has been shipped to OEM when the original C2 uCode is same as 0xC2? I checked your uCode repo and it says C2 updated 29 days ago.

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#3810 | RE: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools datum

Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:06 am

No luck with getting programmer to work. It would not detect the chip using the clip. Just going let it be now. Not going to be soldering my board. Thanks for the help.

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