Intel® Management Engine Firmware Update Program (11.0.27.3000) for CF-20[A/B/C/D], CF-54[D/E/F], CF-D1N, FZ-G1[P/Q/R], FZ-M1[E/F], FZ-Q2[F/G] series

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Category BIOS/EC/Firmware
Model [TOUGHBOOK]
CF-20[A/B/C/D] (mk1) *1
CF-54[D/E/F] (mk2)
CF-D1N (mk3)

[TOUGHPAD]
FZ-G1[P/Q/R] (mk4) *2
FZ-M1E (mk2) *3
FZ-M1F (mk2) *4
FZ-Q2[F/G] (mk1)

*1: Except for CF-20AXT07VM, CF-20AX007KM, CF-20AXT10VM

*2: Except for FZ-G1P6756VM, FZ-G1P6784KM, FZ-G1P6-00KM

*3: Only FZ-M1ECF∗∗∗R

*4: Except for FZ-M1FP14ZVM, FZ-M1FP16ZVM, FZ-M1FP15ZKM
Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Windows 7 Professional 64bit / 32bit
Language English
Release Date 7/25/17
File Name 11_0_27_me_firmware_update.exe 5,736,048 bytes
me_fw_update_11027_os.pdf 184,382 bytes
Index No 74953

File Description

This software is the countermeasure module to fix vulnerability published by Intel.

The updated version is "11.0.27.3000".

Reason for Update

  • - Jul 25, 2017 :
     Restrictions on using AMT after firmware update have been fixed by
     embedded controller (EC) Update Utility.
  • - Jul 04, 2017 : The updated version is "11.0.27.3000".
  • - May 30, 2017 : First published is "11.0.25.3001".

Notes

CAUTION:

  • Log on to Windows as an administrator.
  • Connect the AC adaptor and the battery pack, do not remove them until ME Firmware update is complete.
  • Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before ME Firmware update.
  • Only for Windows 7 and turning on BitLocker Drive Encryption
    Suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption until ME Firmware update is complete.
  • For Intel® AMT user
    After firmware update, AMT setting will be cleared.
  • If you will use AMT after firmware update, power led may not ON while 5-6seconds even if you press the power button.
    This limitation is fixed by the updating firmware of embedded controller.
    Please confirm the following "Referential Document:".


* Please read the update procedure [me_fw_update_11027_os.pdf] carefully, before using the update program.

Information

FAQ:

1 Question: Can update from Firmware 11.0.25.3001 published at 30 May?
Answer: Yes, you can update it without problems.
2 Question: When bitlocker is enabled, can updater work without problem?
Answer: Yes, you can update it without problems.
3 Question: Can updater work on unprovisioning system?
What happen if update firmware without unprovisioning?
Answer: Updater can work without unprovisioning and after updating system will work fine.
But according to Intel, vulnerability may remain without unprovisioning, so we strongly recommned unprovisioning before update.
4 Question: If ME version can not be read or is 0.0.0.0, what should do?
Answer: First shutdown system and remove AC and battery both.
After 15s, attach AC and battery again then power on system and retry.