TITLE: Intel Management Engine (11.22) Firmware Update and Utilities
VERSION: 11.22.94.2495 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides an update to the Intel Management Engine (11.22) Firmware
and utilities for HP Z6 G4, and Z8 G4 Workstations.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp148855
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp148855.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: cef8f8436de6c5d0258d56d8ed87076e
SUPERSEDES: sp144003
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 13, 2023
CATEGORY: Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Z 6 G4 Workstation
HP Z 8 G4 Workstation

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition

LANGUAGE(S): Global

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A1BA= Z6/8G4

FIXES:
- Security update.
PREREQUISITES:
1. Intel Management Engine must be enabled in BIOS. The option to enable ME is
located in the Advanced menu under Remote Management within BIOS setup (F10 BIOS
menu -> Advanced -> Remote Management). Please note, older BIOS versions may
only include a single option to enable the Intel Management Engine Interface
(MEI) device in BIOS. The Intel AMT option must be enabled in order to update
the Intel ME FW when only one enable option is available in BIOS setup. Newer
BIOS versions include separate options to enable Intel ME and Intel AMT
independently. In these cases, Intel ME must be enabled, while Intel AMT may be
enabled or disabled.
2. Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) drivers are required in order to
update the ME FW in a Windows environment. It is highly recommended to install
the latest ME SW from hp.com. (https://support.hp.com/)
3. You must run the MeInstaller.exe, FWUpdLcl.exe, or FWUpdLcl64.exe with
administrative privileges. If User Account Control (UAC) is enabled you may see
a UAC prompt when using the silent install options (MeInstaller.exe -s).

HOW TO USE:
Install Instructions/Known Issues
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.)

ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
***Update via HP provided utility:***
MeInstaller.exe is a utility provided by HP to help facilitate the ME FW update
process. The MeInstaller.exe utility can run automatically when the SoftPaq is
extracted (press [Y] when prompted during SoftPaq extraction), or at a later
time by executing the MeInstaller.exe utility from a command line terminal such
as Windows PowerShell.
MeInstaller.exe [-s|silent] [-?|h|help] [-r|restart|reboot] [-force]
-s|silent Update the ME firmware without user input
-?|h|help Display help screen
-r|restart|reboot Will restart the computer after update is successful
-force Forces the install over the same version of ME (allowsv)
Example:
C:\SWSETUP\SPxxxxx\MeInstaller.exe
A reboot is required in order for the new ME FW to take effect.

***Manual update via Intel tools:***
FWUpdLcl[64].exe is a utility used to update the Intel ME FW in a 32-bit or
64-bit Windows environment. The ME FW can be updated by executing the following
command in a "Run" dialog box or a command prompt with administrative
privileges.
32 -bit:
"FWUpdLcl.exe -f ..\11.22.94.2495.bin"
64-bit:
"FWUpdLcl64.exe -f ..\11.22.94.2495.bin"
The flash utility (FWUpdlLcl[64].exe) and Intel ME FW image file (.bin) can be
copied to any available volume/folder within the Windows environment.
A reboot is required in order for the new ME FW to take effect.

CUSTOMER NOTES:
This Intel Management Engine Firmware (ME FW) SoftPaq contains utilities and the
appropriate ME FW image file (.bin) to update the Intel ME FW to version
11.22.94.2495 on Z6 G4, and Z8 G4 Workstations. Also included in this SoftPaq
are utilities to report status and other information from the ME FW.

This SoftPaq does NOT include a system BIOS or Management Engine Software. It
is highly recommended to update your system to the latest BIOS and ME SW. The ME
SW includes Intel Management and Security Status software, Serial-Over-LAN (SOL)
drivers, and Management Engine Interface (MEI) drivers. The latest BIOS and ME
SW is available at https://support.hp.com/

This SoftPaq includes two methods for updating the ME FW. The ME FW can be
updated in a Windows environment or an EFI environment.


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