TITLE: Intel Management Engine (12.0) Firmware Update and Utilities
VERSION: 12.0.96.2562 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides an update to the Intel Management Engine (12.0) Firmware
for HP Z2 G4 running a supported operating system.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp156373
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp156373.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 2FC46A6CC9D914C8EBC545E8795CE21F
SUPERSEDES: sp155436
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 16, 2024
CATEGORY: Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Z2 SFF G4 Workstation
HP Z2 Mini G4 Workstation
HP Z2 Tower G4 Workstation

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1803 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1809 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1903 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1909 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 2004 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 20H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H1 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A363= SOL
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A360= MEI

FIXES:
- Security update.
PREREQUISITES:
PREREQUISITES:
1) System BIOS 01.05.01 or greater must be installed before updating to ME FW
12.0.35.1427 or later.
2) 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.
3) 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/)
4) 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).

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
12.0.96.2562 on Z2 G4, and Z2 Mini G4 Workstations. Also included in this
SoftPaq are utilities to report status and other information from the ME FW. In
addition to updating the ME FW, this SoftPaq will also update the Power
Management Controller Firmware (PMC FW) to version 300.2.11.1025.

ME FW: 12.0.96.2562
PMC FW: 300.2.11.1025

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.
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.

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