TITLE: HP Workstations ME Firmware Update and Utilities

VERSION: 8.1.10.1286 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains utilities that can be used to update the Intel Management
Engine (ME) Firmware on the supported Workstation models integrating ME FW 8.x.


The Intel Management Engine (ME) is an isolated and protected computing
resource which provides Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) and
Alert Standard Format (ASF) support. The ME Firmware is stored in the same
flash EEPROM as the system firmware (BIOS), but is updated independently.

This Softpaq includes the utilities and firmware required to update Intel
Management Engine (ME) Firmware (FW) on HP Z420 and Z620 Workstations. This
special procedure is only required for major ME FW updates from Version 7 to
Version 8 or vice versa. Minor ME FW updates (within Version 7 or within
Version 8) can be performed through normal ME FW upgrade procedures and with
any BIOS Version.

This procedure can only be performed with System BIOS Version 02.00 or later.
HP recommends updating to latest available BIOS Version. This Softpaq does not
update the System BIOS.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP59991
SUPERSEDES: None
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Z420 Workstation
HP Z620 Workstation

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Ultimate
Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
Initial ME 8 Release.

PREREQUISITES:
N/A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.