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[FIRMWARE] Intel ME (H470/Z490)

MoKiChU
Level 40

Hi everyone,

- Intel ME Consumer Firmware :

Firmware : 14.1.72.2287 [24/06/2023]
PMC Firmware : 140.2.01.1018 [22/02/2021]
PCHC Firmware : 14.0.0.7002 [12/06/2020]
PHY Firmware : 12.14.215.2015 [25/08/2021]
Download : Link

Check/Update Process :

Check current version : Right click on "Check.cmd" > Run as administrator

Install/Update : Right click on "Install.cmd" > Run as administrator > Automatic restart when install is done


OS requirements : Windows 10 64 bit or more recent.
Hardware requirements : Motherboards with Intel H470/Z490 chipset.

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GettnBetter
Level 9
I had nothing but problems with the 2601 BIOS with Windows 11. Never had any issues with the last BIOS on my Z490-E. At first it was great. Updated BIOS and configured, updated the ME to the latest. Rebooted, ran some benchmarks. Didn't notice any speed issues but then rebooted again and PC wouldn't boot, bluescreen claiming no driver signatures. Clearerd the secure boot keys, tried to boot from a fresh Win11 USB, no go. Had to go back to the previous BIOS. 2601 broke my mobo unfortunately. Not sure why.

GettnBetter wrote:
I had nothing but problems with the 2601 BIOS with Windows 11. Never had any issues with the last BIOS on my Z490-E. At first it was great. Updated BIOS and configured, updated the ME to the latest. Rebooted, ran some benchmarks. Didn't notice any speed issues but then rebooted again and PC wouldn't boot, bluescreen claiming no driver signatures. Clearerd the secure boot keys, tried to boot from a fresh Win11 USB, no go. Had to go back to the previous BIOS. 2601 broke my mobo unfortunately. Not sure why.


Hi!
How do you updated the ME? Did you use Asus ME Updater utility from your motherboard support page?
I had update 2601 BIOS on my Z490-H yesterday. All is OK so far.....

GettnBetter
Level 9
Yes, downloaded and installed Version 14.1.53.1649V1.1 from the Z490-e page. It's the exact same file I installed back in August of 2021, no change. Maybe ASUS goofed and didn't actually upload a correct ME for the Z490-e?

Yeah Asus never updated after the 14.1.53 ... I've updated my ME firm thx to Mokichu and his own version that jumped to 14.1.65, showing no more security leaks.
I also feel that the latest bios is unstable, I get here a triple boot. The 14.1.53 are mentionned as "unsecure" according to intel me security check, but if you intend to updated to the 14.1.69 version, be aware that it might give you some serious headache about booting. Asus is not updating their drivers (or almost not) for the Z490s platforms. So I rely on Mokichus drivers to update them, so far, so good, but that bios messed it up...

MoKiChU
Level 40

Hi everyone,

- Intel ME Consumer Firmware :

Firmware : 14.1.65.1990 [11/05/2022]
PMC Firmware : 140.2.01.1018 [22/02/2021]
PCHC Firmware : 14.0.0.7002 [12/06/2020]
PHY Firmware : 12.14.214.2014 [01/04/2021]


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PerpetualCycle
Level 13
Has anyone with the BCLK/Effective TJMAX post loop issue with 14.1.65.1969 tried 14.1.65.1990 yet to see if it is fixed? I would, but I no longer have the XII board available to test it.

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Ataemonus
Level 11
Thank you, Mokichu.

itsnice4u
Level 8
After flashed 14.1.65.1990, the double boot(Qcode 19) or post loop issue with 14.1.65.1969 was fixed.
Thank you, Mokichu

itsnice4u wrote:
After flashed 14.1.65.1990, the double boot(Qcode 19) or post loop issue with 14.1.65.1969 was fixed.
Thank you, Mokichu


What board and which bios version?

Anyone else can confirm? I'm a bit scare to try this...
I7-10700K @5.0Ghz
Asus Maximus Formula XII
32Gb Gskill Royal-Z @3600Mhz
Asus Strix RTX3090
Corsair HX850i

itsnice4u wrote:
After flashed 14.1.65.1990, the double boot(Qcode 19) or post loop issue with 14.1.65.1969 was fixed.
Thank you, Mokichu


@itsnice4u, which bios you are on atm ? wich mobo as well please ?

I have a Formula XII and a 2601 Bios, with the 1969 firmware. I am experiencing a triple boot issue since I've updated the Bios from 2409 to 2601, the 1969 firmware being already installed when I flashed.

I will give a shot to update to the new one. Just hoping it won't provoke any boot loop issues...

I ll keep you updated, especially concerning the bios section such as TjMax and FCLK frequencies.