Windows 10: Updated Intel ME Firmware v 11.8.96.4657 LP in Asus Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 with Intel i5...

I have ASUS Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 with X542UQ.311 bios with Adata 16Gb 2400Mhz Ram intel i5 - 7200U processor and Nvidia GeForce 940mx 2gb gddr5 VRAM.On 30 August 2024, I Flashed Intel ME firmware Version 11.8.96.4657 on top of existing firmware v 11.8.95.4551 on Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise build no 22631.4112 previewI have taken a high risk in updating the latest firmware and drivers because Intel identified the vulnerabilities in the management engineI am not recommending users update without consulting their laptop desktop or motherboard ASUS SupportAsk your sy

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Updated INTEL Management Engine Firmware v 11.8.78.3681 Dated 07-06-2020 in Asus Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 With Intel i5 7200U Windows_10_2004_19041.264

I have ASUS Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 with X542UQ.309 bios with intel i5 7200u CPU Nvidia GeForce 940mx 2gb gddr5 VRAM.

On 07th June 2020, I updated Intel Management Engine firmware Version
11.8.78.3681 on top of existing firmware v 11.8.77.3664
on windows 10 2004 Enterprise 64bit build no 19041.264

Moreover, I enabled spectra vulnerability fix by registry keys. Those registry keys are available in support.microsoft.com.

I have taken the high risk for updating the latest firmware and drivers because of intel identified the vulnerabilities in management engine

I am not recommending users to update without consulting laptop or desktop or motherboard ASUS Support

Ask your system manufacturers for the released new ME firmware.

There are different types of firmware depends upon the intel processors generation and the for respective SKU's only.

This Intel Management Engine Firmware directly updates the intel processors and will be lifelong. Future updates only can be installed if existing firmware is not corrupted or not modified

Downgrading firmware is not available, so I won't recommend it.

Be careful before updating the new firmware, please note I and below site users and admin are not responsible for damaged caused due to updating.

Incorrect firmware will damage the processors. Even it won't boot or laptop won't power on.

This firmware is not available on the ASUS support website for R542UQ. I took a risk and updated by own.

After updating my laptop is running without problems , NO bsod , no hung, no driver incompatibility

I downloaded Intel Management Engine Firmware from below website
https://www.win-raid.com/t596f39-Intel-Management-Engine-Drivers-Firmware-amp-System-Tools.html

 

Updated INTEL Management Engine Firmware v 11.8.92.4249 Dated 27-08-2022 in Asus Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 With Intel i5 7200U Windows_11_21H2_22000.918

I have ASUS Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 with X542UQ.311 bios with intel i5 7200u with three disks 5TB storage with Nvidia GeForce 940mx 2GB GDDR5 VRAM.

On 27th August 2022, I updated Intel Management Engine firmware Version 11.8.92.4249 on top of existing firmware v 11.8.92.4222 on windows 11 21H2 Enterprise 64bit build no 22000.918.

I have taken the high risk for updating the latest firmware and drivers because intel identified the vulnerabilities in the management engine

I am not recommending users to update without consulting the laptop or desktop or motherboard ASUS Support

Ask your system manufacturers for the released new ME firmware.

Different types of firmware are available and depend upon the intel processor generation and the respective SKUs only.



This Intel Management Engine Firmware flashed to the intel processors and will be lifelong. Future firmware updates only can be installed if existing firmware is not corrupted or not modified. Downgrading firmware is not available, so I won't recommend it.

Be careful before updating the new firmware, please note I and below site users and admin are not responsible for damaged caused due to updating.

Flashing Incorrect firmware will damage the processors. Even it won't boot or the laptop won't power on.

This firmware is not available on the ASUS support website for R542UQ. I took a risk and updated by own.

After updating this version 11.8.92.4249 new firmware, my laptop is running without problems, NO BSOD, no hung, and no driver incompatibility.

I downloaded Intel Management Engine Firmware from the below website

Intel (Converged Security) Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware and Tools - Special Topics / Intel Management Engine - Win-Raid Forum (level1techs.com)





Source is taken from

https://winraid.level1techs.com/

 

UPDATED INTEL MANAGEMENT ENGINE FIRMWARE 11.8.77.3664 DATED 30-04-2020 IN ASUS VIVOBOOK 15 R542UQ-DM153 WITH INTEL I5 7200U WINDOWS 10 1909_18363.815

I have ASUS Vivobook 15 R542UQ-DM153 with X542UQ.309 bios with intel i5 7200u CPU Nvidia GeForce 940mx 2gb gddr5 VRAM

On 30-14-2020, I updated Intel Management Engine firmware Version 11.8.77.3664 on windows 10 Enterprise 64bit build no 18363.815

Moreover, i enabled spectra vulnerability fix by registry keys. Those registry keys are available in support.microsoft.com.

I have taken high risk for updating the latest firmware and drivers because of intel identified the vulnerabilities in management engine

I am not recommending users to update without consulting laptop or desktop or motherboard ASUS Support

Ask your system manufacturers for release new ME firmware.
There are different types of firmware depends upon the intel processors generation and the for respective SKU's

This Intel Management Engine Firmware directly updates the intel processors and will be lifelong. Future updates only it releases. Downgrading firmware is not available.

Be careful before updating, I and below site users and admin are not responsible for damaged caused due to updating.
Incorrect firmware will damage the processors. Even it won't boot or laptop won't power on.

This firmware is not available in the ASUS support website for R542UQ. I took a risk and updated by own

I downloaded Intel Management Engine Firmware from below website
https://www.win-raid.com/t596f39-Intel-Management-Engine-Drivers-Firmware-amp-System-Tools.html

source taken ::
www.win-raid.com

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