GIGABYTE Intel ME Critical FW Update Utility B17.1218.1

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GIGABYTE Intel ME Critical FW Update Utility will automatically detect the system's ME version and update it to the latest version to patch the Intel processor security vulnerability.

GIGABYTE Intel ME Critical FW Update Utility will automatically detect the system's ME version and update it to the latest version to patch the Intel processor security vulnerability.As you might have heard, a major security vulnerability has been discovered in Intel's, and now AMD's processors. Most computer and motherboard manufacturers have released BIOS updates to address this issue. While many companies require you to look up your model and download a specific BIOS, some companies like Gigabyte have released dedicated fixes or BIOS updating tools.Gigabyte has released "GIGABYTE Intel ME Critical FW Update Utility" specifically designed to patch this vulnerability.Extract the contents of this zip file to its own folder and run GigabyteIntelMECriticalFWUpdate.exe. You will be shown the current and new version, if available.If you're unsure, please download the Intel-SA-00086 Detection Tool and follow the instructions if found vulnerable.
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