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About Intel MEI Drivers
The latest v12.0 drivers are usable with 8-series Broadwell mobile & 100-series or newer desktop/mobile systems, meaning (CS)ME >= 10. Users of 9 & 8-series Haswell desktop/mobile systems, meaning ME 9, must use the latest v11.7 drivers instead. Users of 7 & 6-series Ivy/Sandy Bridge desktop/mobile systems, meaning ME 7 - 8, must use the latest v11.0 drivers instead. Users of 5-series or older desktop/mobile systems, meaning ME <= 6, must check Section D to find the driver they need. In order to check your current installed version, use Intel MEInfo tool as instructed below.
Source: Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools
Windows Update MiniTool found version 11.7.0.1040, which is available at Microsoft®Update Catalog: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft....?q=11.7.0.1040
That's not what I meant. If driver is not suitable and you fail to boot / experience BSODs, then simply either uninstall it in Windows (if you can), or roll-back to the previous System Restore point, prior to installation (assume you create it first!).
FYI: I did once have similar brilliant idea and downloaded / installed via similar Driver Updater software newer Intel drivers for my laptop. I was not able to boot afterwards, and - have to say - restore via boot menu took me a while.
I downloaded, "Intel Driver & Support Asst." It identifies my laptop and system and provides the update specific downloads for my DELL 7572....in my case.
Windows installed me 1815.12.0.2021 for 2004 i had a strange issue on newer drivers that my cpu fan is quiet, i do something like ex open chrome and the fan starts working fast and then quiet again i reported this during 2004 previews and reported again today via device manager revert option hope it helps someone
cheers !
How would I know whether I had one of those mentioned chipsets?
Use the following freeware to check it out: www.hwinfo.com/download.php
Or CPU-Z:
CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID