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Windows 8 Pro + X79 + Intel MEI 8.1.0.1252

VoXPCS
Level 7
Hey all -

When I try to install the latest MEI drivers with Winodws 8, it tells me that my computer isn't compatible.

Despite Intel's site saying the drivers are for Windows and my chipset. I currently have a "PCI simple Communications Controller" that is NOT installed in my device manager that I would like fixed.

Is there another version I should be using? I've tried installing the driver directly, but no luck.
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bikeman
Level 7

bikeman@ASUS wrote:
Try this link
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/misc/utils/MEI_V81101275_XPVistaWin7_8.zip


well those worked. should I be updating my firmware as well?

VoXPCS
Level 7
Nevermind, I was able to force it using Drivers Version 8.1.2.1318 from station drivers. Hope that's ok. Cause it's done 😄

R4E3960X
Level 10
Those driver may to old trying this one buddy.

Here is my review from Windows 8 Pro sale release.

Intel Management Engine Interface method has change!


Long time ago, people don't care about Intel Management Engine Interface because it was the part of Intel AMT and Intel vPro. Many think that useless and not important in term of performance gain by itself. Due Intel always said its only part of security and remote desktop for consult only. But now Intel Management Engine Interface on X79 platform are more than normal utility that they think in the past. It's important tool to working completely with your CPU, PCH and also Gigabit LAN chipset.


😮 Update Intel ME Firmware to 8.1.10.1286 working extremely well on ASUS RAMPAGE IV EXTREME BIOS 3010 😮

For Windows 8 user here is the solution step by step

1. Download Intel Flash Programming tool for Windows x64 and
1.1 Necrosan file or Station driver file name
: ME_81101286_X79.bin <-- Intel Management Engine firmware 8.1.10.1286 lastest by Intel.
1.2 82579_C0_CPT_B2_VER0OPTD4.BIN <-- Intel 82579V lastest firmware.

2. Creat Directory on your HDD name "MEFLASH" and moving all above file in same location and then.

Step 1 : Backup your both Intel ME Firmware 7.1.52.1176 and Intel 82579V firmware as picture above.

Step 2 : Flashing your Intel ME Firmware 8.1.10.1286 as picture above.

Step 3 : Flashing your Intel 82579V Firmware as picture above.

After that use "Shut Down" from Windows 8 setting menu to finish all firmware update process. 😮

3. When you've power on your system enter UEFI BIOS in this page you'll get it done!

To be ensure that those process above done already check it here!

4. To complete Intel ME 8.1.1.1286 suite installation go to Windows 8 and install this

More than security and performance gain with completely software and firmware updated

5. Check the version after installed.

For Intel Management Engine Interface Driver on Windows 8

For Intel 82579V Driver on Windows 8

After I'd complete update all. System working very well no issue found. My system just like flying even not overclock 😮

Unleash your CPU, PCH and Gb LAN Controller for RIVE with GOD CLOTH Intel ME 8.1.10.1286 today !!!
Intel Core i7 3960X 😮 C2 SR0KF 😮 @3.3GHz ASUS RAMPAGE IV EXTREME BIOS 3602 03/15/2013 16 GB GSKILL ZL 9-9-9-24-1T @1600MHz Quad Channel HIS HD7979 1050MHz GPU 1500MHz DDR5 120GB OCZ VERTEX 3 SATA 6Gbps ASUS 24X DVD Corsair AX750 WINDOWS 8 PRO X64 6.2.9200.16384 RELEASE😮

VoXPCS
Level 7
LOL! Wow!.. Best post evaaar!! Thank you :cool:

VoXPCS
Level 7
..and we're back , no issues. everything worked as you said. I didn't even make a backup...that's right. I live on the edge. 😛