Z170 Extreme4 - "This system is vulnerable"

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   So the Intel CSME version detection tool reports the system is vulnerable... CSME version: 11.8.50.3425.

I'm just wondering if there is any chance of a BIOS update for the Z170 Extreme4? Or maybe some other way to update the CSME?

Currently running the latest 7.50 BIOS with an i7 6700k.

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Alan80 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan80 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z170 Extreme4 - "This system is vulnerable" Posted: 07 Mar 2020 at 10:17pm
	So the Intel CSME version detection tool reports the system is vulnerable... CSME version: 11.8.50.3425. I'm just wondering if there is any chance of a BIOS update for the Z170 Extreme4? Or maybe some other way to update the CSME? Currently running the latest 7.50 BIOS with an i7 6700k.

ASRock_TSD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ASRock_Official Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Status: Offline Points: 8547	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASRock_TSD Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2020 at 5:07pm
	Dear Alan80, Thank you for posting your query to ASRock forum. Regarding your question, kindly use instant flash method to flash the BETA BIOS L7.53 from the link below: https://download.asrock.com/BIOS/1151/Z170%20Extreme4(L7.53)ROM.zip With thanks, ASRock TSD

Alan80 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan80 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2020 at 5:56pm
	Thanks very much for this. That's great support for this age of mobo

Alan80 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan80 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar 2020 at 1:54pm
	I updated to 7.53 and it appears to have patched successfully. Intel Detection Tool is now happy and reporting ME version 11.8.70.3626 I have a problem though... the update seems to have killed the on-board NIC. It reported as "not attached" (code 45) in Win 10 device manager. I tried removing it to reinstall, but is now not detected at all. Doesn't appear to work/connect in the BIOS or when booting to MS DART so not just a Windows issue. I have cleared the CMOS (also battery out) and went back to 7.5 and obviously disabled/enabled on-board LAN (many times) in the BIOS. The CSME is still patched even when going back to 7.5 so is this update to blame or could it be coincidental hardware failure?

ASRock_TSD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ASRock_Official Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Status: Offline Points: 8547	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASRock_TSD Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar 2020 at 3:52pm
	Dear Alan80, Thanks for letting us know. We have released a BIOS L7.54 to fix this. Kindly download the BIOS from the link below: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AFh2I0ZopyhVRAxamJ-GO0zmtvNK7i_h With thanks, ASRock TSD Edited by ASRock_TSD - 11 Mar 2020 at 3:53pm

Alan80 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan80 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar 2020 at 8:34pm
	Well that was quick Thanks for the update... it has worked! Can I ask why reverting to 7.5 didn't fix the issue? Was the ME and Microcode patch to blame?

ASRock_TSD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ASRock_Official Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Status: Offline Points: 8547	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASRock_TSD Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 2020 at 10:29am
	Dear Alan80, Thanks for the reply. Yes, that was the cause. But don't worry, with newer L7.54 BIOS everything should work properly. With thanks, ASRock TSD

Wearnes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 2021 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wearnes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jan 2021 at 7:50am
	Hello, Is it also possible to have this update for z170 extreme 3 currently Intel® CSMEVDT displays this system is vulnerable. Currently running bios 7.50. Thanks much if it is possible.