Intel MEBX User Guide for Intel 7 Series Chipset

Intel® ME Manageability Features
d. PENTIUM CPU changed to Core (Non-vPro eligible) CPU
e. PENTIUM CPU changed to CORE (vPro eligible) CPU
f. Core (Non-vPro eligible) CPU changed to CORE (vPro eligible) CPU
Figure 41 represents message that will be exposed to End User whenever CPU
Replacement took place downgrading CPU capabilities. This message will not
be shown if replaced CPU has the same capabilities as the old one (e.g.
changing PENTIUM capable CPU to another PENTIUM capable CPU). The
message will be shown for 10 seconds and if End User did NEITHER pressed
“y” or “Y” key NOR shut down the platform Intel
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MEBX will proceed with
assumption that End User approved CPU change.
The valid changes that will result in the following message are:
1) CORE (vPro eligible) CPU changed to Core (Non-vPro eligible) CPU
2) CORE (vPro eligible) CPU changed to PENTIUM CPU
3) CORE (vPro eligible) CPU changed to CELERON CPU
4) Core (Non-vPro eligible) CPU changed to PENTIUM CPU
5) Core (Non-vPro eligible) CPU changed to CELERON CPU
6) PENTIUM CPU changed to CELERON CPU.
The following actions are expected to be done by End User when the message
from Figure 41 is shown:
1) Press “y” or “Y” if End User approves CPU change that was performed on
purpose. Platform global reset* will follow in which Intel® ME will
populate new feature set to whole ME infrastructure (kernel and all
applications) based on modified CPU type.
2) Press “n” or any other key if End User disapproves CPU replacement
change and CPU was replaced unintentionally. The system will halt
permanently displaying the message. End User is expected to shut down
the platform and replace original CPU.
3) If no action is perfromed by End User for 10 seconds Intel® MEBX will
follow up assuming End User accepted CPU change. Platform global
reset* will follow in which Intel® ME will populate new feature set to
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