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*	Copyright (c) 2006 Intel Corporation.
*       Intel(R) Management Engine Firmware - Version 2.5.0
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*  CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT
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This document contains the following sections:

1. Overview
2. License Agreement


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* 1. Overview
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The Intel(R) Management Engine (ME) firmware contains code and 
configuration data for Intel(R) ME functions. This firmware image 
consists of Intel(R) Active Management Technology, Alerting Standard 
Format 2.0 and Intel(R) Quiet System technology. This is one of the 
regions that is built using the Flash Image Tool, and is then 
programmed into the flash.

NOTE:
- For more details on building the flash image, please refer to:
  OEM_Bringup_Guide.pdf, downloaded from the same web page as the kit 
  is downloaded from.
- For more details on the firmware and related issues, please refer 
  to ReleaseNote.pdf, downloaded from the same web page as the kit 
  is downloaded from.


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* INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 
* (OEM / IHV / ISV Distribution & Single User)
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