Intel(R) Master FLB file format change
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March 6, 2012


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Contents
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- OVERVIEW
- CUSTOMER SUPPORT
- LEGAL


Overview
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The Master FLB (BootIMG.FLB) file format has changed to allow using four
part Device IDs when necessary to distinguish the correct NVM image for
a device. All utilities and software are able to read older versions of
the Master FLB. However, you must update any utilities software you use
to a more recent version to use the new Master FLB. Please upgrade to
the following versions (or a more recent version):

- BootUtil, v. 1.3.5.xxx
- Intel(R) Proset for Windows* Device Manager, v. 17.1.xxx
- SMASH, v2-2.0.0.58

The current version can be downloaded at Intel�s Network Products
information website: http://www.intel.com/network

Customer Support
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- Main Intel web support site: http://support.intel.com

- Network products information: http://www.intel.com/network


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