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diff --git a/util/me_cleaner/README.md b/util/me_cleaner/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9a09b550eb --- /dev/null +++ b/util/me_cleaner/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# ME cleaner + +A cleaner for Intel ME/TXE images. + +This tools removes any unnecessary partition from an Intel ME/TXE firmware, reducing +its size and its ability to interact with the system. +It should work both with coreboot and with the factory firmware. + +Currently this tool: + * Scans the FPT (partition table) and checks that everything is correct + * Removes any partition entry (except for FTPR) from FPT + * Removes any partition except for the fundamental one (FTPR) + * Removes the EFFS presence flag + * Corrects the FPT checksum + * Removes any non-essential LZMA or Huffman compressed module (pre-Skylake only) + * Checks the validity of the RSA signature of the FTPR partition + +Don't forget to power cycle your PC after flashing the modified ME/TXE image +(power off and power on, not just reboot). + +See the [current status](https://github.com/corna/me_cleaner/wiki/me_cleaner-status) +or [a more detailed description](https://github.com/corna/me_cleaner/wiki/How-does-it-work%3F) +of me_cleaner. + +Special thanks to Federico Amedeo Izzo for his help during the study of Intel ME. |