
Intel Management Engine Interface, is it needed? In general, the newer the board/chipset ( Intel 7 or 8 series), the more you need the IME software. Is Intel management engine components needed? The Intel Management Engine is an autonomous part within the Platform Controller Hub (PCH) on your mainboard, which can control everything: Turning your computer on/off and log into your computer regardless if an operating system is installed or not. What does the Intel management engine do? At this point, it’s included on all systems with Intel CPUs and Intel provides no way to disable it.


Even if you disable Intel AMT features in your system’s BIOS, the Intel ME coprocessor and software is still active and running.

1 Can I disable Intel R management engine components?.
