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    What is intel management engine interface

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by OneCool, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    what the hell is it for :confused:

    Long story short I replaced my Studio 1557 mobo with a Studio 1558 and it has it as the 1557 did not.
     
    OneCool, Mar 31, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    If I'm not mistaken, it controls the TurboBoost (thermal management side) of the supported cpu's.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Mar 31, 2011
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  3. maximinimaus

    maximinimaus Notebook Evangelist

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    No, it allows the remote control of the pc if everything is correctly configured, AFAIK. I believe even BIOS updates are possible via this interface.
     
    maximinimaus, Mar 31, 2011
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