[SOLVED] Where is Intel ME in bios?

[MrNoodles]

I cannot start my computer or get into windows at all. I’m trying to disable Intel ME or Intel AMT I’ve heard it called both. If anyone can give me some tips on where I might find it. I’m on an msi motherboard. Thanks

 

[Colif]

Which MSI motherboard? I can look in manual then. I don't know where it is hiding but i might find it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Active_Management_Technology

Intel Management Engine, Explained: The Tiny Computer Inside Your CPU

The Intel Management Engine has been included on Intel chipsets since 2008.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[MrNoodles]

It’s the msi 170a sli thanks man!

 

[Colif]

looks through bios manual twice... doesn't see it.

its not on the BIOS, its on the CPU

IME is an integral part of the chipset and cannot be disabled or removed. It's required for the CPU to boot. Apparently even Google hasn't been able to remove it from its server farms. There is the HAP switch you refer to but that only mostly disables features, not the whole thing. And HAP is only offered to government customers, not individuals.

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthre...request-for-disabling-intel-management-engine

I don't think it is reason you can't get into windows, there must be something else.