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_abednego

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July 24th, 2019 03:00

What does "ME disabled" really mean?

Hello.

I have three old but reliable OptiPlex 780 USFF desktops.  All these desktops have a label inside with a large "3" and the text "ME disabled" on them.

What does this label means?  Is it really referring the the Intel Management Engine being disabled at factory, or just the Intel Active Management Technology?

As you surely know Intel ME and AMT are different, even if the latter requires the former.  I am looking for machines that truly have ME disabled, not just the AMT part.  Has been Intel ME completely disabled on these small desktops?

Thank you!