From 20db314e79ba5e8e3da635ff453cbcaa1e38e1d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Francis Rowe Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:24:47 -0400 Subject: FAQ: ME: clearly explain where we mean the main OS, not the ME OS --- diff --git a/site/faq/index.php b/site/faq/index.php index 419384d..2691b91 100644 --- a/site/faq/index.php +++ b/site/faq/index.php @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@

Intel Management Engine (ME) (#intelme)

The ME is a separate processor that exists in all Intel chipsets past the year ~2006, running its own embedded (and proprietary) operating system, referred to as the ME firmware in this article. It provides remote access capabilities, - independently from the running operating system, with full access to RAM, and full networking support. With a functioning ME, your system + independently from the running operating system on the main CPU, with full access to RAM, and full networking support. With a functioning ME, your system is left wide open for attack. It can also phone home to Intel. It also handles the TPM, AMT (Active Management Technology), Boot Guard and various DRM mechanisms. The ME also performs some basic hardware initialization and power management, on recent systems. -- cgit v0.9.1