Comment Comment by kuschku Definitely, and this is not a conspiracy.The ME is used for the WoL and EEE features of the Intel NICs.(EEE is Intel's energy efficient ethernet, allowing it to keep TCP sockets open even if the main processor is asleep).Additionally, the ME builds its own network connections.It's also why I stopped using any and all Intel NICs, they ended up resetting every few seconds if the ME was partially disabled. parent kuschku 9 years ago
The ME is used for the WoL and EEE features of the Intel NICs.
(EEE is Intel's energy efficient ethernet, allowing it to keep TCP sockets open even if the main processor is asleep).
Additionally, the ME builds its own network connections.
It's also why I stopped using any and all Intel NICs, they ended up resetting every few seconds if the ME was partially disabled.