Anyone know about this who uses ASUS boards?
Specifically, does it apply to Linux? (I would think so)
Are the ME updates embedded in the BIOS updates for Linux? or in Kernel updates for Linux?
HOW do you do the updates?
It appears that you are to do the updates before you update your BIOS at ASUS.
It appears all the guidance/info is for Windows users.
I didn't do an exhaustive search, but spent maybe 45 minutes on it -- lots of confusing, even contradictory, information out there.
FYI, quick overview of what this is:
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel-...ce/td-p/913244
INTEL ME INTRODUCTION
Intel don't say much about ME, so the following is a summary of what I believe to be true from various sources. When the CPU starts, it loads the ME code into the chipset and it can operate independently of Windows. The CPU itself also has ME dedicated silicon and in addition, the BIOS and OS (if running) also communicate with ME.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
ME can communicate with just about all system components, even before the OS has started, using code within the CPU, chipset and BIOS. One of the ideas behind ME is that it can be used to support a feature called Active Management Technology (AMT). This can be used to control computers remotely, even when in a sleep state. It would be unusual for this to be enabled on a domestic PC as it's really a feature for corporate machines. It's claimed that Intel ME has full access to your system hardware, including your system memory, the contents of your display, keyboard input, and even the network. Some argue that this is a privacy risk, but unless AMT is enabled, it seems to be generally accepted that this is unlikely.
Specifically, does it apply to Linux? (I would think so)
Are the ME updates embedded in the BIOS updates for Linux? or in Kernel updates for Linux?
HOW do you do the updates?
It appears that you are to do the updates before you update your BIOS at ASUS.
It appears all the guidance/info is for Windows users.
I didn't do an exhaustive search, but spent maybe 45 minutes on it -- lots of confusing, even contradictory, information out there.
FYI, quick overview of what this is:
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel-...ce/td-p/913244
INTEL ME INTRODUCTION
Intel don't say much about ME, so the following is a summary of what I believe to be true from various sources. When the CPU starts, it loads the ME code into the chipset and it can operate independently of Windows. The CPU itself also has ME dedicated silicon and in addition, the BIOS and OS (if running) also communicate with ME.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
ME can communicate with just about all system components, even before the OS has started, using code within the CPU, chipset and BIOS. One of the ideas behind ME is that it can be used to support a feature called Active Management Technology (AMT). This can be used to control computers remotely, even when in a sleep state. It would be unusual for this to be enabled on a domestic PC as it's really a feature for corporate machines. It's claimed that Intel ME has full access to your system hardware, including your system memory, the contents of your display, keyboard input, and even the network. Some argue that this is a privacy risk, but unless AMT is enabled, it seems to be generally accepted that this is unlikely.