If you don’t use Intel AMT/ME features, you can safely disable this device in Device Manager (right-click → Disable). The yellow mark will remain unless hidden, but it won’t affect normal system operation. Quick Reference Table | Item | Details | |----------|-------------| | Common cause | Missing Intel MEI (Management Engine Interface) driver | | Typical VEN/DEV | VEN_8086&DEV_1E3A (Ivy Bridge), VEN_8086&DEV_8C3A (Haswell), etc. | | Driver name | Intel Management Engine Interface | | Windows 7 64-bit driver version | v9.5.x, v10.x, or v11.x (depending on chipset) | | Safe to disable? | Yes, if not using Intel AMT or remote management |
Intel’s official site or your motherboard manufacturer’s support page.
Thanks. Title: [SOLVED] PCI Simple Communications Controller driver for Windows 7 64-bit pci simple communications controller driver windows 7 64 bit
Solution: The PCI Simple Communications Controller on Windows 7 64-bit is usually the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) driver.
(from Device Manager → Properties → Details → Hardware Ids): If you don’t use Intel AMT/ME features, you
Here’s a clear, properly formatted forum-style post you can use when requesting or sharing a driver for the on Windows 7 64-bit . Forum / Support Post Title: Need driver for PCI Simple Communications Controller on Windows 7 64-bit
Some users have success forcing the Chipset SMBus driver from the Intel Chipset Installation Utility. | | Driver name | Intel Management Engine
Does anyone have a reliable download link or know which Intel driver package includes this?