Intel Management Engine Driver (11.0.0.1160) for Windows 7/8.1 64-bit
This is typically a or AMT driver for Intel chipsets. I need the proper driver for Windows 7 64-bit .
(from Device Manager → Properties → Details → Hardware Ids):
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
Does anyone have a reliable download link or know which Intel driver package includes this?
Solution: The PCI Simple Communications Controller on Windows 7 64-bit is usually the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) driver.
Some users have success forcing the Chipset SMBus driver from the Intel Chipset Installation Utility.
Intel’s official site or your motherboard manufacturer’s support page.
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 |
