PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_54E1
Alder Lake-N PCH HECI Controller driver
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_54E1 is the Intel Corporation Alder Lake-N PCH HECI Controller, a Management Engine device. It is the Intel Management Engine interface. It needs the Intel MEI driver from your PC maker for firmware updates and some power features. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on intel.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_54E1 |
|---|---|
| Device name | Alder Lake-N PCH HECI Controller |
| Maker | Intel Corporation (PCI vendor ID 8086) |
| Device type | Management Engine |
| Driver guide | Get the Intel ME driver |
| Latest official package | Intel Management Engine Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 2618.9.30.0, June 17, 2026 |
How to install the driver for Alder Lake-N PCH HECI Controller
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_54E1. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. The MEI driver is often delivered here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Chipset.
- Use the chip maker's package. Intel Management Engine Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on intel.com. Our get the intel me driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Device Manager should show Intel Management Engine Interface under System devices.
Other Intel management engine IDs
VEN_8086&DEV_4DE0Management Engine InterfaceVEN_8086&DEV_51E0Alder Lake PCH HECI ControllerVEN_8086&DEV_51E3Alder Lake AMT SOL RedirectionVEN_8086&DEV_54E0Alder Lake-N PCH HECI ControllerVEN_8086&DEV_54E4Alder Lake-N PCH HECI ControllerVEN_8086&DEV_54E5Alder Lake-N PCH HECI ControllerVEN_8086&DEV_6E68Nova Lake PCH-S CSME HECI #1VEN_8086&DEV_7758Core Ultra 200H/200V Series Processors CSME HECI #1
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