PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7F7E
Management Engine driver
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7F7E is the Intel Corporation 800 Series Chipset Family Silicon Security Engine HECI #3, 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_7F7E |
|---|---|
| Device name | 800 Series Chipset Family Silicon Security Engine HECI #3 |
| 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 800 Series Chipset Family Silicon Security Engine HECI #3
- 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_7F7E. - 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_7F6C800 Series Chipset Family CSME HECI #3VEN_8086&DEV_7F6D800 Series Chipset Family CSME HECI #4VEN_8086&DEV_7F7C800 Series Chipset Family Silicon Security Engine HECI #1VEN_8086&DEV_7F7D800 Series Chipset Family Silicon Security Engine HECI #2VEN_8086&DEV_8C3A8 Series/C220 Series Chipset Family MEI Controller #1VEN_8086&DEV_8C3B8 Series/C220 Series Chipset Family MEI Controller #2VEN_8086&DEV_8CBA9 Series Chipset Family ME Interface #1VEN_8086&DEV_8CBB9 Series Chipset Family ME Interface #2
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