Effects of flashing ME version intended for another SKU

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You’re aware of the many configuration options an Intel ME has and have knowledge of the program (Flash Image Tool) used to adjust them?

See:

Intel (Converged Security) Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware and Tools (2-15)

Intel (Converged Security) Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware and Tools for (CS)ME 2-15 Last Updated: 2022-09-08 Intel Management Engine Introduction: Built into many Intel-based platforms is a small, low power computer subsystem called the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME). This can perform various tasks while the system is booting, running or sleeping. It operates independently from the main CPU, BIOS and OS but can interact with them if needed. The ME is responsible for many parts of a…

In addition an update file may or may not contain a proper configuration.

(Never worked with an Apple ME though…)