Explore the hidden intricacies of modern motherboards in this 42-minute conference talk from 44CON 2017. Delve into the world of closed-source firmware, undocumented components, and complex security technologies like IME, AMT, SMM, TPM, and UEFI. Discover how understanding these devices at the bare-metal level is more accessible than it appears. Learn about unusual functionalities, potential security pitfalls, and ways to exploit features for building more open platforms. Gain insights into the challenges faced by industries attempting to secure hardware for reuse. Follow along as the speaker uncovers fascinating details from Intel chipset datasheets and other motherboard parts, revealing the secrets that lie within these essential computer components.