Part 1: What is SMC and What Does it Control?Īpple’s Macintosh computers are designed with Intel-based processors and the System Management Controller or commonly known as the SMC is a part of a subsystem of that processor.
Most of the time a simple SMC reset will solve the problem. It will help you to maintain your device properly and you do not have to run to any service center every time you think something is wrong with your Mac. Knowing about SMC reset and how to reset SMC on MacBook is very important. You may use a different variety of Mac from MacBook Pro to iMac but in the end, you are using an Intel processor operated Mac device and the SMC is a sub-system of that processor. SMC reset is an important part of Intel-based Mac devices.