a method and apparatus are provided for controlling system management interrupts is disclosed . the method comprises : receiving an interrupt signal ; determining a type associated with the interrupt signal ; using the determined type to access control information indicating an action to be applied to the determined type of interrupt ; and blocking , passing or remapping the interrupt signal in response to the control information . the apparatus comprises a memory , an interrupt unit and a logic circuit . the memory is adapted to store control information regarding a plurality of types of interrupt signals . the interrupt unit is adapted to receive the interrupt signal , and use the interrupt type contained in the interrupt signal to access the control information stored in the memory . the logic circuit is adapted to block , pass or remap said interrupt signal in response to the control information .