Unknown PCI Simple Communication Controller  


  1. Posts : 6
    windows 7
       #1

    Unknown PCI Simple Communication Controller


    I have a acer 4745g laptop installed with windows seven, however there is one driver missing with a yellow question mark on the device manager, PCI Simple Communications Controller. According to unknown device identifier it shows the chip as, intel 5 series/3400 series chipset family HECI controller. The device ID is as follows, PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B64&SUBSYS_03571025&REV_06. Where can I get this driver?
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    You download your drivers here:

    Acer Support - Download Drivers
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  3. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #3

    That's usually referring to the HECI drivers, or Intel Management Engine. I was able to find a bunch of links to the drivers by googling it, but here's a forum post with a link to them on Dell's site. Usually, Intel drivers work on any Intel board, regardless of whoever the OEM is.

    DriverPacks.net Forum / [IMPL] Intel AMT/SOL/HECI driver
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  4. Posts : 6
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    thanks for the replies... may I ask what is the importance of the PCI Simple Communication
    Controller? As it is right now I don't see anything wrong with my laptop...? Does enabling it really makes a difference?

    @theog - thanks for the link but acer doesn't have the driver, the files on the website are the same as the ones that came with acer support DVD...
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  5. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #5

    This driver seems to enhance hardware monitoring in some way, but am not sure. Take a look here.

    Question about Intel Core 2 Duo and HECI Hardware Monitoring Driver - Lavalys Discussion Forum

    The driver is available on the Intel support site but you'll have to look around for your particular mobo/chipset.


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  6. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #6

    hisuka2001 said:
    thanks for the replies... may I ask what is the importance of the PCI Simple Communication
    Controller? As it is right now I don't see anything wrong with my laptop...? Does enabling it really makes a difference?

    @theog - thanks for the link but acer doesn't have the driver, the files on the website are the same as the ones that came with acer support DVD...
    Here you go:

    Unknown PCI Simple Communication Controller-captureacer.png
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