Solved Windows Update: AMD SMBus

[Jesse Williams]

So, I checked for updates today on my Laptop, and I had an update that said Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - Other Hardware - AMD SMBus.

Below is the screenshot of the recently installed updates. Can anyone tell me what the AMD SMBus does and what the update does?

 

[AddRAM]

Wait a minute, you`re asking about an update after you installed it ?

Jesse, you are supposed to highlight an update, then click more information BEFORE you install an update, to see whether you need the update or not.

Now it`s too late, you already installed it.

Just google the update number, it should tell you what it`s for.

But ah ha, there is no number, so now just google the entire term.

Jesse, NEVER install an update without knowing what it is and only after you determine if you even need it.

 

[Jesse Williams]

Well, I assumed it was recommended. It has to do with my system, since I have AMD graphics. I googled AMD SMBus, but nothing really gave me much detail.

 

[Jesse Williams]

Okay. I read what it was on Wikipedia. But, still, it didn't make much sense.

 

[derekimo]

It's part of your chipset drivers, it's not very common to get that through Windows update but I would guess it was necessary.

You can right click on it and view details, then you should get a link for more info.

 

[Jesse Williams]

Okay. Why isn't it very common to get it through Windows update, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Jesse Williams]

When I clicked more info, this is what it pulled up.

Update drivers: recommended links - Windows Help

 

[derekimo]

There's another person on EF that got the same thing, did you by chance reserve the W10 upgrade?

 

[derekimo]

Okay. Why isn't it very common to get it through Windows update, if you don't mind me asking?

Because it's a base driver that is usually just installed when installing Windows or shortly thereafter.

 

[Jesse Williams]

Oh okay.

 

[AddRAM]

Well, I assumed it was recommended. It has to do with my system, since I have AMD graphics. I googled AMD SMBus, but nothing really gave me much detail.

Don`t assume anything with Microsoft, always click the more information icon on the right hand side BEFORE you install an update.

I`ll bet you have your updates set to Automatic don`t you ?

 

[Jesse Williams]

Yes, I do. But, I don't let Windows install updates automatically though. My updates are set to install at 3:00 in the morning. The computer is off at that time. So, I always check for updates instead of letting Windows install them.

 

[AddRAM]

Yes, but that`s still auto, as soon as you turn on your PC it will install those updates.

It should be set like this, but we have been over this before.

 

[derekimo]

There's another person on EF that got the same thing, did you by chance reserve the W10 upgrade?

Did you reserve W10 Jesse?

 

[AddRAM]

I`m pretty sure he did.

He wants W10

 

[Jesse Williams]

There's another person on EF that got the same thing, did you by chance reserve the W10 upgrade?

Did you reserve W10 Jesse?

Yes, I did.

 

[derekimo]

There's another person on EF that got the same thing, did you by chance reserve the W10 upgrade?

Did you reserve W10 Jesse?

Yes, I did.

Just a guess, but it could be related to that.

 

[Boozad]

Did you reserve W10 Jesse?

Yes, I did.

Just a guess, but it could be related to that.

I think you're right Derek. There's no SM Bus driver present on my W10 install so it looks like 10 doesn't install it, maybe 7/8 pre-loads it for that reason.

 

[heffeque]

I haven't and I've got that update pending.

I have Catalyst 14.12 installed, but the SMbus that I see is from 2006 and it says ATi, so yes, it's pretty old.

 

[Jesse Williams]

You have the SMBus update pending?