PCI Simple Communications Controller

[wfejnieh2]

I entered BIOS and enabled the "Hidden Embedded Security Device" - It's both the PCI Simple Communications Controller and the Hardware Device in System Hardware under "System devices" - "Intel Management Engine Interface".  That's why they both have the same Hardware ID.  To accomplish re-arming that Microsoft ME Interface took many BOOTS Into BIOS (F10) and Several BOOTS into MEBx (Ctrl + P); and you better know what you're doing!  I got everything working and then decided to "gut" that Management Engine.  It's A Great Big Security Risk enabling software used in the Business Environment on an end lease PC to be used at home.  That ME Interface (when enabled) allows someone with the technical knowlege to literally take over every aspect of the computer and Steal whatever is on it or make it a "Pawn".  It can give instructions to your computer even when it's turned off!.  They take painful steps to Disable the Management Engine for to be sold, at lease end; to "Civilians!"  You're CRAZY if you think that hardware/software combo would be 'neat' enabled.  You could (literally) turn your computer into someone else's "ROBOT"!  Long afternoon - got everything back under control.  Messing With This Hardware/Software is not for the 'Squeemish".  I've been studying it for a year; and I have at least 10,000 pages of (Microsoft Publications) on "Group Policy" and Instruction Manuals.  Good Luck! and have fun!

Regards, Jeff

[Warlord_Shadow]

While you amazing men of HP support try to decypher what Jeff is talking about,

Could I ask you ocne more in helping me find a driver for my HP Probook 6550b running Windows XP.

It is the 'HP Intergrated module' that I'm after, that only appears when I turn the wifi on.

I THINK I've tried all of the wifi drivers, but still no luck.

Hardware ID:

USB\Vid_03f0&Pid_231d&Rev_0306

USB\Vid_03f0&Pid_231d

Thanks a million guys, I can't express enough how thankful I am that this thread is still powering on.

-Brad

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Brad:

You need this software and driver for the HP bluetooth module in your 6550b:

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=4173772&sp...

[jct134]

@Vidya

Thanks for the link to sp48821, however when installing I get error message

"An error occurred while registering one or more components.  Setup will exit."

When I try to update the driver manualy I get a

"Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device" 

It says

"Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it.

It lists

"Intel Management Engine Interface"

Then it says

"The name is already in use as either a service name or a service display name."

Any other ideas?

Anyone??

Thanks in advance...

Jason

[wfejnieh2]

Hi, Jason!

What I've learned from (especially Paul) the 'forum' is that a 'driver' described as - "PCI Simple Communications Controller" could be a 'driver' for all sorts of Hardware or it can be combined with other drivers to enable a Process or enable the functioning of an actual physical piece of 'Hardware'.  After giving Paul your Hardware ID; he can determine what that piece of hardware is or a description of a 'Process' (Program) it contributes to enable.  Sometimes it might be a simple modem.  If the computer is a "Retail" version meant for the 'public', this might be the case.  When you've purchased a Business PC 'off lease'; you realize these computers were built to satisfy the requirements of the Business purchasing them.  When you have very large Organizations that communicate on their own network, maybe 1000's of Computers, the Security of the Organization depends upon the computers ability to be 'secure' with the other computers.  Also, when an Organization needs to install updates, etc., it would be impossible to program those computers individually.  The IT guys working for the Organization need to have uniformity when programing many computers at the same time.  That's where companies like Intel, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard each contribute their own expertise to facilitate these requirements.  That's the "function" of the embedded chip on the motherboard - and it is kept 'Secret' while those companies are leasing them.  When the lease expires, the computer manufacturer gets them back.  They usually (by contract) then lease the 'newest'technology computers to the companys.  Since they were 'leased', the computer manufacturer prepares those 'off lease' computers to sell to the public.  The 'embedded' chip in the motherboard remains.  That is why 'enthusiast's' find them and that is why the 'Manufacturers' don't offer help to people who have no "business" (a pun!) re-activating them and why it's shrouded in such mystery.  I hope this helps someone who might have curiosity of their 'function'.  Kindest Regards,  Jeff

[jct134]

 @Jeff

Thanks for your assistance.. but I want to clear up a few things...

1st, this laptop was not a lease, in fact my company (about 1200 employees) purchase all of our equiptment through either CDW or SPI etc...

2nd. I am in our IT department, and all of our "newer" machines are imaged using FOG with images that we have created and which have "never" had any issues with any drivers not installing correctly..

These laptops, (which we do not have a FOG image for) were recently taken out of "regular" daily use, and I just wanted to revamp them as a spare (sometimes we have users that need for training etc...)

In the last 20 years or so, I have never seen the issue that these 2 laptops have with the same driver etc...

Again, thanks for any and all of your assistance.

Jason

[wfejnieh2]

Jason,  If I read correctly the information from your original inquiry; 1) you had a 'problem flag' which was listed in System Hardware as 'other devices' PCI Simple Communications Controller' & you followed Vidya's provided 'link' and executed the download.

Upon re-boot; you were informed of a successful download;but, now you have encountered an error listing the 'Intel Management Engine Interface'.

Go back to :System/Hardware, and see if you can find "hardware' labeled "PCI Simple Communications Controller".

In my case; it no longer existed.  Thus; it must not have been a 'driver' for a piece of hardware you and I are familiar with!  -  Something you can hold in your hands, e.g., a hard drive; a processor, etc.

The "hardware" (I'm guessing) is the Intel Management Engine Interface.  The "hidden" device in your Motherboard.  Of course, you can see if that's the case by entering your BIOS (F10) upon BOOT.  From what you've told me, your company ordered (my assumption!!!) "RETAIL" Computers from a retail outlet.

From your description of your 'problems'; you have 'No' (ordinary) retail computer.  Maybe your Orginazation purchased 'off-lease' computers?  I Don't Know!

All I Have Are 'off-lease' Hewlett-Packard computers, and I know (basically) of their 'pedigree'.  They ALL have a version of Microsoft's "ME" with an Intel Chip embedded in the motherboard.  If you are an Organization; you have to 'pay' (dearly!) for the system.  It's all spelled out entering System BIOS (F10) upon BOOT and checking your System Summary!  .... at the bottom!

You have to develop a 'virtual' image for what you are seeing.  The 'drivers' are more than 1 for the 'hidden' security chip in the motherboard.  It takes a great deal of knowledge before; for example; entering MEBx (CtrlP) on BOOT.  You are Warned; if you try fo fool with the settings, you will "reset the system" and then prompts; do you Really want to fool with the settings?  Y or N

You're the "IT Guy".  I worked for one of the largest oil producers (now retired!) in the Gulf of Mexico.  I "oversaw" the IT, but it was not (specifically) my Job.  My knowledge came after retiring (my own curiosity) and 'our' Company leased IBM Computers - back then; every 3 years IBM collected the 'old' computers and provided 'our-oil-company' with the 'latest hot rods'!

Try (if you can bear it :smileyindifferent: ) reading my earlier submissions and they do  follow a similar problem as you describe!  ----> BUT; I KNOW THE INTEL 'HIDDEN' CHIP IS, INDEED 'EMBEDDED' IN MY MOTHERBOARDS!  If you're 'not sure'; find out, and Good Luck!           Kindest Regards, Jeff 

[reedryan]

hii..

I can't found  PCI Simple Communications Controller for my pc too..

this is my hardware id

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B64&SUBSYS_2AB4103C&REV_06
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B64&SUBSYS_2AB4103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B64&CC_078000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B64&CC_0780

I use windows 7 profesional 32 bit...

regard..

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Go to your PC's support and driver page and install the Intel Management Engine Interface driver for the hardware ID of

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B64

Without knowing the full model number of your PC, that is the best I can do.

[reedryan]

this is my product informasion

Product name: CQ3521L

Serial number: 4CE1110M0N

Product number: BZ515AA#AR6

regard