PCI Simple Communications Controller

[pnjukiaz]

hi paul,

that was so great!!!!..........oh....it worked in seconds yet had given me hell of trouble in weeks. thanks, take a heineken on my bill

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

A cold beer sounds real good about now. 

[wfejnieh2]

HP website says download sp57813 applies only to the Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) Operating Systems.
Regards,
wfejnieh2

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, wfejnieh2:

If you need that specific IMEI driver version that will also work for XP, I have posted it at the link below.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=ob-104...

Regards,

Paul

[wfejnieh2]

Dear Paul,

Thank You! for the courtesy of a Reply!

The Computer I own that is (also) requesting a "PCI Simple Communications Controller" is a 'retired' HP Business Desktop; a dc7700 Small Form Factor Desktop PC.  Having spent many hours researching the software and Hardware configurations that come loaded with these 'retired' machines, I've noticed what sets them apart from Consumer PC's is that they have "embedded" and "hidden" hardware with corresponding software that enables corporate "Administrator's" the ability to make sweeping software and BIOS changes from a centralized location.  Typically, Microsoft provides driver updates through "Windows Update" (except for item specific BIOS and firmware updates provided through the Manufacturer or affiliate).This, "PCI Simple Communications Controller" sounds like hardware designed to satisfy the specific security requirements of the Corporation leasing the machines. Large corporations need to keep their Computers "safe" from outside corruption and also "safe" from it's own employees! 

Having said all-of-that; I'm wondering whether hardware, e.g." PCI Simple Communications Controller" might be hardware meeting a Corporate Customer's Specificatione.  It then would be the "property" of the customer.

This might explain why no one can confidently identify the hardware, agree on it's function, or even decide whether the hardware is even needed by it's "new" non-corporate owner!   Kind Regards, wfejnieh2

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

HP business PC and notebooks are the only ones I buy. They are built well and last a long time.

I am very familiar with your model and you need the following driver to make that device get installed.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=12...

Like you, I do not use my business PC's and notebooks in a corporate environment.

You are correct in your statement that the AMT hardware allows the PC's to be updated and controlled from a central location, which of course in large corporations is very convenient.

We as private users hardly have a need for it, however I cannot stand a device in my device manager that is wanting for a driver.

So, the driver I posted above will install that device, and you can then forget about it like I do.

Best regards,

Paul

[wfejnieh2]

Greetings! Paul,

I'm a little late responding to your Reply as I spent the day setting up a dc7700 CMT.  I located a Brand New Western Digital 40GB SATA II (300) Hard Drive and I (finally) found a 'matched' pair of Samsung 2GB Memory.  Still have Windows XP Pro; but, if/when I instal a 64-bit Operating System I'll have room for an extra 4GB of Memory with the 2 empty slots.  I had to "chuckle" to myself when I read someone's response about the 'elusive" "PCI Simple Communications Controller" calling it a modem(!?!).  If a Computer doesn't even have a piece of Hardware (a modem!); it certainly won't go looking for a Driver. 

Back to the dc7700 CMT I set up today - I am convinced this "Hardware" no one can pinpoint a "driver" for - I am Convinced it is embedded in the motherboard -  am Convinced the "embedded" device was used for businesses for Management Control of their Computers Remotely - It was 'embedded' to assure it's integrity - and I feel trying to "re-activate" it, now that it no longer serves the purpose it was designed for could possibly be a big (security) risk!  Personally, I don't want a piece of 'hardware' on my Computer whose intended function was to allow another person to change it's settings remotely!  ..... did someone say, "security risk?"  I think you see; maybe don't agree with(?) - my point!.

It's been a long day!  Kind Regards!  wfejnieh2

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Well, it certainly won't affect the PC's operation if you don't install the driver as the device is the Intel Management Engine Interface controller which needs the HECI driver.

There is also the AMT-SOL driver that rounds out the rest of the AMT hardware that started with the introduction of the dc7700 model.

The below article explains the Intel AMT technology which those devices provide.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Active_Management_Technology

I have my AMT turned off and the drivers installed because as I said, I don't like any ? marks in my device manager.

Best regards,

Paul

[srikanth-hp630]

sir i need PCI simple communications controller for my hp630 laptop working on windows 7 ultimate 32 bit.. please send me the direct download link..

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You probably need this one...

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=32...

If the first one doesn't work, then you have this version.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=32...

Paul