Driver for PCI simple communications controller ? windows 10 64bit

Anyone know how i can get a driver for this device id PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29A4&SUBSYS_0CEF105B&REV_02
PCI simple communications controller ? windows 10 64bit version 2004

A quick Web search suggests that it may be part of the Intel MEI. Downloads for Intel(R) Management Engine Interface (Intel(R) MEI)

I'd be more confident with that suggestion if the OP had provided a model number for the machine.

bobkn said:

A quick Web search suggests that it may be part of the Intel MEI. Downloads for Intel(R) Management Engine Interface (Intel(R) MEI)

I'd be more confident with that suggestion if the OP had provided a model number for the machine.

Thanks, I have tried using intel MEI update, it wouldn't work, its an Acer Aspire e700 - 1e7u desktop

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Berton said:

Could that be a Dial-Up Modem?

Hi thanks, no its something to do with Intel Management Engine. So i tried the intel update and it doesn't work. It says "Error this platform is not supported"

rallymanuk said:

Thanks, I have tried using intel MEI update, it wouldn't work, its an Acer Aspire e700 - 1e7u desktop

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Hi thanks, no its something to do with Intel Management Engine. So i tried the intel update and it doesn't work. It says "Error this platform is not supported"

Still wondering what "platform" it might be.

Care to provide the actual detailed model number for the machine? It'd be nice to be able to research what the problem might be, rather than guessing.

bobkn said:

Still wondering what "platform" it might be.

Care to provide the actual detailed model number for the machine? It'd be nice to be able to research what the problem might be, rather than guessing.

its an Acer Aspire e700 - 1e7u desktop

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idgat said:

Run either/both Snappy Driver Installer (SDI) or SnailDriver (both freeware)

TIP : use judiciously. They both have a tendency to run off and want to update every driver on the device, but can be controlled easily. Only update/install the driver(s) you want/need.

I ran Snail Driver, it update some intel chipset drivers and bus, but still have the same problem.

rallymanuk said:

its an Acer Aspire e700 - 1e7u desktop

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Thanks.

It appears to use the G965 chipset. That dates from June of 2006.

Intel doesn't offer direct downloads for that any more. You may need to get something from third party sites. Possible example: Now downloading: Intel Chipset Device Software Driver 10.1.18 - TechSpot

Good luck.

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I have now solved the problems i had. I installed an acer vista amt driver and ran a compatibility check since it was an old vista driver and it worked. That solved the pci simple communications controller. I had another unknown device next to that one that turned out to be an nvidia away mode. I got the driver and had to install it manually through device manager. All is fixed now. Thank you too all who took the time to reply to me and the great advice given.

rallymanuk said:

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I have now solved the problems i had. I installed an acer vista amt driver and ran a compatibility check since it was an old vista driver and it worked. That solved the pci simple communications controller. I had another unknown device next to that one that turned out to be an nvidia away mode. I got the driver and had to install it manually through device manager. All is fixed now. Thank you too all who took the time to reply to me and the great advice given.

I'm impressed that a Vista driver worked, although I shouldn't have been. I wonder whether Windows Update may serve up something newer?

Thanks for posting back, with details. That increases the historical value of the thread immensely.