What is sm bus controller

[V K Tandon]

Hello,
I get the message "Windows needs to install software for your SM Bus controller" . I postpone it and work normally. Do i have to install it? I am using Vista. Please help.
Thanks.
V K Tandon

 

[ksiemb]

Hello,
I get the message "Windows needs to install software for your SM Bus controller" . I postpone it and work normally. Do i have to install it? I am using Vista. Please help.
Thanks.
V K Tandon

System Management Bus: (SMBus, SMB) A simple two-wire bus used for communication with low-bandwidth devices on a motherboard, especially power related chips such as a laptop's rechargeable battery subsystem (see Smart Battery Data). Other devices might include temperature sensors and lid switches.


To Install the Intel Chipset drivers go here, or or visit Computer Vendor site.
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http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-013541.htm

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It doesn't hurt to have the latest chipset drivers installed.

 

[V K Tandon]

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