SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help?

Count McBaked · 11-04-2009, 01:47 AM

Okay, guys.

My SM Bus has an error notification that never disappears, no matter what I try; my informs me of a missing driver for it. I've looked everywhere for it, and can't find anything; neither can Windows Update. Also, my USB ports aren't transferring data between device and computer. They transfer power, but not information. I have a feeling that the two are related, though I can't be entirely sure. =\

Here are the specs:

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name THECOUNT
System Manufacturer Gateway
System Model GT5473E
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 107 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD ~2109 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 4/9/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
Time Zone Eastern Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 4,096.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 2.02 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 4.72 GB
GPU nVidia GeForce 6150 LE
CPU AMD Athlon 64 x2 4000+

I hope you guys can help me. <3

spongmonkey · 11-04-2009, 06:01 AM

Hi

I'd download and reinstall the drivers for your chipset/motherboard

Count McBaked · 11-04-2009, 06:29 AM

Well, that's the problem, bro'. While I was last in VA, I downgraded from Vista to XP Sp3. Also, from what I understand, they don't make a specific driver set for my model with the OS it's runnin'. I was actually wondering if I could use some sort of a generic driver for the SM Bus; but I'm hesitant, because I don't want to lose functionality from my computer anymore than I already have; by installing a wrong driver. I heard something about using CABARC.exe to rig up the SP3 Folder with some of the Sp2 USB drivers. But when I attempted; the DOS prompt closed instantaneously. Evidently this is a ridiculously common problems for people like me downgrading from Vista. I'd Keep Vista, but it runs too many processes for my liking even with the elimination of some.

spongmonkey · 11-04-2009, 06:34 AM

you could try telling windows to search online for the best driver, that is sometimes quite successful. If a driver exists for XP SP2 then it should make no difference if you're using SP3 and that same driver, it only matters if it's an XP driver and you're trying to make it work for a whole other platform, i.e. Vista

Failing that, you could open up the PC (if it's not in warranty) to find out what motherboard is in it and looking directly at the manufacturer of the board for a generic chipset driver?

Count McBaked · 11-04-2009, 06:46 AM

Oh dude, I've had this box for probably a year and a half now; and put parts in it myself. Which is no problem really, I've been doing it for a long time on various boxes with no problems; even this one, until recently.

ECS C51PVGM-M is the mobo model. Upon observation of the website, the only chipset drivers were for the nForce model, and not the GeForce. I'm not certain whether these drivers are compatible or not, though. Forgive my incompetence.

**simpswr** · 11-04-2009, 06:56 AM

You what the NVidia C51G Chipset Driver here

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Dow...nuID=6&LanID=0

11-04-2009, 01:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Count McBaked Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3	SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help? Okay, guys. My SM Bus has an error notification that never disappears, no matter what I try; my informs me of a missing driver for it. I've looked everywhere for it, and can't find anything; neither can Windows Update. Also, my USB ports aren't transferring data between device and computer. They transfer power, but not information. I have a feeling that the two are related, though I can't be entirely sure. =\ Here are the specs: OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name THECOUNT System Manufacturer Gateway System Model GT5473E System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 107 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD ~2109 Mhz BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 4/9/2007 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)" Time Zone Eastern Standard Time Total Physical Memory 4,096.00 MB Available Physical Memory 2.02 GB Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB Page File Space 4.72 GB GPU nVidia GeForce 6150 LE CPU AMD Athlon 64 x2 4000+ I hope you guys can help me. <3

11-04-2009, 06:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
spongmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 93 OS: Windows 7	Re: SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help? Hi I'd download and reinstall the drivers for your chipset/motherboard __________________ MCITP, MCTS, Windows Vista

11-04-2009, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Count McBaked Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3	Re: SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help? Well, that's the problem, bro'. While I was last in VA, I downgraded from Vista to XP Sp3. Also, from what I understand, they don't make a specific driver set for my model with the OS it's runnin'. I was actually wondering if I could use some sort of a generic driver for the SM Bus; but I'm hesitant, because I don't want to lose functionality from my computer anymore than I already have; by installing a wrong driver. I heard something about using CABARC.exe to rig up the SP3 Folder with some of the Sp2 USB drivers. But when I attempted; the DOS prompt closed instantaneously. Evidently this is a ridiculously common problems for people like me downgrading from Vista. I'd Keep Vista, but it runs too many processes for my liking even with the elimination of some.

11-04-2009, 06:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
spongmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 93 OS: Windows 7	Re: SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help? you could try telling windows to search online for the best driver, that is sometimes quite successful. If a driver exists for XP SP2 then it should make no difference if you're using SP3 and that same driver, it only matters if it's an XP driver and you're trying to make it work for a whole other platform, i.e. Vista Failing that, you could open up the PC (if it's not in warranty) to find out what motherboard is in it and looking directly at the manufacturer of the board for a generic chipset driver? __________________ MCITP, MCTS, Windows Vista

11-04-2009, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Count McBaked Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3	Re: SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help? Oh dude, I've had this box for probably a year and a half now; and put parts in it myself. Which is no problem really, I've been doing it for a long time on various boxes with no problems; even this one, until recently. ECS C51PVGM-M is the mobo model. Upon observation of the website, the only chipset drivers were for the nForce model, and not the GeForce. I'm not certain whether these drivers are compatible or not, though. Forgive my incompetence.

11-04-2009, 06:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 14,282 OS: XP, Win 7	Re: SM Bus Controller Error + USB Error. Help? You what the NVidia C51G Chipset Driver here http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Dow...nuID=6&LanID=0 __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?