SMS bus controller chipset

Maranna said:

My question is, does everyone have to address the exclamation mark next to 'other devices' in device manager that relates to the Intel chipset?
I followed the directions I found on the web and was extremely lucky to have fixed it. I read the chipset can destroy the pc if worked on it improperly.

My point is that it is in my opinion something non techs like me should not have to do.

So does everyone with Intel have to do this fix?

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If you have an exclamation mark, that indicates a driver issue - either missing or bad. Period.

My suggestion is the visit Asus' site and download the chipset drivers for the board and install them.

And don't buy into the "this will destroy it". This is mostly pushed by those living the false belief that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". In the PC world this has gotten more people in trouble than some would have you believe. If a drive is missing or corrupt it needs to be replaced. Period.

It won't destroy the computer. In worst case you will be stuck with a BSOD (that is why you install the chipset before other devices and then avoid updating it). This was especially true in earlier Windows versions such as 98 or XP. In Windows 7 and newer you are less likely to get a BSOD by installing an inappropriate driver. If you do get a BSOD, press the reset button on your computer (or hold the power button to force shutdown) when you see the spinning dots (or lines in 22H2). If you do that three times you will enter troubleshooting mode. If it cannot fix it automatically it with offer you advanced options. Select the advanced startup and you should see a list. Select to load Windows in Safe Mode. Once into Windows open Device Manager and click on the offending device and then press DEL to uninstall it. If unsure remove some more devices. If you have an Intel INF package (chipset drivers) you may try installing it to replace any faulty drivers. Then restart in normal mode and hopefully the issue will be resolved.