760, Fix Windows 10 Pro x64 ~ PCI Simple Communications Controller errors
I installed Windows 10 Pro, 64 Bit OS (with a 250GB SSD). Thankfully I had only 2 errors showing in "Device Manager"!
Even with the 2 errors, everything still appears to work OK! After 10+ hours of operation the CPU is just 96 °F. I also installed a 2 port HDMI card beforethe fix (listed below) and it too was working fine! Here is the first error:
The OptiPlex 760 is not supported for Win 10. Win 7 is the last OS supported.
This not to say it won't work in Win 10, but there may be (will be) hardware devices that are not supported. The version of Windows 10 is also an issue with older hardware. As newer versions of Win 10 are released they support less and less older hardware.
I had the PCI Simple Communications Controller error on an ASRock motherboard that was supported for Win 10. It never caused a problem.
Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking Station
Self-built desktop for recording studio application
You do not go to HP for DELL INTEL AMT HECI SOL drivers.
Disregard the poster as it appears to be XSS scripted Malware Links.
Windows 10 is not supported HOWEVER it works just fine.
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Intel ME5 Host Embedded Controller Interface Driver This package provides the Intel ME5 Host Embedded Controller Interface Driver and is supported on OptiPlex 760/980/755/780/960/780USFF that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.More details
5.2.70.1046
Intel Serial Over LAN/Local Management Service Driver This package provides the Intel Serial Over LAN/Local Management Service Driver and is supported on OptiPlex 760/980/755/780/780USFF/960 that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.More details
5.2.70.1046
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility This package provides the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility and is supported on Latitude, Optiplex and Precision models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Vista and Windows 7.More details
that VEN =8086 means INTEL, cute name yet ,from back in 1981 first IBM PCs 8086/8088 days, (cool name)
dev = actual chip 2E14
that means the intel driver is missing for THAT intel chip so get it at intel next>? that be 1 choice.
im not sure at ALL what is your question?
know that w10 as it evolves 1809 now, will drop chips that the makers of said chip 100% flat refuse to support W10 is it exists NOW. (or every 6th month w10 update)
the other choices is what? one and only 1 choices and (intel drops support and did on some chips of theirs) that is to install the driver in compatibility mode.
setup.exe (right click it and pick w7 com pate mode)
learn now some EXE are coded to not allow running on w10 period
so we extract the EXE used, 7zip( free) and see what is INSIDE,
if you see msi, run that in compat mode, w7 t0 10
or if only inf files try them 1 at a time.
forced.
now INTEL actual
Eaglelake HECI Controller
so you learned that Intel does not support there old 2e15 chip now but somehow, HP has it.
well that is what HP can do, that is there trick, and HP does not send drivers to Dell ever.
this is what they support and w7 and w10-32 bit will end soon.
I'm making it a point to reply to you on a DELL OPTIPLEX 760 using 64 Bit Microsoft Windows 10. This Dell is now operating totally error free ~ except for my typos.
I didn'texpectWindows 10 to be a 'Plug and Play' install from the start. The only two errors in 'Device Manager' (after install) didn't bother me much ~ because ~ this 760 was stilloperational, not crashing and no blue screens of death either ~ from the first time Windows 10 booted up to now.
DELL does notmake CPU, chips OR ANY other items like drives, cards and memory used in Dell computers. DELL depends on vendors and manufactures to supply virtually ALL of the items that MAKE a "Dell".
Those 'suppliers' also create upgrades and many software/firmware/flash and 'fixes' for their items ~ from Audio to WiFi. AND, it's important to note that DELL isnot the only buyer.
The IMPORTANT part to me is:IF "HP" (or any other manufacture) uses that sameIntelQ43 (or CPU card/add/on etc) and HP (or another company) HAS a WORKING/BETTER DRIVER for that same ITEM ~ why wouldn't I TRY it to fix problems or upgrade? Especially when that driver FIXES hardware errors and reports?
I mean, if I was in Death Valley running out of gas and the ONLY gas station around was ARCO, but "I" only buy Chevron Gas... would I buy and 'install' that ARCO gas? New and fresh drivers often fix a array of other problems too and sometimes make items work better by adding improved features. Computer BIOS upgrades is a good example...
Sure, at some point Microsoft (and DELL) must move on to new models and 'support' for older items end and I fully understand that. Truth is the less they 'support' now (with fresh drivers in example) the more new stuff they sell.
It's also important to note that other computer companies don't market scores of new models every year ~ like Dell. I suspect these 'others' maydemand more "support years" from board vendors (CPU, video etc) and this may be why newer/better drivers are often found for the same items elsewhere?
You say why not buy something newer? For me ~ my OPTIPLEX 760 was FUN and a challenge right out of the box! Same with my 'other' Optiplex Systems and two more USFF are set to arrive Tuesday... The total cost: $54 including shipping for both... What FUN and ~ what's not to like? Just add a SSD and be amazed!
You also recommend something with a faster/newer/better "CPU", but hey... if I did, things would be just like now... 99.99% of the time my "760" is just waiting for new instructions ~ from me... Why buy a Ferrari to be stuck in 8 mph traffic? (For grins I just checked my CPU temp: 96 degrees... gee, it's running colder than me).
Anthony
YOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Intel® Q43 Express Chipset w/ICH10D (this is chip set) ...as others told you dell has no w10 on this old PC, no support.
* VEN =8086 means INTEL 8086/8088 days... dev = actual chip 2E14... that means the intel driver is missing for THAT intel chip.
*... w10 as it evolves 1809 now, will drop chips... makers of said chip refuse to support W10
*... that is to install the driver in compatibility mode.
*... learn now some EXE are coded to not allow running on w10 period
*... extract the EXE used... and see what is INSIDE
*... if you see msi, run that in compat mode, w7 t0 10
*... so you learned that Intel does not support there old 2e15 chip now but somehow, HP has it.
Intel 4 series is old. circa 2008 (11 years old) for the old CORE2 processor. but core 2, is not supported on 10. why not just buy newer PC, used, with a real CORE(tm) processor and tried this CORE2. by fav dells are.
*...3020,7010,7020,9010, and 9020. I like only those that the PSU can be upgraded easy. my 3020 loads w10-64b fresh with not one error, even runs fast GPU cards.
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Posted May 29th, 2019 03:00
The OptiPlex 760 is not supported for Win 10. Win 7 is the last OS supported.
This not to say it won't work in Win 10, but there may be (will be) hardware devices that are not supported. The version of Windows 10 is also an issue with older hardware. As newer versions of Win 10 are released they support less and less older hardware.
I had the PCI Simple Communications Controller error on an ASRock motherboard that was supported for Win 10. It never caused a problem.