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I just completed an "FDISK" and install of WinME. I am continually getting "a driver for this device can not be found". Under device manager, I have a yellow question mark next to other devices and PCI Communicaion Device. I don't know what device is being referenced. The only info listed under properties for the PCI is:
device type: other devices
manufacturer:none specified
Harware version: 112.I have read some posts that indicate this may be a modem driver missing. I have 2 ethernet cards installed for networking: VIA PCI 10/100mb Fast Ethernet Adapter and Realtek RTL8029(AS)PCI Ethernet Adapter.
I am seeking some assistance in: 1) identifying which PCI device is in question and 2)how do I fix it.
his is a bit long but I wanted t give as much info as I could t assist you in assiting me.
Thanks for your help.
BUTMSTR
I have an almost identical situation and am looking for help too. I've tried using a 3Com CD and Win98 CD for drivers but no luck. I'm going to try different PCI slots but I expect the same result. I've even rebuilt the pc and still get the "unknown pci communication device", along with the modem not being recognized. Any answers/ideas welcome!
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YEP, me too!
Our modem (PCT789T) is plugged in to a PCI socket. It is the only PCI device. The computer does not find the modem if we ask it to look, and if the coputer is switched on we get the "New Hardware found - PCI Communications device".
Whats going on?
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Me too!!! ACK! Don't have original driver and can't be found on win98 CD... message is same "New Hardware found - PCI Communications Device" Anyone have a clue?
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I'm sorry, I wish I could help all ya'll, but I'm having the same problem!!! ....Only I installed Win 98SE.
I have the Realtek RTL8029(AS)PCI Ethernet Adapter but not the other one you mentioned.
In addition, the following have exclamation marks beside them: PCI Ethernet Controller & PCI Input controller.
I'm really green at this and don't know what I'm doing! I did a clean install (first time I've ever tried this) and thought this might help my computer problems! Ha!
I just hope this is a learning experience.
Thanks for any help.
Sandra
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The PCI communication device that windows is finding is for your modem. If you know what model modem is installed in your computer, then you can usually find and download the appropriate driver from either the manufacturer or elsewhere on the web. Hope this helps.
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I encounted PCI communication Device driver "not found" problem after I formatted my C:drive and reinstall Win98 SE. I solve this problem after I re-installed the fax/voice modem driver though I have a network card installed and don't use the modem anymore. My computer is OK now. Maybe you can try to find out your old moderm driver card or download from the producer's website.
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I am having the same problem does anybody know where I can find this device the information I have is its a PCI Communication Device Vendor ID 13F6 Device ID 0211 Subsystem ID 021113F6
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Hi Jeremy
PCI Communication Device Vendor ID 13F6 Device ID 0211 Subsystem ID 021113F6 belongs to C-Media Electronics Inc (according to http://www.plasma-online.com/) but how did you find out the vendor's ID - that's the bit I'm stuck on!!
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hi chrissie
try http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q298/8/37.ASP
it explains how you can identify your unknown device using the registry editor. (careful with the registry!)
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I have the same problem and found this thread doing a search. I have a 3com v90 56k mini pc card for my DEll. Have no recovey disc as well. Ever since I reformatted I have experienced all of the above. I have been tring to get mine fixed for 4 motnhs.
I have gotten Dell & #com downloads and none resolved problem.
Is there anyone out there that can help this group of PCI-less people out.
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Im having lots of problems with an HP Pavilion 7960 1.3GHz, Suprise you?(haha, hp products are always a pain in the ass) Anyway, Im having the same problem, along with many others, such as the on-bourd ethernet adapter, sound, keybourd, ect. So anyhelp? Feel free to e-mail me.
Thanks,
Evan
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HELP!!!
I have just installed Win98se. I have located the driver for my Diamond modem
Model:SUP2920 / 56kI am also having this same problem with the PCI Comm Device. It is listed under "Other Devices"
I have downloaded and installed this driver. The device manager says it is working properly but my computer cannot communicate with it?!?!?!
WHat should I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please help or call 407-460-6463>>>
Before I throw this thing out my window
{just kidding...maybe...}
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HELP!!!
I have just installed Win98se. I have located the driver for my Diamond modem
Model:SUP2920 / 56kI am also having this same problem with the PCI Comm Device. It is listed under "Other Devices"
I have downloaded and installed this driver. The device manager says it is working properly but my computer cannot communicate with it?!?!?!
WHat should I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please help or call 407-460-6463>>>
Before I throw this thing out my window!!!!!!
{just kidding...maybe...}
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Well, People...
same problem here... since the very begginning i had a problem with installing the 4in 1 drivers from via technologies inc. they keep asking the network adapter source disk during the installation... which I dont have... I thought drivers should be able to install without a problem... yeah right... plus I have the same pci com card under other devices which I cant find a driver for... computer makers suck big time. Any help is welcom. Thanx
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Fancy that! I just came here hoping to find some help for my own PCI communication device problem, pretty similar to all those above, but find a support group instead. Thanks for not making me feel the odd one out. Technology Sux!
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I encountered the same yellow question mark under the PCI communication device. I fixed the problem by reinstalling the driver for my modem. No more annoying yellow question mark. Thanks for your help with the posts
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To find out what your PCI - moden is you
right click, my computer, left click properties, left click device manager,left click the + next to modem, should tell you.
Or:
start>settings>control panel> modem.
Or:
start>run>(type in)msinfo32.exe>ok>components>modem.
Maybe one of these will work.
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Porque me detecta mi modem motorola como pci input device??????
como lo instalalo ?
chipset:62412-51
escribanme a mi casilla porfa
gracias
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Dude... This happened to me... TOO... it searches for a .inf file so i tried getting stuff for that... like a file i searched for *pci*.inf
That would probably be the search command you would type on any other PC you would look @...
Hope it helps!
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http://www.conexant.com/customer/md_driverdownload.jsp
Start here, and run the modem identifier .exe. Not sure if this works with other manuf (other than Coxenant) but it solved my problem.
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I'm a sys admin supporting a number of state agencies. Currently working with a Dell Latitude C600. Can't find a driver for the "PCI communications device."
Vendor ID = 10B7 (3Com)
Device ID = 1007
Subsystem = 61370
Sent an Email to dell. Got a Quick Response pointing me to this web site:http://support.dell.com/us/en/filelib/download/index.asp?fileid=R18320&sid=LAT_PNT_P3C_C600&lang=EN&lib=20&os=WNT5&searchtype=filter&devid=632&type=DRVR
Downloaded and checked the INF. Its got the right Vendor, Device, and Subsystem ID. Loaded it up, sure enough it works.
Bottom Line:
Use this web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q298/8/37.ASPUnderstand that every PCI device has to have a Vendor ID, a Device ID and a Subsystem ID. The driver you need will have those ID's Listed in the INF file. Push your vendor to give you a driver that matches. Dell has been great.
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malditaa seaaaaaaaaaaaa.. no sirve esto coño driver y donde carajos puedo bajarlo.. ya me arteee.. maldito sea el VIA PCI
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I am also trying to fix a modem bug in an "old" machine with Windows 98.
But, oh surprise! I ran into the "PCI Communication Device" mystery.
I too feel relieved to see I am not the only one. (It makes me realize "it's not my fault".)
I'll look for the device information in the registry, as suggested. Thanks for the tips and support!!
Shalom!!! ¡Viva México Raza!
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dear
i have laptop toshiba (satellite 2545 cds)i need a driver of pci communication device with modem 56k,intefrated itu v.90 modem so pls help how did i get this driver
thank u
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oh! again a great pain in the ass...!!!!
i cant keep my cool.....hot ,,, hot!!!
please help me out of this hell....
PCI COMMUNICATION DEVICE is like an ant in my pant....
i cant figure it out....can someone take it out??????
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I've got the same problem with my laptop, even worse, I can't find the port com3 which my modem is supposed to be installed with. It appears the message "PCI com. device found" right after I installed the modem, and I can't find any driver for it at all. Please please help!!!!!!
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I had this annoying problem - nothing I did helped. However, I found out what to do;
I disabled the onboard modem in the BIOS!
Henrik, Denmark
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Well sorry guys i dont have help, but i have some info if someone can help me.. I need drivers for a PCI Communication device and PCI multimedia audio device, i have a LNE100TX ethernet card (Network Card)and my sound wont work and i cant get these drivers it says they cannot be located off the disk i have. and i have the yellow question mark next to them both under device manager. If anyone can help me please send me an e-mail at blawlor01@yahoo.com thx.
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go to settings-control panel-multimedia and remove the ones with questionmarks then restart your comp. then go to conrol pannel again choose system -multimedia and reinstall your drivers via cd or from your pc then restart and everithing works.
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I hope that works.. I reformatted on the 3rd and havent been able to connect to the internet since..
Luckily I have access at work.. lol
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All,
*Solution*
Id thought Id throw in my comments.
Id just spend more than 6 hours "messing" with the modem drivers, downloading, registering etc.
Anyways,
After an age, (new modem and new driver), I discovered that the TCP/IP protcol was not installed!
Makes yer think!It may help some of you...
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Hice cambio de disco en mi computador e instale Win98SE, no me reconoce PCI COMMUNICATION DEVICE, como lo puedo solucionar, por favor si pueden ayudenme.
Gracias.
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this is cool, get the modems make thru the registry and install the Drivers
check this :http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q298/8/37.ASP
its then gonna work!!!!!
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i am havin the pci communications thing but my modem is workin fine... its my sound card that is messed and it wont accept the drivers.... any suggestions?
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