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    Base Systme Device Driver missing upon upgrade to Win7 Ultimate

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by CancerKiller, Dec 15, 2009.

  1. CancerKiller

    CancerKiller Newbie

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    I just upgraded my M17x to Windows7 Ultimate. I followed the driver installation order suggested by AW, but I still have 2 listings in the Device Manager under Other Devices listed as missing drivers.

    1 lists the location as PCIbus 1, device 7, function 3
    2 lists the location as PCIbus 1, device7, function 2

    Trying to update the driver automatically doesn't find the needed driver. Uninstalling the devices and restarting the computer, doesn't help. Also scanning for new hardware finds them, but no drivers are found.

    Everything seems to be working just fine.

    I tried searching the forums and did not see anything posted on this issue. If it is there, could someone point me to the thread? I'm sure this is something simple, but it is escaping me.

    Thanks for any help.

    CK
     
  2. Kissarmy

    Kissarmy Notebook Consultant

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    On mine they are
    Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller on PCIbus1, device 7, function 2
    Ricoh Memory Stick Controller on PCIbus 1, device 7, function 3

    Hope this helps
     
  3. CancerKiller

    CancerKiller Newbie

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    Thanks. Interestingly the SD card slots works just fine. I can put a card in and access the files on it with no problem.

    I'll just try to uninstall/reinstall the Ricoh drivers.
     
  4. CancerKiller

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    Yes. Just reinstalling the driver fixed that issue. I guess I missed it in the install list.

    Thanks for the help.
     
  5. Kissarmy

    Kissarmy Notebook Consultant

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    Glad that its sorted :)