what is SM bus Controller ?

[aki]

after i installed the XP pro in the R40 i got 1 unkown device and one SM Bus COntroller. can any here help me? i bought the laptop as a secondhand and cds were gone.

thnx

[eriqesque]

If I recall correctly it's the security chip

[aki]

sorry for the double post, when i hit the submit button, my laptop went out of battery. hope you guys understand it:)