The identifier refers to the Intel 8 Series/C220 Series SMBus Controller , a critical hardware component integrated into motherboards using Intel’s 8 Series (Lynx Point) or C220 series chipsets. It is primarily identified by its hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C22 . Quick Facts: Intel DEV_8C22 Hardware ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C22 Vendor Intel Corporation (VEN_8086) Device Class System Management Bus (SMBus) Controller Common Chipsets H81, B85, Q85, Q87, H87, Z87 Function Power management, thermal monitoring, and fan control What is the SMBus Controller?
The System Management Bus (SMBus) is a two-wire interface derived from I2C, designed for low-speed system management communications. The controller acts as the traffic cop for this bus on the motherboard, allowing the Operating System to communicate with hardware monitoring chips. Its primary responsibilities include: dev_8c22
Ensuring stable power delivery across various motherboard rails. The identifier refers to the Intel 8 Series/C220
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