How to Fix Host SMBus Controller Not Enabled! (VMware 12.5.x, Ubuntu 17.04)
How to Fix Host SMBus Controller Not Enabled! (VMware 12.5.x, Ubuntu 17.04)
1. Understanding SMBus Warning - "Host SMBus Controller Not Enabled" appears in Ubuntu 17.04 logs, Indicates communication gap between guest OS and emulated hardware, Often points to missing kernel module for SMBus support.
2. Load Kernel Module - Open terminal window within your Ubuntu 17.04 virtual machine, Check `i2c_piix4` module status using `lsmod | grep i2c`, Load the `i2c_piix4` module manually with `sudo modprobe`.
3. Ensure Persistent Fix - Create `/etc/modules-load.d/i2c.conf` file for permanent module loading, Add the `i2c_piix4` module name inside the new configuration file, Update initial ramdisk environment using `sudo update-initramfs -u`.
4. Verify and Finalize - Reboot your Ubuntu 17.04 virtual machine for changes to take effect, Check system logs like `dmesg` or `journalctl -xe` for warning disappearance, Ensure VMware Tools are fully updated and correctly installed in guest.
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