If you’re wondering what a base system device is and how to fix this device-related issue, you’re not alone. There are many PC users who have experienced or are experiencing problems with their Base System Devices which are listed under the Other Devices category in Device Manager. This article will discuss what a base system device is and provide several specific examples. We will also talk about two possible solutions to fix this problem.

What is a base system device?

Base system device is a generic term used in Device Manager to label unrecognized hardware devices connected to your computer. This term can refer to your computer’s built-in card reader or an unrecognized generic card reader that you just connected to your PC. There are also cases where it refers to a chipset component of your computer. In some cases, you might even have more than one Base System Device in Device Manager. The main reason this problem occurs is that the device drivers are not installed.

Two examples

Here are two examples of hardware devices that were first listed as Base System Devices:

1. Ricoh MS Controller – There are PC users who experienced having only one problem device and fixed it after installing correct drivers for Ricoh MS Controller. There are also PC users who experienced having more than one on the list. After installing the correct drivers, they found that the devices were Ricoh MS Controller, Ricoh SC Controller, Ricoh SD / Host Controller, and Ricoh XD Picture Card Controller.
2. Intel DMA Engine – Unlike the more common examples, which are SD card readers, Intel DMA Engine is a chipset component. PC users solved the Intel DMA engine problem by reinstalling or updating their chipset drivers.

Solutions to troubleshoot base system devices

If you are going to view the properties of your device, the most common error code provided is Code 28, which states that “The drivers for this device are not installed.” The recommended solution provided in Device Manager is to click the “Update Driver” button, but most of the time, it doesn’t work at all.

In addition to the Update Driver button, you can try one of the following two options:

1. Manual Driver Download: You can use your device’s VEN and DEV IDs to download the necessary drivers manually online. After identifying your device successfully, it is recommended to download the drivers from the official website of your hardware device manufacturer.
2. Automatic driver download: You can also use a reliable driver update tool. This tool will automate the task of identifying your problematic device and downloading the latest drivers available for it.

In short, Base System Device is a term that can refer to the built-in card reader or an unrecognized generic card reader connected to your computer, and it can also refer to a component of the chipset. In addition to the Update Driver button in Device Manager, you can also try to download the necessary drivers manually or you can use a reliable driver update tool.