Acpi Nsc6001 ((exclusive)) Today

This device was common on laptops from the mid-to-late 2000s, such as the Acer Extensa 5220

The device is handled by the nsc_gpio , nsc_ircc (IrDA), or geode-wdt kernel modules. Check if loaded:

But the moment our legacy Windows XP SP3 test image loaded, the system fan stuttered. It didn't spin down; it pulsed . Three slow beats, then silence. Then three more. Morse code for S.O.S. acpi nsc6001

: This port allowed you to sync your PalmPilot or early Nokia phone to your laptop by physically lining them up. If you moved the device an inch to the left, the connection would drop.

Back up your registry first.

Look for the National Semiconductor PC87338 datasheet. Since the NSC6001 is the ACPI alias for this chip family, the datasheet will provide the full register-level technical specifications. 💡 Troubleshooting Tips If this appears as an "Unknown Device" in Windows:

Super I/O Chips: These chips manage low-bandwidth devices like serial ports, parallel ports, and system fans. This device was common on laptops from the

The identifier ACPI\NSC6001 (or ACPI\VEN_NSC&DEV_6001 ) corresponds to an infrared communication chip manufactured by .