Componetization of Drivers INF files

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When I componentize a driver do I have to supply an INF
file for the driver?

thanks
 
black_13 said:
When I componentize a driver do I have to supply an INF
file for the driver?

thanks
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Importing the .inf file is the easiest way to do it... I can't say I
know of any other way.
 
A driver inf file is required to install the driver for device regardless
of how you install the driver, by componentizing it or simply copying the
inf and sys files onto the runtime. The system needs the inf file to tell
what driver to install and load for a given hardware and then associate the
driver with all instances of that hardware. As Heidi mentioned, if you need
to create a component for the driver to include during the build time, the
easiest way is to use the XPe tools to import the inf file into a component.

KS

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties and confers no rights.
 
I gather that the inf file has PnP IDs (hadware ids) that associated
with a specific section that has instructions on how to install
the sys and dlls files of the driver suite?

Given that I have attempted to used the inf file that comes with the
ATI mobility drivers:

5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm.exe

C:\ATI\SUPPORT\5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm\Driver\2KXP_INF\CX_22513.inf

But I have had no success. That i when I used the device manager to see
if the ATI driver had been install it was not.
 
black_13 said:
I gather that the inf file has PnP IDs (hadware ids) that associated
with a specific section that has instructions on how to install
the sys and dlls files of the driver suite?

Given that I have attempted to used the inf file that comes with the
ATI mobility drivers:

5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm.exe

C:\ATI\SUPPORT\5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm\Driver\2KXP_INF\CX_22513.inf

But I have had no success. That i when I used the device manager to see
if the ATI driver had been install it was not.
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Have you successfully installed the driver on XPPro? I can't remember
*why* now, but I always manually install the ATI Catalyst drivers on my
systems. We had all sorts of issues with our two ATI cards, which I
believe turned out to be due to BIOS problems. It's entirely possible
that I never componentised the ATI drivers, but I'll see what I have
tomorrow, if I have time.
 
Yes I have been successful in installing the driver mentioned
above. ( 5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm.exe) XP Professional.
 
black_13 said:
Yes I have been successful in installing the driver mentioned
above. ( 5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm.exe) XP Professional.
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OK - just so I can check I have support in any component I might have,
what's the PNP ID of the installed card?
 
I am embarrased to ask this but how do i determine the plug and play
id?
would i use tap.exe
 
black_13 said:
I am embarrased to ask this but how do i determine the plug and play
id?
would i use tap.exe
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In Device Manager you can get the properties of the graphics card (under
Pro) then look on the Details tab. Email me what's in the Value box.
That should give me a good idea if what I have might work as-is.
 
got it
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C66&SUBSYS_4C661002&REV_02\4&34C615C3&0&0008
i also used devcon to produce the same value.
 
black_13 said:
got it
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C66&SUBSYS_4C661002&REV_02\4&34C615C3&0&0008
i also used devcon to produce the same value.
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OK. Bit cheeky for me to work on this during office hours so I'll see
what I can find later.
 
black_13 said:
got it
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C66&SUBSYS_4C661002&REV_02\4&34C615C3&0&0008
i also used devcon to produce the same value.
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OK. I should have a driver on its way to you in a few minutes. Let me
know if it works and I'll bung it up on XPEfiles.com
 
yeah dont get in to trouble.
i have put in a call to the ati people and see what they
have to say.
 
yeah dont get in to trouble.
i have put in a call to the ati people and see what they
have to say.
 
Hi Black,

If you did not solved the problem can you please post here setupapi.log there should be loged error that prevented driver
instalation.

Also make sure that GART driver is installed for your motherboard.
And for test purposes make a winlogon image that has support for control panel, tray and other nasty explorer like things that might
be needed for usermode part of driver to work and install.

Regards,
Slobodan
 
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