UIU RELEASE NOTES

4.7.0 rel DB-10JAN12-Driver Database Update Only

Issue:  Customer-requested drivers since November 2011 
  release.

Issue:  It has been found that the latest two drivers from nVidia are incorrectly written wherein co-installation routines fail during unattended installation and a null driver is installed

Symptoms:

Particular nVidia drivers continue to be problematic from the manufacturer and do not install on select, specific Dell Latitude hardware (D630, D830, E6500, E6410, E6400).


Resolution:

Several changes were made in this release to facilitate the installation of proper versions. Note also that BIOS updates have been released by Dell to assist in addressing this issue.

Symptoms:

TPM drivers do not install correctly on Windows XP and Windows 7 64-bit.


Resolution:

TPM drivers removed. Rely solely on Windows inbox drivers for TPM modules.

 

Reminder:

The driver database now exceeds 4Gb in size (5.7Gb).  Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance.  Same db still covers XP through Win7-64bit.

• USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer.

• If transferring the UIU to DVD, dual-layer DVDs will be required.  Most DVD readers will successfully read a dual-layer DVD.  Consult associated documentation for specifics.

 

4.7.0 rel DB-16NOV11-Driver Database Update Only

Issue:  Customer-requested drivers since September 2011 
  release.

Issue:  Corrected Matrox drivers added improperly to
  September db release.

Issue:  False positive identification of Windows7 (x86) nVidia
  video driver as unsigned.

Symptoms:

Specific nVidia video driver was prompting as unsigned.

Resolution:

Driver version reverted to July release (see known issue).

Particular, nVidia video drivers continue to be problematic from the manufacturer and do not install on select, specific Dell Latitude hardware (D630, D830, E6500, E6410, E6400).  Issue may be related to imaging environment and a resolution is still being pursued.

Particular, TPM drivers do not install correctly.  A resolution is still being pursued, please contact Support if you are experiencing this issue for work-around.

The driver database now exceeds 4Gb in size (4.99Gb).  Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance.  Same db still covers XP through Win7-64bit!

• USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer.

• If transferring the UIU to DVD, dual-layer DVDs will be required.  Most DVD readers will successfully read a dual-layer DVD.  Consult associated documentation for specifics.

 

New Version 4.7 - Executables Update Only

OS Support Addition:

Added UIU support for Windows Thin PC (Windows 7 Thin OS) and Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs (Windows XP Thin OS).

UIU Log File Additions:

UIUConfig.cfg file contents added to UIU Log – Private information is not recorded.

UIU Run Count implemented in UIU Log to identify how many times the UIU has been executed on the base machine. [Setup Guide pg. 54].

Symptoms:

Newer model PCs fail during mini-setup when installing audio driver

Resolution:

Code has been modified to not remove media classes.

Symptoms:

Program Compatibility Assistant invoked upon UIU failure during execution.

Resolution:

Code has been modified to eliminate possibility of Assistant invocation.

Issue: UIU Clean-up actions adjusted.

Symptoms:

When using the Computer Name prompt, a UIU-created temporary file is not removed during the post-UIU cleanup process.

Resolution:

All temporary files are now removed during the clean-up process.

Issue: Imported Sysprep answer file with       
         “-disablesysprepvalidation”

Symptoms:

When using the “-disablesysprepvalidation” switch with Windows7, an imported Sysprep
answer file is not exported to the correct directory, leaving no instructions when
Sysprep is invoked.

Resolution:

Sysprep answer file is now exported to the correct direcotry when using the
“-disablesysprepvalidation” switch with the UIU.

Issue: Imported answer file location in UIUconfig.cfg with
         “-disablesysprepvalidation”

Symptoms:

When using the “-disablesysprepvalidation” switch with any supported OS, the specific
location of an imported answer file is not recorded (the default location is recorded instead) if the UIU configuration was saved through GUI.

Resolution:

The correct location of the answer file is recorded in the UIU configuration when an answer file is imported and the “-disablesysprepvalidation” switch is used.

Issue: UIU GUI – Contacts Page E-mail Support.

Symptoms:

In UIU GUI, on Contact Page, if no e-mail client is installed, the UIU crashes when “E-mail
Support” is selected.

Resolution:

The UIU now displays a warning if no e-mail client is installed and does not fail.

Issue: UIU local machine driver removal

Symptoms:

On any supported OS, the UIU removes local drivers in order to minimize conflicts on deployed hardware. If those drivers are not completely removed, subsequent attempts to install the same or similar driver to fail due to duplicate entries.

Resolution:

Device drivers on local machine are now completely removed.

Issue: Enhanced cleanup of UIU temporary files

Note: Renamed UIU Log files will be removed. If you desire to rename and save old log files,please move them to a different directory or copy them off of the Base machine prior to reboot.

Issue: MIMIC Additions

KB981542: Windows 7 x86 & x64 – Address registry key size in excess of 8kb, causes minisetupto fail. MIMIC provides a hotfix through GUI. (Corrected in Windows 7 SP1)

KB2028749: Windows 7 x86 & x64 – Network Location Prompt. After network location is
chosen in base image; when Sysprep is applied and the machine is restarted, a prompt to select the network location is presented even if the desired location had been designated in Unattend.XML. MIMIC provides a hotfix through GUI. (Corrected in Windows 7 SP1)

UIU Run Count: MIMIC will warn user if the UIU has been previously run on base machine.
[Setup Guide pg. 54]

Issue: UIU Configuration Wizard – Missing answer file upon saved
         configuration

Symptoms:

ALL OS - Temp location for Sysprep answer file is recorded to UIU Configuration file; subsequent UIU executions with saved Configuration file would therefore attempt to find an answer file in the temp location and would find none, resulting in ineffective Sysprep execution.

Resolution:

UIU4 Configuration Wizard updated to save correct location of answer files when user
designates specific location.

Issue: UIU Discovery Tool.

Symptoms:

When using UIUDT -targetOS switch on Windows 7 (x86 & x64) UIUDT would only request
and display online analysis for Windows 7 RTM.

Resolution:

Now will request and display analysis results for Windows 7 RTM and Windows 7 SP1.

Known Issue:

Particular, updated nVidia video driver does not install on select, specific Dell Latitude hardware (D630, D830, E6500, E6410, E6400). Issue appears to be related to imaging environment and a resolution is still being pursued.

Reminder:

The driver database now exceeds 4Gb in size (4.99Gb). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. Same db still covers XP through Windows 7-64bit. USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer.    

If transferring the UIU to DVD, dual-layer DVDs will be required. Most DVD readers will successfully read a dual-layer DVD. Consult associated documentation for specifics.

4.6.2 re DB-13SEP11 - Driver Database Update Only

Issue:  Customer-requested drivers since July 2011 release.

Issue:  Added additional support for Synaptics Touchpad drivers

           in all supported operating systems.

Issue:  False positive identification of Windows7 (x86) nVidia

          video driver as unsigned.

Symptoms:

Specific nVidia video driver was prompting as unsigned.

Resolution:

Replaced corrupted driver component file with correct version.

Particular, updated nVidia video driver does not install on select, specific Dell Latitude hardware (D630, D830, E6500, E6410, E6400).  Issue appears to be related to imaging environment and a resolution is still being pursued.

Particular SigmaTel audio driver installs however no sound is projected and tray icon is not visible.  A resolution has been determined and will be made available in the next release version of the UIU.  In the interim, manually reinstalling the audio device has been effective.

The driver database now exceeds 4Gb in size (4.32Gb). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance.  Same db still covers XP through Win7-64bit.

•   USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system  
    before the driver database will successfully transfer.

•   If transferring the UIU to DVD, dual-layer DVDs will be required.  Most 
    DVD readers will successfully read a dual-layer DVD.  Consult
    associated documentation for specifics.

Issue:  Customer-requested drivers since May 2011 release.

Issue:  Includes all known i7 Second Generation chipset drivers.

Issue:  Incorrectly handled unsigned drivers

Symptoms:

When deploying specific touchpad and HP Quick Launch button drivers, users would be prompted during setup with a message stating that the driver was unsigned, interrupting the mini-setup process.

Resolution:

Replaced specific drivers with newer, signed versions, specific to operating system version.

The driver database now exceeds 4Gb in size (4.32Gb). Please follow the guidelines below  for optimal performance.  Same db still covers XP through Win7-64bit.

•   USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before
    the driver database will successfully transfer.

•   If transferring the UIU to DVD, dual-layer DVDs will be required.  Most 
    DVD readers will successfully read a dual-layer DVD.  Consult associated
    documentation for specifics.

Issue: General driver refresh of all major hardware component 
 manufacturers.

Issue:  Customer-requested drivers since Oct 2010 release.

Issue:  Updates do not include I7 Second Generation chipset   
   drivers.  An additional driver database release will 
   follow in very short order to address this new chipset.

•   USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before
    the driver database will successfully transfer.

•   If transferring the UIU to DVD, dual-layer DVDs will be required.  Most 
    DVD readers will successfully read a dual-layer DVD.  Consult associated
    documentation for specifics.

Issue:  Set Optimal Display Resolution feature sets display
   resolution greater than the capabilities of a monitor.

Symptoms:

When using the Set Optimal Display Resolution advanced feature in combination with machines attached to a KVM switch, monitor displays error citing the inability to display the resolution.  Due to the KVM pass-through, the UIU feature cannot accurately assess the monitor’s properties and relies on the graphics card’s capabilities solely.

Resolution:

Refrain from using the feature with KVM switched PC’s or refrain from using KVM switches (if possible.

Issue: NEW FEATURE - Set Optimal Display Resolution

Description:

• (Advanced Options) If checked, this feature sets the post-deploy screen resolution to the optimum setting as negotiated by the machine's video adapter and attached monitor.

Issue: Proxy information not saved while using UIU Discovery Tool

Symptoms:

• When using the UIU Discovery Tool from within the UIU program, proxy information is not saved.

Resolution:

• Corrected code to allow for saving of proxy information.

Issue: "Join Domain" feature not effective in Windows Vista & Windows 7

Symptoms:

• When the "Join Domain" check box is selected in the Sysprep - Networking tab, the deployed image does not successfully join a domain and therefore the AutoLogon feature does not work for Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).

Resolution:

• Corrected code to affect the post-deployment joining of a domain and subsequent autologon in Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. The options in the GUI are now logically bound to eliminate confusion (you cannot select AutoLogon if Join Domain is not selected).

Issue: In Windows XP, mini-setup halts with an error.

Symptoms:

• During mini-setup, users would receive error dialogue stating NVCPLSETUP could not complete.

Resolution:

• Updated nVidia display drivers.

Issue: Intel Q3x through Q4x display adapters not displaying correctly.

Symptoms:

• Display adapter settings are forced to 640x480x4bit color mode.

Resolution:

• Updated Intel display drivers.

Issue: Newer machines not designed for Windows XP on which that operating system is being deployed cannot find an appropriate nVidia SATA controller pre-installed.

Symptoms:

• Installation of WinXP on these machines result in a 07B blue-screen during mini-setup.

Resolution:

• Added nVidia SATA HD controller pre-install for Windows XP.

UIU Driver Database Update Only.

• Corrected problem with Intel Pro driver (Ethernet) where in previous verions(s) of the driver, particular adapters would not allow the device to obtain IP addressing.

• Corrected issue with Intel Q35 where older version(s) of the display driver causes adapters to adopt 640x480 4-bit color.
  
  
• Standard, customer-identified driver inclusions.

Issue: Running the UIU from a Network Drive Fails.

Symptoms:

• When running from a network drive, the UIU experiences a fatal error during execution.

Resolution:

• Corrected code to allow for access to required installation files.

New Feature list

• New support for Windows 7 (64-bit)
  • Support for Windows 7 64-bit is included for each feature of the UIU.

• Driver database preparation optimized for Windows 7 64-bit
  • Additional steps are taken in vetting the drivers which are to be included in the UIU Driver database, ensuring the most complete and efficient driver database compilation.
  • Extensive driver additions to accommodate business class hardware on which Windows 7 64-bit may be run.
  • New naming convention put in place to further enhance the UIU Support experience and to differentiate 64-bit compatible databases (not compatible with versions of the UIU < v4.5)

• Enhanced Sysprep handling for Windows 7 64-bit
  • Modified Sysprep .xml answer files for 64-bit.
  • Conversion of 32-bit Sysprep answer files to 64-bit.

• UIU Discovery Tool support for Windows 7 64-bit
  • DT will assess all necessary drivers for hardware components for all applicable OSs, including Windows 7 64-bit.  Also, DT will enable user to ascertain migration capabilities of existing hardware to Windows 7 64-bit.

• UIU AutoPilot Feature
  • The UIU Autopilot feature is designed to allow you to Standardize and expedite your UIU Master Image creation with the UIU, in a fully unattended or automated mode, (as long as all of the required information and supporting files are supplied).  This mode will allow a prepared UIU process to be executed by any staff with the assurance that the correct technical specifications of your environment are adhered to, regardless of skill.  All UIU features will function as expected through the process.
  • A valid Sysprep unattend file and a uiuconfig.cfg file are required at minimum.  Additional files include UIUDT files, prepared from machines in your environment.

Issue: Updates for latest Intel chipsets including Core i3, i5, i7 based Machines.

Issue: nVidia driver set refresh.

Issue: General driver refresh.

Known Issue:

• Online Updates not restarting with new driver database version. This is an issue with the UIU code and will be rectified in the next executable release due out this spring. At this time, after the Online Updates complete, simply re-launch the UIU from the location that you chose to save the updates.

Issue: AMD SATA HD Controller pre-isntalled incorrectly

Symptoms:

• Lock-ups may occur during mini-setup when SCSI setting used in UIU.

Resolution:

• AMD driver set to pre-install mode.

Issue: Intel Display chipset not referencing a necessary file.

Symptoms:

• Post-install, Found New Hardware wizard prompts for installation of Intel video driver.

Resolution:

• Included missing file.

Issue: nVidia XP display driver not referencing necessary file.

Symptoms:

• User prompted for nvcpl.dll during min-setup.

Resolution:

• Replaced faulty driver with newer version from nVidia.

Issue: Erroneous mouse driver selected

Symptoms:

• PC's without a Synaptics mouse/touchpad devices are selecting and installing the Synaptics mouse/touchpad driver, as displayed in Device Manager.  In no instance was the mouse device rendered unusable.

Resolution:

• UIU Driver Database compilation process corrected to ensure proper mouse driver detection.

New Feature List

• New Windows 7 database
  o       Acquiring all new Windows 7 specific drivers from manufacturers for new driver set

• New Windows 7 compatible hardware components.
  o       Will support any existing and any new Windows 7 compatible hardware

• Driver installation optimization for Windows 7
  o       With new tree hierarchy for parent and child/child drivers and hardware         
  components, UIU will correctly install parent drivers in order, so that subsequent
  child components and their drivers can then be installed
  o       Modified Sysprep .xml answer files for Windows 7

• New OS agnostic UIUDT for Windows 7
  o       DT will assess all necessary drivers for hardware components for all applicable OSs.
  Also, DT will enable user to ascertain migration capabilities of existing hardware to
  Windows 7

• Windows Welcome adjustments for Windows 7
  o       Computer naming, time info, network settings, prompt is triggered by UIU right away
  for Windows 7 instead of user having to wait halfway through setup for prompt.

• Support of Intel-based Apple hardware
  o       Version 4.5 will fully support all Intel-based Apple hardware for Macintosh for both a
  full Windows 7 installation or the Windows 7 side of Apple Boot Camp dual-boot      
  setup.

• Enhanced Unsigned Driver Handling
  o       Version 4.5 employs a new methodology to simplify its customers' choice to employ
  digitally unsigned drivers with the UIU.

SUPPORT NOTICE: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Support

• UIU v4.0.5 recognizes and officially supports Windows Vista SP2

Enhancement: UIU Discovery Tool support for multiple Windows OS versions

• UIU Discovery Tool is now OS version-agnostic and allows users to scan a system running one particular Windows OS version and use the resultant UIU Discovery Tool data files to prepare a Universal Image for any Windows OS version.

ISSUE: The UIU only provides a Windows Vista option to invoke Windows Welcome mandating entry of various data during the mini-setup process.

Symptoms:

• Manual entry of Computer Name, Username (User Account), Password (User Account), PC Location (Internet, Work or Home) and Windows Updates upon deployment due to invocation of Windows Welcome in Vista.

Resolution:

• Option added to UIU Sysprep answer file import for Windows Vista (Unattend XML) to allow users to specify the manual entry of Computer Name ONLY immediately upon the invocation of mini-setup.

ISSUE: During the UIU driver extraction process on base machines with specific video adapters, a video acceleration memory leak causes the UIU to halt.

Symptoms:

• UIU crashes during UIU driver extraction.

Resolution:

• Code modified to change the method of addressing video acceleration (software acceleration) to resolve conflicts with specific video drivers and the .NET Framework.

ISSUE: User-interface timing problem during the UIU MIMIC process prevents the UIU process from initiating.

Symptoms:

• The UIU process is not available (unavailable "Finish" button), if during the MIMIC scan, the "Next" button is clicked-on (to the Advanced Screen) before the MIMIC scan is complete.

Resolution:

• Code corrected to account for timing of Advanced Screen options with respect to MIMIC completion. Note: if user interface is clicked-on to the Advanced Screen prior to MIMIC completion, MIMIC will still need to be re-initiated to provide appropriate advanced options and display the "Finish" button.

CRITICAL NOTICE: New Version of the UIU Download Manager (v2.1.0.3) required to obtain UIUv4.0.4 and all future versions!

New UIUDM available for download:

Live Customers-
http://dl.bigbangllc.com/fullversion

TRIAL Customers-
http://dl.bigbangllc.com/trialversion

ISSUE: UIU Download Capability Enhancement

Description:

• Code enhancements now provide ability to add/modify selection of download service providers (domestic and international) in real time.

Note:

• Online Updates will now allow users to select UIU Program Updates as well as UIU Driver Updates from the same screen.

ISSUE: The UIU requires Computer Name to complete Sysprep Configuration for Windows Vista

Symptoms:

• Utilizing an "*" or a blank space in the Computer Name field produces a randomly generated name and does not prompt for Computer Name upon deployment

Resolution:

• Option added to UIU Sysprep GUI for Windows Vista to invoke Windows Welcome upon deployment.

ISSUE: Windows Vista Unattend Error

Symptoms:

• Adding AutoLoginEnabled to the unattend.XML answer file in Windows Vista produces an Unattend Error.

Resolution:

• AutoLoginEnabled default selection set to false while executing on Windows Vista.

CRITICAL NOTICE: UIU Log File Location Change!!

Symptoms:

• UIU Log files were being written to Windows Application Default locations, which were by default, hidden directories.

Resolution:

• All UIU log files will be written to C:Profram FilesUIU. Note: the log file will also now display the UIU Driver Database label version (4-x) as opposed to a build number.

ISSUE: Critical Update Addition

Symptoms:

• The UIU Update service was not capable of distinguishing between standard updates and "critical" updates.

Resolution:

• Code added to allow the UIU Update application to specifically identify and alert the user that "Critical" updates are available for the UIU and the UIU Driver Database.

ISSUE: UIU Discovery Tool Addition

Symptoms:

• Use of an UIU Image prepared with UIUDT files results in a blue screen error on machines for which no UIUDT file and hard drive controller was included (i.e. brand new machines).

Resolution:

• Code added to force pre-installation of all available UIU HDC devices regardless of set selection of UIUDT files for image preparation, ensuring bootability on all deployed machines regardless of UIUDT.

ISSUE: UIU Discovery Tool Proxy Addition

Detail:

• Proxy support added for the UIU Discovery Tool

ISSUE: Incorrect International Time Zone settings

Symptoms:

• Error occurs during Sysprep import process

Resolution:

• Code changed to address correct location for international time zone setting

ISSUE: Automatic Sysprep import process fails

Symptoms:

• Sysprep answer file and executable files are not being imported automatically if located in the [Windows RootSysprep] folder. Additionally, if Sysprep executable files for Windows Vista are located in a different folder, and if the Unattend.xml file resides in [Windows RootSysprep], the UIU will need to import the .xml file as well.

Resolution:

• Code added to automatically import Sysprep executables and answer files.

ISSUE: When the UIU is restarted before completion, a file copy error prevents further execution

Symptoms:

• Files copied from the UIU Start Path are copied to C:Program FilesUIU and are set to read-only, causing an error if the UIU is restarted before completion.

Resolution:

• Code corrected to successfully copy files regardless off attribute settings

ISSUE: Skip Updates feature not invoked by use of the command line paremeter.

Symptoms:

• If the "skipupdates" command line parameter is used, the "Update Option to Skip(online)Updates" is not checked, despite the fact that checking the option box manually functions correctly.

Resolution:

• Code corrected to successfully reflect the use of the "skipupdates" command line parameter.

Remove .NET Framework Advanced Feature Addition:

Detail:

• The UIU will be capable of removing the portions of the .NET Framework that the UIU executed the installation for with the exception of .NET Framework v2.0

Description:

• If the UIU is directed to install .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0 and/or 3.5SP1, the UIU may be instructed to remove all versions of the .NET Framework with the exception of version 2.0.

Boot Menu Enhancement:

Detail:

• The UIU Boot Menu timeout setting in the GUI now allows for the selection of positive integers as well as 0 and -1.

Description:

• Negative integer (-1): This setting forces the UIU Boot Menu to remain on the Boot Menu indefinitely. Zero: This setting forces the UIU Boot Menu to automatically execute the top boot option as defined by the UIU. Positive Integer: This setting allows the user to delay the execution of the top boot option by "X" seconds.

UIU Save Configuration Enhancements:

Detail:

• The UIU Saved Configuration will now include entered proxy information and the associated CFG file will contain information indicating the version of the UIU that was used to create the CFG file.

User Interface Enhancements:

Detail:

• The UIU Update service will display a progress bar during the UIU Driver Database Update process to indicate that the process is continuing successfully.

UIU Menu Screen: Enhanced coloration of the MIMIC execution icon to indicate available options.

UIU Configuration Process: Added a percentage counter to the "Configuring Machine" process to indicate progress.

Sysprep Enhancements:

Detail:

• Corrected redundant Sysprep entries during mixed import/create new scenarios.
• Corrected handling of special characters (including spaces) when writing to the log or creating the Sysprep answer file.
• Corrected code to address the inclusion or exclusion of particular sections of the Sysprep answer file based on imported answer file configurations. Established precedence for automatic import of Sysprep executables and answer files based on known locations. Command line parameters are used before UIU root directory files, which are used before C:Sysprep location files. Sysprep executable files are handled autonomously from Sysprep answer files.