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Driver import error messages
I've had great success with importing the drivers included in the CAB files for the various models supported. But I had these errors pop up:
Error: Failed to import the following drivers:
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x64\chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x64\network\R162314\oemsetup.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x86\chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x86\network\R162313\oemsetup.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
Error: Failed to import the following drivers:
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-Vista-A00\Vista\x64\Chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-Vista-A00\Vista\x86\chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
So I noticed that there's a newer driver for AMT for the OptiPlex 960 Vista(R218459), and downloaded and attempted to import it. Again, I got this error:
Error: Failed to import the following drivers:
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-Vista-A00\Vista\x86\chipset\r218459\NAC_PP\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
Am I the only one getting this error? Is there anything I can do to avoid it?
Thanks.
Error: Failed to import the following drivers:
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x64\chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x64\network\R162314\oemsetup.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x86\chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-XP-A00\XP\x86\network\R162313\oemsetup.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
Error: Failed to import the following drivers:
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-Vista-A00\Vista\x64\Chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-Vista-A00\Vista\x86\chipset\R197547\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
So I noticed that there's a newer driver for AMT for the OptiPlex 960 Vista(R218459), and downloaded and attempted to import it. Again, I got this error:
Error: Failed to import the following drivers:
\\[server]\Source$\Drivers\OptiPlex-960-Vista-A00\Vista\x86\chipset\r218459\NAC_PP\IntelAMTPP.inf - The selected file is not a valid Windows device driver.
Am I the only one getting this error? Is there anything I can do to avoid it?
Thanks.
DELL-Greg R
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July 7th, 2009 08:00
We’ve identified an issue with the drivers you mentioned below. Two parts to the problem:
1-Configmgr attempts to import everything with an .inf extension
2-The Intel drivers mentioned have named some files with an .inf extension, but they’re not a traditional ‘device driver installer’ .inf file – they’re more like an .ini file.
If you look in the DriverCatalog.log driver, you can see the error “This driver does not have a valid version signature.” – because the .inf file doesn’t contain expected information.
If you look at 960-XP-A00-R224242\960\XP\x64\chipset\R197547 for example. . you’ll see that two .infs imported correctly (mesrle.inf and mersl.inf) . . . which are all you need for this driver.
We’re working with Intel to correct the issue, but for now, you should be able to ignore those errors. The actual driver should have imported properly – let us know if you experience otherwise.
Greg
bdwest1
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July 7th, 2009 09:00
Another (semi-related) question: what is the intended turnaround time for new drivers when it comes to rolling them into the big .cab files? If I want to stay current with the drivers in my images, does the team that manages the .cab files expect SCCM admins to check back for individual driver updates, or can we count on new .cab files being rolled out within some reasonable period of time after new updates are released for individual drivers? If so, what does the team intend for that "reasonable period of time" to be?
Thanks for your help.
DELL-Greg R
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July 7th, 2009 13:00
I hope you're finding the .cab files to be of great value. . we do.
bdwest1
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July 7th, 2009 14:00
DELL-Greg R
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July 8th, 2009 00:00
I personally would recommend waiting to update them quarterly.. . (some admins may not even update them that often). With ConfigMgr (and with System Center Essentials), you can use the Dell Updates Catalogs ( http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Dell+Updates+Catalogs) to detect and deploy hardware updates as required.