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

thanks

black_13 wrote:
> When I componentize a driver do I have to supply an INF
> file for the driver?
>
> thanks
>
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 wrote:
> 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.
>
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 wrote:
> Yes I have been successful in installing the driver mentioned
> above. ( 5-5-edg_xp-2k_dd_cp_wdm.exe) XP Professional.
>
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 wrote:
> I am embarrased to ask this but how do i determine the plug and play
> id?
> would i use tap.exe
>
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.