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===========================R E L E A S E N O T E S===========================
Broadcom Windows Installer ProjectsWindows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista,Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 7
Copyright (c) 2002-2009 Broadcom CorporationAll rights reserved.October 15, 2009
Version 3.12.29 (October 15, 2009)----------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00043644 )
OEM Installer could not run when multiple arguments
are passed.Cause:Parsing error introduced when adding new fieldsin the log file.
Change:Fixed the parsing error.
Impact:OEM DTM Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00044137 )
Installer SilentBACSwCIM.txt contains incorrect string.Cause:
Incorrect GUID.
Change:Fixed to the correct GUID.
Impact:Management Installer
Version 3.12.28 (October 14, 2009)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00044078 )
Added UART support for OEM DTM Installer.Impact:
OEM DTM Installer
Version 3.12.27 (October 9, 2009)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Enabled upgrade path for Release 12.4 andT5.2.
Impact:All Installers
Fixes:
=====1. Change: ( Cont00043644 )
OEM DTM Installer BACS copied the files on some
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features altough it is deselected.Cause:
The features condition is not handled properly.Change:
Fixed the feature condition to handle filecopy properly.
Impact:
OEM DTM Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00043919 )Log files generated do not meet OEM requirements
Cause:Some information are missing from the log files
Change:Added the missing information as well as changelog files wording according to specifications.
Impact:OEM DTM Installer
Version 3.12.26 (September 17, 2009)------------------------------------Fixes:=====1. Change: ( Cont00043717 )
BACS UI is not localized.Cause:
Installer did not copy the correct localization files.Change:
Correct the installer to copy the correctlocalization files.
Impact:Management Installer
2. Change: ( Cont00043475 )
Modify/change subcomponents during un-install causes"fatal error during installation" popup screen.
Cause:During modify/change, in Vista or above, the UACdoes not evelate itself to Administrator causes thedriver reinstallation failure.
Change:Correct the installer behavior.
Impact:OEM DTM Installer
Version 3.12.25 (August 17, 2009)---------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Change: ( Cont00043198 )
Installer: error message pop up during silent installer.Cause:
Silent install command does not install all necessaryinstaller componenets.
Change:Correct the component installation for silent installation
Impact:
Management Installer
2. Change: ( Cont00043193 )
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Error pop up during installation and uninstalling usingInstaller 12.31.01
Cause:Some files are not extracted properly.
Change:Extract the files properly.
Impact:
NetXtreme Installer
Version 3.12.24 (August 13, 2009)---------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Change: ( Cont00043165 )
Error pop up during installation using Installer 12.32.01Cause:
File path location is incorrectChange:
Correct the file path location
Impact: All Installers
Version 3.12.23 (August 6, 2009)--------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00042392 )
Windows Installer: does not have the option to installBASP on Windows EBS.
Cause:The windows condition restriction was implemented forboth SBS and EBS.
Change:Allow EBS to install BASP
Impact:Management and OEM Installers
2. Problem: ( Cont00042478 )
Modify Driver installer to incorporateadditional driver
Cause:Support for new driver installers
Change:Added for new driver support
Impact:NetXtreme I Installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00042693 )
Some problems with the OEM Installer localizationCause:
LocalizationChange:
Fixed the localization issuesImpact:
OEM DTM Installer
4. Problem: ( Cont00042726 )
ServerCore:OEM Installer: The ndis driver is notgetting installed, the in-box driver remains afterinstallation is complete.
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Cause:The ndis driver did not get installed in theWindows 7 server core
Change:Fixed the condition to install ndis driver onWindows 7.
Impact:
NetXtreme II and OEM Installers
5. Problem: ( Cont00042946 )Fatal error during installation received when installingCIM Provider via Control Panel\Programs
Cause:Vista and above OS do not elevate itself when modifyinginstaller components via control panel.
Change:Added the capability to elevate itself when installingnew components
Impact:
Management and OEM Installers 6. Problem: ( Cont00042949 )
ManagementAppInstaller: BASFND.sys should not be copiedon to cim,snmp,brcmagent directory
Cause:Obsolete file.
Change:Removed obsolete file from the installers.
Impact:Management and OEM Installers
7. Problem: ( Cont00042986 )
BACS Installer v12.28.01- Cannot uninstall CIM ProviderCause:
Corruption occurred on 64 bit OSChange:
Fixed the corruptionImpact:
Management and OEM Installers
8. Problem: ( Cont00042984 )BACS Installer :12.28.01 install BASP undervista x86 have error message.
Cause:The BASP location was not specified properly.
Change:Specify the BASP install location properly
Impact:Management and OEM Installers
9. Problem: ( Cont00043042 )
WMI folder is not removed when perforning uninstallvia Add/Remove Programs.
Cause:Directory is being locked when removing WMI folder.
Change:Unlock the WMI folder
Impact:Management and OEM Installers
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10. Problem: ( Cont00042912 )No support informations in add/remove programs.
Cause:Support information is missing.
Change:Added the support informations
Impact:
Management Installer
Version 3.12.22a (July 16, 2009)--------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00042617 )
Extract driver does not function properlyCause:
A typo was found in the source codeChange:
Fixed the typo
Impact: OEM DT/M Installer
Version 3.12.22 (July 14, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00040825 )
Enhancement request for OEM on Mobile platformImpact:
Management Installer Version 3.12.21 (July 9, 2009)
------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00042496 )
OEM Enhancement request on OEM DTM InstallerImpact:
OEM DTM Installer
2. Change: ( Cont00042507 )Modify BACS installer to include WMI provider
Impact:Management Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00042478 )
Modify Driver installer to incorporateadditional driver
Cause:Support for new driver installers
Change:Added for new driver support
Impact:NetXtreme I Installer
Version 3.12.20 (July 1, 2009)------------------------------
Enhancement:
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===========1. Change:
Enable Upgrade path for all InstallersImpact:
All Installers
Fixes:
=====1. Problem: ( Cont00042384 )
OEM Silent install log does not behave properlyCause:
The silent installation log was not implementedChange:
Impelement silent install properlyImpact:
Driver and Apps Installers
2. Problem: ( Cont00042392 )Windows Installer: does not have the option to install
BASP on Windows EBS.Cause:The windows condition restriction was implemented forboth SBS and EBS.
Change:Allow EBS to install BASP
Impact:Management and OEM Installers
Version 3.12.19 (June 30, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change: ( Cont00040825 )Enhancement request for OEM on Mobile platform
Impact:Management Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00042384 )
OEM Silent install log does not behave properlyCause:
The silent installation log was not implementedChange:
Impelement silent install properlyImpact:
Driver and Apps Installers
Version 3.12.18 (June 26, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00040577 )
Enhancement for OEMImpact:
Driver and Apps Installers
Version 3.12.17 (June 24, 2009)-------------------------------
Fixes:
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=====1. Problem:
Some text got cutoff on the localized installerCause:
Some localized text are longerChange:
Resize UI controls to accomodate the localized text
cutoffImpact:
Management Installers Version 3.12.16 (June 12, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Remove UART support for Rel 12.2Impact:
NetXtreme I Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00041065 )
570X driver installer v12.21.01 used 57760 to uninstalldriver will fail under Win 7.
Cause:Custom Action msi will show windows 7 as Windows Vistawhen OS version check is called.
Change:Used Windows Installer OS check instead
Impact:NetXtreme I, NetXtreme II, and Umbrella Installers
2. Problem:
BACS Arabic support is missingCause:
The Arabic support code was not sync'd up properlyChange:
Sync up the Arabic supportImpact:
Management Installers
Version 3.12.15 (June 12, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00041997 )
Text incorrect in W2K8 R2 x64 Installer Dialog Boxabout TOE being enabled
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer
Version 3.12.14a (June 8, 2009)-------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00041814 )
BACS3 installer progress bar shows only 2% wheninstallation completes
Cause:
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The progress bar is not fully finished when theinstallation is done
Change:When the installation is finished, the progress baris updated to show as complete
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
Version 3.12.14 (June 2, 2009)------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added Arabic Support for BACSImpact:
Management Installer
Fixes:=====
1. Problem: ( Cont00040698 )BACS installer:CIM provider can't get cleaned up duringuninstallation.
Cause:Coding error to stop removing the WMI when the librarycould not find the related products in the system
Change:Fixed the coding error
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00041065 )
570X driver installer v12.21.01 used 57760 to uninstall
driver will fail under Win 7.Cause:
In Windows 7 RC, uninstallation of the driver usingMSFT API does not delete the driver binary file.
Change:Added a workaround to delete the driver binary filewhen the files are no longer needed
Impact:NetXtreme I, NetXtreme II, and Umbrella Installers
Version 3.12.13 (June 1, 2009)------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00041658 )
K57 driver installer -Windows7 incompatibilitymessage
Cause:The OS launch condition from older Installshieldwas not compatible with the current Installshield
Change:Revised OS check launch condition
Impact:Netlink Installer
Version 3.12.12 (May 29, 2009)------------------------------
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Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00041548 )
Umbrella Installer Should Not Run in Windows 7Cause:
Umbrella Installer ran on Windows 7 desktopChange:
Prevent umbrella installer to run on Windows 7Desktop
Impact:Umbrella installer
Version 3.12.11 (May 26, 2009)------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00041499 )
Umbrella installer: Fails to complete installation.Cause:
Failed to extract some support filesChange:Updated the correct path to extract support files
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00041405 )Windows 7x64, Build 7127: 57710 Loses itsRegistry entry upon Drivers Unistall, viaUmbrella Installer, v12.05.02
Cause:The installer did not remove the old devicescompletely on evbd devices
Change:Cleaned up evbd devices completely after uninstallation
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Version 3.12.10 (May 22, 2009)------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00039889 )
Modify Driver installer to allow the installetionof two INF Files and 3 Cat files
Impact:NetXtreme I Installer
Version 3.12.9 (May 20, 2009)-----------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00040922 )
Suppress BASP offering in Windows 2008 SBSImpact:
Management and Umbrella Installer
Fixes:
=====1. Problem: ( Cont00041259 )
Driver installer: Silent uninstall command does not
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execute uninstall of the drivers.Cause:
GUID was not properly documentedFiles:
NetXtreme II installerChange:
Fixed documentation to reflect the correct GUI
Impact:NetXtreme II installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00040095 )
BASP driver does not update correctly using BACS installerCause:
INF check validation treated warning as error. Therefore,some older inf files are failed to be deleted
Files:Management Installer
Change:Clean up the old BASP inf files during upgrade
Impact: Management Installer
Version 3.12.8 (May 13, 2009)-----------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00039645 )
BACSCli: Make as part of the Driver / Management Appsinstaller
Impact:Management, Umbrella, and UmbrellaDTM Installer
2. Change: ( Cont00040922 )Suppress BASP offering in Windows 2008 SBS
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
3. Change: ( Cont00041228 )Added one functionality to check and enable System TCPOffload Chimney state for Windows Vista or above.
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00040095 )
BASP driver does not update correctly using BACS installerCause:
On Windows 2000, the device manager picked the older inffile to bind.
Files:Management Installer
Change:Clean up the old BASP inf files during upgrade
Impact:Management Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00040698 )CIM provider can't get cleaned up duringuninstallation.
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Cause:Coding error to skip the uninstallation of CIMprovider
Files:Management, Umbrella, UmbrellDTM Installer
Change:Fixed coding error to properly check for the related
component being installed in the systemImpact:
Management, Umbrella, UmbrellDTM Installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00039570 )Umbrella Installer does not install on WindowsServer 2008 Core x64 (Win 7)
Cause:The current MSFT library does not support Windows 7server core.
Files:All installers
Change: Updated the MSFT library to include the latest Win 7support
Impact:All installers
4. Problem: ( Cont00040957 )
BACS installer-The syntax of silent uninstall isincorrect
Cause:The GUID is incorrect for silent uninstallation
Files:Management Installer
Change:Fixed the incorrect GUID
Impact:Management Installer
Version 3.12.7 (April 24, 2009)-------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00040794 )
Umbrella DTM: wrong friendly nameCause:
Friendly name was overwritten during code changesFiles:
Desktop/Mobile Umbrella InstallerChange:
Restore back the friendly nameImpact:
Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Version 3.12.6 (April 21, 2009)-------------------------------
Fixes:
=====1. Problem: ( Cont00040779 )
Umbrella DTM does not install on Win7
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Cause:Umbrella DTM still blocked for Win 7
Files:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Change:Open restriction for Win 7 installation for UmbrellaDTM
Impact:
Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Version 3.12.5 (April 21, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00039991 )
Suppress Driver/Umbrella Installers Downgrade Capabilityfor T5.0 Due to New Features Added
Impact:Umbrella Installer
2. Change: Added back Windows 7 and Win2k8 R2 to the installersImpact:
All Installers
Fixes:=====1. Problem:
Some text are cut-off at the management installerCause:
The dialog size is too smallFiles:
Management Installer
Change:Changed some dialog sizes on management installer tofix the text cut-off problem
Impact:Management Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00039303 )
Umbrella Installer does not install ndis6 drivers inWin2k8-64 R2
Cause:No Support for Win2k8 R2 yet
Files:All Installer
Change:Added support for Win2k8 R2
Impact:All Installers
Version 3.12.4 (March 23, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Enabled upgrade path of Management Console installerfrom previous versions
Impact:Management Console Installer
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2. Change:Added support for a new file in Manamgenet consolesince v1.2.0
Impact:Management Console Installer
3. Change: ( Cont00040139 )
Prevent NXI Driver Installer for 12.0 to Run inWindows 7
Impact:All 12.0 Installers
4. Change: ( Cont00040169 )
Block the downgrade of 12.0 drivers to 11.7 driversImpact:
NetXtreme I Driver Installer
Version 3.12.3 (March 12, 2009)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00039889 )
Modify Driver installer to allow the installetionof two INF Files
Impact:NetXtreme I Driver installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00039898 )
Dashmgmtcon incorrect mof for Windows 2000Cause:
The installer is compiling XP and above mof filesFiles:
Management Console InstallerChange:
Changed the behavior to compile Windows 2000 moffiles for both DASH and WMI
Impact:Management Console Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00039871 )
Dashmgmtcon installer unable to uninstall from silent.txtCause:
Side effect of the build where new Product IDwill be issued for every build
Files:Build Script
Change:Change Script behavior to update all silent.txt ID whennew product code is generated
Impact:Build Script
Version 3.12.2 (March 5, 2009)------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change: ( Cont00038883 )
Updated localization files for Arabic
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languagesImpact:
Management Installer
2. Change: ( Cont00038883 )Umbrella installer in 12.0 release for DT/MBneeds localization
Impact:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00039577 )
BACS Installer v12.01.01 can't exceute underVista and XP.
Cause:Installshield upgrades causes the GUID for eachthe project change and some path are using the oldGUID and could not be found using the newer
installshieldFiles:Management, Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Change:Changed the path to use the absolute path instead ofrelated path that contains the GUID
Impact:Management, Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00039731 )BACS Installer : BACS install second time will be failedin 2K3-IA64
Cause:
Some actions check for AMD64 system while in the IA64platform.
Files:Management Installer
Change:Fixed the actions to check under IA64 platform
Impact:Management Installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00039701 )Dashmgmtcon installer cannot complete installer inWindows 2000
Cause:The setup prerequisite for checking the .NET 2.0 existencein Win2k was not working properly.
Files:DASH Management Console Installer
Change:Changed the setup prerequiste to use default Installshieldcondition checks
Impact:DASH Management Console Installer
Version 3.12.1 (February 13, 2009)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
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Added localization filesImpact:
NetXtreme I, NetLink, Management, andUmbrellaDTM installers
Fixes:=====
1. Problem: ( Cont00039577 )BACS Installer v12.01.01 can't exceute underVista and XP.
Cause:Installshield upgrades causes the GUID for eachthe project change and some path are using the oldGUID and could not be found using the newerinstallshield
Files:Management, Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Change:Changed the path to use the absolute path instead of
related path that contains the GUIDImpact:Management, Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Version 3.12.0 (February 12, 2009)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Upgraded installer files to newer InstallshieldImpact:
All Installers
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00039488 )
BACS Unrecognized characters when installing inVista Thai version
Cause:The build script adds Thai language into theinstallation set languages where the installersdo not support Thai
Files:NetLink, NetXtreme I, Management Installers
Change:Fixed the build script to exclude Thai
Impact:NetLink, NetXtreme I, Management Installers
Version 2.11.70 (January 23, 2009)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00039158 )
Uninstalling umbrella installer leaves regentries behind
Impact:Added functionality to remove drivers'
registry entry during uninstallation
Fixes:
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=====1. Problem: ( Cont00039206 )
Upgrade to T4.4 or T4.6 driver set fails.Cause:
The installer failed to handle inf files thatdo not have version string
Files:
All installersChange:
Fixed code logic to handle inf files properlyImpact:
All installers
2. Problem: ( Cont00039210 )Installing the T4.6 driver installer on XP (x86)causes BSOD in eVBD
Cause:The VBD was included on NX2 driver installer whenrunning on XP
Files: NetXtreme II driver installerChange:
Exclude eVBD driver when installing on XPImpact:
NetXtreme II driver installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00039217 )BACS Installer v11.85.01_IA32 & IA64_Brcm -SilentMgntApps.txt contains incorrect uninstallerstring.
Cause:Installer text file was not up to date.
Files:Management Installer
Change:Updated management installer text files
Impact:Management Installer
4. Problem: ( Cont00038939 )
Bacs installer: Error with Transform afterUpgrade from W2K3 --> W2k8
Cause:Management installer keeps a cache location to thetemp folder of the localization files to a certainlocation that is exists in Win2k3 but the locationchanges after upgrade on Win2k8.
Files:Management Installer
Change:Changed the path location of the localization fileto a valid cache path for all OSes
Impact:Management Installer
Version 2.11.69 (December 19, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00038912 )
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W2K3 32Bit - BASP SLB Adapter Enabled after upgrade(From T4.4 to T4.6)
Impact:Management and Umbrella installers
Fixes:=====
1. Problem: ( Cont00038739 )NetLink Driver Installer- Silent Uninstall fromany folder doesn't respond.
Cause:Silent.txt is not updated
Files:NetLink Installer
Change:Updated silent.txt
Impact:NetLink installer
Version 2.11.68 (November 21, 2008)-----------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for monolithic driver for iSCSIcrash Dump
Impact:NetXtreme I, NetXtreme II, and Umbrella installers
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00038287 )
BACS Installer: BACS Installer(version: 11.75.08)Silent install by feature on IA32 and x64 platformscan't install.
Cause:Feature name list was not properly listed
Files:Management Installer
Change:Updated silent.txt
Impact:Management installer
Version 2.11.67 (November 14, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Include couple of useful XML files forDashMgmtCon installer project.
Impact:DashMgmtCon installer/package.
Notes:Additional files included.
Version 2.11.66a (October 29, 2008)-----------------------------------
Fixes:
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=====1. Problem: ( Cont00038181 )
BSOD when running umbrella installer in iSCSI bootw2k3 environment
Cause:The installer changed the KMDF registry setting asrequested back in older release that is not necessary
anymore.Files:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella installerChange:
Removed the code path to changed KMDF registrysettings
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.66 (October 27, 2008)-----------------------------------
Fixes:
=====1. Problem: ( Cont00038167 )Management installer v 11.77.01 reportedError 2762 during installation.
Cause:The installer did not sequence the actionsproperly due to the side effect on releasev2.11.64.
Files:Management and Umbrella Installer
Change:Sequence the actions properly
Impact:
Management and Umbrella Installer
Version 2.11.65 (October 26, 2008)-----------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00038085 )
BACS Installer: BACS Installer(version: 11.75.05)Silent install by feature on IA32 and x64 platforms
Cause:Silent.txt was not updated properly
Files:Management installer
Change:Updated silent.txt
Impact:Management installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00038137 )The state of 57710 is not maintained after upgrade
Cause:The installer only looked for the device's 2 part ID
Files:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Change:
Changed implementation to look for both the devices'2 part and 4 part ID
Impact:
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NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00038053 )Adding CIM Install Requires Reboot (on top of a driverinstallation)
Cause:The installer always call BASP upgrade even though
the BASP has already installed. Thus, the installerrequires reboot
Files:Management and Umbrella installer
Change:Fixed the condition to not re-install BASP if BASPfeature state is not changed
Impact:Management and Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.64 (October 21, 2008)----------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00038037 )
Installer fails during installation on 2008 64 bit withISS and terminal services installed
Cause:Installation of WMI provider was not complete because theAPI that we use failed when Terminal Services is enabled.
Files:Umbrella installer
Change:Changed the implementation to use property name installation
Impact:
Umbrella installer Version 2.11.63 (October 13, 2008)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for installing v11.0.18WMI provider and later
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
2. Change:
Added WMI Provider mof files for ManagementConsole to support WMI provider testing
Impact:Management Console Installer
Version 2.11.62 (October 6, 2008)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00037580 )
Umbrella DTM installer: Silent installrequirements.
Impact:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella installer
Notes:
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Changed the user-friendly name of the installer
Version 2.11.61 (October 3, 2008)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change: ( Cont00037580 )Umbrella DTM installer: Silent installrequirements.
Impact:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella installer
Notes:The capabilities to silent install withoutthe drivers can be used using the followingsyntax:Setup /s /v"/qn NO_DRIVER=Y"
Version 2.11.60 (September 28, 2008)
------------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Update new method of compiling mof filesfor DASH Management Console
Impact:DASH Management Console Installer
2. Change:
Added support for Win2k8 driverinstallation and block downgrade fromprevious releases for IA64 platform
Impact:NetXtreme I driver Installer
Version 2.11.59 (September 24, 2008)------------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00037291 )
Umbrella DTM installer needs K57drivers.(product key 12.8)
Impact:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem:
BACS help file for Umbrella DTM installerwas not copied to the proper languages
Cause:Umbrella DTM installer is not localized butthe BACS CHM files needs to be localized.
Files:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Change:Change the condition to copy the appropriate
help file for BACS for Umbrella DTMImpact:
Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
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2. Problem: ( Cont00037133 )
BACS System tray icon not starting immediatelyafter install
Cause:A coding error when sequencing the actions for32 bit based installer
Files:Umbrella Installer
Change:Fixed the sequence properly for the actions
Impact:Umbrella Installer
Version 2.11.58 (September 5, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00037064 )
OEM DT/MB: Umbrella installer product version keyImpact:Desktop/Mobile Umbrella Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00037181 )
BACS3 installer: silent Install by feature on AMD64/EM64TPlatforms command fail.
Cause:A typo was made in the silent.txt
Files:Management installer
Change:Fixed the typo
Impact:Management Installer
Version 2.11.57 (August 29, 2008)---------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00036998 )
UmbrellaDTM: BACS crashes when executed in XP64 and Vista 64Cause:
The file was read-only when it gets built and the registryentry are missing
Files:Umbrella DTM installer.
Change:Added the registry entry that are missing
Impact:Umbrella DTM installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00036906 )
Bcom installer CIM option stops Microsoft SMS Agent deploymentCause:
Microsoft SMS agent is dependent on WMI service which gets
restarted during installation/uninstallation of CIM providerFiles:
Management and Umbrella installer
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Change:Changed the implementation and the WMI service restart isno longer needed.
Impact:Management, Umbrella DTM, Umbrella installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00036999 )
BACS installer- It doesn't respond in silent install byfeature on AMD64/EM64T platforms.
Cause:A typo was made in the silent.txt
Files:Management installer
Change:Fixed the typo
Impact:Management, Umbrella DTM, Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.56 (August 14, 2008)---------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00034359 )
DUP installer for DT/MB OEMImpact:
Desktop/Mobile Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem:
Ngen process takes unusually long time to optimize BACS
on a closed network.Cause:
Problem with ngen.exe. MSFT gave us a work aroundfor the problem.
Files:Management/Umbrella installer.
Change:Incorporated MSFT suggested workaround.
Impact:Umbrella, and Management installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00036007 )'Program and Features' window displays incorrect location ofwhere files got installed
Cause:Install Directory was not populated properly on 64 bit system
Files:All installers
Change:Added a workaround to re-populate the correct install directorypath for 64 bit systems.
Impact:All installers
3. Problem: ( Cont00036719 )
DashMgmtCon-Installer error message when install in MandarinCause:
The install script configurations are set to all languages wher
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ethe installer only support english.
Files:Dash Management Console Installer
Change:Changed the script to build english only for DASH Managementinstaller
Impact:Dash Management Console Installer
Version 2.11.55 (July 31, 2008)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00035155 )
Product version string for 4.6 should be 12.6.0 - installerImpact:
Umbrella Installer
2. Change: Added support for installers upgrade pathImpact:
All installers
3. Change:Added support for new driver file names for NX2.
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00034979 )
Drv Installer v11.14.02 fails to remove ois driver inSystem32/Drivers folder
Cause:The MSFT library that we use to uninstall drivers in the systemdid not delete the files when running in Vista/Win2k8
Files:All installers
Change:Update to new MSFT library to handle the driver installation/uinstallation
Impact:NetXtreme, NetLink, and Management installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00036157 )BACS3 installer: OEM has problem at OOB Management.
Cause:The installer code was not cleaned up properly when separatingthe Management feature
Files:Management Installer
Change:Fixed the code to handle the MgmtCfg feature for OEM
Impact:Management installer
3. Problem: ( Cont00036626 )DashMgmtCon installer-Can not uninstall from silent command
Cause:
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The GUID inside the silent.txt was not correctFiles:
Silent.txtChange:
Changed the GUID inside the silent.txt to reflect the correctGUID for the DASH Installer
Impact:
DASH Installer
Version 2.11.54 (July 28, 2008)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for DASH Management Command lineImpact:
DASH Management Installer
Version 2.11.53 (July 9, 2008)
------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Support localization for release 11.4Impact:
NetXtreme, NetLink, and Management Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00036163 )
Localized NetXtreme Installer Truncation IssuesCause:
NetXtreme product name is too long when displayed in thetitle bar.
Files:NetXtreme Installer
Change:Cut the "InstallShield Wizard" that follows the product namein the title bar to avoid truncation
Impact:NetXtreme, NetLink, and Management installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00034780 )
Driver installer localization screens have wrong localizationsome times
Cause:Some Swedish languanges were not translated properly
Files:NetXtreme Installer
Change:Translated the Swedish languanges properly
Impact:NetXtreme Installer
Version 2.11.52 (July 7, 2008)------------------------------
Fixes:
=====1. Problem: ( Cont00036201 )
BACS:11.64.01: JPN language shows ASF and New feature
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instead of OOB and BRCM agentCause:
The strings for the OOB Mgmt was not doneproperly for other languages
Files:Management Installer
Change:
Changed the strings for other languages to display thefeature name properly
Impact:Management installer
Version 2.11.51 (July 2, 2008)------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added localization support for installersImpact:
Management installer
Version 2.11.50 (June 13, 2008)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00035832 )
Please enable ASF management support for BACS InstallerImpact:
Management installer
Fixes:=====
1. Problem:Service name was incorrect for Management Agent
Cause:Management Agent service name was incorrect
Files:Management Installer
Change:Changed the Management Agent service name to thecorrect name
Impact:Management installer
Version 2.11.49 (June 10, 2008)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for new directory structure for WMI providerImpact:
Management and Umbrella installers
Version 2.11.48 (June 10, 2008)-------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change: ( Cont00035041 )
Installer: installer shows 0% or 100% completion during
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bacs optimizationImpact:
Management and Umbrella installers
Fixes:=====1. Problem:
A typo was found on DASH Management InstallerCause:
TypoFiles:
Dash Mgmt InstallerChange:
Fixed the typoImpact:
DASH Management installer
Version 2.11.47 (June 9, 2008)------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed installer to support new method for removing WMIprovider
Impact:Management and Umbrella installers
Version 2.11.46 (June 2, 2008)------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added new files for DASH Management installer to support newxsds validation files
Impact:DASH Management installer
Version 2.11.45 (May 20, 2008)------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for the new Broadcom Management Agent and separate
Management Configuration for BACS and Management Agent into different
componentImpact:
Management Installer
Version 2.11.38a (May 15, 2008)-------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00035380)
DF217792: Umbrella Installer Triggers "Missing ngen.exe" Errorin
Absence of MS .NetCause:
No condition check for the existence of .NET in the system
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Files:Internal file
Change:Added condition check for existence of .NET in the system
Impact:Management and Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.38 (May 8, 2008)-----------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added Broadcom DASH Management Console InstallerImpact:
DASH Installer
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00034832 )
Broadcom iSCSI Offload Devices Not Present Following Driver UpgradeCause:
The installer checks whether to modify driver parameter to accomodate
iscsi enumeration from VBD if and only if the installer is doing
an upgrade from T3.5 installerFiles:
Umbrella installerChange:
Removed the condition and always modify driver parameter for umbrella
installerImpact:
Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.37 (April 26, 2008)--------------------------------
Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00034958 )
Driver Installer: Diag driver does not get updated afterupgrade from earlier version.
Cause:The installer that uses MSFT API install PnP devicesdoes not use the appropriate flag
Files:NetXtreme, NetXtreme I, and Umbrella installer
Change:Changed the appropriate flag for MSFT API
Impact:NetXtreme, NetXtreme I, and Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.36 (April 18, 2008)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:Removed obsolete files from the installers
Impact:
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NetXtreme II installerFixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00034863 )
Umbrella Installer: Installer installs the incorrectpdenu.dat file in bacs
Cause:
Umbrella installer picked up from the different locationof pdenu.dat
Files:Umbrella installer
Change:Changed the location where pdenu.dat gets picked up
2. Problem: ( Cont00034711 ).pdb files are in x64 driver installer CAB file
Cause:.pdb files were picked up by the installers
Files:
NetXtreme InstallerChange:Removed .pdb files from the installers
Version 2.11.35 (March 28, 2008)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Removed Thai language supportImpact:
Management Installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00034524 )
Umbrella Installer does not install on a Win2k8domain controller
Cause:The condition to check whether an OS is a supportedOS for umbrella installer was not set properly
Files:Umbrella installer
Change:Fixed the condition to include the domain controller
Version 2.11.34 (March 28, 2008)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed iSCSI Crash Dump configuration for NetXtreme IIto always install the file but not configure theregistry entry
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer
2. Change:
Added support for BCM57710 iSCSI Crash DumpImpact:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer
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3. Change: ( Cont00034301 )
Product version string for 4.4 should be 12.4.0for umberlla installer
Impact:Umbrella Installer
4. Change:Changed BACS JIT compilation to execute duringimmediate mode to make it run faster
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
Version 2.11.33 (March 25, 2008)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for NetXtreme iSCSI Crash Dump
Impact: NetXtreme and Umbrella Installer
Version 2.11.32 (March 14, 2008)--------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Updated installer to pick up new string for localizationCause:
Localization issuesFiles:
Management Installer
Change:Fixed the localizations issue appropriately
Version 2.11.31 (March 11, 2008)--------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Localization issues on some of the strings and appearenceCause:
Localization issuesFiles:
Management and NetXtreme InstallerChange:
Fixed the localizations issue appropriately
Version 2.11.30 (March 6, 2008)-------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for Win2k for Netlink installerImpact:
Netlink installer2. Change:
Added support for selective build to include or excludecertain features during build time
Impact:
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All Installers
Version 2.11.29 (March 3, 2008)-------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00034022 )
LH-Upgrade Version Registry entry disappearsCause:
The condition to uninstall the registry entry was not correct so
it deletes the entry during upgradeFiles:
Umbrella installerChange:
Condition the registry key uninstallation correctly
2. Problem: ( Cont00034021 )LH64-Registry entries missing when silent install is performed
Cause: The component to install registry key entry was notassociated to any feature
Files:Umbrella installer
Change:Associate the registry key component to the umbrella installerfeature
Version 2.11.28 (February 27, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:Changed directory structure for build process and populateall property description files to support localization
Impact:Management and Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.27 (February 25, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00033952 )
New product string required for T4.2Impact:
Umbrella Installer
Version 2.11.26 (February 19, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Updated installers strings for localizationImpact:
NetXtreme, NetLink, and Management installers
Fixes:
===========1. Problem: ( Cont00033883 )
BACS3 Installer - Files are missing from BACS folder by using
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Silent Install by features on Vista_64 platform.Cause:
BACS localization files feature was not setup as the childrenof BACS feature and was not required feature
Files:Management installer
Change:
Make BACS localization files as part of BACS sub-feature andrequires it to be part of BACS when available
Version 2.11.25 (February 12, 2008)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00033700 )
Add UCM installerImpact:
NetXtreme and NetLink installer
Version 2.11.24 (February 7, 2008)----------------------------------Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00033760 )
BACS Installer causes SideBySide error in event logCause:
Microsoft Library for BACSTray was not properly publishedduring the shortcut creation
Files:Management and Umbrella installer
Change:Removed Microsoft Dll from the installer since BACSTray
v11.0.21.1 and forward does not require these Dll anymore
2. Problem: ( Cont00033786 )Upgrade T4.0E/T4.2 umbrella installer v10.73.01 from T4.1Gold umbrella v10.69.04 reported failure in LH.
Cause:Microsoft Library for BACSTray was not properly upgraded
Files:Management and Umbrella installer
Change:Removed Microsoft Dll from the installer since BACSTrayv11.0.21.1 and forward does not require these Dll anymore
Version 2.11.23 (January 28, 2008)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Removed support for Win2k for NetLink installerImpact:
NetLink installer
Version 2.11.22 (January 25, 2008)----------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change:
Exclude localization resources files from installing
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on server buildsImpact:
Management and Umbrella installers
Version 2.11.21 (January 23, 2008)----------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change:
Added support for 57710Impact:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella installers
Version 2.11.20 (January 22, 2008)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added localization support for BACS 3
Impact: Management installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00033476 )
BACS3 Installer v11.08.02 (x64) - installs BASP by defaultCause:
Did not put prorper condition for x64 version ofBACS installer
Files:Management installer
Change:
Added proper check for x64 in management installer
Version 2.11.14a (January 14, 2008)-----------------------------------* Cont00033412: iSCSI Boot: Please add 'iscsibcg /verif /fix'
to the umbrella installer and driver installer
Version 2.11.14 (January 10, 2008)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed Management installer shortcut for BACSlaunch target
Impact:Management and Umbrella installer
2. Change: ( Cont00033365 )BACS3: GUI installer needs BASP to bevisible but not selected by default
Impact:Management Installer
3. Change: ( Cont00033375 )
Remove Everest support from Umbrella installer
Impact:Umbrella Installer
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Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Empty IWARP Folder on NetXtreme II and Umbrellainstaller
Cause:This folder was for IWARP feature that currently
not relevantFiles:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella installerChange:
Removed empty IWARP folder from installer
Version 2.11.13 (January 7, 2008)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
NetLink installer does not install on Vista-64
Cause: Netlink installer tried to install NDIS5.1 netlinkdriver on Vista64 and the path could not be found.
Files:Netlink Installer
Change:Exclude the NDIS5.1 driver from installing on Vista-64
Version 2.11.12 (January 7, 2008)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for EverestImpact:
Umbrella Installer2. Change:
Removed support for Windows 2000Impact:
Umbrella Installer
Version 2.11.11 (January 4, 2008)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Allow installers to run on Windows Server 2008Impact:
All installers
Version 2.11.10 (January 4, 2008)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00032911 )
BACS3: Need installable ASF option in BACS3 installerImpact:
Management installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00033095 )
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BACS installer from CD 10.7b.1 cd does not install ASF silently.
Cause:ASF option was disable due to ASF visible that was introducedearlier
Files:Management installer
Change:Changed ASF to visible for OEM
Version 2.11.9 (December 20, 2007)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00032135 )
BACS3 takes about 90 seconds to open on Magnum/Tomahawk withdaughtercard
Cause:A configuration file is needed for BACS3 to disable .NET
verificationFiles:Management and Umbrella installers
Change:Added a new configuration file
Version 2.11.8 (December 17, 2007)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00033041 )
BACS3 Side by side red bang loged in windows event log.Cause:
The assemblies library has not published yet when the installertried to run the BACSTray on Vista/LH due to behavior changethat was introduced on Vista/LH
Files:Management and Umbrella installers
Change:Changed the sequence for running the BACSTray after theassemblies library being published.
Version 2.11.7 (December 12, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Blocked installers from installing to Win2k8 OSImpact:
NetXtreme II, Management, and Umbrella installers
2. Change:Changed text for pop-up message when .NET Framework 2.0is not present in the system
Impact:Management and Umbrella installers
3. Change:
Removed un-necessary iSCSI driver files from the installersImpact:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella installers
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Version 2.11.6 (December 7, 2007)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00032858 )
BACS3 Side by side red bangs loged in windows event log.
Cause:Installer did not include required localization MFC filesfor BACS 3
Files:Management and Umbrella installers
Change:Added MFC localization required module
2. Problem: ( Cont00032822 )BACS3 LH32-"Feature Description" & "InstallShield" is grayedout in setup wizard
Cause:
"Feature Description" box was disabledFiles:Umbrella installers
Change:Enable "Feature Description" box
Version 2.11.5 (November 30, 2007)----------------------------------
* Cont00032839 - LH64-Installer doesn't install drivers foriSCSI Offload Adapter
Version 2.11.4 (November 29, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added documentation file for BACS 3Impact:
Management installer and Umbrella installer
Version 2.11.3 (November 26, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed file name for CIM components to accomodate new filename changes
Impact:Management installer and Umbrella installer
2. Change:Added JIT compiler for .NET framework 2.0 speed up BACS 3launch upon installation
Impact:Management installer and Umbrella installer
3. Change:Changed popup notification text and behavior when .NET
framework is not present in the systemImpact:
Management installer and Umbrella installer
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Version 2.11.2 (November 21, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00032613 )
Modify BACS Installer to include graphical option to install AS
FImpact:
Management installer
Version 2.11.1 (November 15, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added BASP, CIM, and SNMP components for OEMImpact:
Management installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00032496 )
Umbrella Installer: UI displays an incomplete error messagewindow with not text in Win2k
Cause:String for the warning message was not in theinstaller string table
Files:Umbrella installers
Change:Umbrella installers
Version 2.11.0 (November 12, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Add new NetLink driver installer for 5784 (Taishan)Impact:
NetLink Installer2. Change:
Revert back changes on v2.10.59 for NetXtreme I installerImpact:
NetXtreme I installer and Umbrella installer
Version 2.10.59 (November 9, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for 5784 (Taishan)Impact:
NetXtreme I installer
Version 2.10.58 (November 9, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
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Added support for the latest CIM providerImpact:
Management and umbrella installer
2. Change: ( Cont00032081 )T4.0: umbrella installer will need tocheck for the presence of ".NET" for BACS3
Impact:Management and umbrella installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Setup /a overwrites iSCSI drivers between differentOSes
Cause:Changed the path name for iSCSI
Files:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installers
Change: NetXtreme II and Umbrella installers
Version 2.10.57 (November 7, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed file names for BACS 3Impact:
Management and umbrella installer
Fixes:
===========1. Problem: ( Cont00031704 )
BACS3 - Support information in add/remove programslist BACS as BACS 2 in comments section
Cause:Carried over from the older BACS 2 installer
Files:Management installer
Change:Changed the strings for BACS 2 related files to BACS 3
2. Problem: ( Cont00032313 )BACS3: BACS3 should check the existence of BACS2 before install
Cause:Changed product code to perform major upgrade
Files:All installers
Change:All installers
Version 2.10.56 (October 19, 2007)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00031704 )
BACS3 - Support information in add/remove programslist BACS as BACS 2 in comments section
Cause:
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Carried over from the older BACS 2 installerFiles:
Management installerChange:
Changed the strings for BACS 2 related files to BACS 3
2. Problem: ( Cont00031711 )
Umbrella Installer v10.53.1 doesn't install in Win 2kCause:
Setup Prerequisites for .NET Framework 2.0 in Win2k isdifferent from other newer OSes
Files:Management and Umbrella installer
Change:Changed the Setup prerequisites condition for .NET 2.0framework for all Oses according to MSFT KB318785
3. Problem: ( Cont00031919 )Bacs3: Bacs systemtray does not start
Cause: Migrated BACSTray to use Visual studio 2005 libraryFiles:
Management and Umbrella installerChange:
Included VS2005 libraries into the installers
4. Problem: ( Cont00031924 )Bacs3: Bacs icon is missing in control panel
Cause:Migrated BACSTray to use Visual studio 2005 library
Files:Management and Umbrella installer
Change:Included VS2005 libraries into the installers
Version 2.10.55 (October 10, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for the new iSCSI driver name changeImpact:
NetXtreme II Installer and Umbrella installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00031802 )
Umbrella Installer: reinstallation does not work.Cause:
64 bit umbrella and management installer called the wrongAPI for BASP upgrade
Files:Management and Umbrella installer 64 bit
Change:Used the correct API to upgrade BASP
Version 2.10.54 (October 9, 2007)
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1. Change:Silent installation by default does not installISCSI Crash Dump driver
Impact:NetXtreme II Installer and Umbrella installer
Fixes:
===========1. Problem: ( Cont00031767 )
Silent.txt Advertises Silent Downgrade Feature for otherOEMs
Cause:Silent.txt is not updated
Files:Silent.txt
Change:Customize Silent.txt for each OEM
Version 2.10.53 (October 5, 2007)
---------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for Windows Server 2008Impact:
All installers
Version 2.10.52 (October 5, 2007)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00031654 )
Umbrella Installer: Need to Include ISCSI CrashDump Driver Option as Seen on T3.7 Driver Installer
Impact:Umbrella installer
2. Change:Changed iSCSI Crash Dump driver name and description forinstallers
Impact:NetXtreme II driver installer and umbrella installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00031636 )
Umbrella Installer:Device drivers do not get loaded afterinstallation completes.
Cause:Wrong feature name is used for Umbrella installer
Files:NetXtreme II driver installer and Umbrella installer
Change:Changed the action for installing devices
2. Problem:iSCSI Crash Dump driver registry modification gets calledall the time
Cause:No condition check for iSCSI crash dump action
Files:NetXtreme II driver installer and Umbrella installer
Change:
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Changed the action for running iSCSI crash dump action
Version 2.10.51 (October 3, 2007)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added necessary files for BACS 3Impact:
Management and Umbrella installer
Version 2.10.50 (September 21, 2007)------------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for BACS 3Impact:
Management and Umbrella installer
2. Change: Removed support for Win9xImpact:
Management and Umbrella installer
Version 2.10.39 (September 20, 2007)------------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added new feature for iSCSI Crash Dump utilityImpact:
NetXtreme II Driver installer
2. Change:Added support to disable downgrade for all installersprior to T3.7
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00031490 )
Windows 64 bit U-Installer does not write UInstallerVersionto WOW6432Node
Cause:Umbrella installer did not include 32 bit registry node
Files:Umbrella Installer
Change:Added 32 bit registry node into 64 bit umbrella installer
Version 2.10.38 (September 19, 2007)------------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00031471 )
The NX2 Driver Installer Should not Load ISCSI Driversincluding Crash Dump in Vista
Impact:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer
Version 2.10.37 (September 10, 2007)
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------------------------------------Fixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00031270 )
Additional modification in the driver installer isrequired for iSCSI Boot crash dump support
Cause:
The registry entry was created on the wrong registryentry and the driver file was copied to the wrongfolder on x64 system
Files:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Change:Fixed the location for the driver file and registry entry
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
2. Problem:Co-Installer file was copied to the wrong directory
Cause: Co-Installer file for x64 was copied to the wrongsystem folder
Files:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Change:Fixed the path to copy the co-installer over
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella installer
Version 2.10.36 (Septemter 5, 2007)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change: ( Cont00030883 )
W2K3 x 64 update changes the device state from disabledto enabled
Impact:Umbrella installer
Version 2.10.35 (August 29, 2007)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for iSCSI driver installationImpact:
NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer2. Change:
Create a registry entry in MSFT iSCSI initiatorfor iSCSI "crash dump"
Impact:NetXtreme II and Umbrella Installer
Version 2.10.34 (August 23, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:Changed Umbrella installer to modify driver parameterduring upgrade/downgrade to/from T3.5 installer to
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accomodate iSCSI enumerationImpact:
Umbrella InstallerFixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00030995 )
Broadcom folder left behind after uninstallation of driver
and management installer.Cause:
Certain Components not set to proper directoryFiles:
Management InstallerChange:
Broadcom folder removed after uninstallation.
Version 2.10.33 (August 6, 2007)--------------------------------
Fixes:===========
1. Problem: ( Cont00030629 )Teton Driver Downgrade Will Result in Duplicatesand Invalid Advanced Properties
Cause:Downgrade installer that has older driver that doesnot support newer feature will fail to cleanupthe registry key
Files:NetXtreme II installer and Umbrella Installer
Change:Prevent downgrade to older installers
Version 2.10.32c (August 2, 2007)
---------------------------------* Cont00030866
Version 2.10.32b (July 24, 2007)--------------------------------
* Cont00029330
Version 2.10.32 (June 21, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed NetXtreme II Driver installer to only setKMDF registry key for umbrella during upgrade andbooting through BRCM iSCSI boot device
Impact:Umbrella Installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00030096 )
Management Installer should not advertise BASP on Home/Personal Editions of Vista and XP.
Cause:There was no filter condition before.
Files:
Management Installer and Umbrella InstallerChange:
BASP feature no longer is advertised.
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Version 2.10.31b (June 21, 2007)--------------------------------
Version 2.10.31 (June 14, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change: ( Cont00029821 )
Can not disable TOE from GUIImpact:
Management Installer and Umbrella Installer
2. Change: ( Cont00029936 )Need Installer Support for "Co-installer fix"for NetXtreme II Driver Upgrade Speed/duplex Issue
Impact:NetXtreme II Driver Installer & Umbrella Installer
Version 2.10.30 (June 6, 2007)--------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for NDIS6 BASP for VistaImpact:
Management Installer2. Change:
Integrate BASP Upgrade module to InstallerImpact:
Management Installer & Umbrella Installer
Version 2.10.24 (May 31, 2007)-----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00029747 )
Improper text appears for 4401 Installer using Dutch.
Cause:Dutch was not properly translated for 4401 Driver Installer
Files:4401 Driver Installer localization
Change:
Default English text is shown in place of improper text.
Version 2.10.23 (May 25, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00029239 )
OEM requies driver installer to be able to down-levelthe NDIS driver(s)
Impact:
NetXtreme I and II driver installers. These changes assumethat the older drivers to be downgraded are forwardcompatible with the newer drivers.
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Fixes:===========1. Problem:
NetXtreme I driver installer causes a popup during silentinstallation
Cause:Did not handle the silent installation popup properly
Files:NetXtreme I driver installer
Change:Added UI check level to properly display popup duringUI/silent installations
Version 2.10.22 (May 15, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00029451 )
Remove the "Upgrade" button on the License tab
in BACS for NX2Impact:Umbrella Installer
Version 2.10.21 (May 2, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00029361 )
Added Bpowmon to an OEM Management InstallerImpact:
Management Installer
Version 2.10.20 April 30, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00025927 )
Added OEM support info for a NetExtreme II InstallerImpact:
NetXtreme II Driver Installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00029283 )
Management installer does not upgrade ASF 32 bit onx64 platforms
Cause:ASF 32 bit upgrade scenario was not properly handled.
Files: Management Installer
Change:Management installer properly upgrades from ASF 32 bit onx64 platforms
2. Problem: ( Cont00029227 )
No BACS icon in system tray after installation
of BACS.Cause:
Improper value set for all users.
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Files:Management Installer
Change:
Set all users to proper value.
3. Problem: ( Cont00029294 )When running installer using AT command-line task scheduler,not all components get installed.
Cause:Improper value set for all users.
Files:Management Installer
Change:
Set all users to proper value.
Version 2.10.19 (April 18, 2007)--------------------------------Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Installing driver on Windows Vista on user under "Administrator"
privilege failedCause:
The manifest file for installer was set to the wrong privilegeFiles:
NetXtreme I driver Installer modulesChange:
Changed the manifest file to the appropriate setupImpact:
NetXtreme I Driver Installer
Version 2.10.18 (April 12, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00029036 )
Added support for NetXtreme II driver installer iniSCSI boot environment
Impact:NetXtreme II Driver Installer
Version 2.10.17 (April 10, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00029051 )
Integrated Management Installer with ASFImpact:
Management Installer
Version 2.10.16 (March 26, 2007)--------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
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Added support for NetExtreme II for Windows VistaImpact:
5706 Driver InstallerFixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00028462 )
BACS Installer leaves an empty folder in 'Program Files (x86)'
for x64.
Cause:Unneeded Components were present
Files:BACS Management Installer
Change:
Removed unneeded components
Version 2.10.15 (February 22, 2007)
-----------------------------------Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00028469 )
Improper text appears during installer in Vista (Swedish).
Cause:Swedish was not properly translated for 4401 Driver Installer
Files:4401 Driver Installer localization
Change:
Default English text is shown in place of improper text.
Version 2.10.14 (February 16, 2007)-----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00028517 )
Umbrella Installer needs to include additional DLLfiles that go with the VBD driver
Cause:Latest driver and umbrella installer did not have thenewly added DLLs
Files:NetXtreme II and Umbrealla Installers
Change:
Added the additional driver files to the installer package
Version 2.10.13 (January 30, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for ASF Configuration for AMD64 platform
Impact:ASF Installer
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Version 2.10.12 (January 15, 2007)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00028109 )
Add WinXP 32/x64 to the supported OS for TetonDrvInstaller
Impact:NetXtreme II Driver Installer
Version 2.10.11 (January 12, 2007)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00028127 )
W2K364 - Umbrella installer only writes UInstallerVersionto the 64bit reg
Cause:When updating the installer project into the newer build,
this registry entry was accidentally removed.
Files:Umbrella Installer database
Change:
Added 32 bit registry entry when running umbrella installeron 64 bit target system
Version 2.10.10 (January 11, 2007)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========
1. Problem: ( Cont00028061 )Umbrealla Installer v10.15.01 does not remove allfolders after a silent uninstall in W2K3 x64 - no SNP
Cause:This is because of the side effect introduced on thefix for Cont00027870.
Files:FixForUpgrade.exe
Change:
Changed the T2.6 Umbrella installer during major upgradeto not remove 5706 during major upgrade by changing thetarget parameter instead of the condition
Version 2.10.9 (January 08, 2007)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
The application description display for themanagement installer was displayed untranslatedfor all languages.
Cause:The description string was not translated up until
now.
Files:
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BMgmtInstaller.ism
Change:Translated the strings for all the languages.
2. Problem:
The hotkey in the Dutch language for the "back"
button was not unique.Cause:
There was a clash in the accelerator hotkeybetween the back and next button.
Files:BMgmtInstaller.ism
Change:
Picked a different accelerator hotkey for theback button.
Version 2.10.8 (December 29, 2006)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00027870 )
SLB Team Serving as NLB Cluster Adapter Loses AllMembers During Driver Upgrade
Cause:When doing major upgrades, the older installer inquestion (the version mentioned in the bug report)accidentally uninstalls the NDIS VBD client. Thischanges the instance id when the major upgrade finishes.
Files:FixForUpgrade.exe
Change:
Updated FixForUpgrade.exe to detect the scenario andskip uninstallting the NDIS VBD client during thescenario mentioned in the bug.
2. Problem: ( Cont00027883 )
4401 Driver Installer - Improper Publisher Nameappears in Programs and Features for Vista (German)
Cause:The company name is displayed with wrong translatedstring.
Files:BDrvInst44.ism.
Change:
To fix this, I changed the string table to displayun-translated company name in English.This is how our NetXtreme installer does
Version 2.10.7 (December 28, 2006)----------------------------------
Fixes:
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===========1. Problem: ( CQ27966 )
Silent Install by Feature on IA64 and IA32 Platformsappears installed but does not install components.
Cause:The feature hierarchy was not setup right in thesetup design.
Files:BMgmtInstaller.ism
Change:
Renamed the parent and children feature names in thesetup design and setup the hierarchy correctly. Alsoset the "required" field on all the features appropriately.
Version 2.10.6 (December 21, 2006)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Request to write into registry key hive of the productrelease version for umbrella installer
Impact:Umbrella and Management Installer
Version 2.10.5 (December 19, 2006)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:Deleted THA localization from BACS
Impact:Management Installer
Version 2.10.4 (December 12, 2006)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added support for reboot detection using XML file for4401 Driver Installer
Impact:4401 Driver Installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00027491 )
Upgrading MgmtApps from 9.4b to 9.7 failsCause:
This is because if Rel 8.1 Management Installer installedon the system, the later installer will never prompt for rebootalthough BASP is installed. Reboot is needed to upgradeBASP.
Files:Management Installer modules
Change:Changed the condition to reboot all the time when BASP exists
Impact:
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Management Installer2. Problem: ( Cont00027826 )
BACS and ASF : Short cut link's right click properties aredifferent
Cause:The initial ASFConfig shortcut was only a "dummy" shortcut.
Files:
ASF Installer moduleChange:
Changed the ASFConfig shortcut to have a valid location and path
and changed the behavior of the ASFConfig shortcutImpact:
ASF Installer
Version 2.10.3 (December 7, 2006)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change: TPM Driver Installer should only run on Windows XP.Impact:
TPM Driver Installer2. Change:
Added Link and Support Information on TPM Driver InstallerImpact:
TPM Driver Installer
Version 2.10.2 (November 22, 2006)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change: ( Cont00024378 )Running the setup with the "/a" option doesn't require a path
Impact:Umbrella Installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00027604 )
ASF Installer: Cancel installation prompt pops upwhen clicking on the "Next" button
Cause:The condition to advance to the installation was wrong.
Files:ASF Installer
Change:Changed the condition to correctly advance to theinstallation process
Impact:ASF Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00027604 )On Vista 64bit, the installation can be completed, but anASFconfig folder with the help file is created in theProgram Files (x86) directory. This installer should NOT beinstalling any ASFConfig component.
Cause:The help file was not part of the ASF Config
Files:ASF Installer
Change:
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Made the help file to be always part of the ASF COnfigImpact:
ASF Installer
Version 2.10.1 (November 13, 2006)----------------------------------
Enhancement:
===========1. Change: ( Cont00014597 )
Need umbrella installer to be able to force down gradeImpact:
Umbrella and Management InstallerFixes:=====1. Problem: ( Cont00026828 )
Blank popup message when running umbrella installer silentlyCause:
During downgrade scenario, the custom action to display thepopup did not properly conditioned to surpress during
downgradeFiles:Management and Umbrella modules
Change:The downgrade capability is disabled unless theusers specifically set the switch.
Impact:Umbrella Installer
Version 2.10.0 (November 3, 2006)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:Upgraded all Installers to new InstallshieldVersion 12.
Impact:All Installers
2. Change:Changed Management Installer Feature hierarchiesto be consistent with the other Installers
Impact:Management Installer
Version 1.10.9 (May 31, 2007)-----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00029747 )
Improper text appears for 4401 Installer using Dutch.
Cause:Dutch was not properly translated for 4401 Driver Installer
Files:4401 Driver Installer localization
Change:
Default English text is shown in place of improper text.
Version 1.10.8 (February 22, 2007)
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-----------------------------------Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00028469 )
Improper text appears during installer in Vista (Swedish).
Cause:
Swedish was not properly translated for 4401 Driver Installer
Files:4401 Driver Installer localization
Change:
Default English text is shown in place of improper text.
Version 1.10.7 (December 29, 2006)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========
1. Problem: ( Cont00027883 )4401 Driver Installer - Improper Publisher Nameappears in Programs and Features for Vista (German)
Cause:The company name is displayed with wrong translatedstring.
Files:BDrvInst44.ism.
Change:
To fix this, I changed the string table to displayun-translated company name in English.
This is how our NetXtreme installer does
Version 1.10.6 (December 12, 2006)----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00027826 )
BACS and ASF : Short cut link's right click properties aredifferent
Cause:The initial ASFConfig shortcut was only a "dummy" shortcut.
Files:ASF Installer module
Change:Changed the ASFConfig shortcut to have a valid location and pat
hand changed the behavior of the ASFConfig shortcut
Impact:ASF Installer
Version 1.10.5 (November 22, 2006)-----------------------------------
Fixes:===========
1. Problem: ( Cont00027604 )ASF Installer: Cancel installation prompt pops upwhen clicking on the "Next" button
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Cause:The condition to advance to the installation was wrong.
Files:ASF Installer
Change:Changed the condition to correctly advance to theinstallation process
Impact:ASF Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00027604 )On Vista 64bit, the installation can be completed, but anASFconfig folder with the help file is created in theProgram Files (x86) directory. This installer should NOT beinstalling any ASFConfig component.
Cause:The help file was not part of the ASF Config
Files:ASF Installer
Change:
Made the help file to be always part of the ASF COnfigImpact:ASF Installer
Version 1.10.4 (October 24, 2006)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00026995 )
ASF IP Monitor does not work for Vista x64 system.Impact:
ASF Installer2. Change: ( Cont00027096 )
Add BACS and BACS Installer support for WindowsVista 64bits (AMD64) for OEM
Impact:Management Installer
3. Change:Changed the NICCheck API behavior
Impact:All drivers and umbrella installers
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00027113 )
Umbrella Installer removes teton/legacy driver folderswhen bacs/basp, snmp, cim are selected for removal
Cause:A side effect from the fix done in Cont00026233 andCont00026432.
Files:Management Installer modules and Umbrella Installer
Change:Changed the feature hierarchy in umbrella installer tomake sure that drivers are installed by default andde-selectable
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
Version 1.10.3 (October 11, 2006)-----------------------------------
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Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00027095 )
Silent Install from BRCM Umb Installer to BRCM DrvInstaller v10.01.01 Results in a Pop Up Message-W2K3x64
Cause:The condition check for popup message did not include
the scenario when running silent installationFiles:
NetXtreme II x64 driver installer modulesChange:
Changed the popup display error message to handlesilent installation scenario
Impact:NetXtreme II driver installer and Umbrella Installer
Version 1.10.2 (October 4, 2006)-----------------------------------
Fixes:
===========1. Problem:The installation failed when NICChecek property isturned on Windows Vista.
Cause:The NICCheck always checks against the NDIS5.1INF file which recently has a Vista entry inside theVista that causes the NICCheck not checking the correctHardware ID
Files:NetXtreme I driver installer modules
Change:Add a new functionality to check against the NDIS6 INF
file in the case of Windows VistaImpact:
NetXtreme I driver installer
Version 1.10.1 (October 4, 2006)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Changed the INF File name for NDIS 5.1 driver that getsinstalled in Vista to be unified with the older WindowsINF file name
Impact:NetXtreme I driver and umbrella installer
Version 1.10.0 (October 2, 2006)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Added a new API to abort installation process whenNCU package has already existed in the system
Impact:NetXtreme II driver and umbrella installer
2. Change:
Changed the NetXtreme II driver installer abort installerwhen it detects Windows XP using the default MSI popupmessage box instead of our own custom message
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Impact:NetXtreme II driver installer
Version 1.2.0 (September 25, 2006)-----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:Changed 4401 Driver installer into MSM based installerfrom MSI
Impact:4401 Driver Installer
2. Change:ASF Installer is ready for Vista. ASFConfig (ASF GUI)will not get installed on Vista x64 platform
Impact:ASF Installer
3. Change: ( Cont00026774 )
Uninstalling BACS when tray icon is present will triggerwarning message on Vista.Impact:
Management and Umbrella Installer4. Change: ( Cont00026232 )
Umbrella installer to install CHM (help) file by defaultImpact:
Management and Umbrella Installer5. Change: ( Cont00026665 )
The Upgrading Error from BRCM Umbrella Installer to BRCMDrv/Mgmt Apps Installer Needs to be User Friendly
Impact:Drivers, Management and Umbrella Installer
Version 1.1.14 (September 15, 2006)-----------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
BACS IA64 shortcut link is not properly setCause:
Installer shortcut for BACS IA64 was not set properlyFiles:
BACS ModuleChange:
Fixed the shortcut to have the correct linkImpact:
Management Installer
Version 1.1.13 (September 7, 2006)----------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
Management Installer is ready for Vista. On Vista platforminstallation, BASP will not get installed
Impact:Management Installer
Fixes:===========
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1. Problem: ( Cont00026593 )There is a dead link of Broadcom in support information(TW,CH OS)(v9.52.0.0)
Cause:There are typos on the link for Chinese localization string
Files:Management Installer
Change:Fixed the link type to the correct Broadcom link
Impact:Management Installer
Version 1.1.12 (August 30, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00026590 )
Silent install of ia32 ASFConfig in x64 Environment Resultsin Pop-up Message
Cause: When the installer encounter invalid OS target machine, theinstaller will popup a message of "invalid OS" and abortsthe installer. The popup message did not handle the silentinstallation scenario properly.
Files:All Installer
Change:Add the condition to not popup during silent install
Impact:All installers
Version 1.1.11 (August 18, 2006)
---------------------------------Enhancement:===========1. Change: ( Cont00026432 )
Add/Remove Components should not Display Driver Selection forUmbrella Installer
Impact:Changed the umbrella installer to not showing Driver selectionand skip all the driver installations during add/remove componen
ts
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00026233 )
Silent install of fails when ADDSOURCE usedCause:
When umbrella installer tried to install BACS component onlyusing the commandline, driver installers custom actions arealso being executed but the driver files are not being copiedinto the directory. Therefore, it made the installer failed
Files:Umbrella Installer
Change:Add Driver Installer modules on every features
Impact:Umbrella Installer
2. Problem: ( Cont00026409 )
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T2.8.4 Driver installer silent update results in pop-up messageCause:
Reboot popup message box showed up during silent installationto remind users to reboot the system after upgrading
Files:NetXtreme II Merge Modulues
Change:
Changed popup message to use Windows popup message box for reboot
that will lead to automatic reboot during silent installationImpact:
All installers3. Problem: ( Cont00026166 )
Error occurs when launching BACS under non-admin previlage onXP x64
Cause:BACS components for 64 bit platform uses advertised shortcut th
atresulting the shortcut to be installed using the msi file
when the first BACS shortcut is launched. In non-admin account, that account tried to find the msi account on the account's def
aultlocation which resulting the file cannot be found
Files:BACS 64 bit Merge Modules
Change:Changed the BACS shortcut into non-advertised shortcut and spec
ifythe exact location of the application
Impact:Management and Umbrella Installer
4. Problem: ( Cont00026390 )IA32 ASF Config Installer runs to Completion in Windows XP x64
Cause:There is no abort installation feature on the ASF Installer to
detectand abort the installation when trying to install at the wrong
platformFiles:
ASF Installer 32bit modulesChange:
Add a feature to abort installation when wrong OS platform is detected
and show up a dialog box with localized stringsImpact:
ASF Installer5. Problem: ( Cont00026148 )
BACS Installshield contains English strings in German installerversion
Cause:The localized strings cannot be put inside the merge modules, i
t must bein the installer database in order to get localized.
Files:Management and ASF Installers Modules
Change:
Moved all the localized string from the merge modules to the installer
database in order for the localized strings to get picked up
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Impact:NetXtreme Driver, ASF and Management installers
6. Problem: ( Cont00026444 )BACS installer v9.06.02 upgrade from v9.03.01 results in reboot
.Cause:
During installer upgrade, the Power Monitor service is using th
e BMAPITherefore, the installer cannot replace/update the BMAPI file t
hatforces the installer to prompt for reboot at the end.
Files:Management Installers modules
Change:Stop the Power Monitor service before upgrading and restart it
back againwhen the upgrade is finished. This change will also affect duri
nguninstallation
Impact: Management installers
Version 1.1.10 (August 8, 2006)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
When installing both Umbrella and NetXtreme II driverinstaller on Windows XP platform, the installation willbe aborted in the case of NetXtreme II installer andNetXtreme II related installation will be skipped onumbrella installer
Impact:Umbrella and NetXtreme II Driver Installer
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00025871 )
Cancelling Mgmt Apps Uninstallation Toward theEnd Will Cause Error if Uninstallation/ReinstallationAttempted Subsequently
Cause:The Cancel button is not disabled in the SetupProgress dialog if initiated from Control Panel'sAdd/Remove Program. Cancelling during install /upgrade / uninstall is not supported.
Files:All Installer files
Change:Hide cancel button
Impact:All installers.
2. Problem: ( Cont00026086 )Running Sequential Silent Install of Umbrella Installer LeavesL2 Driver in Disabled State
Cause:During silent install, the popup message box that shows the sys
temneed to be rebooted did not show up because the box was usingour BRCM made popup box
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Files:Umbrella, NetXtreme, NetXtreme II, and TPM Driver Installer
Change:Changed popup message to use Windows popup message box for rebo
otthat will lead to automatic reboot during silent installation
Impact:
All installers
Version 1.1.9 (July 14, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00025778 )
Upgrade Installation of Teton Driver from T2.6Release Did not Update the Co-installer
Cause:Bug in BWinInst.dll where reboot requests were notproperly handled
Files: BDrv5706: BDrv5706Msm_*.ism, BDrv5706.ismBDrvInstaller: BDrvInstMSM_*.ism, BDrvInstaller.ism,BMgmtInstaller: CustomActionMSM_*.ism, BMgmtInstaller.ism
Change:Call new BWinInst API to set the property for rebootrequest and show reboot message based on the property
Impact:All driver installers.
2. Problem: ( Cont00025793 )Scheduled Installation of Teton Driver InstallerFails to load Drivers in Win2K
Cause:
DIFxAPI returned access denied when trying toinstall as a scheduled task in logged off mode.
Impact:Teton driver installer.
Files:BDrv5706Msm_*.ism
Change:Installer will run the install API in system context.
3. Problem: ( Cont00025817 )Silent Upgrade over T2.6b Gold Release Pops up Messagethat Update is Successful
Cause:Message is from T2.6b Gold MSI database when the oldproduct is being removed. Custom Action that showsthis message was not conditioned properly and gotexecuted during silent major upgrade.
Impact:Teton driver installer.
Files:BDrv5706Msm_*.ism
Change:Call FixForUpgrade.exe to patch the T2.6b Gold databasebefore doing upgrade.
Enhancement:
===========1. Change:
By request, changed ASF IP Monitor service name into:
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"Broadcom ASF IP and SMBIOS Mailbox Monitor"(Refer to Cont00025052)
Impact:ASF Installer
Version 1.1.8 (July 2, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem: ( Cont00025503 )
MSM based Installer v9.05.01 Fails to Install NDISClient (nd50x v2.8.9) on Teton based NIC
Cause:VBD Driver caused bus rescan during uninstallationwith multiple WSD enabled NIC, causing phantomNDIS left behind.
Impact:BDrv5706, BDrvInstaller, BMgmtInstaller, Umbrella
Files:
BDrv5706: BDrv5706Msm_*.ism,BDrvInstaller: BDrvInstMSM_*.ism,BMgmtInstaller: CustomActionMSM_*.ism
Changes:1. BDrv5706: Call new API in BWinInst to disable
VBD before uninstall.2. All installers: In case of reboot is needed
because disabling fails, condition unecessarycustom actions not to run after reboot. Allinstallers are affected because they are packagedin umbrella.
2. Problem: ( Cont00022668 )Canceled Mgmt Apps Setup May Leave SNMP in
a non-working stateCause:
Installations involving drivers cannot be canceledImpact:
All installersFiles:
All installers MSI project filesChanges:
Disable CANCEL button in the progress dialog3. Problem: ( Cont00025482 )
Support Info for Teton Driver Installer NotConsistent with Legacy Driver and Mgmt Apps Installers
Cause:Teton installer missing custom actions to setsupport info as other installers do.
Impact:Teton installer
Files:BDrv5706Msm_*.ism
Changes:Added custom actions to set support info
Enhancement:===========1. Change:
In case of upgrade, if WSD node is present ordisabling child nodes fails, reboot and continueto upgrade.
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Version 1.1.7 (June 20, 2006)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Change:WSD Driver files are renamed to 8.3 format
Impact:Teton driver installer.
Version 1.1.6 (June 9, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Cont00025098 - Unselecting/Reslecting Bacs/basp causesmanagment installer to not install chm help file
Cause: CHM is a hidden subfeature under BACS, and does not getselected if BACS is unselected and then implicitly reselectedby selecting BASP.
Impact:Management installer, Umbrella installer
Files:BMgmtInstaller.ism, Umbrella.ism
Changes:Include CHM in BASP feature
2. Problem: Cont00025056 - Upgrading Teton driver installer from a flashdisk prompts the user for a 'Disk 1'
Cause:
Windows SourceList setting is pointing to the previoussource location
Impact:Teton driver installer.
Files:BDrv5706Msm_AMD64.ism, BDrv5706Msm_IA32.ism, BWinInst.dll
Changes:1. BWinInst function BInstBRCMSetDrvSrcList was hard
coded for NetXtreme Driver Installer.Use MsiSourceListAddSource with Product Codeproperty instead to make function generic.
2. Added Custom action to call BInstBRCMSetDrvSrcList API ofBWinInst.dll
3. Problem: If CIM is installed by 2 products, uninstalling1 product will remove CIM all together.
Cause:removal of CIM was done without checking if itwas used by more than 1 product.
Impact:Management Installer and ASF Installer
Files:BWinInst.dll
Changes:Remove CIM only if it is installed by 1 product.
Enhancement:
===========1. Change:
Added WSD and ISCSI drivers to Teton driver installer
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Version 1.1.5 (May 25, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========
1. Problem:Cont00024992 - BASP Link/Dependency to BACS in Mgmt AppsInstaller Does Not Install BACS
Cause:Feature table was re-oraganized to fix some validation errors.
Impact:Management installer.
Files:BMgmtInstaller.ism
Changes:Include BACS MSM in BASP feature
Version 1.1.4 (May 24, 2006)---------------------------------Fixes:===========1. Problem:
Cont00024895 - B57 driver installer failsduring the installation process.
Cause:When we build the INF file name, the code was not prepared todeal with W2k3 system as the check included only XP and w2k.
Impact:NetXtreme driver installer.
Files:
BWinInst\service.cppChanges:
Reversed the INF file name check. If the platform is not AMD64or IA64, we now assume the platform to be IA32 and build theINF file name with full path.
2. Problem:Cont00024860 - Teton Installer 9.02.02 - yellow bangs afteron 2nd installation with two 5708 cards
Cause:When VBD is uninstalled after its child nodes, the devicesare enumerated, and caused phantom devices left behind afteruninstallation, which caused the problem on installationonwards.
Impact:Teton driver installer.
Files:BWinInst\internal.cpp, BDrvInstMSM*.ism, BDrv5706MSM*.ism
Changes:BWinInstl.dll: Skip enumeration when VBD is uninstalledInstallers: Call BInstScanForHardwareChanges before uninstall
3. Problem:Cont00024941 - Mgmt Apps Installer v9.02.03 Does Not InstallSNMP Interface Agent Correctly
Cause:Copy and paste error during migration from MSI based project.
Registry setting[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Broadcom\Bcmif\CurrentVersion]has the wrong entries.
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Impact:Management installer (IA32).
Files:SnmpMsm_IA32.ism
Changes:Corrected registry entry.
Version 1.1.3 (May 10, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Request:
CIM and SNMP are default selected. They should not be selectedby default.
Cause:The install level for SNMP and CIM were put as 1 in the conditi
onwhen fixing validation error ICE79.
Impact: BMgmtInstallerFiles:
BMgmtInstaller.ismChanges:
Changed install level from 1 to 101 in conditions of SNMP & CIM.
2. Request:BACS files were not removed after uninstall if previouslyupgraded from version 7 of BMgmtInstaller.
Cause:Component ID was changed from version 7 to version 8while the keyfile remained the same.
Impact:BMgmtInstaller
Files:BacsMSM_IA32.ism
Changes:1. unset bacs.exe as the key file2. add new registry key under HKCU to be the key path3. change shortcut to non-advertised and set the target to bacs
.exe3. Request:
BDrv5706 failed to install on W2KCause:
Condition of Installing NDIS custom action does not include W2KImpact:
BDrv5706 InstallerFiles:
BDrv5706Msm_IA32.ismChanges:
Corrected the condition in custom action.4. Request:
File extraction failed if temp folder name has an extra dot,which caused the installation failed because DIFxAPI.dll is mis
singfrom the temp folder.
Cause:
BWinInst.dll failed to handle this use case.Impact:
BWinInst.dll
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Files:BWinInst\internal.cpp
Changes:added support for the temp folder with an extra dot in the name
.5. Request:
Silent.txt not up to date with new product code.
Cause:Impact:
All installersFiles:
Silent.txt files in all projects.Changes:
Updated product codes.
Version 1.1.2 (April 20, 2006)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Request: Support changing MSI package file name in buildscript.Cause:
Management installer has 2 different MSI package file namesdepending on the product configuration.
Impact:Buildscript, Management installer, Umbrella installer
2. Request:Changed BACS uninstall registry to use product code propertyinstead of hard coded product code.
Cause:Since the registry had hard coded the product code, it hasto be changed every time a major upgrade is done.
Impact:Management installer BACS MSMs
Fixes:===========1. Request:
Matched component ID with old projects, shared components.Cause:
For proper reference counting by Windows.Impact:
All installersFiles:
All project files containing componentsChanges:
ID and shared property of components2. Request:
Moved Microsoft_DLL_IA32 component from BACS and SNMPto standalone MSM.
Cause:We are matching component ID and therefore we cannot have2 MSMs using the same component ID (build error).
Impact:Management installer, BACS MSM, SNMP MSM, Umbrella installer
Files:BMgmtInstaller.ism, BacsMSM_IA32.ism, SnmpMsm_IA32.ism,MicrosoftDllMsm_IA32.ism, BMgmtInstaller.xml,
Umbrella.ism, Umbrella.xmlChanges:
Moved the reference to Microsoft_DLL_IA32 component.
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3. Request:Changed product codes for major upgrade.
Cause:Feature and component tables have been changed frompre-MSM projects, so minor upgrade from the alreadyreleased softwares would fail.
Impact:
All installersFiles:
All MSI project filesChanges:
Product code4. Request:
Old 5706 installer has only 1 cab files, while the new MSMbased 5706 installer has 4 cab files. It should only contain1 cab file.
Cause:Most projects uses "one cab per component" option for customcompression, while the old 5706 installer uses "one cab per
feature" option.Impact:5706 driver installer
Files:BDrv5706.ism
Changes:change from "one cab per component" to "one cab per feature".
Version 1.1.1 (April 13, 2006)---------------------------------
Enhancement:===========
1. Request:Moved BASP upgrade reboot message for Umbrella fromBMgmtInstaller to Umbrella project.
Cause:
Impact:Management and umbrella installer.
Fixes:===========1. Request:
Custom action for upgrade BASP reboot message was never executed;
the existing message we saw after upgrade was actually from the
BASP removed custom action.Cause:
Conditions for the custom actions were not correct.Impact:
Management installerFiles:
CustomActionMSM_IA32.ism, CustomActionMSM_IA64.ism, CustomActionMSM_AMD64.ism
Changes:Fixed the conditions for custom actions.
Version 1.1.0 (April 12, 2006)---------------------------------
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Fixes:===========1. Request:
CQ# 20614Cause:
A registry was deleted after uninstallation.Impact:
Teton driver installer.Files:
BDrv5706.ism, BDrv5706Msm_AMD64.ism, BDrv5706Msm_IA32.ismChanges:
Display reboot message after uninstallation.
Version 1.0.1 (March 29, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Request:
Changed MSI package name for NetXtreme driver installer.
Cause: Regressed when creating new product config forMSI/MSM split-up.
Impact:NetXtreme driver installer.
Version 1.0.0 (March 29, 2006)---------------------------------
Fixes:===========1. Request:
CQ# 24157Cause:
Cancelling during uninstall causes uninstall issues in GolfersImpact:
Management installer.Files:
BMgmtInstaller.ismChanges:
Cancel button is disabled once uninstallation is confirmedand started. Cancelling in the middle of uninstallationis not supported.
Enhancement:===========1. Request:
Extracted NetXtreme driver installerfunctionality in to a separate MSM.
Cause:MSI/MSM split-up.
Impact:NetXtreme driver installer.
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