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DB-24-10-21 Driver Database Update Bookmark

October 21, 2024

Driver DB Amendments:

Device driver additions and modifications since the October 3, 2024 Release.



Includes: DB-24-10-09

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-24-10-21 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-24-10-21.pdf

Issues



-Customer Related Support Requests



REMINDER:

The full driver database exceeds 55Gb in size (55.9 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (64-bit only).



Note: As of the January 16, 2020, the full UIU driver database available for download from the web site will contain only drivers for supported 64-bit Windows operating systems, (Win10/11). Requests for Windows 7 and also 32-bit support should be directed to UIU Support.

Firmware Updates

UIU Support strongly recommends making sure that firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on target hardware has been updated to the most recent release from PC manufacturers. UIU Support has noticed that this can be critical in the successful deployment of newer hardware in particular.




USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer. Network share access is recommended.


Support Reminder:

The Big Bang Support Team would like to remind our customers to please clear out any drivers represented in the Custom folder(s) prior to testing with a new version of the UIU Driver Database as neglecting to do so may result in false negative installations.  Please contact a UIU Support representative with questions or concerns.



DB-24-10-03 Driver Database Update Bookmark

October 3, 2024

Driver DB Amendments:

Device driver additions and modifications since the August 25, 2024 Release.



Includes: DB-24-09-04, & DB-24-09-20

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-24-10-03 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-24-10-03.pdf

Issues



-Customer Related Support Requests

Issue: Intel Chipset Refresh

Symptoms:
A driver management application installed on the remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities The version of Intel Chipset Device Software installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 10.1.19444.8378, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. This is due to an uncontrolled search path element, an authenticated, local attacker can elevate their privileges.

Resolution:
Upgrade to Intel Chipset Device Software version 10.1.19444.8378 or later.



Issue: Intel Graphics Update

Symptoms:
Users have reported a performance drop and lag in Citrix Workspace Client since driver version 4824 in cards such as A770 LE

Resolution:
The issue with Citrix Workspace* application exhibiting sluggish behavior when interacting with a virtual desktop has been resolved as of driver 31.0.101.5594. Update to this 31.0.101.5594 or newer to resolve the issue.





REMINDER:

The full driver database exceeds 53Gb in size (53.5 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (64-bit only).



Note: As of the January 16, 2020, the full UIU driver database available for download from the web site will contain only drivers for supported 64-bit Windows operating systems, (Win10/11). Requests for Windows 7 and also 32-bit support should be directed to UIU Support.

Firmware Updates

UIU Support strongly recommends making sure that firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on target hardware has been updated to the most recent release from PC manufacturers. UIU Support has noticed that this can be critical in the successful deployment of newer hardware in particular.




USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer. Network share access is recommended.


Support Reminder:

The Big Bang Support Team would like to remind our customers to please clear out any drivers represented in the Custom folder(s) prior to testing with a new version of the UIU Driver Database as neglecting to do so may result in false negative installations.  Please contact a UIU Support representative with questions or concerns.



2.4.1.0 - UIU Plug-ins 2.0 with SCCM - Core Functionality Update 5.13.1.0 Bookmark

September 16, 2024 - RELEASE

Includes UIU plug-in for SCCM version 2.4.1.0
Includes UIUPrep version 5.13.1.0

 


This is an update of the UIUPREP application ONLY.

 

 

 

Announcement: NEW FEATURE: HTTP/s Support

 

 

Details:
UIUPrep now supports HTTP/s source locations, (including 1E Nomad discovered cache locations).

Requirements: IP protocol access to desired source locations; Internet or Intranet.

If the HTTP/s features are enabled you MUST have specified a database version using the requisite advanced switch. That switch is -driverudbname %filename%.udb. for example: “-driverudbname DB-24-09-10.udb” for the September 10th, 2024 release. This version must be available in any repository that a machine might chose from %UIURepository%\repository\*.udb

1E Nomad Application ONLY:
UIUPrep will automatically determine which mode to use (HTTP, HTTPS, or SMB) based on the 1E Nomad settings discovered in the WinPE registry. Please contact UIU Support for additional detail specific to this environment.

GENERAL FEATURES:

Improvements to UIUPrep log file: The UIU Log location remains the same, however the logging format has changed. UIUPrep’s processes will now output in the standard CMTrace readable format, viewing with Notepad or other text editor is no longer recommended. Because of this, when viewing in CMTrace, there may now be additional information in the information section located at the bottom of the CMTrace window for any given logged item/line that is selected.

Support has been included for WinPE version 10.1.26100.1 in order to support modern WADK versions.
 

32bit support has been deprecated. The last UIUPrep version to support 32bit machines is 5.12.1.0. Any customer still deploying to 32bit machines is encouraged to reach out to UIU Support for details.

 

 

 


 

 


Please refer to the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 - SCCM User Guides for detailed implementation and usage instructions.

 

 

 

 

For assistance or questions, please contact us:


UIU Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.4.1.0 - UIU Plug-ins 2.0 with MDT - Core Functionality Update 5.13.1.0 Bookmark

September 16, 2024 - RELEASE

Includes UIU plug-in for SCCM version 2.4.1.0
Includes UIUPrep version 5.13.1.0

 


This is an update of the UIUPREP application ONLY. Changes in this version of the UIUPREP application do not affect the UIU plug-in for MDT product.

 

 

 

Announcement: NEW FEATURE: HTTP/s Support

 

 

Details:
UIUPrep now supports HTTP/s source locations, (including 1E Nomad discovered cache locations).

Requirements: IP protocol access to desired source locations; Internet or Intranet.

1E Nomad Application ONLY:
UIUPrep will automatically determine which mode to use (HTTP, HTTPS, or SMB) based on the 1E Nomad settings discovered in the WinPE registry. Please contact UIU Support for additional detail specific to this environment.

GENERAL FEATURES:

If the HTTP/s features are enabled you MUST have specified a database version using the requisite advanced switch. That switch is -driverudbname %filename%.udb. for example: “-driverudbname DB-24-09-10.udb” for the September 10th, 2024 release. This version must be available in any repository that a machine might chose from %UIURepository%\repository\*.udb

The UIU Log location remains the same, however the logging format has changed. UIUPrep’s processes will now output in the standard CMTrace readable format, viewing with Notepad or other text editor is no longer recommended. Because of this, when viewing in CMTrace, there may now be additional information in the information section located at the bottom of the CMTrace window for any given logged item/line that is selected.

Support has been included for WinPE version 10.1.26100.1 in order to support modern WADK versions.
 

32bit support has been deprecated. The last UIUPrep version to support 32bit machines is 5.12.1.0. Any customer still deploying to 32bit machines is encouraged to reach out to UIU Support for details.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Supported MDT builds

 

  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), build 8450 - 6.3.8450.1000
  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), build 8456 - 6.3.8456.1000

 


To download Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), build 8456, click the following link:
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) v6.3.8456.1000

 

 

 

 


 

 


Please refer to the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 - MDT User Guides for detailed implementation and usage instructions.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

For assistance or questions, please contact us:


UIU Support

 

 

 

 

 

5.9.1.0 - Core Functionality Update 5.13.1.0 Bookmark

September 16, 2024 - RELEASE

Includes UIUPrep version 5.13.1.0

 


This is an update of the UIUPREP application ONLY. Changes in this version of the UIUPREP application do not affect the UIU 5 product.

 

 

 

Announcement: NEW FEATURE: HTTP/s Support

 

 

Details:
UIUPrep now supports HTTP/s source locations, (including 1E Nomad discovered cache locations).

Requirements: IP protocol access to desired source locations; Internet or Intranet.

1E Nomad Application ONLY:
UIUPrep will automatically determine which mode to use (HTTP, HTTPS, or SMB) based on the 1E Nomad settings discovered in the WinPE registry. Please contact UIU Support for additional detail specific to this environment.

GENERAL FEATURES:

If the HTTP/s features are enabled you MUST have specified a database version using the requisite advanced switch. That switch is -driverudbname %filename%.udb. for example: “-driverudbname DB-24-09-10.udb” for the September 10th, 2024 release. This version must be available in any repository that a machine might chose from %UIURepository%\repository\*.udb

The UIU Log location remains the same, however the logging format has changed. UIUPrep’s processes will now output in the standard CMTrace readable format, viewing with Notepad or other text editor is no longer recommended. Because of this, when viewing in CMTrace, there may now be additional information in the information section located at the bottom of the CMTrace window for any given logged item/line that is selected.

Support has been included for WinPE version 10.1.26100.1 in order to support modern WADK versions.
 

32bit support has been deprecated. The last UIUPrep version to support 32bit machines is 5.12.1.0. Any customer still deploying to 32bit machines is encouraged to reach out to UIU Support for details.

 

 

 

 

5.9.2.0 - UIU Classic Mode - Core Functionality Update 5.13.1.0 Bookmark

September 16, 2024 - RELEASE

Includes UIUPrep version 5.13.1.0

 

 


This is an update of the UIUPREP application ONLY. Changes in this version of the UIUPREP application do not affect the UIU Classic Mode product.

 

 

 

 

Announcement: NEW FEATURE: HTTP/s Support

 

 

Details:
UIUPrep now supports HTTP/s source locations, (including 1E Nomad discovered cache locations).

Requirements: IP protocol access to desired source locations; Internet or Intranet.

1E Nomad Application ONLY:
UIUPrep will automatically determine which mode to use (HTTP, HTTPS, or SMB) based on the 1E Nomad settings discovered in the WinPE registry. Please contact UIU Support for additional detail specific to this environment.

GENERAL FEATURES:

If the HTTP/s features are enabled you MUST have specified a database version using the requisite advanced switch. That switch is -driverudbname %filename%.udb. for example: “-driverudbname DB-24-09-10.udb” for the September 10th, 2024 release. This version must be available in any repository that a machine might chose from %UIURepository%\repository\*.udb

The UIU Log location remains the same, however the logging format has changed. UIUPrep’s processes will now output in the standard CMTrace readable format, viewing with Notepad or other text editor is no longer recommended. Because of this, when viewing in CMTrace, there may now be additional information in the information section located at the bottom of the CMTrace window for any given logged item/line that is selected.

Support has been included for WinPE version 10.1.26100.1 in order to support modern WADK versions.
 

32bit support has been deprecated. The last UIUPrep version to support 32bit machines is 5.12.1.0. Any customer still deploying to 32bit machines is encouraged to reach out to UIU Support for details.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the UIU Classic Mode?


The original UIU 4.x — known in recent years as the UIU Classic — accommodated all OS deployment solutions, including those that do not utilize Microsoft's Windows PE, by storing the entire UIU Driver Database within the OS image. The UIU Classic Mode is an updated version of that methodology for those users that do not use a WinPE-based deployment solution.

 

 

 

 

How is it different from the UIU 4.x "Classic" product?


The UIU Classic method has been integrated into a optimized modern GUI, (though the basic process was preserved as much as possible for ease of adoption).

 

 

 

 

How is it different from the UIU 5?

 

 

 

  • The entire UIU Driver Database is stored in the UIU-prepared image as opposed to network-based delivery of target machine specific drivers only.

  • The Master Image must be manipulated by the UIU Classic Mode process. The UIU 5 does not require any preparation within the image itself.

  • Using the UIU Classic Mode, if unsigned drivers are opted-in, the Administrator will be prompted for each one during execution. The UIU 5, wherein its method includes staging the appropriate drivers from WinPE, allows the Windows operating system to address unsigned drivers without interaction.

 

 

 

Who should use the UIU Classic Mode?


Users employing OS deployment solutions that are not based on Windows PE (e.g. Linux-based solutions like CloneZilla and FOG)

 

 

 

 

Who should NOT use the UIU Classic Mode?

 

 

 

  • It is highly recommended that users employing OS deployment solutions that utilize Windows PE use the UIU 5

  • UIU customers that are utilizing the Microsoft's SCCM solution should use the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 - SCCM

  • UIU customers that are utilizing the Microsoft's MDT solution should use the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 - MDT


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Please refer to the UIU Classic Mode - User Guide for detailed implementation and usage instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

For assistance or questions, please contact us:


UIU Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DB-24-08-25 Driver Database Update Bookmark

August 25, 2024
 

Driver DB Amendments:

Device driver additions and modifications since the May 6, 2024 Release.

 


Includes: DB-24-05-07, DB-24-05-09, DB-24-05-14, DB-24-05-26, DB-24-06-07, DB-24-06-14, DB-24-06-27, DB-24-07-09, DB-24-07-11, DB-24-07-17, DB-24-07-22, DB-24-07-25, DB-24-07-26, DB-24-08-05, DB-24-08-06, DB-24-08-08, DB-24-08-10, DB-24-08-11, DB-24-08-14, & DB-24-08-20

 

 

 

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-24-08-25 Drivers.pdf

 

 

 

 

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-24-08-25.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMINDER:

 

 

 

 

The full driver database exceeds 53Gb in size (53.5 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (64-bit only).

 

 

Note: As of the January 16, 2020, the full UIU driver database available for download from the web site will contain only drivers for supported 64-bit Windows operating systems, (Win10/11). Requests for Windows 7 and also 32-bit support should be directed to UIU Support.
 

 

 

Firmware Updates

UIU Support strongly recommends making sure that firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on target hardware has been updated to the most recent release from PC manufacturers. UIU Support has noticed that this can be critical in the successful deployment of newer hardware in particular.
 

 

 

 

USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer. Network share access is recommended.

 

 

 

 

Support Reminder:

 

The Big Bang Support Team would like to remind our customers to please clear out any drivers represented in the Custom folder(s) prior to testing with a new version of the UIU Driver Database as neglecting to do so may result in false negative installations.  Please contact a UIU Support representative with questions or concerns.

 

 

 

DB-24-05-06 Driver Database Update Bookmark

May 6, 2024

Driver DB Amendments:

Device driver additions and modifications since the January 26, 2024 Release.



AMD Graphics Drivers Refresh

Includes: DB-24-02-01, DB-24-02-12, DB-24-02-14, DB-24-02-26, DB-24-03-07, DB-24-03-09, DB-24-03-18, DB-24-03-22, DB-24-03-25, DB-24-03-27, DB-24-04-05, DB-24-04-08, DB-24-04-17, & DB-24-04-18

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-24-05-06 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-24-05-06.pdf



REMINDER:

The full driver database exceeds 48Gb in size (48.9 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (64-bit only).



Note: As of the January 16, 2020, the full UIU driver database available for download from the web site will contain only drivers for supported 64-bit Windows operating systems, (Win10/11). Requests for Windows 7 and also 32-bit support should be directed to UIU Support.

Firmware Updates

UIU Support strongly recommends making sure that firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on target hardware has been updated to the most recent release from PC manufacturers. UIU Support has noticed that this can be critical in the successful deployment of newer hardware in particular.




USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer. Network share access is recommended.


Support Reminder:

The Big Bang Support Team would like to remind our customers to please clear out any drivers represented in the Custom folder(s) prior to testing with a new version of the UIU Driver Database as neglecting to do so may result in false negative installations.  Please contact a UIU Support representative with questions or concerns.



DB-24-01-26 Driver Database Update Bookmark

January 26, 2024

Driver DB Amendments:

Device driver additions and modifications since the December 29, 2023 Release.



Includes: DB-24-01-08, DB-24-01-09, DB-24-01-11, DB-24-01-15, DB-24-01-16, & DB-24-01-25

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-24-01-26 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-24-01-26.pdf



REMINDER:

The full driver database exceeds 46Gb in size (46.3 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (64-bit only).



Note: As of the January 16, 2020, the full UIU driver database available for download from the web site will contain only drivers for supported 64-bit Windows operating systems, (Win8.1, & Win10). Requests for Windows 7 and also 32-bit support should be directed to UIU Support. Online Updates will continue to support both 64-bit as well as 32-bit support for Win8.1 and Win10.

Two static Windows 7 only driver databases will be made available on demand; one (based on DB-21-01-26) that contains no Nvidia drivers (all previous drivers are presumed to be compromised), and one (based on DB-20-12-29) that contains the Nvidia drivers as represented prior to Nvidia's Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver - January 2021. Please contact UIU Support for more information.

Furthermore, no additional Windows 7 drivers will be added to the UIU Driver Database.
Firmware Updates

UIU Support strongly recommends making sure that firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on target hardware has been updated to the most recent release from PC manufacturers. As of 1st quarter 2020, UIU Support has noticed that this can be critical in the successful deployment of newer hardware in particular.

Additonal Information: Intel Processors Voltage Settings Modification Advisory



USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer. Network share access is recommended.


Support Reminder:

The Big Bang Support Team would like to remind our customers to please clear out any drivers represented in the Custom folder(s) prior to testing with a new version of the UIU Driver Database as neglecting to do so may result in false negative installations.  Please contact a UIU Support representative with questions or concerns.



DB-23-12-29 Driver Database Update Bookmark

December 29, 2023

Driver DB Amendments:

Device driver additions and modifications since the December 22, 2023 Release.



Includes: DB-23-12-23

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-23-12-29 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-23-12-29.pdf



REMINDER:

The full driver database exceeds 46Gb in size (46.6 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (64-bit only).



Note: As of the January 16, 2020, the full UIU driver database available for download from the web site will contain only drivers for supported 64-bit Windows operating systems, (Win8.1, & Win10). Requests for Windows 7 and also 32-bit support should be directed to UIU Support. Online Updates will continue to support both 64-bit as well as 32-bit support for Win8.1 and Win10.

Two static Windows 7 only driver databases will be made available on demand; one (based on DB-21-01-26) that contains no Nvidia drivers (all previous drivers are presumed to be compromised), and one (based on DB-20-12-29) that contains the Nvidia drivers as represented prior to Nvidia's Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver - January 2021. Please contact UIU Support for more information.

Furthermore, no additional Windows 7 drivers will be added to the UIU Driver Database.
Firmware Updates

UIU Support strongly recommends making sure that firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on target hardware has been updated to the most recent release from PC manufacturers. As of 1st quarter 2020, UIU Support has noticed that this can be critical in the successful deployment of newer hardware in particular.

Additonal Information: Intel Processors Voltage Settings Modification Advisory



USB Flash drives need to be formatted with the NTFS file system before the driver database will successfully transfer. Network share access is recommended.


Support Reminder:

The Big Bang Support Team would like to remind our customers to please clear out any drivers represented in the Custom folder(s) prior to testing with a new version of the UIU Driver Database as neglecting to do so may result in false negative installations.  Please contact a UIU Support representative with questions or concerns.