Weird Windows 7 problem.

[clivebuckwheat]

I have built my reference image using a virtual pc and windows 7 enterprise. I put all the required drivers needed in C:\Windows\Inf\Drivers. I then sealed the machine using sysprep, with the oobe option as well as the generalize option. I then deployed the image to a Dell Optiplex 755 machine. All the drivers were found and installed except the following driver

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?c=ca&cs=calca1&l=en&s=biz&deviceid=12178&libid=27&releaseid=R255438&vercnt=3&formatcnt=0&SystemID=PLX_PNT_P4_755&servicetag=&os=WV64&osl=en&catid=-1&dateid=-1&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&impid=-1&checkFormat=true

how can I get this driver installed, properly using a universal image with sysprep.

[Tripredacus]

You may want to try the official Intel driver instead. I have had no problems with this device. I always get these "two" devices mixed up, MEI, AMT, SOL, WOE... Intel uses all sorts.

Different HwIDs have different driver package downloads, yet use the same INF name.

WOE HwIDs for H55 platform:

VEN_3B67 mesrl.inf / mesrle.inf for x64 v6.0.0.1179

VEN_3B64 heci.inf v6.0.0.1179

WOE HwIDs for Q45 platform:

VEN_2E17 mesrl/mesrle.inf v5.5.1.1012

VEN_2E14 heci.inf v5.2.0.1008

The annoying thing is that the v6.x driver series (for Windows 7) does not have driver support for the 2E1x HwIDs, which apparantly only have Vista (v5.x) drivers. So make sure you have the right INFs (since different file versions have the same name but not same hardware support) and check for any signing issues. All the drivers from Intel for these devices (mine are just examples) have signed drivers.

[clivebuckwheat]

I have looked on the intel sight but I don't seem to be able to find the official driver. I keep ended back at Dell.

You may want to try the official Intel driver instead. I have had no problems with this device. I always get these "two" devices mixed up, MEI, AMT, SOL, WOE... Intel uses all sorts.

Different HwIDs have different driver package downloads, yet use the same INF name.

WOE HwIDs for H55 platform:

VEN_3B67 mesrl.inf / mesrle.inf for x64 v6.0.0.1179

VEN_3B64 heci.inf v6.0.0.1179

WOE HwIDs for Q45 platform:

VEN_2E17 mesrl/mesrle.inf v5.5.1.1012

VEN_2E14 heci.inf v5.2.0.1008

The annoying thing is that the v6.x driver series (for Windows 7) does not have driver support for the 2E1x HwIDs, which apparantly only have Vista (v5.x) drivers. So make sure you have the right INFs (since different file versions have the same name but not same hardware support) and check for any signing issues. All the drivers from Intel for these devices (mine are just examples) have signed drivers.

[myselfidem]

Maybe that can help you:

Let us talk about HECI and LMS

how to install AMT SOL/LMS and HECI drivers silently

You can see options inside Help.txt

Intel® Serial over LAN Driver & Local Manageability Service Installation Utility

List of flags:

-? This help dialog

-L <Number> Specify the language used

-P <Path> Specify default HDD folder for files

-F2 <Path> Specify default log file

-NOWEL Does not display welcome screen

-NOLIC Does not display license screen

-NOREAD Does not display readme screen

-S Silent install

-B Reboot the system after installation is complete

*Edit:

I've found the download link here (because yours don't work). Same version 3.2.20.1049 PV, A02:

Intel AMT SOL/ LMS

I hope that can help you!

Edited December 5, 2010 by myselfidem

[Tripredacus]

I have looked on the intel sight but I don't seem to be able to find the official driver. I keep ended back at Dell.

If you can get me the HwID for the device you are trying to install, I can get the correct link for you. You can find this in the Properties of the Device in Device Manager, on the Details tab.

[clivebuckwheat]

Here is the HwID's. Any help would be greatly be appreciated.

I got your Hardware IDs from Device Manager | Ports | Intel AMT tech. - SOL (COM3):

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29B7&SUBSYS_02111028&REV_02

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29B7&SUBSYS_02111028

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29B7&CC_070002

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29B7&CC_0700

I have looked on the intel sight but I don't seem to be able to find the official driver. I keep ended back at Dell.

If you can get me the HwID for the device you are trying to install, I can get the correct link for you. You can find this in the Properties of the Device in Device Manager, on the Details tab.

[Tripredacus]

Download here:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=13935&ProdId=2783〈=eng

Open with WinRaR

drivers in SOLinf folder

mesrl.inf is for x86

mesrle.inf is for x64

[clivebuckwheat]

Thanks will give this a shot.