Drivers Causing BSOD?

[a06lp]

Hi,

I have a problem:

- My first Unattended CD was simply WinXP with SP2 integrated, plus my drivers in %OEM%\$1\Drivers . When I installed this CD in VMWare, following installation (the reboot), I got a BSOD, which restarted my computer, to the BSOD, to restart, etc.

winnt.sif:

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=ProvideDefault
OemSkipEula=Yes 
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
OemPreinstall=Yes
UnattendSwitch="yes"
OemPnPDriversPath="Drivers\001_LAN;Drivers\002_display;Drivers\003_modem;Drivers\004_sound\SMAXWDM\W2K_XP;Drivers\005_touchpad;Drivers\006_infared;Drivers\007_SD;Drivers\008_wifi\Setup;Drivers\008_wifi\Setup\I8500;"
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore

- My second Unattended CD was XP-SP2 (same as original) with an "Install" folder (for WPI - post-install applications), and the Drivers folder removed. This installed perfectly.

This clearly shows the problem is with the drivers, but there are so many of them that it would take about 15 different ISO's to figure out which one. Coudl anyone help me?

I included the BSOD as a pic attachment.

Microsoft says, about this BSOD:

Stop 0x000000D1 or DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

The Stop 0xD1 message indicates that the system attempted to access pageable memory using a kernel process IRQL that was too high. Drivers that have used improper addresses typically cause this error.

Interpreting the Message

This Stop message has four parameters:

Memory referenced.

IRQL at time of reference.

Type of access (0x00000000 = read operation, 0x00000001 = write operation).

Address that referenced memory.

Resolving the Problem

For additional troubleshooting suggestions that apply to all Stop errors, see "Stop Message Checklist <prmd_stp_hyzf.asp>" later in this appendix.

Stop 0xD1 messages can occur after installing faulty drivers or system services. If a driver is listed by name, disable, remove, or roll back that driver to confirm that this resolves the error. If so, contact the manufacturer about a possible update. Using updated software is especially important for backup programs, multimedia applications, antivirus scanners, DVD playback, and CD mastering tools.

Is there a way to determine what's wrong? Namely, which driver is causing this?

The drivers I am tyring to install are Toshiba Satellite 2455-S305 drivers. They came in driver packs:

[if you want to check the files for yourself, they are on the toshiba website (http://pcsupport.toshiba.com/) and then you have to go: Downloads (on top); Portables -> Satellite -> 2455-S305]

The 9 Files I want are:

Audio Driver (zm10sndx).exe

Display Driver (s245vidx).exe

DVD Driver & Utility (tm1dvdramx).exe

Infared Driver (s245firx).exe

LAN Driver (s245ethx).exe

Modem Driver (s113mdmx).exe

SD Card Driver (s245sdcardx).exe

Sound Driver (s245sndx).exe

Touchpad Driver (s245tpadx).exe

I have them all extracted to folders in Drivers.

In addition, I have a Dell TrueMobile WLAN card (I copied the entire CD to my harddrive and found .inf files in two folders:

\Setup, and \Setup\I8500 (amazingly, the filenames are the same in each of these folders, but different file sizes!)

Also, I have successfully installed ALL of these drivers manually (by running the .exe), without problems. But I want to be able to do it automatically....

Anyone read all the way through this and wanna help??

[SiMoNsAyS]

Can u post your hardware plz?

[a06lp]

Can u post your hardware plz?

umm...i dont know my hardware.

It's whatever came with the Toshiba Satellite 2455-S305, plsu I added a Mini-PCI WLAN (Dell TrueMobile - 1300, i think)

This is from my manual:

Model(s): Part Numbers

Satellite 2455-S305

P4 2400/15.0”TFT/512MB/60GB/DVD-R/RW/Mdm/LAN/

Product Highlights

Performance

• Intel® Pentium® 4 2.40GHz processor

• 512MB of Main Memory

Convenient design

• 60GB* hard disk drive

• DVD-R/RW multi-function drive

Great Features

• 15.0” XGA TFT screen

• nVIDIA® GeForce4™ 420 Go graphics controller with 32MB DDR

video memory

Get On-Line

• Integrated V.92/56K modem

• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

System Characteristics

CPU (See CPU Disclaimer)

• Intel® Pentium® 4 2.40GHz processor**

• Integrated co-processor

L2 Cache

• 512KB Level 2 Cache integrated on die

• 533MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed

Memory

• 512MB DDR SDRAM (Expandable to 1024MB)

(Both slots may be occupied)

• Expansion memory: 128MB/256MB/512MB PC2100 DDR,

SODIMM, 2.5V

• Data/Address Bus Width; 64-bit/32-bit

• Intel 82845E + 82801DB Chipset

Mass Storage

• Primary Hard Disk Drive: 60GB* hard disk drive, Enhanced IDE

(ATA-5), 4200rpm, 9.7mm height, 0.2lbs, Service Removable

• DVD-R/RW: Max Speed: Read: CD-ROM, CD-R(24x), CDRW(

12x), DVD-ROM(8x), DVD-R, DVD-RW(4x), DVD-Multi(1x);

Write: CD-R(16x), CD-RW(10x), DVD-R(1x), DVD-RW(1x);

Compatibility: CD-ROM, CD-R(read/write), CD-RW(read/rewrite),

DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read/write), DVD-RW(read/write),

DVD-Multi(read only); User removable

• Software Decoder: InterVideo® (WinDVD™)

Graphics/Video

• 15.0” XGA TFT active-matrix display; internal display supports up

to 16M colors at 1024 x 768

• nVIDIA® GeForce4® 420 Go graphics processor; 32MB external

DDR video memory

• Digital Video Accelerator; DirectVideo, DirectMPEG support

External Color Support/Refresh rate:

800 x 600; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-interlaced @ 16M Colors

1024 x 768; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-interlaced @ 16M Colors

1280 x 1024; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-interlaced @ 16M Colors

1400 x 1050; 60Hz Non-interlaced @ 64K

1600 x 1200; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-interlaced @ 16M Colors

1920 x 1440; 60/75Hz Non-interlaced @ 16M Colors

2048 x 1536; 60Hz Non-interlaced @ 16M Colors

Input Devices

• Keyboard: Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys, 2.7mm key

stroke, 6mm height; Dedicated Windows & Application keys

support; HotKey function; TouchPad pointing device; TouchPad

On/Off utility

• CD Control Function: Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next, Mode

Control Switch (CD/DVD)

• Toshiba Console Button

• Internet Browser Launch Function

Expandability

• 2 Memory slots (Both slots may be occupied)

• PC Card slot supports 1 Type II (5mm)

Communications

• Integrated V.92/56K modem; Data and fax support

• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

Ports

• RGB (monitor) port

• Parallel port

• 3 Universal Serial Bus port (2.0)

• Infrared port (FIR)

• TV-Out (S-Video)

• RJ-45 LAN port

• RJ-11 modem port

• i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port

• Secure Digital® (SD) slot

Physical Description

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.4” x 11.6” x 1.9

• Weight: 7.9lbs

• LED Indicators: HDD, 2nd HDD, CD/DVD, DC-IN, Caps Lock,

Arrow, Numeric, Main Battery Charging Status, System Sleep /

Suspend status, Wireless Communication switch (left side), SD

Card (right side)

Sound

• Analog Devices AD1981B Codec Chip, Software sound

• 16-bit stereo, Built-in harman/kardon® Stereo Speakers

• Direct 3D Sound (supported by sound driver); DirectSound and

DirectMusic (supported by sound driver); Full Duplex and MIDI

(play back) support, 32 voices

• Sound Volume (by dial)

• Ports: External Microphone port, headphone port, Line-in port

Power Supply

• AC Adapter: 90W AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz frequency

(Universal) input voltage, 15V x 6A Output.

Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.8” x 2.2” x 1.2”

Weight: 1.1lbs

• Battery Pack: 12-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion

(Graphite) battery, 10.8V x 8400mAh

Dimension (LxWxH): 8.1” x 3.5” x 0.8”

Weight: 1.4lbs

• Battery Saver (in Windows): Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display

Auto Off, Hibernation

• Up to 2.5H Battery life;Recharge time(Off/On): 3.5H (Off)/7-12H+ (On)

[SiMoNsAyS]

i've got a similar problem and i guessed you've got a similar hardware, but that's not the key

i can't only help u with typical tips like rebuild the iso image, and because vmware it's just a "pc emulator" try to install it in your current pc with real hardware (u can do a new partition and install it there). if that not work try to update your drivers, sorry can't help u more

[a06lp]

...because vmware it's just a "pc emulator" try to install it in your current pc with real hardware (u can do a new partition and install it there)

hmmm...

sounds promising, but I never did that, and i dont know how.

How do i make a partition/install on that one. and how do i remove the partition, when i'm done?

if i could do that, why do i need VMWare???

ps - i tried putting ALL the drivers into the Drivers folder, without subfolders. I didnt know if it would make a diff., but I got the BSOD anyway.

[Bâshrat the Sneaky]

...because vmware it's just a "pc emulator" try to install it in your current pc with real hardware (u can do a new partition and install it there)

hmmm...

sounds promising, but I never did that, and i dont know how.

How do i make a partition/install on that one. and how do i remove the partition, when i'm done?

if i could do that, why do i need VMWare???

ps - i tried putting ALL the drivers into the Drivers folder, without subfolders. I didnt know if it would make a diff., but I got the BSOD anyway.

I'd recommend a tool like Symantec PartitionMagic to do that! It's very easy, but still you'd need to have some basic experience. (Since you might delete your entire Windows/Backup/whatever partition if you do something wrong)

Looking for tutorials now...

[a06lp]

great...

(waiting for tutorials )

do u use this method?

[SiMoNsAyS]

well a short tutorial: search for a partition utility, most of us use partition magic but there are other non-comercial alternatives that will do the job.

most of them have a similar menu where you can see your partitions like bars and a nice menu.

search for an option like "resize partition". you'll be prompt the size etc, so 5gb will be enough, remember be sure to backup your data until the resize.

after that you can burn a cdrw with your xp sp2 installation, when installation starts, it will ask you to select a partition so select the new created non-allocated space and format it with fat32 or ntfs as you like. let the installation finish and test your changes (you can always select in the boot menu return to your old OS). hope it helps

[a06lp]

(you can always select in the boot menu return to your old OS). hope it helps

i understand everything until that last line...

when i have two partitions, how do i decide which to use (ie - how do i change).

also, how do i get rid of a partition, and just have all my space under one drive, like it is now - will doing that delete all my data?

[SiMoNsAyS]

when i have two partitions, how do i decide which to use (ie - how do i change).

also, how do i get rid of a partition, and just have all my space under one drive, like it is now - will doing that delete all my data?

sorry i missed to explain that thing

when you power on, you'll be prompt which of the 2 drives (that contains different OSs) want to boot. if after 30sec (by default) you don't select 1 you'll start with (last installed) xp.

about how to delete and if you can delete your data: as i said in the "small tutorial" ( ) you can resize your partition so you can simply convert your new partition into unallocated space and the resize it to a new bigger one. it will not erase your initial data but becareful and make a backup until start

[a06lp]

Ok, first of all, thanks for explaining the partition thing.

On a side note, all day long I tried making diff ISO's removing different drivers.

I just found an ISO that worked - No BSOD. The driver that I removed (and, apparently was causing the BSOD when left in) was the TOUCHPAD driver.

I hope this was the problem, and that I'm done with it....

[a06lp]

Update: Created another ISO, once again leaving out the Touchpad driver, and, once again, NO BSOD!!