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TB0090.fm — Updated INF Installer fo r Intel Chipsets

Updated INF Installer for Intel Chipsets
R1200, R2100, Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
February 10, 2005

OVERVIEW / ENVIRONMENT

The Intel INF updater version 6.3.0.1007 installs newer INF files that inform the operating system how to
properly configure the chipset for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This INF updater developed by Intel provides improves INF (information) files that instruct the operating
system to properly configure the processor chip set for best performance. The package includes these
files:

• A double-clickable application,

• A .doc release notes file

• A .txt README file

The release notes include the most recent information for the installer. The README contains detailed
information about the installer, the supported operating systems, and the supported chipsets.

This updater should be used for all ClearCube Blade PCs running Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003.

infinst_enu.exe, that installs the new INF files

RESOLUTION

After you download the Chipset INF Updater v6.3.0.1007.zip file, unzip it. Read the documentation.
Copy the

The installer provides a wide range of options that are described in the README. Two primary installation
modes are provided, Interactive mode and Silent mode. Interactive mode requires user input; Silent mode
does not.

Run the installer in Interactive mode by double-clicking the infinst_enu icon, or by entering

infinst_enu.exe at the command prompt. An InstallShield wizard prompts you to continue, and finishes

by requesting that you reboot your system.

Run the installer in Silent mode by entering
tells the installer to copy the files to a temporary directory, and the
without requiring any user input. Silent mode allows scripting unattended updates on multiple systems.

The installer finishes by writing a log file describing the results of the update. Rebooting is required for the
updated INF files to take effect.

Known issues documented in the release notes:

• The installer may cause the USB keyboard and mouse to stop functioning. Rebooting fixes this. (ID #1)

• The installer must be run from a writable volume (where by default it writes the log file), or it will fail

infinst_enu.exe file to a directory visible to the Blades to be updated.

infinst_enu.exe -a -s at the command prompt. The -a flag

-s flag tells the installer to install the files

without logging the update. (ID #3)

TB0090 rev 2/10/2005

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