Nvidia Graphics driver v84.21
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> We are using the GeForce 7300 graphics card from Nvidia, and had to
> upgrade to the newest version of the Graphics Driver (v84.21) in order
> to get support for it. However I have not yet been able to successfully
> componentize the new driver under XPe and would like to ask for help.
>
> Here is the hardware we are using:
>
> - Biostar GeForce6100-M7 (socket 754) motherboard
> - Sempron 2600+ proc
> - 2x256MB Buffalo PC3200 DDR
> - Generic CD-ROM drive
> - eVga Geforce 7300 GS Graphics card
> - XP Embedded Service Pack 1
>
> The error occurs within seconds after the POST, before the fba even
> starts up - in fact, no setupapi.log file even gets created. We get a
> blank screen ~5secs, then the BSOD with an error code 0x000000CE
> "DRIVER_UNLOADED_WITHOUT_CANCELLING_PENDING_OPERAT IONS", referencing
> the driver file "nv4_mini.sys". Thanks in advance for your help,
>
> Jason
>
> Jason Green
> Lead Engineer
> Raw Thrills, Inc.
> 5707 W. Howard St.
> Niles, IL 60714
> (847) 647-0097 x17
>
> Thanks, Sean. I have attached our version of the .inf file, modified
> to remove the Control Panel and Help. The original .inf file as well
> as the complete driver package can be downloaded here:
>
> http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_84.21.html
>
> Drivers previous to v81.85 componentized with no issues, with similar
> .inf modifications. We began to get this BSOD with v81.85 and have not
> had any success since.
>
> - Jason
>
> Jason,
>
> I noticed you've commented out a lot of the DLL files -- particulalry
> those in [nv.display] which might be required for normal driver
> operation.
>
> Have you tried a "full" install of the 84.21 drivers on your XPe config
> (either by supplying all the files and the unmodified INF, or by
> running the NV installation wizard) to see if this avoids the BSOD?
>
> -- Don
> *We are using the GeForce 7300 graphics card from Nvidia, and had toHi,
> upgrade to the newest version of the Graphics Driver (v84.21) i
> order
> to get support for it. However I have not yet been able t
> successfully
> componentize the new driver under XPe and would like to ask fo
> help.
>
> Here is the hardware we are using:
>
> - Biostar GeForce6100-M7 (socket 754) motherboard
> - Sempron 2600+ proc
> - 2x256MB Buffalo PC3200 DDR
> - Generic CD-ROM drive
> - eVga Geforce 7300 GS Graphics card
> - XP Embedded Service Pack 1
> *
> I use nVidia GeForce 4-based cards, and I also only use those files
> succesfully. However, I'm loathe to upgrade to the latest drivers,
> since nVidia isn't required to maintain forward compatibility with
> special XPe builds. :-) Since you get the BSOD with the full install,
> that's obviously not the issue.
>
> I don't have a bulletproof answer, but here are some ideas to try:
>
> - Make sure your base config (derived from TAP) is up-to-date with the
> h/w. (i.e., it's possible the mobo has migrated to new chipset revs,
> etc.)
> - Check SETUPAPI.LOG for any suspicious entries (failed install of
> drivers)
> - Try BIOS updates on the mobo (I notice Biostar has fairly recent
> updates for your mobo; it says "corrected an I/O resource range error"
> which sounds suspicious!)
>
> Also, in these situations I always revert back to trying a full XP
> install on the hardware (using the new drivers)...just to make sure
> it's really related to an XPe configuration problem.
>
> HTH, Don
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