Release Notes

October 10, 2019

Driver DB Amendments:

Customer-requested drivers since October 3, 2019 Release.

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-19-10-10 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-19-10-10.pdf

Reminder:

The full driver database exceeds 31Gb in size (31.8 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (32/64bit).

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 Support Representative with questions or concerns. Thank you!

October 3, 2019

Driver DB Amendments:

Customer-requested drivers since September 25, 2019 Release.

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-19-10-03 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-19-10-03.pdf

Issue: Contacted Smart Card Reader

Symptoms:
Driver Bang on Contacted Smart Card Reader.

Resolution:
Inclusion of a Windows 7-based driver appears to interfere. That driver has been removed from Windows 8.1 & 10 OS Support.

Reminder:

The full driver database exceeds 31Gb in size (31.8 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (32/64bit).

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 Support Representative with questions or concerns. Thank you!

September 25, 2019

Driver DB Amendments:

Customer-requested drivers since September 19, 2019 Release.

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-19-09-25 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-19-09-25.pdf

Reminder:

The full driver database exceeds 31Gb in size (31.8 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (32/64bit).

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 Support Representative with questions or concerns. Thank you!

September 19, 2019

Driver DB Amendments:

Customer-requested drivers since September 16, 2019 Release.

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-19-09-19 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-19-09-19.pdf

Issue: Supplemental Driver Database Release

Details:
This is a supplemental driver database release with adjustments to drivers included in the previous release with respect to others that might share the same hardware.

Reminder:

The full driver database exceeds 31Gb in size (31.8 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (32/64bit).

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 Support Representative with questions or concerns. Thank you!

September 16, 2019

Driver DB Amendments:

Customer-requested drivers since September 5, 2019 Release.

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-19-09-16 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-19-09-16.pdf

Issue: Driver Refresh

Details:
Specific to hardware contained in various Dell & HP models.

Issue: Dell Latitude Models Hang

Symptoms:
5400/7400 Dell Latitude’s would hang during Mini-Setup.

Resolution:
Removed driver causing issue.

Reminder:

The full driver database exceeds 31Gb in size (31.9 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (32/64bit).

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 Support Representative with questions or concerns. Thank you!

September 6, 2019 - RELEASE

Includes UIU plug-in for MDT version 2.3.1.0

Includes UIUPrep version 5.8.3.0

This is an update of the UIU Plug-in Manager and UIU MDT plug-in ONLY.

New Feature: Task Sequence UIU License Key Updating

The UIU plug-in updating feature has been upgraded to not only update the MDT plug-in within the framework of MDT (ts.xml), the service will also update the UIU license key within every MDT task sequence that contains the UIU Deployment Configuration element, requiring no Administrator interaction with MDT task sequences post-UIU updates.

Note: In previous versions of the UIU plug-in for MDT, after the plug-in had been updated using the UIU Plug-in Manager, each MDT task sequence that integrated the UIU Deployment Configuration element required an "Apply" event in order to use the UIUPM-updated UIU license key.

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

REMINDER: Requirements Change - .Net Framework Version Upgrade

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 with MDT (as of UIU 2.2.2.x) now requires the .NET 4.6 Framework.

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REMINDER

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a direct, compulsory upgrade for the UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x). Support and UIU DAT files for UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x) will be deprecated on Feb 1, 2018.




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

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The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a versatile solution that may be invoked though the standard MDT Deployment Workbench interface via a task element (UIU Deployment Configuration) or directly through a Run Command Line task element. Furthermore, The UIU may be invoked manually from within a Windows PE session under the direction of UIU Support. Multiple modes of operation have been provided to accommodate environmental differences as well as policy/change control restrictions.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

In MDT, integration consists of the inclusion of a uiusms.dll in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\bin" directory as well as a modification (additional section appended) to the Actions.xml file in the same directory. If integration is not desired or permitted, an Administrator may launch the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 from a Run Command Line task element (with the correct arguments) to achieve a successful result.

For more information on alternative methods of invoking the UIU Plug-ins 2.0, Please contact UIU Support.

IMP Files

This version of the UIU requires the use of UIU IMP files to establish a UIU Repository from locally existing files. If bandwidth allows, Big Bang recommends that the UIU Repository be established (and regularly updated) from Big Bang's Online Updates resources. UIU DAT files are not supported.

UIU Import files (*.IMP) contain required driver files, driver database(s) and UIU components which are used to populate a UIU Repository from which deployed target machines will draw necessary files during OS deployment Task Sequence executions. These files are used in conjunction with the UIUPM.

For assistance or questions, please contact us:

UIU Support

September 6, 2019 - RELEASE

Includes UIU plug-in for SCCM version 2.3.1.0

Includes UIUPrep version 5.8.3.0

This is an update of the UIU Plug-in Manager and UIU SCCM plug-in ONLY.

New Feature: SCCM Task Element UI

This release of UIUPM 2.3.1.0 addresses issues with respect to the MDT plug-in and will have no impact on the SCCM plug-in.

REMINDER: Requirements Change - .Net Framework Version Upgrade

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 with SCCM (as of UIU 2.2.2.x) now requires the .NET 4.6 Framework.

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REMINDER

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a direct, compulsory upgrade for the UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x). Support and UIU DAT files for UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x) will be deprecated on Feb 1, 2018.



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

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 for SCCM version 2.1.0.0 also includes support for 1E Nomad/Active Efficiency. Please contact UIU Support for details.

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The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a versatile solution that may be invoked though the standard SCCM Console interface via a task element (UIU Deployment Configuration) or directly through a Run Command Line task element. Furthermore, The UIU may be invoked manually from within a Windows PE session under the direction of UIU Support. Multiple modes of operation have been provided to accommodate environmental differences as well as policy/change control restrictions.

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

In SCCM, integration consists of the inclusion of a uiusms.dll in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Configuration Manager\AdminConsole\bin" directory as well as the addition of necessary WMI classes (MOF) to support the UIU Plug-ins 2.0. If integration is not desired or permitted, an Administrator may launch the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 from a Run Command Line task element (with the correct arguments) to achieve a successful result. Furthermore, if an Administrator is not able to control the configuration of various SCCM Remote Console implementations (distribution of a single UIU dll file), the integration of the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 may prove to be problematic and utilizing the Run Command Line task element will alleviate those issues.

For more information on alternative methods of invoking the UIU Plug-ins 2.0, Please contact UIU Support.

IMP Files

This version of the UIU requires the use of UIU IMP files to establish a UIU Repository from locally existing files. If bandwidth allows, Big Bang recommends that the UIU Repository be established (and regularly updated) from Big Bang's Online Updates resources. UIU DAT files are not supported.

UIU Import files (*.IMP) contain required driver files, driver database(s) and UIU components which are used to populate a UIU Repository from which deployed target machines will draw necessary files during OS deployment Task Sequence executions. These files are used in conjunction with the UIUPM.

For assistance or questions, please contact us:

UIU Support

September 5, 2019

Driver DB Amendments:

Customer-requested drivers since August 20, 2019 Release.
Includes minimal releases DB-19-08-28 and DB-19-08-29.

Drivers Affected:

See Attached: UIU DB-19-09-05 Drivers.pdf

Make and Models Affected:

See Attached: Make-Model DB-19-09-05.pdf

Reminder:

The full driver database exceeds 30Gb in size (30.8 Gb IMP). Please follow the guidelines below for optimal performance. This database release still covers Windows 7 through Windows 10 (32/64bit).

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 Support Representative with questions or concerns. Thank you!

August 23, 2019 - RELEASE

Includes UIU plug-in for SCCM version 2.3.0.0

Includes UIUPrep version 5.8.3.0

This is an update of the UIU Plug-in Manager and UIU SCCM plug-in ONLY.

New Feature: SCCM Task Element UI

The UIU task sequence element user interface has been updated to provide a more intuitive presentation for selecting the desired method of deployment using the UIU, including the selection of relevant UIU packages within SCCM.

New Feature: Task Sequence UIU License Key Updating

The UIU plug-in updating feature has been upgraded to not only update the SCCM plug-in within the framework of SCCM (MOF), the service will also update the UIU license key within every SCCM task sequence that contains the UIU Deployment Configuration element, requiring no Administrator interaction with SCCM task squences post-UIU updates.

Note: In previous versions of the UIU plug-in for SCCM, after the plug-in had been updated using the UIU Plug-in Manager, each SCCM task sequence that integrated the UIU Deployment Configuration element required an "Apply" event in order to use the UIUPM-updated UIU license key. In some cases, this "Apply" event performed inconsistently resulting in the failure to employ an updated UIU license key.

REMINDER: Requirements Change - .Net Framework Version Upgrade

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 with SCCM (as of UIU 2.2.2.x) now requires the .NET 4.6 Framework.

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REMINDER

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a direct, compulsory upgrade for the UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x). Support and UIU DAT files for UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x) will be deprecated on Feb 1, 2018.



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

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 for SCCM version 2.1.0.0 also includes support for 1E Nomad/Active Efficiency. Please contact UIU Support for details.

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The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a versatile solution that may be invoked though the standard SCCM Console interface via a task element (UIU Deployment Configuration) or directly through a Run Command Line task element. Furthermore, The UIU may be invoked manually from within a Windows PE session under the direction of UIU Support. Multiple modes of operation have been provided to accommodate environmental differences as well as policy/change control restrictions.

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

In SCCM, integration consists of the inclusion of a uiusms.dll in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Configuration Manager\AdminConsole\bin" directory as well as the addition of necessary WMI classes (MOF) to support the UIU Plug-ins 2.0. If integration is not desired or permitted, an Administrator may launch the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 from a Run Command Line task element (with the correct arguments) to achieve a successful result. Furthermore, if an Administrator is not able to control the configuration of various SCCM Remote Console implementations (distribution of a single UIU dll file), the integration of the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 may prove to be problematic and utilizing the Run Command Line task element will alleviate those issues.

For more information on alternative methods of invoking the UIU Plug-ins 2.0, Please contact UIU Support.

IMP Files

This version of the UIU requires the use of UIU IMP files to establish a UIU Repository from locally existing files. If bandwidth allows, Big Bang recommends that the UIU Repository be established (and regularly updated) from Big Bang's Online Updates resources. UIU DAT files are not supported.

UIU Import files (*.IMP) contain required driver files, driver database(s) and UIU components which are used to populate a UIU Repository from which deployed target machines will draw necessary files during OS deployment Task Sequence executions. These files are used in conjunction with the UIUPM.

For assistance or questions, please contact us:

UIU Support

August 23, 2019 - RELEASE

Includes UIU plug-in for MDT version 2.3.0.0

Includes UIUPrep version 5.8.3.0

This is an update of the UIU Plug-in Manager and UIU MDT plug-in ONLY.

New Feature: MDT Task Element UI

The UIU task sequence element user interface has been updated to provide a more intuitive presentation for selecting a deployment share within MDT.

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

REMINDER: Requirements Change - .Net Framework Version Upgrade

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 with MDT (as of UIU 2.2.2.x) now requires the .NET 4.6 Framework.

---

REMINDER

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a direct, compulsory upgrade for the UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x). Support and UIU DAT files for UIU plug-in for MDT (v1.x) will be deprecated on Feb 1, 2018.




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

---

The UIU Plug-ins 2.0 is a versatile solution that may be invoked though the standard MDT Deployment Workbench interface via a task element (UIU Deployment Configuration) or directly through a Run Command Line task element. Furthermore, The UIU may be invoked manually from within a Windows PE session under the direction of UIU Support. Multiple modes of operation have been provided to accommodate environmental differences as well as policy/change control restrictions.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

In MDT, integration consists of the inclusion of a uiusms.dll in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\bin" directory as well as a modification (additional section appended) to the Actions.xml file in the same directory. If integration is not desired or permitted, an Administrator may launch the UIU Plug-ins 2.0 from a Run Command Line task element (with the correct arguments) to achieve a successful result.

For more information on alternative methods of invoking the UIU Plug-ins 2.0, Please contact UIU Support.

IMP Files

This version of the UIU requires the use of UIU IMP files to establish a UIU Repository from locally existing files. If bandwidth allows, Big Bang recommends that the UIU Repository be established (and regularly updated) from Big Bang's Online Updates resources. UIU DAT files are not supported.

UIU Import files (*.IMP) contain required driver files, driver database(s) and UIU components which are used to populate a UIU Repository from which deployed target machines will draw necessary files during OS deployment Task Sequence executions. These files are used in conjunction with the UIUPM.

For assistance or questions, please contact us:

UIU Support