Intel Security Driver = HELP!

Asus333 · 05-24-2001, 09:10 AM

Installing the chipset drivers worked like a charm, but every time I try to install the security drivers under win2k (safe mode w/ prompt or under the normal desktop) I get the following message: "This platform does not support the Intel Security Driver, please contact your OEM for support." I downloaded it from Intel directly. Is there a difference between this one from Intel and the one on the front page? Or is there something I don't know about, or something I'm doing wrong? I have the Black Pearl and 1GHz PIII.

Note: The version is 1.03.001

Asus333 · 05-24-2001, 10:02 AM

Well, searched the forum and looks like the sec drivers are useless! I'm not positive, but it looks like it, especially if the firmware hub is unrecognized.

cryogen_abx · 05-24-2001, 02:04 PM

Asus333
i have had this board for a while now, and have never installed those security drivers..i'm really not sure what they do either, but it doesn't seem to effect anything...
can't complain then

cryogen

delusion_ · 05-24-2001, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Asus333
Installing the chipset drivers worked like a charm, but every time I try to install the security drivers under win2k (safe mode w/ prompt or under the normal desktop) I get the following message: "This platform does not support the Intel Security Driver, please contact your OEM for support." I downloaded it from Intel directly. Is there a difference between this one from Intel and the one on the front page? Or is there something I don't know about, or something I'm doing wrong? I have the Black Pearl and 1GHz PIII.

Note: The version is 1.03.001

Don't worry about em, you don't need em. Basically they allow direct hardware access to a random number generator in the P3... it's for high level encryption/etc. tasks, and I have yet to see any programs use it yet.

Yoda_abx · 05-24-2001, 09:50 PM

This driver does clear up the "unknown PCI device" for lots of people.

NytOwl · 05-24-2001, 10:58 PM

delusion_,

I have a recent Cusl2-C (rev.1.02) and I get the same OEM message you do.
After searching the board also, I came to the conclusion that the Security drivers can't be installed on my board and therefore aren't needed.
It has something to do with Asus changing one of the chipset chips if I remember right.

NytOwl

shuste73 · 05-25-2001, 12:55 PM

Here's the scoop:
http://developer.intel.com/design/so...m/security.htm

Basically, the security driver uses the FWH. Look on your motherboard for a chip that says "82802AB" on it - it may be under a BIOS sticker - that's the Firmware Hub. Inside the Firmware Hub is a random number generator. The RNG can be used for secure communications, corporate applications, secure transactions, etc.; but really there is no use unless you are in a corporate setting and EVERYONE has this chip and the security driver installed.

I was unaware that the newer CUSL2-C boards didn't have this chip- my CUSL2 does!

You also shouldn't really have a bang in your Device Manager at all, and if you did it would be under System Devices. You will have an entry for "Intel(r) 82802 Firmware Hub Device" without the security driver, but with the INF utility (Chipset Installation Sofware it's called now, I think).

Summary: you don't need it, don't install it, forget about it!

-s

NytOwl · 05-26-2001, 12:32 AM

delusion_,

Sorry about the earlier post, I meant to reply to Asus333.

Anyway, as I was looking back at previous posts about this Firmware Hub issue I found that Intel's current 815EP chipset motherboard doesn't have a Security Driver listed.
Here's the link...
http://developer.intel.com/design/mo...a/ea_drive.htm .

Another example that the Security driver isn't important at this time.

NytOwl

05-24-2001, 09:10 AM	#1
Asus333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 11	Intel Security Driver = HELP! Installing the chipset drivers worked like a charm, but every time I try to install the security drivers under win2k (safe mode w/ prompt or under the normal desktop) I get the following message: "This platform does not support the Intel Security Driver, please contact your OEM for support." I downloaded it from Intel directly. Is there a difference between this one from Intel and the one on the front page? Or is there something I don't know about, or something I'm doing wrong? I have the Black Pearl and 1GHz PIII. Note: The version is 1.03.001 __________________ You cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening your own.
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05-24-2001, 10:02 AM	#2
Asus333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 11	Looks like I don't need um! Well, searched the forum and looks like the sec drivers are useless! I'm not positive, but it looks like it, especially if the firmware hub is unrecognized. __________________ You cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening your own.
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05-24-2001, 02:04 PM	#3
cryogen_abx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Halifax N.S Canada Posts: 1,350	Asus333 i have had this board for a while now, and have never installed those security drivers..i'm really not sure what they do either, but it doesn't seem to effect anything... can't complain then cryogen __________________ umm nope
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05-24-2001, 09:50 PM	#5
Yoda_abx MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United States of America Posts: 4,144	This driver does clear up the "unknown PCI device" for lots of people. __________________ Sincerely, Yoda AKA: Usa_re8e1 (when gaming) Show your support for this site by visting our advertisers...
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05-24-2001, 10:58 PM	#6
NytOwl Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 147	delusion_, I have a recent Cusl2-C (rev.1.02) and I get the same OEM message you do. After searching the board also, I came to the conclusion that the Security drivers can't be installed on my board and therefore aren't needed. It has something to do with Asus changing one of the chipset chips if I remember right. NytOwl
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05-25-2001, 12:55 PM	#7
shuste73 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 33	Here's the scoop: http://developer.intel.com/design/so...m/security.htm Basically, the security driver uses the FWH. Look on your motherboard for a chip that says "82802AB" on it - it may be under a BIOS sticker - that's the Firmware Hub. Inside the Firmware Hub is a random number generator. The RNG can be used for secure communications, corporate applications, secure transactions, etc.; but really there is no use unless you are in a corporate setting and EVERYONE has this chip and the security driver installed. I was unaware that the newer CUSL2-C boards didn't have this chip- my CUSL2 does! You also shouldn't really have a bang in your Device Manager at all, and if you did it would be under System Devices. You will have an entry for "Intel(r) 82802 Firmware Hub Device" without the security driver, but with the INF utility (Chipset Installation Sofware it's called now, I think). Summary: you don't need it, don't install it, forget about it! -s
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05-26-2001, 12:32 AM	#8
NytOwl Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 147	delusion_, Sorry about the earlier post, I meant to reply to Asus333. Anyway, as I was looking back at previous posts about this Firmware Hub issue I found that Intel's current 815EP chipset motherboard doesn't have a Security Driver listed. Here's the link... http://developer.intel.com/design/mo...a/ea_drive.htm . Another example that the Security driver isn't important at this time. NytOwl
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