Return
-
Title
'Insufficient memory for dmboot.sys' error -
Description
During a scripted install of Windows XP, the error 'insufficient memory for dmboot.sys' appears and throws a blue screen error. If you run the install from the Windows XP CD it works correctly. -
Cause
In our Windows based scripted installs, we add drivers to the target computer during the installation. For Windows XP and other operating systems, these drivers are setup and installed through the Driver Feed.
The specific drivers causing the issue are mass storage drivers. The Windows source media generally does not contain any mass storage drivers other than the default IDE drivers, which is why when you install from the CD there are no errors.
-
Resolution
Remove any mass storage drivers from the windows_xp directory in the K2000's drivers share and recache the drivers. The error should not reappear.
At this point you can either:
- Add the mass storage drivers back in small batches to determine the offending driver(s).
- Leverage the model-specific drivers_postinstall share on the K2000 and place the drivers in the correct folder structures for each model. Instructions for setting up the drivers_postinstall share can be found here.