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Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 1
... Compaq Computer Corporation
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3 CLEAN INSTALLING WINDOWS 98 3 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 3 MODIFYING A MICROSOFT DOS BOOT DISKETTE .......... 3 INSTALLING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 5 INSTALLING THE COMPAQ DRIVERS AND SUPPORT SOFTWARE 5 DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 APPENDIX A 6 COMPAQ DRIVERS AND ENHANCEMENTS 6 APPENDIX B 11 DETERMINING THE ROM VERSION AND UPGRADE VERSION...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 3
... • Preparing the hard drive • Installing Microsoft Windows 98
Preparing for Installation
Obtain the following items before beginning the installation: • Retail Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM and documentation • Microsoft Windows 98 Drivers and Enhancements from Compaq • One formatted 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette • Access to the Internet
Modifying a Microsoft DOS Boot...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 4
...Windows 3.1 from the Operating System list. e. Click on Go to browse to the Support Software page for a list of drivers, files, and
utilities. f. Select Storage from the software by category section. g. Select the current version of the IDE CD-ROM drivers to browse to the download page. h. Print the download page. This page contains instructions on downloading and installing
the IDE CD-ROM drivers...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 5
...to complete the installation. 7. After the Microsoft Windows 98 installation is complete, proceed to "Installing the Compaq
Drivers and Support Software."
Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software
Note: Install all the drivers to allow the system complete functionality.
The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of computers are summarized in...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 6
...Agents2 Compaq Floppy Alert Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Fix for Power Management Remote Management 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem 3Com MiniPCI 10/100 LAN 56K (V.90) Modem MiniPCI Communications Support Software and Drivers Worldport Application Intel PCI NIC Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Real Mode Support Security 32 Support
1 Must be installed before Insight Management Web agents. 2 Must be...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 10
... V300 System Enhancements
ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Docking Enhancements Diagnostics Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Remote Management 3COM Etherlink 10/100 PCI/NIC Mini PCI Communications Support and Software Drivers Security 32 Support 1 Must be installed...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 - Page 1
...
Introduction 3 Installation Requirements and Dependencies 3 Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements ........4 Appendix A 8
Determining the ROM Version and Upgrading If Needed 8 Appendix B 9 Docking for the First Time ..........9 Appendix C 10 SoftPaq Descriptions 10
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
Abstract: This...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 - Page 3
... other bootable disk that contains a current FDISK
utility
The following items can be obtained from Compaq:
• The current ROM available for the platform. See Appendix A for information on determining the current ROM version and how to update it.
• The latest Compaq Support Software CD containing all updated drivers and deliverables. Alternately, the files on the Support Software CD can...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 - Page 4
..., M300, and V300
4
Important Notes
• Make sure that the system is undocked and no PC Cards are in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1
• These SoftPaq numbers are the minimum required for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. They may be superseded, as noted on the Compaq website.
• Do not set up any networking components. Contact...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
... 4.3 GB
15 Optical drive
D = 24X Max CD-ROM V = DVD-ROM drive drive
16 Integrated
M = Mini PCI C = NIC/modem 0 = none
communication
V.90 modem combo
17-19RAM (in MB, 2-3 digits)
64 = 64 MB
20-21Operating system 98 = Windows 98
N4 = Windows NT 4.0
58 = Windows 95/98 dual install*
N2 = Windows NT 4.0/ Windows 2000 dual install*
22 NAFTA
N = NAFTA
23 Pointing device
S = Pointing stick...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
... 4.3 GB
15 Optical drive
D = 24X Max CD-ROM drive V = DVD-ROM drive
16 Integrated
M = Mini PCI V.90 C = NIC/modem
communication
modem
combo
0 = none
17-19 RAM (in MB, 2-3 digits)
64 = 64 MB
20-21 Operating system
98 = Windows 98 58 = Windows 95/98 dual
install*
N4 = Windows NT 4.0 N2 = Windows NT 4.0/Windows
2000 dual install
22 NAFTA
N = NAFTA
23 Pointing device S = Pointing stick...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 3
... version of the drivers and enhancements for your computer. Previous versions may not work as well or may increase the number of anomalies.
The most current available ROM for your platform. See Appendix A, "Determining your ROM Version and Upgrading if needed," for information on determining your current ROM version and how to update if necessary.
System Requirements
Refer to Microsoft's Windows...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 4
...and have them properly set up the networking portions of Microsoft Windows Me. 4. It is strongly recommended that after all of the additional software programs and drivers have been installed, you update the Emergency Repair Disk by choosing !Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Emergency Repair Disk.
Installation Order:
All software must be manually installed in the following order...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 5
... Appendix A) for your Computer model and System BIOS.
4. Download the newer version onto a floppy disk, boot from the disk, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS.
Windows Me OS Installation:
Refer to the Microsoft provided Quick Start Guide and follow the instructions listed to install your new copy of the Windows Me Operating System.
Armada Drivers, Utilities and...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 - Page 9
... system is installed, it is done on a newly formatted hard drive. This typically provides the most satisfactory results.
Is Compaq making Windows Me specific hardware device drivers available for Armada notebooks? Not for any of our currently shipping products.
Are third-party hardware device drivers available for Windows Me? Drivers for many devices, including most displays and printers, are...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 108
... from the
Info Messenger page. t Set Info Messenger to send you the information by email as
it becomes available.
Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription
You can subscribe to the Compaq Support Software CD that contains the latest available device drivers, system ROMs, and utilities, as well as detailed software support information and instructions. For ordering, cost, and...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 158
...
board serial device
click Properties to select
(e.g., mouse).
another COM port for the
modem/fax card.
If you are running
Windows NT 4.0, click
Start ÆControl Panel ÆPorts to select another COM port for the
modem/fax card.
Card design or card Call Compaq Customer
driver may not be
Support for a current list of
compatible with the
Compaq-qualified PC Cards.
PCMCIA software...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 163
....
Solution
Check the documentation that came with the software for memory requirements and install additional memory, if needed.
Cannot run application from current directory
Call Compaq Customer Support for help with memory optimization.
The application has not been added to the path statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Using Windows Notepad, add the application directory with the...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 193
...3-7
MultiMonitor (Windows 98), 3-5 problems. See troubleshooting display switch, 2-1 docking base (optional) setting device connected to video card
in, as primary, 15-5 Docking connector, 2-6 docking device, 8-6 downloadables, 12-3 DriveLock
changing user password, 13-12 enabling, 13-11 overview, 13-10 removing, 13-13 user and master passwords overview,
13-10 drivers. See device drivers drives
hot...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 199
... device problems, 16-27 power problems, 16-22 printer problems, 16-23 screen problems, 16-24 software application problems, 16-26 turning on the computer with power switch, 5-3 typographical conventions, xiii
U
ultraviolet light, affecting computer, 12-4
Upgrade memory Hibernation file size, 11-1
upgrading computer hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1
USB (Universal Serial Bus...