Compaq 1700 Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P
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of additional Service Packs, please refer to the white paper titled "Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms." This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on installing Microsoft NT Workstation 4.0 on selected Compaq Armada portable products - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 2
and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Copyright ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products White Paper prepared - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 3
Windows NT Workstation (NTW) 4.0 with Service Pack 3 (SP 3) on Compaq Armada portable products. This white paper provides step by step instructions for the installation process. When you have completed all of the procedures outlined for your specific platform, you will have successfully installed - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 4
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 4 Terms and Assumptions NOTE: Attempt the installation of Windows NTW only while on AC Power. This prevents the unit from abruptly shutting down if it runs out of battery power, which could corrupt the installation. • - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 5
Licensing Agreement. Setup displays any hardware that is detected. 9. Press Enter to display a list of hard drive partitions upon which to install the operating system. If you are not familiar with hard drive partitioning schemes, see the File Systems and their use on Compaq Armada Portable Products - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 6
Their Use on Compaq Armada Portable Products." For additional information also refer to Chapter 5 - Beginning Installation in your Windows NT Workstation manual. 3 If you choose to use NTFS, ensure that you use version 2.0F or later of F10 Setup/P. 4 If you choose NTFS, the hard drive is formatted - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 7
. Answer Yes, then click OK twice to continue setup. NOTE: You will update the video drivers in the "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section so no changes are necessary at this time. 30. Various files are copied from the CD to the hard drive. 31. If you chose to make an Emergency - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 8
for instructions. This article may be found online at http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q76/8/02.asp. CAUTION: Do not delete the Non-DOS partition that contains Compaq Diagnostics and Setup/P. Armada 6500 and 7000 Family users should now power off the system, swap the diskette drive - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 9
Their Use on Compaq Armada Portable Products." For additional information also refer to Chapter 5 - Beginning Installation in your Windows NT Workstation manual. 8 If you choose to use NTFS, ensure that you use version 2.0F or later of F10 Setup/P. 9 If you choose NTFS, the hard drive is formatted - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 10
compatible display adapter' has been detected. 30. Click OK on the 'Display Properties' tab. NOTE: You will update the video drivers in the "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section, so no changes are necessary at this time. 31. Various files are copied from the CD to the hard drive - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 11
NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 11 Installing Service Pack 3 from CD 1. Log on to the system as Administrator. 2. Click OK to close the Tip window. 3. Insert the Windows NTW Service Pack 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Internet Explorer starts automatically and displays the initial - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 12
Armada 1500 continued Driver/Enhancement C&T 68554 Video Drivers CardWare Compaq 336 Series Modem INF File Compaq 560CL Telephony Modem Driver Diagnostics Display Support ESS Audio Drivers Insight Management Agents Intel Ethernet Drivers Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Programmable Keys - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 13
Family Armada 1700 Armada 3500 Armada 4100 Armada 4200 continued Driver/Enhancement C&T 65555 Video Drivers CardWare Compaq 560VL Telephony Modem Driver Diagnostics ESS 1869 Audio Drivers Insight Management Agents Intel Ethernet Drivers Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Programmable Keys - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 14
ESS 1878 Audio Drivers Insight Management Agents Modem Information File MultiBay Support Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Programmable Keys S3 Display Drivers Security 32 Support Support Software CardWare Compaq Series II Modem Driver Diagnostics External Display Configuration Utility ESS - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 15
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 15 Installing the C & T 68554 Video Driver (1540, 1560, 1570, 1571, driver. Click OK to close this dialog and OK again to close the 'Display Properties' window. Installing Display Support or Cirrus Logic 7543/7548 Video Driver - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 16
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 16 5. Click 'Have Disk'. 6. Enter the location where the video driver was extracted to from the SoftPaq and then click OK. 7. Click OK to select the highlighted 'Cirrus Logic CL-GD 754x 1.40E Graphics Adapter'. You are told that you - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 17
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 17 12. Click YES to restart the system. 13. After the system reboots and you log on, you are shown that you have installed a new graphics driver. Click OK to close this dialog and OK again to close the 'Display Properties' window. Installing the - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 18
complete the installation. Installing the Compaq Armada 1500 Series 560CL Telephony Modem (1560, 1570, 1571,1573, 1592, 1598) 1. Double-click SETUP in the directory where the SoftPaq was extracted. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Next to 'Install new modem driver and components.' 4. Select the appropriate - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 19
modem INF file 'C:\~COMPAQ\MODEM' and click OK. 6. Choose Next to select 'Compaq Armada 7000 Series Global SpeedPaq Telephony Modem Installing Diagnostics 1. Double-click SETUP in the directory where Diagnostics Unlisted or Updated Driver'. 5. Enter the location where the audio driver was extracted to - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 20
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 20 Installing the ESS Audio Rack 32 Driver 1. Double-click SETUP in the directory where Audiorac.32 was extracted to from the SoftPaq. 2. Click Next on the 'Welcome' screen. 3. The 'Choose Destination Location' dialog box - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 21
4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 21 Installing Security32 1. Double-click SETUP in the directory where Security32 was extracted to from the SoftPaq. 2. Click Next on the 'Welcome' screen. 3. Click OK. 4. Click OK again to restart the computer. Installing the Windows NT Support Disk 1. Double - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 22
is www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html. Enter this location into the browser of your choice. 2. You are presented three drop-down dialog boxes for Family, Model, and Operating System. Fill in each box as appropriate and click Locate. a. Family - which series of Armada are you - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 23
Compaq Armada Products 23 Appendix 2: Using the SoftPaq Utility There are currently two versions of the SoftPaq utility on the Compaq Website14. As drivers Type the drive letter to specify the destination for the software extraction. 4. Insert a 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette into the drive and press Enter - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 24
use standard Compaq Diagnostics and Setup. Ensure that there are no existing partitions on the hard drive with the FDISK utility. If you are unsure how to use the FDISK program, refer to Microsoft's KB article Q76802 for instructions. This article may be found online at http://support.microsoft.com - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 25
NOTE: The Armada 6500 does not use standard Compaq Diagnostics and Setup. Use the instructions in the next section, "Determining your ROM revision with Compaq Diagnostics for Windows." If you have Compaq's Diagnostics and Setup properly installed on the hard drive, a block cursor is displayed during - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 26
. After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from Compaq's website, follow the instructions in the Appendix 2 to extract the image onto a diskette. Upgrading Your ROM 1. Connect your computer to AC power. 2. Place your ROMPaq diskette into your diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Press Enter - Compaq 1700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada P - Page 27
need to ensure that all of the specific drivers and support software for your specific Armada have been installed. Please refer to "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" for the list of deliverables and instructions on how to install them. Compaq strongly recommends a 'cold dock' for the
White Paper
Document number PRT009A1098
Publication date: November 1998
PRT009A1098
Prepared by Software Product
Marketing
Compaq Computer Corporation
Introduction
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Installation Requirements
and Dependencies
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Installation Scripts
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Installation of Compaq
Drivers and Enhancements
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Appendix 1: Downloading
Software from the Compaq
Website
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Appendix 2: Using the
SoftPaq Utility
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Appendix 3: Installing
Diagnostics and Setup
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Appendix 4: Determining
your ROM Version and
Upgrading if Needed
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Appendix 5: Docking for the
first time
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Installing Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 on Compaq
Armada Products
Abstract:
This white paper focuses on the steps necessary for the
successful installation of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation (NTW)
4.0 with Service Pack 3 on Compaq Armada Portable Products. The
steps outlined provide you with complete installation procedures and
work regardless of the currently installed operating system.
For details on Compaq’s overall operating system strategy,
operating system features, and the installation of additional Service
Packs, please refer to the white paper titled “Operating System
Support for Compaq Portable Platforms.”
This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers
needing information on installing Microsoft NT Workstation 4.0 on
selected Compaq Armada portable products.