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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 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 2
and Trademark Office. Netelligent, Armada, Cruiser, Concerto, Net1, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, FirstPaq, SolutionPaq, EasyPoint, are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server and Workstation, Microsoft SQL Server for Windows NT are - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 3
. The user interface mirrors the Compaq Website. Alternatively, all files may be obtained from the Compaq Website at http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html. See Appendix 1, "Downloading Software from the Compaq Website" for instructions on using the Compaq Website if you are - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 4
www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html, the Support Software CD, the Compaq BBS, or the Compaq FTP site. It is important that you obtain the latest Windows NTW compatible drivers and enhancements from one of these sites. • Instructions for using the Compaq Website and Compaq SoftPaqs - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 5
FDISK program, refer to the Microsoft KB article Q76802 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. 2. Restart the system with the first - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 6
systems, you may refer to the White Paper "File Systems and 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 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 7
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 7 20. Select an Administrator 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 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 8
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 computer boots from the NTW CD and the system reads several files into memory. 2. Press Enter when the 'Welcome to Setup' - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 9
systems, you may refer to the White Paper "File Systems and 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 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 10
the "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section, so no changes are necessary at this time. 31. Various files are copied from the Service Pack 3 from CD." After installing Service Pack 3, see "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" to install the additional drivers and support - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 11
Click Finish to install Service Pack 3 and wait while the files are copied from the CD to the hard drive. 11. Read the 'Windows NT Service Pack Setup' screen then must reapply the Service Pack and the Windows NTW 4.0 Support Diskette (installed in the Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 12
Downloading Software from the Compaq Website." After obtaining the necessary files for your Armada portable, proceed to the installation instructions for each deliverable. Drivers CardWare Compaq 336 Series Modem INF File Compaq 560CL Telephony Modem Driver Diagnostics Display Support ESS Audio - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 13
Armada 4200 continued Driver/Enhancement C&T 65555 Video Drivers CardWare Compaq 560VL Telephony Modem Driver Diagnostics ESS 1869 Audio Drivers Insight Audio Drivers Ethernet Drivers Diagnostics Insight Management Agents MultiBay Support SoftPaq # SP7222 SP7223 SP7447 SP7237 SP7248 SP6573 SP7129 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - 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 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 15
. 5. Click 'Have Disk'. 6. Enter the location of the video driver 'C:\~COMPAQ\VIDEO' and click OK. 7. Click on OK to select the highlighted 'Chips dialog and OK again to close the 'Display Properties' window. Installing Display Support or Cirrus Logic 7543/7548 Video Driver (1510, 1520, 1530, 1535, - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 16
. 5. Click 'Have Disk'. 6. Enter the location of the video driver 'C:\~COMPAQ\VIDEO' and click OK. 7. A list of ATI graphics accelerators is displays. again to close the 'Display Properties' window. Installing the Display Driver Support 1. Secondary-click on an open area of the Windows desktop and - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 17
the Windows NT Display Refresh Utility 1. Open an Explorer window and highlight the C:\~COMPAQ\REFRESH directory. 2. Locate the file S3_M1.INF and secondary-click it. 3. Highlight and click INSTALL to add a Compaq tab in the 'Display Properties' to control the refresh rates. Installing the NonDDC - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 18
the location where the modem INF file was extracted to from the SoftPaq and click OK. 6. Choose Next to select 'Compaq Armada 1500 Series 336 Telephony Modem'. 7. Highlight COM2 and click Next. 8. Check the country and correct it if necessary. 9. Enter your area code and, if needed, what number to - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 19
Enter the location of the modem INF file 'C:\~COMPAQ\MODEM' and click OK. 6. Choose Next to select 'Compaq Armada 7000 Series Global SpeedPaq Telephony Modem'. 7. Highlight COM2 and click Next. 8. Check the country and correct it if necessary. 9. Enter your area code and, if needed, which number to - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 20
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 20 Installing the ESS Audio Rack 32 Driver 1. to restart the computer. You are shown the IM Agents Help File the next time the unit is rebooted and you log on. The file may be closed by clicking on the 'X' in the upper right - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 21
Next on the 'Welcome' screen. 3. Click OK. 4. Click OK again to restart the computer. Installing the Windows NT Support Disk 1. Double-click WINNTSPD in the C:\COMPAQ\~NT_SPD directory. 2. When the program finishes, click YES to restart the computer. Installing the Active Movie Filter for Windows NT - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 22
on that particular deliverable. 4. Click Download.13 5. Place all of the files into a common directory so that they may be extracted for use in the scripts. A common directory used is C:\~COMPAQ. See Appendix 2 for instructions on using the SoftPaq utility. 13 Consult your browser's help for - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 23
exits automatically. The software is now ready to be installed from diskette. Compaq recommends that you view the README file for any updates. SoftPaq 3.x 1. Place the SoftPaq file in a temporary directory in which the files will be extracted. 2. When you run the application, you are presented with - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - 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 Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 25
-hand corner of the screen. When you see the block cursor, press F10. See Appendix 3 for instructions on installing Diagnostics and Setup from diskette. 1. Press Enter when the Welcome to Compaq Utilities dialog is displayed. 2. Using the down arrow key, scroll down until 'View system information - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 26
upgrade your ROM. Creating a ROMPaq Diskette The ROMPaq SoftPaq is a version 2.x SoftPaq. 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 - Compaq Armada 7700 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq A - Page 27
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 user
White Paper
Document number PRT009A1098
Publication date: November 1998
PRT009A1098
Prepared by Software Product
Marketing
Compaq Computer Corporation
Introduction
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3
Installation Requirements
and Dependencies
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3
Installation Scripts
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5
Installation of Compaq
Drivers and Enhancements
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12
Appendix 1: Downloading
Software from the Compaq
Website
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22
Appendix 2: Using the
SoftPaq Utility
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23
Appendix 3: Installing
Diagnostics and Setup
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24
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.