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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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 2
MiniStation, and PaqRap, registered United States Patent 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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. • - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 6
to skip the examination. It is recommended that you allow Setup to perform this step. 15. The system copies files from the NTW CD to the hard drive. This takes several minutes. 16. Remove the floppy disk from the diskette drive and press Enter to restart the computer. 15. After the computer restarts - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 9
to copy files from the NTW CD to the hard drive. This takes several minutes. 14. Remove any floppies and CDs from the drives when prompted. 15. Press Enter to restart the computer. 16. Re-insert the NTW CD at the boot menu. The graphical portion of Setup loads, and additional files are copied to the - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 10
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. 32 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 11
Pack Setup' screen then click OK. 12. The system reboots. NOTE: If at anytime, you change the configuration of your system including adding or removing any NTW components, you must reapply the Service Pack and the Windows NTW 4.0 Support Diskette (installed in the Installation of Compaq Drivers and - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 12
Family 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 14
4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 14 Table 1. Compaq Driver and Enhancement SoftPaqs for Windows NT Workstation (continued) Family Armada 4200 (continued) Armada 6500 Armada 7300/7700 Armada 7400/7800 Driver/Enhancement Power Management Programmable Keys Security 32 Support ATI Video Driver ESS - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 15
4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 15 Installing the C & T 68554 Video Driver (1540, 5. Click 'Have Disk'. 6. Enter the location of the video driver 'C:\~COMPAQ\VIDEO' and click OK. 7. Display Properties' window. Installing Display Support or Cirrus Logic 7543/7548 Video Driver (1510, 1520, 1530, 1535, - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 17
6. Enter the location of the video driver 'C:\~ COMPAQ\VIDEO' and click OK. 7. Click OK to select the highlighted 'S3 Incorporated Display Driver v1 Compaq tab in the 'Display Properties' to control the refresh rates. Installing the NonDDC Monitor Configuration 1. Double-click SETUP in the C:\~COMPAQ - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 18
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 dial to get an outside line - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 19
Have Disk'. 5. Enter the location of the modem INF file 'C:\~COMPAQ\MODEM' and click OK. 6. Choose Next to select 'Compaq Armada 7000 Series Global . 4. Click OK to select 'Unlisted or Updated Driver'. 5. Enter the location of the audio driver 'C:\~COMPAQ\1788__NT4' and click OK. 6. Choose OK again - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 20
Compaq Armada Products 20 Installing the ESS Audio Rack 32 Driver 1. Double-click SETUP enter a new destination directory. 4. Once you have chosen the default directory or entered a directory of your own choosing, the Setup Power Management12 1. Double-click SETUP in the directory where Power - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 21
NT 4.0 1. Double-click SETUP in the C:\~COMPAQ\MVFIL or C:\~COMPAQ\MOVIE directory. 2. Click Next from the 'Welcome' screen. 3. Click I AGREE if you agree with the licensing statement. Installing the Plug and Play Management Driver (Armada 6500) IMPORTANT: You must remove any previously installed - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 22
Compaq Armada Products 22 Appendix 1: Downloading Software from the Compaq Website 1. The base URL for all Compaq Portables software is www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html. Enter Armada are you trying to find software for; e.g. Armada 7700, Armada 4200, etc. b. Model - the specific - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 23
for the software extraction. 4. Insert a 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette into the drive and press Enter. When the software has been extracted, the program exits automatically. The software is now ready to be installed from diskette. Compaq recommends that you view the README file for any updates. SoftPaq - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 25
with Inspect 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 - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 26
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 on the 'Welcome to - HP Armada 1500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 27
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's 1st docking
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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3
Installation Scripts
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5
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.