HP Armada 3500 Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad
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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 3500 | 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 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 3
Service Pack 3 (SP 3) on Compaq Armada portable products. This white paper provides step by step instructions Compaq: • The latest Compaq Support Software CD containing all updated drivers and deliverables needed in the section, "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements." The Compaq Support - HP Armada 3500 | 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 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 6
larger than 2-GB, you are prompted that the size exceeds the amount supported by MS-DOS. You can return to the previous menu and create Use on Compaq Armada Portable Products." For additional information also refer to Chapter 5 - Beginning Installation in your Windows NT Workstation manual. 3 If - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 7
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 7 20. Select an Administrator password: a. are correct and choose the proper Time Zone, then click Close. 27. Verify that your video adapter was properly detected, then click OK. 28. Click Test and OK to test the defaults. A - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 8
's 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. Armada 6500 and 7000 Family users should now power off the system, swap - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 9
larger than 2-GB, you are prompted that the size exceeds the amount supported by MS-DOS. You can return to the previous menu and create a Use on Compaq Armada Portable Products." For additional information also refer to Chapter 5 - Beginning Installation in your Windows NT Workstation manual. 8 If - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 10
make an Emergency Repair Disk. Armada 6500 and 7000 Family users will 'VGA compatible display adapter' has been detected. 30. Click OK Service Pack 3 from CD." After installing Service Pack 3, see "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" to install the additional drivers and support - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 11
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 reapply the Service Pack and the Windows NTW 4.0 Support Diskette (installed in the Installation of Compaq Drivers and - HP Armada 3500 | 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 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 13
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 Agents MultiBay Support SoftPaq # - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 14
NT Workstation 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 - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 15
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 15 Installing the C & T 68554 Video Driver ( to close this dialog and OK again to close the 'Display Properties' window. Installing Display Support or Cirrus Logic 7543/7548 Video Driver (1510, 1520, 1530, 1535, 1550, 1580, - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 16
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 . Installing the Display Driver Support 1. Secondary-click on an - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 17
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 17 12. Click YES to restart Type.' 4. Click CHANGE. 5. Click 'Have Disk'. 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 v1.02 - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 18
PC Cards currently in the system, then click Next. 4. Confirm the directory choice, then click Next. 5. Ensure the correct Compaq PC Cards are useable by all users regardless of the user rights. Installing the Compaq 336 Series select 'Compaq Armada 1500 Series 336 Compaq Armada 1500 Series Armada - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 19
detect my modem' and click Next. 4. Click '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 SpeedPaq Telephony Modem'. 7. Highlight COM2 and click Next. 8. Check the country and correct it if necessary - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 20
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products 20 Installing the ESS Audio Rack 32 in the upper right-hand corner of the window. Installing Power Management12 1. Double-click SETUP in the directory where Power Management was extracted from the SoftPaq. 2. Click Finish to - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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 - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 23
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on 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 are updated and released as SoftPaqs, they are released using the most current version of - HP Armada 3500 | 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 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 25
Armada 6500 Family Armada 7300/7700 Families Armada 7400/7800 Families Current ROM Version 8/31/98 09/09/98 09/09/98 05/04/98 05/21/98 v 1.29 05/13/98 08/07/98 Determining your ROM revision with Inspect NOTE: The Armada 6500 does not use standard Compaq Diagnostics and Setup. Use the instructions - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - Page 26
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 your ROMPaq diskette into your diskette drive and restart - HP Armada 3500 | Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armad - 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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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.