Compaq 14DJ-0201A-WWEN User Manual
March 2001
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Abstract: This document provides steps for installing Microsoft Windows 98 (OSR2.1)
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and using one of three recommended software configurations, a variety of computing
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configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to full hardware and software support
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For details on Compaq operating system support, features, and the installation of
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14DJ-0201A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
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Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, SoftPaq, and ROMPaq Registered in U.S. Patent and
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Trademark Office. SoftPaq is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the
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United States and other countries. Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other product names mentioned
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herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
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information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to
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change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited
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warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as
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configurations described in this paper to simplify the installation process and determine which
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computing environment works best. Complete all the steps outlined for the specific platform and
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configuration to successfully install Microsoft Windows 98 and all Compaq software. Once
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Preparing for installation
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Modifying a Microsoft DOS boot diskette
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Preparing the hard drive
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Installing Microsoft Windows 98
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Preparing for Installation
Obtain the following items before beginning the installation:
Retail Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM and documentation
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Microsoft Windows 98 Drivers and Enhancements from Compaq
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One formatted 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette
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Access to the Internet
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Modifying a Microsoft DOS Boot Diskette
Create a Microsoft DOS boot diskette to perform a clean installation of Windows 98. Complete the
following steps to obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE files and modify the DOS boot
diskette:
1. Insert the DOS boot diskette into the appropriate drive.
2. Obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE DOS files by downloading the
IDE CD-ROM drivers from the Compaq Web site:
a. Point the browser to
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E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Use the setup
Note: Back up all data and applications before beginning any
Microsoft Windows 98 installation procedures.
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IMPORTANT: Back up all data and applications before creating the
DOS boot diskette.
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/Compaq_Armada_Laptops.html
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b. Select the appropriate product series from the Family list.
c. Select All Models from the Model list.
d. Select 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
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
i. Follow the IDE CD-ROM drivers installation steps to download and install the IDE
3. Enter DOS mode after installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers.
4. Copy the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE files to the DOS boot diskette.
5. Complete the following steps to create CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files on the
DOS boot diskette:
a. Click Start→Run.
b. Type A:EDIT to open MS-DOS EDIT.
c. Type DEVICE=CPQLTECD.SYS /D:CPQCD001.
d. Select File from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. Press A or use the down or up arrow
e. Type CONFIG.SYS in the File Name field and press Enter to save the CONFIG.SYS file
f. Select File from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. Press N or use the down or up arrow
g. Type MSCDEX /D:CPQCD001.
h. Select File from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. Press A or use the down or up arrow
i. Type AUTOEXEC.BAT in the File Name field and press Enter to save the
j. Select File from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. Press X or use the down or up arrow
The DOS boot diskette is now ready. Insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM
drive and reboot the computer before continuing to the next section.
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Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the
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utilities.
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keys to select Save As. The Save As prompt will appear.
to the DOS boot diskette and return to the EDIT prompt. A:\CONFIG.SYS should appear,
centered under the menu bar.
keys to select New. An untitled EDIT file will open.
keys to select Save As. The Save As prompt will appear.
AUTOEXEC.BAT file to the DOS boot diskette and return to the EDIT prompt.
A:\AUTOEXEC.BAT should appear, centered under the menu bar.
keys to select Exit.
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