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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:
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Note: Back up all data and applications before beginning any
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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
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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.
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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
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g. Type MSCDEX /D:CPQCD001.
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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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to the DOS boot diskette and return to the EDIT prompt. A:\CONFIG.SYS should appear,
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keys to select New. An untitled EDIT file will open.
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Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software
The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of
computers are summarized in Table 1 “SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows 98.” The list is current at
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and enhancements and their associated SoftPaq™ numbers.
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Before docking, ensure that all of the specific drivers and support software for the computer are
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software and instructions on how to install it.
Docking while the computer is off (cold) is recommended for the user’s first docking session under
Microsoft Windows 98. Shut down Microsoft Windows 98 by clicking Start→Shut Down and
clicking on Yes. Place the computer in the docking station or convenience base and restart the unit.
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Power Management Fourth SP12668
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Diagnostics N/A SP14020
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Easy Point IV N/A SP11934
Hot Key Support N/A SP11922
Fix for Power Management N/A SP11749
Remote Management N/A SP11213
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ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Second SP12698
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Power Management Fourth SP12668
Power Management Enhancements Fifth SP11335
MultiBay Sixth SP11710
Diagnostics N/A SP14020
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Hot Key Support N/A SP11922
Remote Management N/A SP11213
CPQ Communications Support CD N/A SP12942
Worldport Application N/A SP11391
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ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Second SP12698
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Power Management Fourth SP12668
Power Management Enhancements Fifth SP11335
MultiBay Sixth SP11710
Diagnostics N/A SP14020
Insight Management Agents
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Easy Point IV N/A SP11934
Hot Key Support N/A SP11922
Synaptics TouchPad Drivers N/A SP11986
Remote Management N/A SP11213
3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem N/A SP11390
CPQ Communications Support CD N/A SP12942
Worldport Application N/A SP11391
3Com 10/100 LAN CardBus PC Card N/A SP11389
3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC N/A SP11920
Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers N/A SP6599
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Power Management Enhancements Fifth SP11335
MultiBay Sixth SP11711
Compaq Docking Enhancements Seventh SP13875
Diagnostics N/A SP13366
Insight Management Agents
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Hot Key Support N/A SP11922
Real Mode Support N/A SP9090
Synaptics TouchPad Drivers N/A SP11986
Remote Management N/A SP11213
3COM Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Internal
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Mini PCI Support Software and Drivers N/A SP19242
3COM Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC N/A SP11920
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ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Second SP12698
Audio Driver (M2E) Third SP12396
Power Management Fourth SP12668
Power Management Enhancements Fifth SP11335
MultiBay Sixth SP11710
Compaq Docking Enhancements N/A SP13875
Diagnostics N/A SP13366
Insight Management Agents N/A SP12948
Insight Management Web Agents N/A SP11921
Easy Point IV N/A SP11934
Hot Key Support N/A SP11922
Remote Management N/A SP11213
3COM Etherlink 10/100 PCI/NIC N/A SP11920
Mini PCI Communications Support and
Software Drivers
Security 32 Support N/A SP11945
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3. Make note of the ROM date and compare it to the date in Table 2.
4. Press Esc to exit the ROM information screen.
5. Scroll down using the down arrow key until Save Changes and Exit is highlighted. Press
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6. Press F10 to confirm exiting the Compaq Utilities.
If the ROM requires upgrading and you do not have a ROMPaq™ diskette for your computer, see
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6. Close Diagnostics for Windows by clicking on the X in the upper right corner of the
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If the ROM requires upgrading and you do not have a ROMPaq diskette for the computer, see
“Creating a ROMPaq Diskette” in this appendix; otherwise, proceed to “Upgrading the ROM.”
Creating a ROMPaq Diskette
Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html
SoftPaq from the Compaq Web site, follow the instructions on the download page to extract the
image onto a diskette.
Upgrading the ROM
1. With the computer off, connect the computer to AC power.
2. Place your ROMPaq diskette into your diskette drive and restart the computer.
3. Press Enter on the Welcome to ROMPaq screen.
4. Press Enter to select the COMPAQ System ROM.
5. Press Enter to select the most current firmware image.
6. Press Enter to continue.
7. Press Enter to start the ROMPaq upgrade.
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3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking
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3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700
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Easy Point IV Provides added functionality for the stick pointing device
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Hot Key Support Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating
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Insight Management Web Agents Provides Web-based asset management, security
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M2E Audio Driver Enables the integrated audio hardware
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MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices
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Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter on
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Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC
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Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data
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Rage Video Drivers Enables the integrated video hardware
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Remote Management Enables system administrator to update client ROM and
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Security 32 Allows users to access Compaq security options
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Synaptics TouchPad Driver Provides added functionality for the touchpad pointing
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System Enhancements Provides users with an easy to install compilation of
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models
models
internal MultiBay
system features
alerting capabilities
features, and alerting capabilities
Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combo
devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that is used in select
Armada docking station models
ArmadaStation I and II
to maximize battery life and set up hibernation
functionality
collection
setup
over the network
device
hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and
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