WHITE PAPER
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Compaq Computer
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CONTENTS
Highlights ......................3
Windows 95....................3
Windows NT 4.0 .............. 4
Other Changes................8
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Armada 7700 and 7300 Pre-install Refresh
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The purpose of this White Paper is to provide information on the software update
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(referred to as the Pre-install Refresh) for 1997 Armada 7000 notebooks and provides the
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basis for new 1998 models in the Armada 7700 and 7300 families. The scope of the
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initiative is to provide upgrades to a number of key software components as well as
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introduce new software functionality over and above that which was included in early
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production units. The operating system focus is on those offered as pre-install options;
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however, some upgraded software components and testing scope includes all operating
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systems supported on the Armada 7000 family.
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The pre-install image refresh does not apply to the Armada 7710, 7730, 7750, 7330 or
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7350. However, all Compaq software component upgrades referred to in this document
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have been tested and are supported on these models. Upgraded software components are
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available for download on the Compaq Web site, the Armada 7000 Software CD and the
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Compaq Support Software CD.
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This document is intended for external audiences with a need for information about
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this refresh of the Armada 7700 and 7300 pre-install image.
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NOTICE
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The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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THE COMPETITIVE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON
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DATA AVAILABLE FROM PUBLIC SOURCES AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION. COMPAQ
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COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES,
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ERRORS, OR OMISSIONS IN INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
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LIMITED TO, INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THIRD PARTY SOURCES, SUCH AS
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PUBLICATIONS OF OTHER COMPANIES, THE PRESS, OR COMPETITIVE DATA
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ORGANIZATIONS.
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THIS PUBLICATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND COMPAQ
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SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
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IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR
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RELIANCE ON THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
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THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. COMPAQ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE
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IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND
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SERVICES HEREIN DESCRIBED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION.
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This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested.
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The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available
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solution. This test is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure
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compliance with any federal, state or local requirements. Compaq does not warrant products other
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than its own and then, only as strictly stated in Compaq product warranties.
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ARMADA, Compaq, LTE, Deskpro, Presario, ProLiant, and ProSignia are trademarks registered
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in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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LTE 5000, MultiBay, and Netelligent are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation.
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Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
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respective companies.
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Microsoft, Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation.
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Armada 7700 and 7300 Pre-install Refresh
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First Edition (January 1998)
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HIGHLIGHTS
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NOTE:
The version of Microsoft Internet
Explorer included in the Preinstall Refresh is 4.0. As of this
printing, Microsoft has released
version 4.01, which includes a
number of enhancements, most
notably in the area of security.
Internet Explorer 4.01 can be
downloaded from the Microsoft
Web site at www.microsoft.com.
Key differences between the Pre-install Refresh and the prior pre-install image include:
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(1) Windows NT 4.0 pre-install images have been updated to include Microsoft Service Pack 3.
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(2) Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 pre-install images have been updated to include Microsoft
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Internet Explorer 4.0. The previous version, 3.02, has been removed from the pre-install
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(3) Installing Service Pack 3 on Windows NT 4.0 pre-install images necessitated an upgrade of
two key Compaq software components. These two components are Power Management and
Multibay providing enhanced power management and Multibay device swapping capability
respectively. Older versions of these components will not work with Service Pack 3.
(4) Updated video drivers for both Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. The update does not add
new functionality, it only introduces fixes to problems identified with earlier versions.
(5) Updated audio drivers for Windows 95.
(6) The desktop configuration includes a convenient icon that launches Microsoft Service Pack 3
setup. Although Service Pack 3 is already installed, making operating configuration changes
that involve changes to networking components may require reapplication of Service Pack 3.
WINDOWS 95
WINDOWS 95 SOFTWARE COMPONENT VERSION COMPARISON
Software Component
Compaq Diagnostics (Operating System Independent)
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 95 1.20 B 1.161.20 B Yes
Compaq Power Management for Windows 95
Display Driver for Windows 95
ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows 95
Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95 4.0 3.02 Yes
Compaq Armada NetFlex 3 Network Support 1.00 K 1.00 K No
Compaq DSVD Enabler for Microsoft NetMeeting 1.20 A 1.20 A No
Compaq F10 Setup (Operating System Independent) 2.00 2.00 No
Compaq Intelligent Manageability for Windows 95 3.20 D 3.20 D No
Compaq Programmable Keys for Windows 95 1.10 1.10 No
Compaq Security Extensions for Windows 95 (Security32) 1.00 A 1.00 A No
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The release adds additional support for products from other Compaq divisions. The only applicable change for notebooks
is added support for DVD storage devices.
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This release fixes two know problems: (1) free space is now reported correctly on partitions larger than 2GB; and (2) the
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New version fixes GPF fault when running 24 Bits/per pixel Winbench 98 business graphics Winmark.
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This release is identical to the prior expect that this version is certified by Microsoft. The VXD file is the only file changed
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10.19 10.14 Yes
2.01 B1 2.01 A2 Yes
2.31.33 2.31.28 A Yes
4.04.00.1133 B1 4.04.00.1133 A1 Yes
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Display Utility for Windows 95 1.03.08 A 1.03.08 A No
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JustConnect for Windows 95 1.20 A 1.20 A No
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MediaMatix Arcade Pak for Windows 95 2.032.00.03 B 2.032.00.03 B No
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MSDOS Real Mode Support for Windows 95 1.00 1.00 No
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Non-DDC Monitor Configuration Utility for Windows 95 1.00 A 1.00 A No
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PointCast 1.38 1.38 No
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True Flash File System for Windows 95 1.00 A 1.00 A No
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Table 1 - Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison
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WINDOWS NT 4.0 SOFTWARE COMPONENT VERSION COMPARISON
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Compaq Diagnostics (Operating System Independent)
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Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows NT 4.0 4.0 3.02 Yes
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Active Movie Filter for Windows NT 4.0 4.15.97 A 4.15.97 A No
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CardWare® 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0 2. 08 A 2.08 A No
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Compaq Armada NetFlex 3 Network Support 1.00 K 1.00 K No
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Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT 4.0 1.09 A 1.09 A No
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Diskette for Windows NT 4.0. The version has changed to fix incompatibilities between Microsoft Service Pack 3 and the
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previous version. This component also includes IDE bus master support previously distributed as part of the Compaq
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Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0. This release also includes four minor problem fixes since the last version.
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Windows NT 4.0. The version has changed to fix incompatibilities between Microsoft Service Pack 3 and the previous
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version. This release also includes four minor problem fixes since the last version.
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An icon shortcut to the Microsoft Service Pack 3 setup has been created on the desktop. Making configuration changes to
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10.19 10.14 Yes
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Compaq Programmable Keys for Windows NT 4.0 1.10 1.10 No
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Display Utility for Windows NT 4.0 1.03.06 B 1.03.06 B No
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ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 2.00.81 A 2.00.81 A No
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Non-DDC Monitor Configuration Utility for Windows NT 4.0 1.00 A 1.00 A No
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Trio Communications Suite for Windows NT 4.0 5.12 C 5.12 C No
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MICROSOFT SERVICE PACK 3 FEATURE SUMMARY
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Feature Description
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DirectX 3.0 Service Pack 3 contains a complete software implementation of DirectX 3.0 as well as
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New versions of the remote procedure call (RPC) run-time dynamic-link library (DLL)
and the RPC subsystem service (Rpcss.exe). These changes provide enhanced
support for RPC message queuing, which is a feature of the upcoming Microsoft
Message Queue Server (MSMQ). In order to use message queuing in an RPC
client/server application on Windows NT 4.0, you must have Service Pack 3 installed on
both the client machine and the server machine. You also need Beta 2 or later of
MSMQ installed on both the client machine and the server machine.
For more information about changes to RPC Transport refer to the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/msdn/sdk.
developers with core cryptographic and certificate functions. CryptoAPI 1.0 supports
public-key and symmetric-key operations, such as key generation, key management,
key exchange, encryption, decryption, hashing, digital signatures, and verification of
signatures. CryptoAPI 2.0 (the upgrade contained in Service Pack 3) includes this core
cryptographic functionality as well as certificate-based functionality. Developers can use
certificates with these public-key operations and perform the necessary encapsulations
and encoding to apply certificates within their applications.
CryptoAPI 2.0 supports existing standards, such as X.509 v.3 certificate formats, ASN.1
encoding, and both PKCS #7 and #10 for encapsulation. This allows applications using
CryptoAPI to operate with other certificate-based systems that adhere to these
standards.
For more information about Crypto API 2.0 refer to the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/NTServerSupport/Content/ServicePacks/Readme.htm#API.
ongoing hardware support for the DirectDraw component of DirectX 3.0. Additional
features have been added to DirectDraw, DirectSound, DirectInput, DirectPlay and
Direct 3D.
For more information about DirectX 3.0 refer to the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/NTServerSupport/Content/ServicePacks/Readme.htm#API.
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Feature Description
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SMB Signing Service Pack 3 includes an updated version of the Server Message Block (SMB)
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Service Pack 3 includes the latest version of Microsoft Open Database Connectivity
(ODBC) API. ODBC 3.0 provides an updated ODBC Control Panel and an ODBC
Administrator interface that uses tabbed controls and provides more information about
the ODBC components installed and in use on your system. This updated version of
ODBC also introduces the concept of a file data source that can be shared or placed on
a central server. With the appropriate drivers installed, ODBC 3.0 will let a user share a
file data source or place a file data source on a central server.
For more information about ODBC 3.0 refer to the Microsoft Web site at
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authentication protocol, also known as the Common Internet File System (CIFS) file
sharing protocol. The updated protocol has two main improvements: it supports mutual
authentication, which closes a "man-in-the-middle" attack, and it supports message
authentication, which prevents active message attacks. SMB signing provides this
authentication by placing a digital security signature into each SMB, which is then
verified by both the client and the server.
For more information about how to configure SMB Signing refer to the Microsoft Web
site at http://www.microsoft.com/KB/Articles/Q161/3/72.htm.
This Service Pack includes a password filter (Passfilt.dll) that allows system
administrators to increase password strength. Additional steps must be taken beyond
installation of Service Pack 3 to implement improvements in password filtering. For
more information refer to the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/NTServerSupport/Content/ServicePacks/Readme.htm#API.
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Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR 120-130) of the U.S. State Department, Office of Defense Trade Controls. For this reason
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on how to obtain the 128 bit security key version of Service Pack 3 refer to the Microsoft Web site at
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Windows NT has a feature where anonymous logon users can list domain user names
and enumerate share names. Some customers who want enhanced security have
requested the ability to optionally restrict this functionality. Service Pack 3 provides a
mechanism for administrators to restrict the ability for anonymous logon users (also
known as NULL session connections) to list account names and enumerate share
names.
In addition, Service Pack 3 has a feature that restricts anonymous logon users from
connecting to the registry remotely. After Service Pack 3 is installed, anonymous users
cannot connect to the registry and cannot read or write any registry data. Also, a new
built-in group known as Authenticated Users is created when you install Service Pack 3.
The Authenticated Users group is similar to the Everyone group, except for one
important difference: anonymous logon users (or NULL session connections) are never
members of the Authenticated Users group.
For more information on these new features, including information on configuring the
registry to restrict anonymous user access to list domain user names and enumerate
share names, refer to the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/KB/Articles/Q143/4/74.htm.
Service Pack 3 provides the capability to use strong encryption techniques to increase
protection of account password information stored in the registry by the Security
Account Manager (SAM). Windows NT stores user account information, including a
derivative of the user account password, in a secure portion of the registry protected by
access control and an obfuscation function. The account information in the registry is
only accessible to members of the administrators group. Windows NT, like other
operating systems, allows privileged users who are administrators access to all
resources in the system. For users who require enhanced security, strong encryption of
account password derivative information provides an additional level of security to
prevent administrators from intentionally or unintentionally accessing password
derivatives using registry programming interfaces.
The strong encryption capability in Service Pack 3 is an optional feature. Strong
encryption protects private account information by encrypting the password data using a
128-bit 11cryptographically random key, known as a password encryption key.
Administrators may choose to implement strong encryption by defining a system key for
Windows NT. To do this, administrators can run a utility called Syskey.exe. For more
information on using Syskey.exe to configure a system key, refer to the Microsoft Web
site at http://www.microsoft.com/KB/Articles/Q143/4/75.htm.
Service Pack 3 includes several new APIs, including two Win32 APIs. To develop
applications that take advantage of these new APIs, a Service Pack 3 SDK will be
available on the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/msdn/sdk.
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Compaq Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0
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Netscape Navigator for Windows 95 2.01
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SMC Fast Infrared Drivers for Windows 95
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Table 3 - Removed Software Components
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The Compaq Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0 included separate components for Multibay swapping support and
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enhanced power management. Multibay Interchange Support and Power Management are now provided separately. For
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customers who continue to use Microsoft Service Pack 2, the Compaq Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0 is still
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available on the Compaq Web site at http:\\www.compaq.com\support.
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Fast IR drivers are not pre-installed; however, they are available for download from the Compaq Web site. They can also
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be found on the Armada 7000 Software CD and Compaq Support Software CD.
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