Hp ARMADA M300 Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

White Paper

October 2000
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Prepared by Software Product
Management

Compaq Computer Corporation

Contents

Introduction..................................3

Installation Requirements

and Dependencies.......................3

Installation of Compaq

Drivers and Enhancements ........4

Appendix A...................................8

Determining the ROM
Version and Upgrading If

Needed ......................................8

Appendix B...................................9

Docking for the First Time..........9

Appendix C.................................10

SoftPaq Descriptions................10

Installing Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 on Compaq
Armada E700, M700, E500,
M300, and V300

Abstract: This document focuses on the steps necessary for the
successful installation of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
and Service Pack 6 on Compaq
V300 portable products. The steps outlined provide a complete
installation procedure that works 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

Platforms

This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers
needing information on installing Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0, Service Pack 6, and applicable programs on
selected Compaq Armada portable products.

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Armada

™ M700, E500, M300, and

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Notice

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is pro vided “AS IS” WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
INFORMATION REM AIN S WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR
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WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF
COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying
such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The
configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not b e the onl y available solution. This test
is not a determination or product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal,
state, or local requirements.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server and Workstation, and Microsoft SQL Server for
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Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and

V300
White Paper prepared by Software Product Management

Second Edition (October 2000)
Document Number 13L1-1000B-WWEN

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Introduction

This White Paper discusses installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack
6 on selected Compaq Armada portable products. The document provides basic instructions for
the installation process. The data on the file s conta ined in this Whi te Paper is cur ren t as of the
publication date. Please refer to
most current files.

Note:

Back up all data and applications prior to installing Microsoft Windows NT

Workstation 4.0.

http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html

for the

Installation Requirements and Dependencies

Before beginning the installation scripts for any of the platforms, obtain the items listed below.
The following items can be obtained directly from Microsoft:

•

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 CD and the three setup diskettes

•

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6 CD

•

Microsoft MS-DOS v6.22 Boot Disk or other bootable disk that contains a current FDISK
utility

The following items can be obtained from Compaq:

•

The current ROM available for the platform. See Appendix A for information on determining
the current ROM version and how to update it.

•

The latest Compaq Support Software CD containing all updated drivers and deliverables.
Alternately, the files on the Support Software CD can be obtained from the Compaq website:

http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html

IMPORTANT:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Previous versions may not work or may produce
anomalies.

Have one blank high-density floppy diskette to create a startup disk and up to three additional
blank high-density floppy diskettes before beginning installation.

Obtain the latest version of the drivers and enhancements compatible with

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