Panasonic CF-71 User Manual
SERVICE DIVISION
Technical Support
Windows NT 4.0
Installation Guide
Table of Contents
SECTION 1
Notes and Cautions 1
Tips on Installation 2
SECTION 2
Partitions 3
Before You Get Started 4
Changing the BIOS Settings 5
SECTION 3
Installing Windows NT 7
Installing the Sound Driver 10
Installing the Video Driver 10
Installing PCMCIA Devices 11
Icon Key
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CF-71GYxxxxx.
This icon identifies details or instructions
CF-71EYxxxxx.
This icon attempts to answer any potential
This icon alerts you to use a floppy disk for
boot disk, etc.)
This icon alerts you to insert a CD-ROM,
This icon offers hints, tips or specific facts
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There are several different icons used throughout this manual that will help draw
attention to important details and instructions.
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that are specific to the model
CF-71DJxxxxx.
that are specific to the model
that are specific to the model
questions about a specific item or
instruction.
a specific purpose. (i.e. copy a file, make a
open or close a CD-ROM door, etc.
that deserve emphasis.
save you a lot of time and energy.
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Section
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Notes and Cautions
Before you begin the installation of Windows NT 4.0, there are a few things you
should be aware of:
1) Please read the entire contents of the Operating Instructions that were shipped with your
laptop. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the various aspects of the CF-71, as well
as becoming comfortable with the BIOS Setup Utility.
2) This installation guide is for the CF-71DJxxxxx, CF-71EYxxxxx, CF-71GYxxxxx only. Do not
use this guide to install Windows NT 4.0 on any other model of Panasonic laptop since the
BIOS setup and drivers are different for each model. (the “xxxx” denotes different
configurations of a specific model)
3) These instructions are a guide to installing the retail version of Windows NT 4.0. If you
ordered your Panasonic laptop with the Windows NT 4.0 operating system (part# CF71-NT),
you should reference the Windows NT installation guide that was shipped with your laptop.
Panasonic Technical Support offers assistance with the Windows NT 4.0 operating system on
all Panasonic laptops. However, unless the Windows NT 4.0 operating system was ordered
from and installed by Panasonic, you will need to contact Microsoft directly for any assistance
with any third party software or hardware conflicts not directly associated with the laptop.
4) If you need assistance with these operating instructions, or with a Panasonic laptop loaded with
the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, please contact 1-800-LAPTOP5.
5) Please read the entire contents of this Installation guide before proceeding with the actual
installation of Windows NT 4.0.
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Tips on Installation
1) Do not insert a PCMCIA device at any time before or during the Windows NT 4.0 Installation
process. We strongly suggest you wait until Windows NT 4.0 is fully installed before
attempting to initialize any PCMCIA cards.
2) During the install process you must open the CD-ROM drive before each reboot. (you do not
need to remove the CD) The laptop will reboot twice during the Windows NT 4.0 installation
process (four times if you choose NTFS). If you do not open the CD-ROM drive before the
system reboots, you will boot from the Windows NT CD-ROM, and will have to begin the
installation process again.
3) Panasonic strongly recommends that you install the sound and video drivers before you install
any Windows NT 4.0 Service Packs. After extensive testing, there have been instances where
the system has behaved undesirably (system locks up, mouse pointer freezes, etc.) when this
step in the installation process has not been adhered to. Although this undesirable behavior
does not happen all of the time, it does raise enough concern to make this recommendation an
integral part of the Windows NT 4.0 installation process.
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