Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC

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March 2001
Prepared By
CPCG Software
Product Management
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
ONTENTS
I
NTRODUCTION
....................3
C
LEAN
I
NSTALLING
W
INDOWS
98......................3
P
REPARING FOR
I
NSTALLATION
.....................3
M
ODIFYING A
M
ICROSOFT
DOS B
OOT
D
ISKETTE
..........3
I
NSTALLING
M
ICROSOFT
W
INDOWS
98......................5
I
NSTALLING THE
C
OMPAQ
D
RIVERS AND
S
UPPORT
S
OFTWARE
.........................5
D
OCKING FOR THE
F
IRST
T
IME
........................5
A
PPENDIX
A.......................6
C
OMPAQ
D
RIVERS AND
E
NHANCEMENTS
..................6
A
PPENDIX
B.....................11
D
ETERMINING THE
ROM
V
ERSION AND
U
PGRADE
V
ERSION
.........................11
A
PPENDIX
C.....................13
S
OFT
P
AQ
D
ESCRIPTIONS
....13
Installing Microsoft Windows 98 on
Compaq Armada E, M, and V Portable
Products
Abstract: This document provides steps for installing Microsoft Windows 98 (OSR2.1)
on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. By following these steps
and using one of three recommended software configurations, a variety of computing
environments can be built to match any desired customer requirements. These
configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to full hardware and software support
for the enterprise customer.
For details on Compaq operating system support, features, and the installation of
additional Service Packs, refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Portable
Products white paper.

Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Specifications

General

Maximum Resolution	1024 x 768
PC Card Slots	2 Type II or 1 Type III
Battery	Lithium Ion
Processor	Intel Pentium III
RAM	64 MB
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility-M (4MB SGRAM)
Hard Drive	6 GB
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Networking	56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet
Ports	Parallel, serial, VGA, infrared, USB
Operating System	Windows 98

Summary

Introduction

Clean Installing Windows 98

Preparing for Installation

Lists necessary items for installing Microsoft Windows 98, including software and hardware.

Modifying a Microsoft DOS Boot Diskette

Steps to create a DOS boot diskette with necessary drivers for clean Windows 98 installation.

Installing Microsoft Windows 98

Detailed steps for executing the Microsoft Windows 98 installation process.

Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software

Guide to installing essential Compaq drivers and software for system functionality.

Docking for the First Time

Appendix A: Compaq Drivers and Enhancements

Compaq Drivers and Enhancements

Lists and details Compaq SoftPaqs for Windows 98, including driver names and SoftPaq numbers.

Appendix B: ROM Version and Upgrade Version

Determining the ROM Version and Upgrade Version

Explains how to find the current ROM version for Armada portable computers.

Determining the ROM Version Using Setup

Provides steps to check system ROM version via the Compaq Setup utility.

Determining the ROM Version Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

Details how to find the system ROM version using Compaq Diagnostics software.

Creating a ROMPaq Diskette

Instructions for downloading and creating a ROMPaq diskette from the Compaq website.

Upgrading the ROM

Step-by-step guide for upgrading the computer's system ROM using a ROMPaq diskette.

Appendix C: SoftPaq Descriptions

SoftPaq Descriptions

Explains the purpose and function of various Compaq SoftPaqs relevant to Windows 98 installation.