Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 4
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Important Notes
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Make sure that the system is undocked and no PC Cards are in the PCMCIA slots when
installing the drivers.
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These SoftPaq numbers are the minimum required for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
4.0. They may be superseded, as noted on the Compaq website.
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Do not set up any networking components. Contact the Network Administrators and have
them properly set up the networking portions of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
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After all of the additional software programs and drivers have been installed, update the
Emergency Repair Disk by running the RDISK program.
Installation of Compaq Drivers and
Enhancements
The drivers are grouped into three profile categories:
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Basic
—Identifies those software components that enable all of the internal hardware and
provide functionality in a stand-alone environment.
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Enhanced
—Provides additional features and support for optional hardware.
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Full
—Adds manageability features.
Before proceeding with the installation of the Compaq drivers and enhancements.
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Install the System ROMpaq, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0, and Service Pack 6 in
the following order:
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System ROMpaq
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Install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
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Install Service Pack 6
Table 1 lists the drivers and enhancements, available as of the publication of this White Paper.
Check the Compaq website for a current list of available drivers and enhancements.
Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #
Armada M300
System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12579
System
Enhancements
Basic SECOND SP11294
Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849
M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP11091
Power Management Basic FIFTH SP11126
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See Appendix C, “Docking for the First Time” for information on docking your Armada Portable for the first time.
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