Connecting to a Local Area Network 8-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Accessing the Network at Startup
A network computer model supports both the PXE (Preboot
eXecution Environment) and RPL (Remote Program Load)
preboot network protocols.
To connect to your PXE or RPL server during startup
—Press
F12
when the Network Service Boot message appears very briefly
in the lower-right corner of the screen.
To set the computer to connect to your PXE or RPL server at
startup
—Refer to “Changing the Startup Sequence with
MultiBoot” in Chapter 5 of this guide.
Reinstalling or Updating Drivers
(Windows 95 or Windows 98)
To update or reinstall modem and LAN drivers:
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First, uninstall the currently loaded modem drivers.
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Second, uninstall the currently loaded LAN drivers.
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Third, install or restore the LAN drivers.
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Fourth, install or restore the modem drivers.
After completing the installation or restoration, Compaq
recommends that you confirm the network protocol.
Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers
(Windows 95 or Windows 98)
To uninstall modem drivers
—
1. Select Start
!
Settings
!
Control Panel. Double-click
Add/Remove Programs, then select the Install/Uninstall tab.
2. Select Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI from the list of
programs.
3. Select the Add/Remove button.
4. Select Yes to confirm the removal.
5. If you are prompted to restart the computer, select No, then
begin uninstalling the LAN drivers.
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