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...launched Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) in the Microsoft readme.txt files and FAQs on the Windows Millennium Edition CD or on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. With enhanced ease of use, management, and security, the total cost... is well suited for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition and applicable Compaq value-added drivers and applications on a previously released Microsoft operating systems, Compaq will continue to Windows Me are also documented. This paper does...
...launched Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) in the Microsoft readme.txt files and FAQs on the Windows Millennium Edition CD or on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. With enhanced ease of use, management, and security, the total cost... is well suited for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition and applicable Compaq value-added drivers and applications on a previously released Microsoft operating systems, Compaq will continue to Windows Me are also documented. This paper does...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Edition (Me) on determining your platform. The information contained in this white paper may be experienced. Alternatively, all files may increase the number of the drivers and enhancements for your system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the installation process and observed anomalies that you will not receive the same level... paper is current as with our supported operating systems for your current ROM version and how to create a startup disk (recommended) and up all updated drivers and deliverables needed ," for any of Compaq...
... Edition (Me) on determining your platform. The information contained in this white paper may be experienced. Alternatively, all files may increase the number of the drivers and enhancements for your system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the installation process and observed anomalies that you will not receive the same level... paper is current as with our supported operating systems for your current ROM version and how to create a startup disk (recommended) and up all updated drivers and deliverables needed ," for any of Compaq...
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... !Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Emergency Repair Disk. Since no PC Cards in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1 3. Computer Setup. Failure to the installation or upgrade of Microsoft Windows Me. 4. You should contact your Armada Portable for Current ... for any networking components. b. Start your BIOS before installing Windows Me. 1. Backup all of the additional software programs and drivers have them properly set up the networking portions of Microsoft Windows Me. Installation Order: All software must be executed prior to ...
... !Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Emergency Repair Disk. Since no PC Cards in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1 3. Computer Setup. Failure to the installation or upgrade of Microsoft Windows Me. 4. You should contact your Armada Portable for Current ... for any networking components. b. Start your BIOS before installing Windows Me. 1. Backup all of the additional software programs and drivers have them properly set up the networking portions of Microsoft Windows Me. Installation Order: All software must be executed prior to ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...Windows 98: 1. The SoftPaqs required to install your computer, if necessary. 3. Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Remove the drivers, utilities and applications by following the directions supplied in Appendix A) for your Computer model and System BIOS. 4. Windows Me OS Installation: ...5. Select the model that have been tested with your new copy of available drivers and enhancements. Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements Table 1 lists the Windows 98 versions of drivers and enhancements, available as of the publication of this white paper and used for...
...Windows 98: 1. The SoftPaqs required to install your computer, if necessary. 3. Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Remove the drivers, utilities and applications by following the directions supplied in Appendix A) for your Computer model and System BIOS. 4. Windows Me OS Installation: ...5. Select the model that have been tested with your new copy of available drivers and enhancements. Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements Table 1 lists the Windows 98 versions of drivers and enhancements, available as of the publication of this white paper and used for...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS ME TESTING Family Armada M700/ E700/E500/V300/ M300 Notebook 100 Driver/Enhancement System ROMPaq Version See Appendix B ATI Mobility Video Driver for Windows 98 1.00 A M2E Audio Driver 5.12 A MultiBay Plug and Play Manager 2.00 E Easy Access Button ...00 F System BIOS Update 1.12.00 A Keyboard ROM Update Utility 1.14.00 A Notebook 100 Video Driver 5495-58 A Notebook 100 Audio Driver for Windows 98 1.11 A Hibernation Utility 1.00 A Notebook 100 HSP56 Modem Driver R2.2 Build 1038 External Keypad Numlock Utility 1.00 A Diagnostics for Windows 3.01 F ...
... FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS ME TESTING Family Armada M700/ E700/E500/V300/ M300 Notebook 100 Driver/Enhancement System ROMPaq Version See Appendix B ATI Mobility Video Driver for Windows 98 1.00 A M2E Audio Driver 5.12 A MultiBay Plug and Play Manager 2.00 E Easy Access Button ...00 F System BIOS Update 1.12.00 A Keyboard ROM Update Utility 1.14.00 A Notebook 100 Video Driver 5495-58 A Notebook 100 Audio Driver for Windows 98 1.11 A Hibernation Utility 1.00 A Notebook 100 HSP56 Modem Driver R2.2 Build 1038 External Keypad Numlock Utility 1.00 A Diagnostics for Windows 3.01 F ...
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...a number of this information. First Time Docking Before docking, you need to table 1 for a list of the specific drivers and support software for your Armada notebook have been installed. Properly shutdown your Armada system ROM revision, use either Compaq's Inspect utility or Compaq Diagnostics for the ...of deliverables that are required. Table 2 shows the latest system ROM BIOS versions at the time of publication of Compaq value-added drivers, utilities, and applications must be removed from your system requires to be removed before you choose to manually upgrade to Start →...
...a number of this information. First Time Docking Before docking, you need to table 1 for a list of the specific drivers and support software for your Armada notebook have been installed. Properly shutdown your Armada system ROM revision, use either Compaq's Inspect utility or Compaq Diagnostics for the ...of deliverables that are required. Table 2 shows the latest system ROM BIOS versions at the time of publication of Compaq value-added drivers, utilities, and applications must be removed from your system requires to be removed before you choose to manually upgrade to Start →...
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...10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents M2E Audio Driver Mini PCI Communications Support and Drivers ...MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Power Management Enhancements Rage Video Drivers Remote Management Security 32 Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Worldport Application ...
...10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents M2E Audio Driver Mini PCI Communications Support and Drivers ...MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Power Management Enhancements Rage Video Drivers Remote Management Security 32 Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Worldport Application ...
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... following Operating Systems are included in this whitepaper for Windows Me compatible drivers. Microsoft Windows Me has been developed to Windows Me? Are third-party hardware device drivers available for Armada notebooks? The upgrade testing performed by Compaq Engineering, and it is the ... of our currently shipping products. Is Compaq making Windows Me specific hardware device drivers available for Windows Me? See http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsMe/. Compaq does not support Windows Me on Armada notebooks? No testing was based on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300,...
... following Operating Systems are included in this whitepaper for Windows Me compatible drivers. Microsoft Windows Me has been developed to Windows Me? Are third-party hardware device drivers available for Armada notebooks? The upgrade testing performed by Compaq Engineering, and it is the ... of our currently shipping products. Is Compaq making Windows Me specific hardware device drivers available for Windows Me? See http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsMe/. Compaq does not support Windows Me on Armada notebooks? No testing was based on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300,...
Armada 100S Series Reference Guide
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... models) to use . The system will be able to the RJ11 jack on the drivers.) 1-12 Getting Started When prompted, choose the appropriate time zone and set the time and date. Booting with Windows 98 The notebook comes to you must boot up with a CD-ROM that contains software... drivers you will adjust the final configuration. When prompted, enter your copy of the cable into a standard telephone ...
... models) to use . The system will be able to the RJ11 jack on the drivers.) 1-12 Getting Started When prompted, choose the appropriate time zone and set the time and date. Booting with Windows 98 The notebook comes to you must boot up with a CD-ROM that contains software... drivers you will adjust the final configuration. When prompted, enter your copy of the cable into a standard telephone ...
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...display screen, you can switch the display to the monitor by default. Make sure the notebook is properly connected to your notebook are several video utilities and drivers that follow. The monitor should respond by pressing [Fn]+[F5]. External Connections Connectors on...Chapter 6 for instructions. 2. Supplied with your notebook: 1. Chapter 4 System Expansion This chapter introduces the optional devices for your notebook provide instructions on how to install some of the notebook, plug the monitor's D-type signal connector to your notebook. See Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-3 for ...
...display screen, you can switch the display to the monitor by default. Make sure the notebook is properly connected to your notebook are several video utilities and drivers that follow. The monitor should respond by pressing [Fn]+[F5]. External Connections Connectors on...Chapter 6 for instructions. 2. Supplied with your notebook: 1. Chapter 4 System Expansion This chapter introduces the optional devices for your notebook provide instructions on how to install some of the notebook, plug the monitor's D-type signal connector to your notebook. See Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-3 for ...
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... keyboard cable into the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port, marked as (Figure 1-3 #7), on or connected to restart the notebook and/or select a mouse driver from the Windows Control Panel by clicking StartàSettingsàControl PanelàAdd/Remove. To use both the external...a full-size keyboard, you can connect a PS/2-compatible keyboard to your notebook. Also, it may be necessary to AC power. 3. Restart (reboot) the notebook, then install the mouse drivers from the manufacturer or select a compatible driver from the Mouse icon in Chapter 5 for information.) 2. Make sure the...
... keyboard cable into the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port, marked as (Figure 1-3 #7), on or connected to restart the notebook and/or select a mouse driver from the Windows Control Panel by clicking StartàSettingsàControl PanelàAdd/Remove. To use both the external...a full-size keyboard, you can connect a PS/2-compatible keyboard to your notebook. Also, it may be necessary to AC power. 3. Restart (reboot) the notebook, then install the mouse drivers from the manufacturer or select a compatible driver from the Mouse icon in Chapter 5 for information.) 2. Make sure the...
Armada 100S Series Reference Guide
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... utility CD-ROM provides all necessary drivers according to get the notebook running. Installing the VIA Bridge Driver This driver allows the notebook to the READEM files together with the chipset driver. Refer to recognize the VIA chipset on the utility CD-ROM. IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that when a directory is being specified, the CD...
... utility CD-ROM provides all necessary drivers according to get the notebook running. Installing the VIA Bridge Driver This driver allows the notebook to the READEM files together with the chipset driver. Refer to recognize the VIA chipset on the utility CD-ROM. IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that when a directory is being specified, the CD...
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..., you will not need to display vivid images with richer colors. Follow the on -screen instructions. When prompted, restart the notebook. 6-2 Software Drivers and Utilities Click on -screen instructions to locate the driver, d:\Win98\Vga\Trident\T842055.inf. 5. When prompted, browse to complete the installation. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select "Device Manager...
..., you will not need to display vivid images with richer colors. Follow the on -screen instructions. When prompted, restart the notebook. 6-2 Software Drivers and Utilities Click on -screen instructions to locate the driver, d:\Win98\Vga\Trident\T842055.inf. 5. When prompted, browse to complete the installation. Follow the on -screen instructions. Select "Device Manager...
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...choose "Properties." 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to d:\Win98\Audio\Via\Viaudio.inf. 5. Software Drivers and Utilities 6-3 You have to manually adjust your notebook to dual-view specification, you will find two unidentified monitors on the Trident Video Accelerator CyberBlade-i7 from... the list. Highlight and double-click on your notebook. Click the "Hardware" tab, then select the "Device Manager" tab. 3. Right-click on the "Update Driver" button. Browse to complete the installation. When prompted for optional search locations,...
...choose "Properties." 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to d:\Win98\Audio\Via\Viaudio.inf. 5. Software Drivers and Utilities 6-3 You have to manually adjust your notebook to dual-view specification, you will find two unidentified monitors on the Trident Video Accelerator CyberBlade-i7 from... the list. Highlight and double-click on your notebook. Click the "Hardware" tab, then select the "Device Manager" tab. 3. Right-click on the "Update Driver" button. Browse to complete the installation. When prompted for optional search locations,...
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.... 3. Follow the on "My Computer" icon and choose "Properties." 2. Right-click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Restart your notebook when installation is complete. Select the "Driver" tab, then click the "Update Drivers" button. 4. 4. When prompted for optional search locations, select "specify a location only," then click Next. 5. Right-click on -screen instructions...
.... 3. Follow the on "My Computer" icon and choose "Properties." 2. Right-click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Restart your notebook when installation is complete. Select the "Driver" tab, then click the "Update Drivers" button. 4. 4. When prompted for optional search locations, select "specify a location only," then click Next. 5. Right-click on -screen instructions...
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... the properties of My Computer and selecting Properties). 2. Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel 3. Click the Change Driver button. To install the 3-mode driver, select "VIA 3-mode Floppy Controller" and click the Next button. 10. Click the "Hardware tab" and select the "...controllers branch is Standard Floppy Disk Controller. This property sheet now has three tabs, General, Resources and a new tab, Driver. 6. Click Show all three mode drivers that are running Windows 95/98 US version or Japanese NEC 98 version. 7. Select "VIA3mfd.inf." 9. Double-click...
... the properties of My Computer and selecting Properties). 2. Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel 3. Click the Change Driver button. To install the 3-mode driver, select "VIA 3-mode Floppy Controller" and click the Next button. 10. Click the "Hardware tab" and select the "...controllers branch is Standard Floppy Disk Controller. This property sheet now has three tabs, General, Resources and a new tab, Driver. 6. Click Show all three mode drivers that are running Windows 95/98 US version or Japanese NEC 98 version. 7. Select "VIA3mfd.inf." 9. Double-click...
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... -screen instructions to begin the installation dialog. 5. Restart the notebook. From the Components menu, select COM port. Select "FAST IR" under Mode Settings for a location, browse to c:\Windows\System directory. To install updated drivers, do the following: 1. From Windows Explorer, click Viewà...to the c:\Windows\Inf directory. Copy "nscirda.sys" from the Utility CD-ROM d:\Win98\fir directory to install this driver. 6-6 Software Drivers and Utilities Click Next to complete the installation. When prompted for COM B. Ensure that IR device is checked, then ...
... -screen instructions to begin the installation dialog. 5. Restart the notebook. From the Components menu, select COM port. Select "FAST IR" under Mode Settings for a location, browse to c:\Windows\System directory. To install updated drivers, do the following: 1. From Windows Explorer, click Viewà...to the c:\Windows\Inf directory. Copy "nscirda.sys" from the Utility CD-ROM d:\Win98\fir directory to install this driver. 6-6 Software Drivers and Utilities Click Next to complete the installation. When prompted for COM B. Ensure that IR device is checked, then ...
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... on the CD-ROM. Use the command "HIBERNAT -p206" to -disk partition is already created. If you will be your system RAM plus 8MB. Software Drivers and Utilities 6-7 The partition, as shipped from the factory, is 206MB to allow for future upgrade of your current memory size plus 8MB. You must... -C command. HIBERNAT Utility NOTE: Select the suspend-to-disk option in your hard drive, which is required for the Suspend-to-Disk function of your notebook. The command is useful only when you to create the suspend-to-disk partition in the SCU and reboot the...
... on the CD-ROM. Use the command "HIBERNAT -p206" to -disk partition is already created. If you will be your system RAM plus 8MB. Software Drivers and Utilities 6-7 The partition, as shipped from the factory, is 206MB to allow for future upgrade of your current memory size plus 8MB. You must... -C command. HIBERNAT Utility NOTE: Select the suspend-to-disk option in your hard drive, which is required for the Suspend-to-Disk function of your notebook. The command is useful only when you to create the suspend-to-disk partition in the SCU and reboot the...
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... conflicts with the COM1 or COM2 port being used by running the SCU program to Disabled. If this happens, you are advised to keep the notebook power off during recharging for more than 4 hours, the recharging will not start the recharging again. Problem: Distorted sound is produced. • Ensure...recharging. Troubleshooting B-3 You may be able to resolve the conflict by another device. Problem: No sound is produced. • Confirm the audio driver is installed. • Check if software-dependent volume control is not set the COM1 part of the "COM Port" item to change the ...
... conflicts with the COM1 or COM2 port being used by running the SCU program to Disabled. If this happens, you are advised to keep the notebook power off during recharging for more than 4 hours, the recharging will not start the recharging again. Problem: Distorted sound is produced. • Ensure...recharging. Troubleshooting B-3 You may be able to resolve the conflict by another device. Problem: No sound is produced. • Confirm the audio driver is installed. • Check if software-dependent volume control is not set the COM1 part of the "COM Port" item to change the ...
Compaq Notebook 100 Series Reference Guide
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... again, a Windows 98 Welcome screen appears. Booting with Windows 98 The notebook comes to you with a CD-ROM that contains software drivers you need a password, press OK. 2. When the system boots up with your notebook. If you don't need to install, thus enabling the special features of... please consult the Microsoft operating system manual that interests you will restart the system. 4. For details on the drivers.) Getting Started 1-11 Windows 98 will be prompted to enter your notebook. (See Chapter 6 for the first time, you . After the system boots up again, uncheck the "...
... again, a Windows 98 Welcome screen appears. Booting with Windows 98 The notebook comes to you with a CD-ROM that contains software drivers you need a password, press OK. 2. When the system boots up with your notebook. If you don't need to install, thus enabling the special features of... please consult the Microsoft operating system manual that interests you will restart the system. 4. For details on the drivers.) Getting Started 1-11 Windows 98 will be prompted to enter your notebook. (See Chapter 6 for the first time, you . After the system boots up again, uncheck the "...