Compaq Armada E500 Series Actualización de firmware

White Paper

October 2000

13L1-1000B-WWEN

Prepared by Software Product

Management

Compaq Computer Corporation

Contents

Introduction..................................3

Installation Requirements

and Dependencies.......................3

Installation of Compaq

Drivers and Enhancements ........4

Appendix A...................................8

Determining the ROM

Version and Upgrading If

Needed ......................................8

Appendix B...................................9

Docking for the First Time..........9

Appendix C.................................10

SoftPaq Descriptions................10

Installing Microsoft Windows NT

Workstation 4.0 on Compaq

Armada E700, M700, E500,

M300, and V300

Abstract: This document focuses on the steps necessary for the

successful installation of Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

and Service Pack 6 on Compaq Armada™ M700, E500, M300, and

V300 portable products. The steps outlined provide a complete

installation procedure that works regardless of the currently installed

operating system.

For details on Compaq’s overall operating system strategy, operating

system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs,

please refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Portable

Platforms White Paper.

This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers

needing information on installing Microsoft Windows NT

Workstation 4.0, Service Pack 6, and applicable programs on

selected Compaq Armada portable products.

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Notice

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” WITHOUT

WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS

INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR

ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE,OR OTHER DAMAGES

WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS

PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF

COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying

such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The

configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This test

is not a determination or product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal,

state, or local requirements.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, ROMPaq, LicensePaq, QuickFind, RemotePaq, BackPaq, TechPaq,

SpeedPaq, Aero, SmartStation, and MiniStation, are registered with the United States Patent and

Trademark Office.

Armada, Concerto, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, FirstPaq, SolutionPaq, EasyPoint, QuickBlank, QuickLock, and

Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server and Workstation, and Microsoft SQL Server for

Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks and intraNetWare, NDS, and Novell Directory Services are

trademarks of Novell, Inc.

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and

V300

White Paper prepared by Software Product Management

Second Edition (October 2000)

Document Number 13L1-1000B-WWEN

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Introduction

This White Paper discusses installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack

6 on selected Compaq Armada portable products. The document provides basic instructions for

the installation process. The data on the files contained in this White Paper is current as of the

publication date. Please refer to http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html for the

most current files.

Note: Back up all data and applications prior to installing Microsoft Windows NT

Workstation 4.0.

Installation Requirements and

Dependencies

Before beginning the installation scripts for any of the platforms, obtain the items listed below.

The following items can be obtained directly from Microsoft:

•Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 CD and the three setup diskettes

•Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6 CD

•Microsoft MS-DOS v6.22 Boot Disk or other bootable disk that contains a current FDISK

utility

The following items can be obtained from Compaq:

•The current ROM available for the platform. See Appendix A for information on determining

the current ROM version and how to update it.

•The latest Compaq Support Software CD containing all updated drivers and deliverables.

Alternately, the files on the Support Software CD can be obtained from the Compaq website:

http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html

IMPORTANT: Obtain the latest version of the drivers and enhancements compatible with

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Previous versions may not work or may produce

anomalies.

Have one blank high-density floppy diskette to create a startup disk and up to three additional

blank high-density floppy diskettes before beginning installation.

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Important Notes

•Make sure that the system is undocked and no PC Cards are in the PCMCIA slots when

installing the drivers.1

•These SoftPaq numbers are the minimum required for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation

4.0. They may be superseded, as noted on the Compaq website.

•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.

•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:

•Basic—Identifies those software components that enable all of the internal hardware and

provide functionality in a stand-alone environment.

•Enhanced—Provides additional features and support for optional hardware.

•Full—Adds manageability features.

Before proceeding with the installation of the Compaq drivers and enhancements.

•Install the System ROMpaq, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0, and Service Pack 6 in

the following order:

•System ROMpaq

•Install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

•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

continued

1See Appendix C, “Docking for the First Time” for information on docking your Armada Portable for the first time.

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Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (continued)

Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #

MultiBay Plug and Play

Manager Basic SIXTH SP10095

Power Management

Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335

CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP11046

Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11062

Mini PCI Comm. Sup.

Software and Drivers Basic N/A SP11160

3Com Etherlink 10/100

PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP10948

Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP11215

Synaptics TouchPad

Driver Enhanced N/A SP11361

Diagnostics Full N/A SP11061

Insight Management

Agents Full N/A SP11608

Insight Management

Web Agents Full N/A SP11623

Remote Management Full N/A SP11214

Armada M700 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12786

System Enhancements Basic SECOND SP11276

Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849

M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP11091

Power Management Basic FIFTH SP11126

MultiBay Plug and Play

Manager Basic SIXTH SP10947

Power Management

Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335

CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP11032

3Com Global MiniPCI

56K (V.90) Modem Basic N/A SP11390

Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11062

Mini PCI

Communications

Support and Drivers

Basic N/A SP11160

Worldport Application Basic N/A SP11391

3Com Etherlink 10/100

PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP10948

Easy Point IV Enhanced N/A SP11429

Netflex-3 Ethernet Enhanced N/A SP6599

Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP11215

continued

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Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (continued)

Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #

Insight Management

Agents Full N/A SP11608

Insight Management We

Agents Full N/A SP11623

Remote Management Full N/A SP11214

Armada E700 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12786

System Enhancements Basic SECOND SP11276

Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849

M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP11091

Power Management Basic FIFTH SP11126

MultiBay Plug and Play

Manager Basic SIXTH SP10947

Power Management

Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335

CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP11032

3Com Etherlink 10/100

PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP10948

3Com Global MiniPCI 56

(V.90) Modem Basic N/A SP11390

Compaq Floppy Alert Basic N/A SP11392

Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11062

Mini PCI Communication

Support and Drivers Basic N/A SP11160

Worldport Application Basic N/A SP11391

Easy Point IV Enhanced N/A SP11429

Netflex-3 Ethernet Driver

Enhanced N/A SP6599

Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP11215

Diagnostics Full N/A SP11061

Insight Management

Agents Full N/A SP11608

Insight Management We

Agents Full N/A SP11623

Remote Management Full N/A SP11214

Armada E500/V300 System ROMPaq Basic FIRST SP12443

System Enhancements Basic SECOND SP12107

Rage Video Drivers Basic THIRD SP11849

M2E Audio Driver Basic FOURTH SP12127

Power Management Basic FIFTH SP12096

MultiBay Plug and Play

Manager Basic SIXTH SP11999

Power Management

Enhancements Enhanced SEVENTH SP11335

continued

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Table 1. Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (continued)

Family Driver/Enhancement Profile Install Order SoftPaq #

CardWare Enhanced EIGHTH SP12041

Hot Key Support Basic N/A SP11922

Mini PCI Comm. Sup.

Software and Drivers Basic N/A SP11160

3Com Etherlink 10/100

PCI NIC Enhanced N/A SP11920

Security 32 Enhanced N/A SP12129

Synaptics TouchPad

Driver Enhanced N/A SP11361

Diagnostics Full N/A SP11061

Insight Management

Agents Full N/A SP11608

Insight Management

Web Agents Full N/A SP11921

Remote Management Full N/A SP11214

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Appendix A

Determining the ROM Version

To determine the ROM revision, use either Compaq’s Inspect utility or Compaq Diagnostics for

Windows. Table 2 shows the minimum required ROM versions.

Table 2. Current Compaq ROM Versions

Portable Family ROM Version

Armada E700/M700 686H_2000.0803

Armada E500/V300 686N_2000.0826

Armada M300 686R_2000.0808

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Appendix B

Docking for the First Time

Before docking, you need to ensure that all of the specific drivers and support software for your

specific Armada have been installed. Please refer to “Installation of Compaq Drivers and

Enhancements” for the list of deliverables and instructions on how to install them.

Compaq strongly recommends a “cold dock” for the user’s first docking under Microsoft

Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Properly shut down the computer by clicking Start→Shut Down.

Select Shut down the computer? and click Yes. If the system requires to be manually turned off,

do so now. Place the computer in the docking station or convenience base and turn on the unit’s

power.

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Appendix C

SoftPaq Descriptions

Name Description

3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models

3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models

CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0

Compaq Check Dock Utility (V300) Identifies supported docking stations for V300 models

Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Verifies that the floppy is installed in the correct internal MultiBay

Diagnostics Provides tools to test hardware components

Easy Point IV Provides added functionality for the stick pointing device

Hot Key Support Allows users to quickly access BIOS and Operating System features

Insight Management Agents Provides asset management, security features and alerting capabilities

Insight Management Web Agents Provides Web based asset management, security features

and alerting capabilities

M2E Audio Driver Enables the integrated Audio hardware

Mini PCI Communications Support and

Drivers Enables internal Modem and Modem/NIC Combo devices and supports

Intel PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models

MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices

Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II

Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize

battery life and set up hibernation functionality

Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection

Rage Video Drivers Enables the integrated Video hardware

Remote Management Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup

over the network

Security 32 Allows users to access Compaq security options

Synaptics TouchPad Driver Provides added functionality for the touchpad pointing device

System Enhancements Provides users with an easy to install compilation of hardware-enabling

operating system enhancements and fixes

System ROMPaq System Firmware

Worldport Application Allows homologation of 3Com modems

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