Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC User Manual

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Notice
14DJ-0201A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, SoftPaq, and ROMPaq Registered in U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office. SoftPaq is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the
United States and other countries. Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to
change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited
warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty.
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E, M, and V Portable Products prepared by
CPCG Software Product Management
Fourth Edition (March 2001)

Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	Armada e500 - Notebook PC
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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.