SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP12079
PART NUMBER:  
FILE NAME:  SETUP.EXE
TITLE:  Armada M700/M300/V300/E500/E700 Mini PCI Communications Support Software and Drivers
VERSION:  2.00 Rev C
LANGUAGE:  US English

CATEGORY:  Drivers

DIVISIONS:  Portables
 
PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Armada M300 (Select Models)
		    Compaq Armada M700 (Select Models)	
 		    Compaq Armada V300 (Select Models)
		    Compaq Armada E500 (Select Models)
		    Compaq Armada E700 (Select Models)

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows 95
		   Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE
		   Microsoft Windows NT 4.0	

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: 	Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) modem or 56K (V.90) Mini PCI modem
			or Intel(R) PRO/100+ MiniPCI NIC installed as standard equipment
			in above Armada M300, M300, V300 and E500 Series notebook models.
						
						-OR-

			56K (V.90) Mini PCI modem or Intel(R) PRO/100+ MiniPCI NIC installed
			as standard equipment in the Armada E700 Series notebook models.
		       
EFFECTIVE DATE:  November 12, 1999

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  4.x

SUPERSEDES:  SP12999,SP11160, SP11985, SP9620 for Armada M300/M700 Series

DESCRIPTION:  	Unpacks the files needed to install and configure the Global Mini PCI
		56K (V.90) modem driver or the 56K (V.90) Mini PCI modem driver or the
		Intel(R) PRO/100+ MiniPCI NIC driver for Windows 95/98 and Windows 
                NT 4.0 in select Armada M300, M700, V300, E500 and E700 Series
		notebook models.

Enhancements/Fixes:
 - Updated setup.exe for NT4.0 to eliminate 26 character limitation during installation.
 - Switched to installshield for Windows 9x to correct installation issue
   When installing from Windows 95 OSR2.1.
 - Corrects problem with Warm and Hot docking/undocking on Armada docking stations.
 - Provides V.90 performance improvements on certain 1-800 lines.
 - Corrects problem with blue screen that occured under an isolated scenario: upgrade
   modem drivers, then Suspend/Resume, then Wake On Ring event.
 - Provides the 5.63 Version of the Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) and the 56K (V.90) Mini PCI
   modem driver software for installation and upgrades.
 - Provides the 4.00.11 Version of the Intel(R) PRO/100+ MiniPCI NIC driver software for
   installation and upgrades.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change 
to that directory.  The file that is downloaded is a self-extracting
executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above.

2.  From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file 
and follow the on-screen instructions to unpack the files.
The number of files to be created and total file size is displayed.
You will be given the chance to specify the target directory for 
the files, or default to the download directory.

3.  After the files have been unpacked, you may delete the  
self-extracting file downloaded in step 1.

4. To install the modem drivers, run SETUP.EXE from the drive and directory path chosen in 
step 2.  For example, use the task bar to select Start, then Run. 
   
   Enter:
           <path>\SETUP  (i.e. C:\TEMP\Modem\Win9x\SETUP)

   Select OK and follow on-screen instructions.


WIN9X NIC DRIVER INSTALLATION:

5. For FIRST TIME installation of the NIC drivers, point to the drive and directory path chosen in 
step 2.  For example, when prompted, type the path to the NIC drivers: 
   
   Enter:
           <path>\Net82557.INF  (i.e. C:\TEMP\Network\Net82557.INF)

   Select OK and follow on-screen instructions.

6.  To UPDATE to a newer version of the NIC drivers
	a. Select start, settings, then control panel.
	b. Double click the "System" icon.
	c. Select "Network Adapter".
	d. Select the "Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI"
	e. Select the "Driver Tab", then select "Update Drivers"
	f. Choose "Select from a List"

7. point to the drive and directory path chosen in 
step 2.  For example, select "Have Disk", type the path to the NIC drivers:
 
    Enter:
           	
	   <path>\Net82557.INF  (i.e. C:\TEMP\Network\Net82557.INF)

   Select OK and follow on-screen instructions.


NT4.0 NIC DRIVER INSTALLATION:

8.  To Install or UPDATE to a newer version of the NIC drivers
	a. Select start, settings, then control panel.
	b. Double click the "Network" icon.
	c. Select the "Adapter Tab".
	d. Select the "Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI"
	e. Select the "Update Drivers" button
	
9. point to the drive and directory path chosen in 
step 2.  For example, when prompted, type the path to the NIC drivers: 
    
    Enter:
           	
	   <path>\Net82557.INF  (i.e. C:\TEMP\Network\Net82557.INF)
	
   Select OK and follow on-screen instructions.

10. After a successful installation, the files unpacked in step 2 may be 
deleted if you wish.

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