SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP12947
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  ESS M2E Audio Driver for Windows 95/98
VERSION:  4.04 Rev H (4.05.00.4038)
Language: US English  


CATEGORY:  Audio

DIVISIONS:  Portables

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Armada E500 Series
		    Compaq Armada E700 Series
		    Compaq Armada M300 Series
		    Compaq Armada M700 Series
		    Compaq Armada V300 Series
  	            Compaq Armada Prosignia 190
                    Compaq Armada Prosignia 170

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows 95 
	           Microsoft Windows 98 

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  March 13, 2000

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  4.0

SUPERSEDES:  SP12396, SP12038, SP11684

DESCRIPTION:  This is the Windows 95/98 driver that enables the audio features 
and functions of the Armada Series models listed above.

Enhancements:
 - Modifies INF files per new Microsoft Digital Signature requirements.

Fixes:  
 - Resolves audio issues during hot dock/undock events.
 - Resolves incorrect behavior of hardware volume control button.

HOW TO USE:

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

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 
Entering "Y" to confirm the unpacking of files creates a new directory 
folder in the download directory.  All files are unpacked into this 
newly created directory.

3. After the directory has been created, you may delete the 
self-extracting file downloaded in step 1.

4. To install, run SETUP.EXE.  For example, enter:

   <path>\SETUP
   where <path> is the drive and directory created in step 2

   Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. After the installation is completed, you may delete the directory 
created in step 2 if you wish.

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