Compaq Controller Installation Overview (Revised 6/4/98)
Copyright 1998 Compaq Computer Corp. All rights reserved.
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The drivers supplied on these diskettes support the following
Compaq controllers:
- Netelligent 10 T PCI UTP
- Netelligent 10T/2 PCI UTP/Coax
- Netelligent 10/100 TX PCI UTP
- Netelligent Dual 10/100 TX PCI UTP
- Netelligent 10/100 TX Embedded UTP Controller on Deskpro 4000/6000
Series Computers
- Integrated 10 and 10/100 NetFlex-3 Controllers on Deskpro 4000/6000
Series Computers
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Release Notes
- Whenever you have different versions of the drivers and
support modules such as product diskettes, SmartStart CD-
ROMs, and Compaq's BBS and FTP sites, always install those
with the most recent date. Even if you have an earlier
driver that loads and binds correctly with the controller,
be sure to install the updated driver supplied.
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Getting Started
Follow these steps to prepare for and perform your upgrade
installation:
1. Back up your driver diskette(s), and install from your
backup copies.
2. Check the "Disk Contents" (next section in this file) to
locate your installation files and driver instructions.
3. For the driver you will be installing, read the installation
instructions (the specific .TXT file for the driver, located
in the subdirectory with the drivers).
4. Shut down the computer and install the controller according
to the Installation Guide instructions.
5. Restart the computer in DOS and run the diagnostics
(DIAG.EXE) to verify that the hardware is working.
6. Reboot the computer and complete the driver installation.
If you have any problems, contact your reseller or Compaq
Technical Support.
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Disk Contents
Use the list below to identify the disk and directory for your
environment:
Disk 1
Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT Networking)
\NDIS3
\NDIS4
Directory Contents for Disk 1:
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\(root) Contains this README.TXT file
Contains CPQDISK.NET, for Windows NT.
\NDIS3 Contains the NDIS 3.0 NETFLX3.SYS driver
and support files for MS Windows NT and for
for MS Windows 95 Retail.
See NT.TXT and WIN95.TXT.
\NDIS4 Contains the NDIS 4.0 NETFLX3.SYS driver
and support files for MS Windows NT 4.0 and for
for MS Windows 95 OSR2.
See NT.TXT and WIN95.TXT.
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HOW TO GET HELP
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In addition to contacting your authorized dealer, reseller, or
service provider, you can reach Compaq through numerous
electronic services:
Name Description How to Access
Internet WWW, FTP, e- Use these Internet
mail. Submit addresses:
technical
questions and http://www.compaq.com
download SoftPaq for information
software access
support support@compaq.com for
information, technical questions
documentation,
and Compaq press ftp.compaq.com for
releases. files
Compaq Online service. Log in to CompuServe
Forum on Supports and enter GO COMPAQ.
CompuServe communication
between Compaq,
resellers, and
users. Lets you
download
software,
documentation,
and Compaq press
releases.
Compaq Technical Purchase annual paid
QuickFind database on subscription through
CD-ROM. Access Compaq-authorized
to SoftPaq resellers, or call
files, service Compaq at 800-952-7689
advisories, for credit card
product purchases.
bulletins, parts
lists, memory
upgrade charts;
service and
technical
guides; and
documentation.
Compaq Fax-based Call Compaq at 800-345-
PaqFax information 1518 (NA), Option 1
retrieval (PaqFax). Enter a code
system. Product- to receive a product
specific catalog. Once you
information and receive a catalog, you
documentation. can order documents
listed in that catalog
by repeating these
steps.
America Online service. Log in and enter
Online Access to COMPAQ as the
general navigation keyword.
information and
services.
Prodigy Online service. Log in and use the
Access to JUMP navigation
general command followed by
information and the keyword COMPAQ.
services.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.