SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP7008 PART NUMBER: N/A FILE NAME: N/A TITLE: Deskpro Enhancements, Registry & INF Updates for Windows 95 VERSION: See DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE: US English CATEGORY: Drivers DIVISION: Desktops PRODUCTS AFFECTED: Deskpro 2000 Series Deskpro 4000 Specific Models: - Intel Pentium Pro models - Intel MMX models Deskpro 6000 Specific Models: - Intel Pentium Pro models - Intel MMX models (see NOTE) NOTE: This SoftPaq is not meant for the two Deskpro 6000 MMX models with configuration code BMY or BMQ in the serial number. Deskpro EP Series Deskpro SB Series Deskpro EN Series OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 95 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: N/A EFFECTIVE DATE: May 11, 1998 ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED: Yes SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION: 3.1 SUPERSEDES: N/A DESCRIPTION: Unpacks all files needed to apply the following three updates, which were previously available only in separate SoftPaqs. These updates can be installed from folders created in the download directory, or from optional installation diskettes. Compaq recommends installing them in the order given. 1. Deskpro Windows 95 INF Update for PCI Controllers, Version 1.10 Rev A 2. Deskpro Windows 95 Enhancements, Version 1.02 Rev A 3. Deskpro Registry Updates for Windows 95, Version 2.20 Rev C 1. Deskpro Windows 95 INF Update for PCI Controllers, Version 1.10 Rev A (Previously available in SoftPaq SP6434) Installs Compaq PCI IDE Controller Settings for Windows 95, which updates the Windows 95 INF files and registry database. When Windows 95 restarts, it redetects PCI controllers based on the updated information. This update allows Windows 95 to correctly detect and configure the following PCI Bus Master IDE Controllers: - Intel 82371SB PiiX3 - Intel 82371AB PiiX4 - Intel 82371EB PiiX4E - VIA Tech IMPORTANT! This update MUST be run right after Windows 95 is installed and before any other SoftPaqs are applied. During the redetection process, whenever the "Update Device Driver Wizard" and "System Settings Change" dialogs are displayed, accept the default selections. At the end of the installation, when prompted to restart the computer now or later, restart the computer immediately. Enhancements/Fixes: - Adds support for PiiX4E chipset with Windows 95 Version OSR 2.1 and later. 2. Deskpro Windows 95 Enhancements, Version 1.02 Rev A (Previously available in SoftPaq SP4355) Installs Compaq wallpaper, the Compaq logo, and Compaq support information for Windows 95. Updates some .INF files to allow Windows 95 to detect certain devices without a driver as Other detected devices. 1) Change to the 95CFG directory. Execute the SETUP.EXE and follow the on-screen Instructions to install the software. 2) Open the Display Properties, select Background tab, then select Compaq bitmap from the Wallpaper section. Hit OK to install the Compaq wallpaper. 3) Open the System Properties, select Device Manager tab. Click on the '?' icon named 'Other Devices'. - Remove any of the following devices: - Bus ACPI PCD Device - PCI Universal Serial Bus - Press the OK button to confirm 4) Close all the active windows and restart the computer. Windows 95 will detect and install drivers. Enhancements/Fixes: - Fixed the Compaq.inf file. - The chip ID 7112 is for the Intel chip, not VIA Tech. - Added a chip ID of 7020 to support Deskpro 2000 Pentium Pro models. 3. Deskpro Registry Updates for Windows 95, Version 2.20 Rev C (Previously available in SoftPaq SP6361) Installs updates, including Windows 95 registry updates, which provide the following features depending on which computer model is detected: - Enable DMA support for IDE hard drives - Enable DDC monitor support - Disable CD polling - Hide the non-functional "Suspend" menu item in the Start menu - Register any real-mode CD ROM drivers to be loaded in MS-DOS mode (if they exist) Enhancements/Fixes: - Clear "When powered by AC power" checkbox in Power Applet - Fix problem with SETUP.ISS silent mode in InstallShield preinstall - Remove obsolete Desktop Management "Installed" registry update - Add DMA enable support for Deskpro EP, SB, and EN Series 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 named 95UPG in the download directory. All files are unpacked into subfolders within this newly created directory. To create the three optional installation diskettes, run MAKEDISK.BAT and follow on-screen instructions. 3. To install each update, run SETUP.EXE from the optional installation diskettes or from the following folders created in step 2: \95UPG\DISK1\ Deskpro Windows 95 INF Update for PCI Controllers \95UPG\DISK2\95CFG\ Deskpro Windows 95 Enhancements \95UPG\DISK3\ Deskpro Registry Updates for Windows 95 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. After the installation is completed, you may delete the directory 95UPG created in step 2 if you wish. Copyright 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies