Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada

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White Paper

August 2001

15GW-0801A-WWEN

Prepared by:

Software Engineering and

Marketing

Compaq Computer Corporation

Contents

Introduction................................. 3

Tested Products ......................... 3

Installation tips for Service

Pack 2....................................... 4

Known Anomalies....................... 4

Power Management.................. 4

UPDATES IN SP2 ........................ 6

INSTALLATION GUIDE............... 7

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...... 7

Using the Integrated

Installation Method to Install

Windows 2000 and Service

Pack 2 .......................................... 7

Software Delivery........................ 8

Compaq Support Software

CD............................................. 8

Compaq Worldwide Web

Site and Download Facility........ 8

Frequently Asked Questions... 10

References ................................ 10

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service

Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro,

iPAQ and Armada

Abstract:

This document focuses on the testing and support

provided by Compaq for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and

Service Pack 2 on Compaq

Deskpro

™,

iPAQ

™ &

Armada

™

products.

Service Pack 2 (SP2) is the latest and most comprehensive update

available for Microsoft® Windows 2000®. SP2 is cumulative,

featureless, and requires no previous Service Pack to execute its self-

contained installation. SP2 is not considered a required upgrade; we

recommend that each customer review SP2’s documentation, and

then determine whether to deploy SP2 based on individual company

needs.

For details on Compaq’s overall operating system strategy, operating

system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs,

please refer to the

Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop

and Notebook Platforms

White Paper, available October 2001.

This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers

needing information on for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

and Service Pack 2 on Compaq

Deskpro

™,

iPAQ

™ &

Armada

™

products, and applicable programs on selected Compaq products.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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White Paper August 2001 15GW-0801A-WWEN Prepared by: Software Engineering and Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada Contents Introduction................................. 3 Tested Products ......................... 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 ....................................... 4 Known Anomalies....................... 4 Power Management .................. 4 UPDATES IN SP2 ........................ 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE .
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 2 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo, iPAQ and SoftPaq are trademarks 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.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 3 Introduction For years, Compaq has remained committed to supporting our customer’s operating system needs. As new operating systems and service packs are introduced, Compaq engineering teams perform testing to verify compatibility on Compaq products. This allows our customers the pick the operating system and service pack that best suits their computing environment.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada • • 4 Desktops (continued) • Prosignia 310, 320, 340 • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made:
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 5 Video Adapters Affected: Nvidia Synergy III, Nvidia Gloria III, Nvidia G400 Pro, NvidiaM64 32MB, Nvidia M64 TNT2 16MB, Nvidia nV10 32MB, Nvidia NV15, Nvidia Riva TNT2, Nvidia Riva TNT2 8MB, Nvidia TNT Pro, Nvidia TNT2 Pro, and Nvidia Vanta Resolution: This issue is not resolved with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. This issue is not seen after upgrading the nVIDIA Video Drivers for Windows 2000. The drivers can be found on Compaq.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 6 UPDATES IN SP2 This section outlines some of the Key Updates of Windows 2000 Service Pack 2. Summary: Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of Windows 2000.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada INSTALLATION GUIDE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Operating System. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server • Disk Space. The recommended space requirements depend on whether you install the Service Pack from the CD or from Microsoft’s Web site. The Web download requires additional space to store the files which are normally stored on the Service Pack CD.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important • After you install the integrated service pack, your system security is set to a high encryption level (128-bit) in order to offer better online and local security and bring your system on par with the new worldwide standard of 128-bit encryption. After you install the integrated service pack, you cannot revert to 56-bit encryption on your system.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM files that are currently available. Refer to the Compaq Web site regularly for updates. Table 1. SoftPaq Descriptions SoftPaq Description 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 10 Frequently Asked Questions Should I upgrade to Service Pack 2? Each customer’s computing environment is different. While a number of enhancements have been provided with SP2, these may not improve performance for all customers. Compaq and Microsoft recommend that each customer review SP2’s documentation, and then determine whether to deploy SP2 based on specific needs.