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Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers 2-23
Compaq Integrated Software
Additional support software is available on the Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop, Portable,
and Workstation Products and the Compaq World Wide Web site (www.compaq.com). This software
supplements the installation of off-the-shelf Microsoft operating systems and lets you quickly and
easily install the correct Deskpro device drivers and other software required for top performance.
Universal Driver Manager
Compaq has created a Universal Driver Manager (UDM) release that supports all Compaq QVision,
S3, Cirrus Logic, and Matrox graphics adapters found on Compaq Deskpro products. The UDM
eases graphics driver deployment across all Compaq Deskpro platforms ensuring cross-compatibility
and backward-compatibility. The resulting solution enables customers to manage and control
ongoing software maintenance costs. The UDM is available on the Support Software CD for Compaq
Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products and the Compaq World Wide Web site
(www.compaq.com).
Enhanced Support Software CD and World Wide Web Site
Compaq engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by Compaq and third-party
suppliers, and develop operating-system specific support software, to ensure the highest level of
performance, compatibility, and reliability for Compaq personal computers.
When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the
support software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run any of the following operating
systems on your computer, you must install corresponding Compaq device drivers and utilities to
ensure all features are supported and functioning properly:
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Microsoft Windows 3.1
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IBM OS/2
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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or 4.0
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A version of Microsoft Windows 95 that is different from the version included with your
computer
Compaq has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support
software easier. There are three methods you can use to access support software:
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You can order the Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation
Products. This compact disc contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM
images needed to run MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT
Workstation, and IBM OS/2 on your Compaq commercial desktop product.