Installing The Notebook Device Drivers; Installing Windows Xp From Optical Disk Drive; Enable Dma Channel For Best Performance - Compaq Presario B1000 - Notebook PC User Manual

Compaq presario b1000 notebook pc series - notebook computer user guide
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2.6
Installing the Notebook Device
Drivers
If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it
is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your
computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have
already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the
procedures below:
I
NSTALLING
To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot
menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use
"+" or "-" to move it to the top. Go to Exit menu and select "Exit Saving
Changes". Accordingly, insert the Windows XP installation CD into optical disk
drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.
E
NABLE
This Notebook supports DMA function for fastest data bus transmission. The
Windows system does not enable this function after you had installed the
Windows system. You must enable this function manually to make this
notebook running smoothly, especially in music listening and DVD, VCD
playback.
Enable DMA for Windows XP
1. Please click the following buttons with the procedure Start --> Setting-->
Control Panel --> System --> Hardware --> Device Manager.
W
INDOWS
DMA
CHANNEL FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
XP
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Getting Started
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