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Article #112Windows 95 Optimization Kit for Digital HiNote Notebook PCs
From: Customer Update
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 00:00
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 00:00
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Windows 95 Optimization Kit for Digital HiNote Notebook PCs Digital has released a Windows 95 optimization kit that lets Digital HiNote and Digital HiNote Ultra notebook users take full advantage of Windows 95. The Windows 95 Optimization Kit uses the field upgrade capability of the HiNote and HiNote Ultra systems to enhance the hardware BIOS using Flash BIOS. Notebook users who upgrade can take advantage of the Plug-and-Play and Advanced Power Management features built into Windows 95. The optimization kit will improve battery life and minimize resource conflicts during Windows 95 installation. HiNote Ultra users who use the multimedia module and plan to upgrade their systems with Windows 95 must install the optimization kit at the same time to ensure multimedia compatibility with Windows 95 The Optimization Kit for HiNote and HiNote Ultra notebook computers contains: o BIOS update diskette o Windows 95 Mobile Media Module Driver diskette (does not include Windows 95 software) o Digital setup program (adjusts certain parameters to optimize notebook-specific functionality) o Installation guide (with instructions and Windows 95 tips; also includes information regarding the use of Windows 95 on notebooks) Notebooks now being manufactured by Digital are thoroughly tested and approved by Microsoft for total Windows 95 compatibility. The optimization kit provides that same level of compatibility for systems in the reseller channel and those that are in the hands of users. Digital users who purchased HiNote or HiNote Ultra systems in the US, Canada, and some European countries after July 1, 1995, are eligible to receive a coupon good for a free Microsoft Windows 95 Upgrade Kit and the Windows 95 Optimization Kit, which will be shipped together. A faxed copy of the coupon is available from Digital at 1-800-388-3228. Ask for document number 1195. In Europe, contact a reseller. The setup portion of the driver diskette and the 60-page installation guide are available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Check the language desired on the coupon. The contents of the optimization kit, not including Windows 95 software, are also available electronically through CompuServe's DECPCI, the Digital PC Business Unit Bulletin Board Service at (508) 496-8800, and the Digital PC World Wide Web home page (http://www.pc.digital.com) under the Software Library. The filename is UGP7W95A.EXE. Physical media, part number QB-4UKAA-SA, is available from all Digital Authorized Resellers or by calling 1-800-722-9332.
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X-Google-Language: ENGLISH,ASCII-7-bit X-Google-Thread: f8fa8,e1e342135e09d1b0,start X-Google-Attributes: gidf8fa8,public From: Customer-Update@Digital.com (Customer Update) Subject: Windows 95 Optimization Kit for Digital HiNote Notebook PCs Date: 1995/10/20 Message-ID: <9510202327.AA29106@raptor.pa.dec.com> X-Deja-AN: 117852587 sender: rjones@usenet.pa.dec.com approved: rjones@pa.dec.com organization: Digital Equipment Corporation x-to: biz.digital.articles.usenet x-received: by raptor.pa.dec.com; id AA29106; Fri, 20 Oct 95 16:27:55 -0700 newsgroups: biz.digital.articles