Installing Software for the Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 or 4.0

Installing Software for the Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 or 4.0

This section describes the installation procedures for Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 or 4.0 (hereafter called Windows NT ) and its device drivers for the computer. Unless otherwise stated, instructions are common for both versions 3.51 and 4.0.

Before reinstalling the operating system and device drivers, create all installation diskettes using the Diskette Factory program (a diskette backup program that is preloaded on the computer.)

Before you install Windows NT on the computer, you may need to get some updated software from IBM (or Microsoft) as follows:

How to Get the Updated Software

IBM PC Company is providing the updated software through several channels so that you can set up Windows NT on the computer with the information described here:

WWW server on the Internet.
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/tps/winnt.html
FTP site:
ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/pccbbs/mobiles
CompuServe ThinkPad Forum:
Join the CompuServe ThinkPad Forum (by entering
GO THINKPAD at the command prompt) and download the
necessary software from the library.
IBM PC Company BBS:
see Phone numbers

If you cannot get the updated software from any of the preceding channels, contact your IBM representative or the IBM HelpCenter for more information.

Install the following to use Windows NT on the ThinkPad computer.

Install Microsoft Windows NT
(Workstation Version 3.51 or 4.0 or later)
Install the ThinkPad Video Features.
Install the PCMCIA Network Device Driver as an Option
(if you are using IBM Token Ring PC Card or IBM Ethernet PC Card)
Install the Windows NT ThinkPad Features Program
Install the Windows NT ESS Audio Driver Features

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