Compaq deskpro 286/386 and lites Driver Download
The deskpro 286/386 and lites is a common computer motherboard manufactured by Compaq. Update now to fix problems such as frequent crashing, computer shuts off unexpectedly, no audio or no video, or a blank screen on start up. This version of "compaq1.zip" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 2,611 downloads and 25 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 200.6 KB.
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deskpro 286/386 and lites
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the zip disk is for setup on compaq desktop 286/386-20/25 also portable 286 lites maybe 386 not sure on that
hopeuflly it is what you were looking for
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glen leimkuhler (DG Member) on 28-Nov-1999
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ARSTART.COM | 496 bytes | 27 Jan 1992 |
| README.TXT | 1.2 KB | 27 Jan 1992 |
| SETUP.EXE | 80.8 KB | 27 Jan 1992 |
| TEST.COM | 3.1 KB | 27 Jan 1992 |
| PKZIP.EXE | 42.2 KB | 1 Feb 1993 |
| README.CPQ | 1.8 KB | 27 Jan 1992 |
| MDMI.EXE | 15.1 KB | 27 Jan 1992 |
| INSPECT.EXE | 70.1 KB | 27 Jan 1992 |
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