Link to .chm file in JSF application

Hello,
I'm working on JSF , i have to link .chm (help file-user manual) to application using commandLink.
Location of help file i.e .chm file will be in application.
Requirements are , click on link , .chm file has to be opened in popup.
If any one knows how to do this, pls do reply.
Thank you,

Hello,
Thanks for reply, i working on '*jboss-4.0.5.GA* ', and i've placed .chm file where i've place jsp pages.
This is code used to open word file in application .
<h:commandLink onclick="javascript:openPopupWindow('help/Test.doc','650','300','yes');return false;" styleClass="label" style="color:white" value="#{str['label.help']}" tabindex="5" />
And its working fine for word .doc. This code is not working for rest of the different file formats ..
For .chm file
<h:commandLink onclick="javascript:openPopupWindow('help/Test.chm','650','300','yes');return false;" styleClass="label" style="color:white" value="#{str['label.help']}" tabindex="5" />
The popup will be shown but the contents of file are not same as original , look and feel and rest .
Please check this code .
Thank you,

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