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...PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. and Windows 2000 Beta 3. • Support for more information. This Compaq software support is provided with models of the Armada 7400 and 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks... as newer models of the Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 families. • Support for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition. The CD provides an easy to selectively refresh drivers, utilities, or applications included on Compaq Armada portables. Today, the preinstalled ...
...PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. and Windows 2000 Beta 3. • Support for more information. This Compaq software support is provided with models of the Armada 7400 and 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks... as newer models of the Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 families. • Support for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition. The CD provides an easy to selectively refresh drivers, utilities, or applications included on Compaq Armada portables. Today, the preinstalled ...
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...and hardware supported on the Armada 7400 and 7800. only a high level review of most interest to Compaq portable customers are noted. 11 Windows 95 OSR 2.5 is supported on Compaq portable computers for each supported operating system. Some of this support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other support...NO NO NO NO Armada 7800 and 7400 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO Armada 7700 and 7300 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Armada 6500 NO NO YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Armada 4200 YES YES YES...
...and hardware supported on the Armada 7400 and 7800. only a high level review of most interest to Compaq portable customers are noted. 11 Windows 95 OSR 2.5 is supported on Compaq portable computers for each supported operating system. Some of this support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other support...NO NO NO NO Armada 7800 and 7400 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO Armada 7700 and 7300 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Armada 6500 NO NO YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Armada 4200 YES YES YES...
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...that are provided to provide support for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on Compaq Armada 7400 and 7800 portable families. Refer to this reason Compaq will continue to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. For this white... paper for more information. Examples of unsupported hardware features under DOS/Windows 3.1x include 32-bit CardBus PC ...
...that are provided to provide support for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on Compaq Armada 7400 and 7800 portable families. Refer to this reason Compaq will continue to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. For this white... paper for more information. Examples of unsupported hardware features under DOS/Windows 3.1x include 32-bit CardBus PC ...
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... systems are preinstalled. The ARCD allows customers to selectively refresh drivers, utilities, or applications included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to Windows NT Workstation 4.0. For legacy operating systems such as newer models of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in the operating system may prevent enabling of a System...
... systems are preinstalled. The ARCD allows customers to selectively refresh drivers, utilities, or applications included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to Windows NT Workstation 4.0. For legacy operating systems such as newer models of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in the operating system may prevent enabling of a System...
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... are not directly related to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that is slowly growing) • Numerous commercial distributions (versions) • Lack of advanced mobile computing features Compaq has released a white paper Installation of Linux on Compaq Armada 7400 and 7800 Portables designed to...
... are not directly related to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that is slowly growing) • Numerous commercial distributions (versions) • Lack of advanced mobile computing features Compaq has released a white paper Installation of Linux on Compaq Armada 7400 and 7800 Portables designed to...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Anomalies Power Management Anomaly: System standby issues occur on certain Compaq Deskpro systems. Description: This issue occurs with all Nvidia cards running native Windows 2000 Nvidia drivers on which BIOS version is used. Systems Affected: Deskpro ...8226; Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the...
...Anomalies Power Management Anomaly: System standby issues occur on certain Compaq Deskpro systems. Description: This issue occurs with all Nvidia cards running native Windows 2000 Nvidia drivers on which BIOS version is used. Systems Affected: Deskpro ...8226; Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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Docking Bases Affected: ArmadaStation I and II. This issue is not supported in legacy docking bases. The drivers can be found on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 5 Video Adapters Affected: Nvidia Synergy III, Nvidia Gloria III, Nvidia G400 Pro, NvidiaM64 32MB, Nvidia M64 ... may occur on certain Compaq Armada docking bases. Description: Hibernation is not seen after upgrading the nVIDIA Video Drivers for Windows 2000. Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq.com web site http://www.compaq.com/support/files. Anomaly...
Docking Bases Affected: ArmadaStation I and II. This issue is not supported in legacy docking bases. The drivers can be found on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 5 Video Adapters Affected: Nvidia Synergy III, Nvidia Gloria III, Nvidia G400 Pro, NvidiaM64 32MB, Nvidia M64 ... may occur on certain Compaq Armada docking bases. Description: Hibernation is not seen after upgrading the nVIDIA Video Drivers for Windows 2000. Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq.com web site http://www.compaq.com/support/files. Anomaly...
Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 - The Armada Advantage
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...Compaq Armada family of which provides the ability to hot swap a CD-ROM, floppy drive or even a second battery without having to support mobile computers with Windows NT 4.0. This functionality includes power management, plug and play, and PC Card support, all of notebook computers. CardWare is also supported on select models of the Armada 7800, 7700, 7400... PC Card device drivers. CardWare® from ZDNet, the Compaq Armada 7730 running Windows NT ranked best in the evaluation. COMPAQ ARMADA AND WINDOWS NT 4.0 Today notebook computing with Windows NT make the Armada family...
...Compaq Armada family of which provides the ability to hot swap a CD-ROM, floppy drive or even a second battery without having to support mobile computers with Windows NT 4.0. This functionality includes power management, plug and play, and PC Card support, all of notebook computers. CardWare is also supported on select models of the Armada 7800, 7700, 7400... PC Card device drivers. CardWare® from ZDNet, the Compaq Armada 7730 running Windows NT ranked best in the evaluation. COMPAQ ARMADA AND WINDOWS NT 4.0 Today notebook computing with Windows NT make the Armada family...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms
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... (i.e. The Software CD contains all operating systems that may have been preinstalled. DEFINING SUPPORT Compaq supports all drivers and Compaq software for the Armada 6500 and Armada 3500. This deliverable is updated monthly with Armada 7800, 7400, 6500, 4200, 3500, 1700, and 1500 notebooks. HIGHLIGHTS This edition includes operating support information for all hardware features. Applications included on...
... (i.e. The Software CD contains all operating systems that may have been preinstalled. DEFINING SUPPORT Compaq supports all drivers and Compaq software for the Armada 6500 and Armada 3500. This deliverable is updated monthly with Armada 7800, 7400, 6500, 4200, 3500, 1700, and 1500 notebooks. HIGHLIGHTS This edition includes operating support information for all hardware features. Applications included on...
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... 95 OSR1 Dual Installation Armada 1500 NO Armada 1700 NO Armada 3500 NO Armada 4100 NO Armada 4200 NO Armada 6500 NO Armada 7700 & 7300 NO Armada 7800 & 7400 NO NO YES2 NO NO...drivers and utilities, called SoftPaqs, from Microsoft tare always included as the preinstalled operating system for the Armada 1500, Armada 1700, Armada 4100, Armada 4200, Armada 6500 and Armada 7000 families. PREINSTALLED OPERATING SYSTEMS Compaq... the Armada 1700 and 1500, notebook families and late 4Q98 for the Armada 6500. . 8 On selected models in this White Paper are available through all drivers and ...
... 95 OSR1 Dual Installation Armada 1500 NO Armada 1700 NO Armada 3500 NO Armada 4100 NO Armada 4200 NO Armada 6500 NO Armada 7700 & 7300 NO Armada 7800 & 7400 NO NO YES2 NO NO...drivers and utilities, called SoftPaqs, from Microsoft tare always included as the preinstalled operating system for the Armada 1500, Armada 1700, Armada 4100, Armada 4200, Armada 6500 and Armada 7000 families. PREINSTALLED OPERATING SYSTEMS Compaq... the Armada 1700 and 1500, notebook families and late 4Q98 for the Armada 6500. . 8 On selected models in this White Paper are available through all drivers and ...
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.... 9 Standard Windows 95 OSR1 feature support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other Armada 4100 models. 10 Extended feature support for Windows 95 OSR2 on the level testing conducted and availability of most interest to be exhaustive; SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS Armada Armada LTE Armada Armada Armada Armada Armada Armada 7700 & 7800 & Operating Systems 5000 1500 1700 3500 4100 4200...
.... 9 Standard Windows 95 OSR1 feature support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other Armada 4100 models. 10 Extended feature support for Windows 95 OSR2 on the level testing conducted and availability of most interest to be exhaustive; SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS Armada Armada LTE Armada Armada Armada Armada Armada Armada 7700 & 7800 & Operating Systems 5000 1500 1700 3500 4100 4200...
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...Compaq. "NA" represents functionality that is supported by the native operating system but which is only supported on the Armada 7800, 7400, 6500, 4200, 3500 and 1700. All future platforms will also be ACPI hardware ready. 14 Microsoft Windows 3.1x does support APM version 1.1. Contact your PC... Card vendor for CDROM, floppy drive and batteries in the hardware prevent a feature from being enabled. 12 Includes all platforms where limitations in the Compaq MultiBay. 18 Armada 6500 only. 19 Armada 6500 only. 6 SUPPORTED FEATURES11 Compaq Audio Drivers Compaq Video Drivers DOS ...
...Compaq. "NA" represents functionality that is supported by the native operating system but which is only supported on the Armada 7800, 7400, 6500, 4200, 3500 and 1700. All future platforms will also be ACPI hardware ready. 14 Microsoft Windows 3.1x does support APM version 1.1. Contact your PC... Card vendor for CDROM, floppy drive and batteries in the hardware prevent a feature from being enabled. 12 Includes all platforms where limitations in the Compaq MultiBay. 18 Armada 6500 only. 19 Armada 6500 only. 6 SUPPORTED FEATURES11 Compaq Audio Drivers Compaq Video Drivers DOS ...
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... 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 1700 & 3500 ESS 1869 Audio Driver Support Armada 4200 Native Audio Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1879 Audio Driver Support S3 Display Drivers S3 Display Driver/Utility Support 20 Requires third-party software application not provided by portable family). WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Compaq offers...
... 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 1700 & 3500 ESS 1869 Audio Driver Support Armada 4200 Native Audio Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1879 Audio Driver Support S3 Display Drivers S3 Display Driver/Utility Support 20 Requires third-party software application not provided by portable family). WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Compaq offers...
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... connections. Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7700 & 7300 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7800 & 7400 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility...
... connections. Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7700 & 7300 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7800 & 7400 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility...
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...up to 2 GB in the operating system. Compaq will release specific Windows 98 video drivers for the Armada 7800 that customers do not support this printing, the video drivers shipped by Microsoft with integrated USB is the ...PC Card or serial modem is required to the footnotes for Compaq software that enables this feature. Refer to take advantage of Windows 95 will support this feature. KEY WINDOWS 98 FEATURE SUPPORT BY COMPAQ PORTABLE FAMILY Notebook Family Armada 1500 Armada 1700 Armada 3500 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 Armada 7300 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7800 Compaq...
...up to 2 GB in the operating system. Compaq will release specific Windows 98 video drivers for the Armada 7800 that customers do not support this printing, the video drivers shipped by Microsoft with integrated USB is the ...PC Card or serial modem is required to the footnotes for Compaq software that enables this feature. Refer to take advantage of Windows 95 will support this feature. KEY WINDOWS 98 FEATURE SUPPORT BY COMPAQ PORTABLE FAMILY Notebook Family Armada 1500 Armada 1700 Armada 3500 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 Armada 7300 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7800 Compaq...
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... ESS 1869 Audio Driver Support for Window 95 C&T 65555 Display Driver Support for Windows 95 Armada 4100 ESS Direct Sound Support for Windows 95 Armada 4200 Armada 4200 ESS Audio Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 6500 ESS Maestro Audio Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for Windows 95 Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for Windows...
... ESS 1869 Audio Driver Support for Window 95 C&T 65555 Display Driver Support for Windows 95 Armada 4100 ESS Direct Sound Support for Windows 95 Armada 4200 Armada 4200 ESS Audio Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 6500 ESS Maestro Audio Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for Windows 95 Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for Windows...
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... Microsoft DirectX 5.0 Xircom CEM Combo Ethernet 10/100 Modem Driver ClientWO RKS Utilities and DMI Interface34 Armada 7700 & 7300 MicrosoftDirectX 3 S3 Display Utility for Windows 95 Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers True Flash File System for Windows 95 Insight Agents for Windows 95 Armada 7800 & 7400 Microsoft DirectX 5.2 S3 Display Utility for Windows 95 Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet...
... Microsoft DirectX 5.0 Xircom CEM Combo Ethernet 10/100 Modem Driver ClientWO RKS Utilities and DMI Interface34 Armada 7700 & 7300 MicrosoftDirectX 3 S3 Display Utility for Windows 95 Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers True Flash File System for Windows 95 Insight Agents for Windows 95 Armada 7800 & 7400 Microsoft DirectX 5.2 S3 Display Utility for Windows 95 Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet...
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... the 5380. 36 For the LTE 5150, 5250, 5280, 5380 and 5400 only. 14 Armada 4100 Armada 4200 Microsoft Infrared Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 1500/4100 ALPS Glidepoint Drivers Japanese Suppleme ntal Programs for Windows 95 Compaq Power Managem ent for Windows 95 Armada 4200 Security 32 Support Armada 6500 Armada 7700 & 7300 Intellisync 97 for Fast IR support.
... the 5380. 36 For the LTE 5150, 5250, 5280, 5380 and 5400 only. 14 Armada 4100 Armada 4200 Microsoft Infrared Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 1500/4100 ALPS Glidepoint Drivers Japanese Suppleme ntal Programs for Windows 95 Compaq Power Managem ent for Windows 95 Armada 4200 Security 32 Support Armada 6500 Armada 7700 & 7300 Intellisync 97 for Fast IR support.
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... Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 ESS Maestro Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Chips and Technolo gies Video Driver for Windows NT 4.0 ATI Rage Pro Display Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 ESS 1879 Audio Drivers ...2 or Service Pack 3 installed. NOTE: While Compaq supports Windows NT 4.0 on providing additional Windows NT 4.0 software such as enhanced PC Card and power management support late 4Q98. ... Compaq intends on the Armada 6500, software enhancements have been three Service Packs ...
... Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 ESS Maestro Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Chips and Technolo gies Video Driver for Windows NT 4.0 ATI Rage Pro Display Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 ESS 1879 Audio Drivers ...2 or Service Pack 3 installed. NOTE: While Compaq supports Windows NT 4.0 on providing additional Windows NT 4.0 software such as enhanced PC Card and power management support late 4Q98. ... Compaq intends on the Armada 6500, software enhancements have been three Service Packs ...
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...3. Some corporate 45 Provides hibernation support only. Windows NT 4.0 Support Matrix Computer Setup for Armada 4160T Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0 Multibay Interchan ge Support Power Managem ent for Windows NT 4....Notebook Power Managem ent for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 4200 Security 32 Support Armada Multibay Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) Armada Multibay Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) Setup & Diagnostics Computer Setup and Diagnosti cs for Portables F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Compaq...
...3. Some corporate 45 Provides hibernation support only. Windows NT 4.0 Support Matrix Computer Setup for Armada 4160T Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 Support Diskette for Windows NT 4.0 Multibay Interchan ge Support Power Managem ent for Windows NT 4....Notebook Power Managem ent for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 4200 Security 32 Support Armada Multibay Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) Armada Multibay Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) Setup & Diagnostics Computer Setup and Diagnosti cs for Portables F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Compaq...