Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the fact that the customer shut down...is not recommended because of the possibility of a subsequent lock-up that requires a hardware reset (2 button reset) CAUSE: The reason for Armada notebooks in Windows It is recommended that the docked notebook physically extends its power from the expansion base A sudden loss of AC power ...
... UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the fact that the customer shut down...is not recommended because of the possibility of a subsequent lock-up that requires a hardware reset (2 button reset) CAUSE: The reason for Armada notebooks in Windows It is recommended that the docked notebook physically extends its power from the expansion base A sudden loss of AC power ...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... 1. Also, the interface is designed to provide over 130 Watts to the expansion base. To remove the notebook, push the white lever to remove notebook. 2. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up..., save applications and use the windows start bar to shut down notebook If notebook is removed, but the ArmadaStation EM does? Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up when AC is locked up due to turn off of the ArmadaStation EM far exceed the available power the battery...
... 1. Also, the interface is designed to provide over 130 Watts to the expansion base. To remove the notebook, push the white lever to remove notebook. 2. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up..., save applications and use the windows start bar to shut down notebook If notebook is removed, but the ArmadaStation EM does? Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up when AC is locked up due to turn off of the ArmadaStation EM far exceed the available power the battery...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. A: A race condition will exist between the expansion base crashing and the OS logically undocking. NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 3 Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft ...Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered ...
... trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. A: A race condition will exist between the expansion base crashing and the OS logically undocking. NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 3 Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft ...Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered ...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... major software components and features. The purpose of this white paper is intended for Compaq personnel and customers with a need for information about the software provided on the Armada preinstall images. Third Edition Abstract: New models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are the latest additions to present an overview of the...
... major software components and features. The purpose of this white paper is intended for Compaq personnel and customers with a need for information about the software provided on the Armada preinstall images. Third Edition Abstract: New models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are the latest additions to present an overview of the...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... 13L3-0201C-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. 13L3-0201C-WWEN All other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks and/or registered ... such products. SoftPaq is a trademark of any kind and is " without notice. Compaq shall not be construed as is subject to change without warranty of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein...
... 13L3-0201C-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. 13L3-0201C-WWEN All other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks and/or registered ... such products. SoftPaq is a trademark of any kind and is " without notice. Compaq shall not be construed as is subject to change without warranty of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... Operating Systems The following new additions to the Compaq Armada™ E500, M700, and M300 series: • Armada M300: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz • Armada E500: Intel Celeron 550 and 600 MHz, Pentium III 750, 800, and 850 MHz, and select Pentium III 700 MHz • Armada M700: Pentium III 750 and 850 MHz This common preinstall image allows customers to...
... Operating Systems The following new additions to the Compaq Armada™ E500, M700, and M300 series: • Armada M300: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz • Armada E500: Intel Celeron 550 and 600 MHz, Pentium III 750, 800, and 850 MHz, and select Pentium III 700 MHz • Armada M700: Pentium III 750 and 850 MHz This common preinstall image allows customers to...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...3Com Etherlink 3C905C 10/100 PCI NIC M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A Armada Family Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with...N/A N/A 4.1 A N/A Armada M700 Quick 1.00 A N/A Reference N/A N/A Armada Netflex-3 2.00 A N/A Ethernet Drivers 2.00 A N/A Compaq Check Dock N/A Type Utility 1.00 A 1.00 A N/A Compaq DVD Solution 4.00 B N/A 1.00 B N/A Compaq Easy Access N/A N/A 1.00 B N/A Buttons Software 32 Compaq Floppy Alert 1.00 B N/A Application N/A N/A Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V....
...3Com Etherlink 3C905C 10/100 PCI NIC M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A Armada Family Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with...N/A N/A 4.1 A N/A Armada M700 Quick 1.00 A N/A Reference N/A N/A Armada Netflex-3 2.00 A N/A Ethernet Drivers 2.00 A N/A Compaq Check Dock N/A Type Utility 1.00 A 1.00 A N/A Compaq DVD Solution 4.00 B N/A 1.00 B N/A Compaq Easy Access N/A N/A 1.00 B N/A Buttons Software 32 Compaq Floppy Alert 1.00 B N/A Application N/A N/A Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V....
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Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) Software Component Infrared Drivers (Win95) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 1.20 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 1.20 A E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 1.20 A N/A Insight Management Agents (Win32) 4.20 F 4.20 F 4.20 G N/A Intel SpeedStep ...System (Win95) USB Support WorldPort Application 5.45 A 1.00 A 2.00 A 1.20 A 5.29 A N/A N/A 1.20 A 5.45 B N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13L3-0201C-WWEN Armada Family Software Overview 5 Table 1.
Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) Software Component Infrared Drivers (Win95) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 1.20 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 1.20 A E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 1.20 A N/A Insight Management Agents (Win32) 4.20 F 4.20 F 4.20 G N/A Intel SpeedStep ...System (Win95) USB Support WorldPort Application 5.45 A 1.00 A 2.00 A 1.20 A 5.29 A N/A N/A 1.20 A 5.45 B N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 13L3-0201C-WWEN Armada Family Software Overview 5 Table 1.
Armada Family Software Overview
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... 3C905C 10/100 PCI NIC M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 5.11 A 5.11 A Adobe Acrobat Reader N/A 4.00 A 4.05 A 4.05 A Altiris Express Client N/A N/A 4.1 A 4.1 A Armada M700 Quick 1.00 A N/A Reference N/A N/A Armada Netflex-3 2.00 A N/A Ethernet Drivers N/A N/A Compaq Check Dock N/A Type Utility 1.00...
... 3C905C 10/100 PCI NIC M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 5.11 A 5.11 A Adobe Acrobat Reader N/A 4.00 A 4.05 A 4.05 A Altiris Express Client N/A N/A 4.1 A 4.1 A Armada M700 Quick 1.00 A N/A Reference N/A N/A Armada Netflex-3 2.00 A N/A Ethernet Drivers N/A N/A Compaq Check Dock N/A Type Utility 1.00...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... Windows 98 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) Software Component Insight Management Agents (Win32) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.20 G 4.20 G Intel SpeedStep Application 1.00 A...Software Enhancements Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally positioned and designed for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Note: Compaq supports customers who install Windows NT 4.0 using Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5.
... Windows 98 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) Software Component Insight Management Agents (Win32) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.20 G 4.20 G Intel SpeedStep Application 1.00 A...Software Enhancements Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally positioned and designed for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Note: Compaq supports customers who install Windows NT 4.0 using Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5.
Armada Family Software Overview
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... 3C905C 10/100 PCI NIC Adobe Acrobat Reader Altiris Express Client Armada Integrated PCI V.90 Modem CD Armada Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A Armada Family Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with the Compaq MultiBay utility Table 3 provides a comparison of features and hardware functionality...
... 3C905C 10/100 PCI NIC Adobe Acrobat Reader Altiris Express Client Armada Integrated PCI V.90 Modem CD Armada Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A Armada Family Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with the Compaq MultiBay utility Table 3 provides a comparison of features and hardware functionality...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... Overview 9 Table 3. Windows NT 4.0 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) Software Component Desktop/Portable Web Agents (Win32) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 G E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 G E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.20 J 4.20 J Diagnostics for Windows NT 2.04 E 2.04 E 2.08 F 2.08 G Easy Point...
... Overview 9 Table 3. Windows NT 4.0 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) Software Component Desktop/Portable Web Agents (Win32) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 G E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 G E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.20 J 4.20 J Diagnostics for Windows NT 2.04 E 2.04 E 2.08 F 2.08 G Easy Point...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... Comparison Software Component Adobe Acrobat Reader M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.05 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.05 A E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.05 A 4.05 A Altiris Express Client 4.10 A 4.10 A 4.10 B 4.10 B ATI Video Driver 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 C Compaq Armada Dock Driver 1.20 B 1.20 B 1.20 C 1.20...
... Comparison Software Component Adobe Acrobat Reader M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.05 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.05 A E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.05 A 4.05 A Altiris Express Client 4.10 A 4.10 A 4.10 B 4.10 B ATI Video Driver 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 C Compaq Armada Dock Driver 1.20 B 1.20 B 1.20 C 1.20...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...that are provided in the kit. Users select one -time purchase. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes the latest updates to drivers and utilities for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are common to reinstall. The user interface is... to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit The Compaq QuickRestore CD (QRCD) Kit is shipped with each Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer. Armada Family Software...
...that are provided in the kit. Users select one -time purchase. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes the latest updates to drivers and utilities for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are common to reinstall. The user interface is... to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit The Compaq QuickRestore CD (QRCD) Kit is shipped with each Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer. Armada Family Software...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0 Compaq Check Dock Utility Identifies supported docking ...stations for V300 models Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Verifies that the floppy is installed ...
... NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0 Compaq Check Dock Utility Identifies supported docking ...stations for V300 models Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Verifies that the floppy is installed ...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...for Windows Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site This current version of their notebook. With an expanded set up the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Multiple snapshots can locally retrieve ...in troubleshooting technical issues. Computer Setup allows the user to resolve resource conflicts among devices, enable many of the Compaq-specific features without resorting to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Setup and Diagnostics • Intelligent Manageability • Video • Multimedia ...
...for Windows Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site This current version of their notebook. With an expanded set up the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Multiple snapshots can locally retrieve ...in troubleshooting technical issues. Computer Setup allows the user to resolve resource conflicts among devices, enable many of the Compaq-specific features without resorting to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Setup and Diagnostics • Intelligent Manageability • Video • Multimedia ...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... cost of the chipset. Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site With Intelligent Manageability, Compaq responds to customers' need ...M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Pre-failure alerts generate advance warning to the Intelligent Manageability for computers in stand-alone and networked environments. Video Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The Armada...
... cost of the chipset. Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site With Intelligent Manageability, Compaq responds to customers' need ...M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Pre-failure alerts generate advance warning to the Intelligent Manageability for computers in stand-alone and networked environments. Video Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The Armada...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... for Intel MMX processors. Hard drives protected with a means to create and play back multimedia content on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to the Compaq white paper DriveLock Hard Drive Protection for which the day-today user password has been lost. DirectShow provides enhancements...
... for Intel MMX processors. Hard drives protected with a means to create and play back multimedia content on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to the Compaq white paper DriveLock Hard Drive Protection for which the day-today user password has been lost. DirectShow provides enhancements...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... to provide power conservation features under Windows NT 4.0. Power-On Password Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The power-on password is entered. Power Management The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use Advanced Power Management (APM) version 1.2 to power on or off, utilize the...
... to provide power conservation features under Windows NT 4.0. Power-On Password Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The power-on password is entered. Power Management The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use Advanced Power Management (APM) version 1.2 to power on or off, utilize the...
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... drain, and custom. Battery Status Page Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The Battery Status feature shows the position of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are ACPI hardware-ready. The new models of multiple battery locations ...MultiBay battery in addition to Windows 2000. 13L3-0201C-WWEN This feature also enables and disables low battery warning beeps. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to manage power based on or off, set hibernation timeouts, and select the logical partition where...
... drain, and custom. Battery Status Page Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The Battery Status feature shows the position of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are ACPI hardware-ready. The new models of multiple battery locations ...MultiBay battery in addition to Windows 2000. 13L3-0201C-WWEN This feature also enables and disables low battery warning beeps. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to manage power based on or off, set hibernation timeouts, and select the logical partition where...
