Armada Family Software Overview
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... image based on common software drivers, utilities, and applications for 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...
... image based on common software drivers, utilities, and applications for 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...
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... 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.90...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 ...
... 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.90...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 ...
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... 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 Application 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B N/A IR...
... 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 Application 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B N/A IR...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver (Win95/98) 4.04 G 4.04 F 4.04 H 4.04 H Microsoft DirectX...
... 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 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver (Win95/98) 4.04 G 4.04 F 4.04 H 4.04 H Microsoft DirectX...
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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 provided...
... 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 provided...
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... 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...H 1.00 H Insight Management Agents (Win32) 4.20 F 4.20 F 4.20 G 4.20 G Intel SpeedStep Application 1.00 B 1.00 B 1.00 B 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver (WinNT 4.0) 4.02 D 4.02 D 4.03 B 4.03 B Mini PCI Communications 2.00 E Support Software 2.00 E 3.00 A 3.00 A MultiBay Plug & Play Manager ...
... 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...H 1.00 H Insight Management Agents (Win32) 4.20 F 4.20 F 4.20 G 4.20 G Intel SpeedStep Application 1.00 B 1.00 B 1.00 B 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver (WinNT 4.0) 4.02 D 4.02 D 4.03 B 4.03 B Mini PCI Communications 2.00 E Support Software 2.00 E 3.00 A 3.00 A MultiBay Plug & Play Manager ...
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... 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 C Compaq Check Dock Type Utility...
... 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 C Compaq Check Dock Type Utility...
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... QRCD Application Recovery provides a majority of drivers, utilities, and applications that are provided in the kit. 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 included on the... The following software deliverables are common 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 in English,...
... QRCD Application Recovery provides a majority of drivers, utilities, and applications that are provided in the kit. 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 included on the... The following software deliverables are common 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 in English,...
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... utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter 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...
... utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter 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...
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...of the chipset. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Video Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The Armada M300 computer features the ATI Rage ...Management-provides the latest drivers, utilities, and support software to optimize computer performance; 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'...
...of the chipset. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Video Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The Armada M300 computer features the ATI Rage ...Management-provides the latest drivers, utilities, and support software to optimize computer performance; 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'...
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... been optimized for which the day-today user password has been lost. Compaq continues to preinstall an MMX-optimized Active Movie filter for Windows NT 4.0, providing playback support for the Armada, 2nd ed., February 1998. 13L3-0201C-WWEN This PCI audio chipset accelerates... multimedia applications using Microsoft DirectSound audio capability. Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to playing WAV and MIDI files,...
... been optimized for which the day-today user password has been lost. Compaq continues to preinstall an MMX-optimized Active Movie filter for Windows NT 4.0, providing playback support for the Armada, 2nd ed., February 1998. 13L3-0201C-WWEN This PCI audio chipset accelerates... multimedia applications using Microsoft DirectSound audio capability. Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to playing WAV and MIDI files,...
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... the user with instructions on how to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Internet Explorer Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD All Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0 ...Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like the keyboard and mouse to properly use IR at 4 MB/s. This application allows users to open an Internet destination site, open an application on the QRCD. Reference Guides Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD Armada E500, M700...
... the user with instructions on how to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Internet Explorer Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD All Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0 ...Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like the keyboard and mouse to properly use IR at 4 MB/s. This application allows users to open an Internet destination site, open an application on the QRCD. Reference Guides Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD Armada E500, M700...
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...2-GB bootable partition uses FAT16. If an updated video driver is produced to keep these preinstall images identical. On Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? How can DVD movies be tested on an Armada M700 with DVD-ROM drives. A software-based DVD decoder/...Armada 100 or any updated software components will be viewed on the new Armadas? The Common Preinstall is a preinstall image that consists of the same family. Windows NT 4.0 does not support FAT32, since NTFS provides comparable features and performance improvements. What about backward compatibility? The Compaq...
...2-GB bootable partition uses FAT16. If an updated video driver is produced to keep these preinstall images identical. On Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? How can DVD movies be tested on an Armada M700 with DVD-ROM drives. A software-based DVD decoder/...Armada 100 or any updated software components will be viewed on the new Armadas? The Common Preinstall is a preinstall image that consists of the same family. Windows NT 4.0 does not support FAT32, since NTFS provides comparable features and performance improvements. What about backward compatibility? The Compaq...
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...M700, and M300 computers are introduced? and Canada) 1-800-652-6672 13L3-0201C-WWEN Why aren't pointing device drivers being preinstalled? Departments and Telephone Numbers for Canada and the United States Department Consumer Direct Compaq DirectPlus Compaq Partner Direct Compaq Reseller Locator Compaq... Canadian Reseller Locator & Product Literature Diskette Fulfillment (backup diskettes for our classic line of products. The pointing device drivers that are introduced with previous Armada families,...
...M700, and M300 computers are introduced? and Canada) 1-800-652-6672 13L3-0201C-WWEN Why aren't pointing device drivers being preinstalled? Departments and Telephone Numbers for Canada and the United States Department Consumer Direct Compaq DirectPlus Compaq Partner Direct Compaq Reseller Locator Compaq... Canadian Reseller Locator & Product Literature Diskette Fulfillment (backup diskettes for our classic line of products. The pointing device drivers that are introduced with previous Armada families,...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...DISKETTE .......... 3 INSTALLING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 5 INSTALLING THE COMPAQ DRIVERS AND SUPPORT SOFTWARE 5 DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 APPENDIX A 6 COMPAQ DRIVERS AND ENHANCEMENTS 6 APPENDIX B 11 DETERMINING THE ROM VERSION... AND UPGRADE VERSION 11 APPENDIX C 13 SOFTPAQ DESCRIPTIONS .... 13 14DJ-0201A-WWEN ICPnrosomtdapullacinqtsgAMrmicarodsaoEft, WM,inadnodwVsP9o8rotanble ... These configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to match any desired customer requirements. For details on Compaq Armada...
...DISKETTE .......... 3 INSTALLING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 5 INSTALLING THE COMPAQ DRIVERS AND SUPPORT SOFTWARE 5 DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 APPENDIX A 6 COMPAQ DRIVERS AND ENHANCEMENTS 6 APPENDIX B 11 DETERMINING THE ROM VERSION... AND UPGRADE VERSION 11 APPENDIX C 13 SOFTPAQ DESCRIPTIONS .... 13 14DJ-0201A-WWEN ICPnrosomtdapullacinqtsgAMrmicarodsaoEft, WM,inadnodwVsP9o8rotanble ... These configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to match any desired customer requirements. For details on Compaq Armada...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... under the menu bar. Press X or use the down or up arrow keys to open . WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... e. Select the current version of drivers, files, and utilities. h. Copy the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE files to the next section. 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 4 d. Select File from the menu bar... DOS boot diskette and return to select Save As. g. i. j. Select the appropriate product series from the Model list. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. d. Click Start→Run. Type AUTOEXEC.BAT in the File Name field...
... under the menu bar. Press X or use the down or up arrow keys to open . WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... e. Select the current version of drivers, files, and utilities. h. Copy the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE files to the next section. 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 4 d. Select File from the menu bar... DOS boot diskette and return to select Save As. g. i. j. Select the appropriate product series from the Model list. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. d. Click Start→Run. Type AUTOEXEC.BAT in the File Name field...
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... directory where the files are located after their associated SoftPaq™ numbers. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of software and instructions on how to install Windows 98 on Yes. See the "Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section in the docking station or convenience base and restart the unit. 14DJ...
... directory where the files are located after their associated SoftPaq™ numbers. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of software and instructions on how to install Windows 98 on Yes. See the "Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section in the docking station or convenience base and restart the unit. 14DJ...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...Drivers Power Management Power Management Enhancements Rage Video Drivers Remote Management Security 32 Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Worldport Application 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 13 Description Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700... video hardware Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup over the network Allows users to access Compaq security options Provides added functionality for the touchpad pointing device Provides users with an easy to install compilation ...
...Drivers Power Management Power Management Enhancements Rage Video Drivers Remote Management Security 32 Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Worldport Application 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 13 Description Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700... video hardware Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup over the network Allows users to access Compaq security options Provides added functionality for the touchpad pointing device Provides users with an easy to install compilation ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... enhancements, available as of the publication of the Windows Me Operating System. Armada Drivers, Utilities and Applications: SoftPaqs that corresponds with your Computer model and System BIOS. 4. Select the model that have been tested with the latest release on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 5 3. Cross check the above listed under Windows Millennium...
... enhancements, available as of the publication of the Windows Me Operating System. Armada Drivers, Utilities and Applications: SoftPaqs that corresponds with your Computer model and System BIOS. 4. Select the model that have been tested with the latest release on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 5 3. Cross check the above listed under Windows Millennium...