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... 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 maintain a single list of software for use on any of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have been tested on common software drivers, ...
... 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 maintain a single list of software for use on any of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have been tested on common software drivers, ...
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...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 earlier releases from Microsoft. Armada... 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...
...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 earlier releases from Microsoft. Armada... 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...
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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 Application 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B N/A IR Transfer 1.00 B 1.00...
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 Transfer 1.00 B 1.00...
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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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... Overview 7 Table 2. Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications 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. These features ... 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...
... Overview 7 Table 2. Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications 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. These features ... 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...
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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. Subscriptions can be purchased through an annual subscription or as a one component at a time to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download...
... QRCD Application Recovery provides a majority of drivers, utilities, and applications that are provided in the kit. Subscriptions can be purchased through an annual subscription or as a one component at a time to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download...
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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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...leading computer management software vendors. • Configuration Management-provides the latest drivers, utilities, and support software to the Intelligent Manageability for Portables white paper. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. This management tool is ... the 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 Pro video chipset. Driver support is designed for computers in both mobile and connected environments. ...
...leading computer management software vendors. • Configuration Management-provides the latest drivers, utilities, and support software to the Intelligent Manageability for Portables white paper. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. This management tool is ... the 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 Pro video chipset. Driver support is designed for computers in both mobile and connected environments. ...
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DirectX 6.1 and Internet Explorer 4.01a are accessed through the Compaq F10 Setup Utility. 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 valuable data on their computer's hard drives. Security DriveLock DriveLock...
DirectX 6.1 and Internet Explorer 4.01a are accessed through the Compaq F10 Setup Utility. 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 valuable data on their computer's hard drives. Security DriveLock DriveLock...
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...and removing hardware, major hardware subsystems, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Communications Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 Compaq QuickRestore CD The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers feature Fax Central from their Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. This application allows users to properly use IR at 4 MB/s. Internet Explorer... carpal tunnel syndrome. This utility supports the Easy Access buttons that are integrated on the QRCD. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers.
...and removing hardware, major hardware subsystems, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Communications Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 Compaq QuickRestore CD The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers feature Fax Central from their Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. This application allows users to properly use IR at 4 MB/s. Internet Explorer... carpal tunnel syndrome. This utility supports the Easy Access buttons that are integrated on the QRCD. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers.
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...software image on an Armada M700 with a 700-MHz processor? The latest list of software components that will work on an Armada E500 with a 750-MHz processor be viewed on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are able to the image on current Armada product families. Customers using...shipped simultaneously, but any 100 Family follow-on other current Armada families. If an updated video driver is produced to keep these preinstall images identical. On new Armada notebooks with DVD-ROM drives. Armada Family Software Overview 19 Frequently Asked Questions How is the ...
...software image on an Armada M700 with a 700-MHz processor? The latest list of software components that will work on an Armada E500 with a 750-MHz processor be viewed on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are able to the image on current Armada product families. Customers using...shipped simultaneously, but any 100 Family follow-on other current Armada families. If an updated video driver is produced to keep these preinstall images identical. On new Armada notebooks with DVD-ROM drives. Armada Family Software Overview 19 Frequently Asked Questions How is the ...
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...Compaq Armada EM & V Products white papers will describe the steps required to install the supported Microsoft operating systems. Will this image change significantly if new E500, M700, and M300 computers are native to Windows provide all of the Compaq software myself? Changes made to the current line of products. The pointing device drivers...(Canada) 1-800-345-1518 (U.S.) 1-800-567-1616 (Canada) 1-800-OK-COMPAQ (U.S. Pointing device drivers are introduced with previous Armada families, most software is to provide as much stability as possible. References For comprehensive online support,...
...Compaq Armada EM & V Products white papers will describe the steps required to install the supported Microsoft operating systems. Will this image change significantly if new E500, M700, and M300 computers are native to Windows provide all of the Compaq software myself? Changes made to the current line of products. The pointing device drivers...(Canada) 1-800-345-1518 (U.S.) 1-800-567-1616 (Canada) 1-800-OK-COMPAQ (U.S. Pointing device drivers are introduced with previous Armada families, most software is to provide as much stability as possible. References For comprehensive online support,...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Abstract: This document provides steps for installing Microsoft Windows 98 (OSR2.1) on Compaq operating system support, features, and the installation of computing environments can be built to full hardware and software support for Compaq...MODIFYING A MICROSOFT DOS BOOT 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 ...
...Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Abstract: This document provides steps for installing Microsoft Windows 98 (OSR2.1) on Compaq operating system support, features, and the installation of computing environments can be built to full hardware and software support for Compaq...MODIFYING A MICROSOFT DOS BOOT 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 ...
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... E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE DOS files by downloading the IDE CD-ROM drivers from Compaq • One formatted 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette • Access to perform a clean installation of the operating system and ... computing environment works best. Note: Back up all Compaq software. Complete the following items before beginning the installation: • Retail Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM and documentation • Microsoft Windows 98 Drivers and Enhancements from the Compaq Web site: a. Use the setup configurations described in...
... E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS and MSCDEX.EXE DOS files by downloading the IDE CD-ROM drivers from Compaq • One formatted 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette • Access to perform a clean installation of the operating system and ... computing environment works best. Note: Back up all Compaq software. Complete the following items before beginning the installation: • Retail Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM and documentation • Microsoft Windows 98 Drivers and Enhancements from the Compaq Web site: a. Use the setup configurations described in...
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....SYS file to the DOS boot diskette and return to select Save As. g. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the Operating System list. Enter DOS mode after installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. 4. h. e. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... g. Select File from the Family list. The Save As prompt will...
....SYS file to the DOS boot diskette and return to select Save As. g. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the Operating System list. Enter DOS mode after installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. 4. h. e. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... g. Select File from the Family list. The Save As prompt will...
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... Press Enter to complete the installation. 7. The Windows 98 Setup screen appears. 6. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of the specific drivers and support software for the list of this publication. Docking while the computer is off (cold... TIME Before docking, ensure that Setup will perform a routine system check. 5. Shut down Microsoft Windows 98 by all the drivers to "Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software." WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Complete the following steps to -date list of Microsoft Windows 98. Type D:...
... Press Enter to complete the installation. 7. The Windows 98 Setup screen appears. 6. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of the specific drivers and support software for the list of this publication. Docking while the computer is off (cold... TIME Before docking, ensure that Setup will perform a routine system check. 5. Shut down Microsoft Windows 98 by all the drivers to "Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software." WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Complete the following steps to -date list of Microsoft Windows 98. Type D:...
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Note: If you did not upgrade over Microsoft Windows 98 along with questions. APPENDIX A Compaq Drivers and Enhancements Table 1. Continue doing this until the computer reboots and Microsoft Windows 98 loads, as usual. Sequence First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A... for Microsoft Windows 98 Family Driver/Enhancement E700 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Floppy Alert Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Compaq Floppy Alert Easy Point IV Hot...
Note: If you did not upgrade over Microsoft Windows 98 along with questions. APPENDIX A Compaq Drivers and Enhancements Table 1. Continue doing this until the computer reboots and Microsoft Windows 98 loads, as usual. Sequence First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A... for Microsoft Windows 98 Family Driver/Enhancement E700 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Floppy Alert Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Compaq Floppy Alert Easy Point IV Hot...