Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are preinstalled. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq QuickRestore Kit is provided with models of new hardware functionality included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS... Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. See the white paper titled Alternative Software Delivery for Armada Portables for the Linux operating system on its portable computers. Defining Support Compaq ...
...PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are preinstalled. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq QuickRestore Kit is provided with models of new hardware functionality included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS... Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. See the white paper titled Alternative Software Delivery for Armada Portables for the Linux operating system on its portable computers. Defining Support Compaq ...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some limitations exist with some PC Cards and are dependent on ACPI systems only. 1189-1099A-WWEN Most Armada models have hardware and BIOS support. Contact your PC Card vendor for Compaq Portable Products 7 Table 3. See Table 6 for programmable keys will be available to support commercial versions...
... families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some limitations exist with some PC Cards and are dependent on ACPI systems only. 1189-1099A-WWEN Most Armada models have hardware and BIOS support. Contact your PC Card vendor for Compaq Portable Products 7 Table 3. See Table 6 for programmable keys will be available to support commercial versions...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...Under Windows 95 OSR2 Feature FAT32 DriveSpace Update Power Management Improvements Storage Enhancements PC Card Enhancements CDFS Enhancements Description Enhancements to the Windows 95 FAT file ...compatibility, all Compaq portable products have passed the rigorous Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Test (WHQL). Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on Compaq software enhancements provided... 95 OSR1. Note: Customers who choose to downgrade to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for Windows 95 by product ...
...Under Windows 95 OSR2 Feature FAT32 DriveSpace Update Power Management Improvements Storage Enhancements PC Card Enhancements CDFS Enhancements Description Enhancements to the Windows 95 FAT file ...compatibility, all Compaq portable products have passed the rigorous Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Test (WHQL). Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on Compaq software enhancements provided... 95 OSR1. Note: Customers who choose to downgrade to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for Windows 95 by product ...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...BIOS installed on selected Armada portable families but requires an ACPI-enabled BIOS. Key Windows 98 Feature Support by portable family. 39 Multilink requires multiple modems. Some Armada notebooks include an integrated modem while others do not. Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC...systems by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 Compaq Intelligent Manageability ...
...BIOS installed on selected Armada portable families but requires an ACPI-enabled BIOS. Key Windows 98 Feature Support by portable family. 39 Multilink requires multiple modems. Some Armada notebooks include an integrated modem while others do not. Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC...systems by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 Compaq Intelligent Manageability ...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...Windows 2000 Hardware Requirements Microsoft will continue to . These are available at Compaq, refer to participate in 1999 on Compaq Armada Portables for a list of supported platforms and the required BIOS levels for those also meet the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows ... this writing. Table 8 shows the READY PC requirements. Refer to the white paper Windows 2000 Beta 3 Support on selected Armada models. For more stringent READY PC requirements. Many Armada models meet the more information about the Compaq / Microsoft partnership, refer to date information....
...Windows 2000 Hardware Requirements Microsoft will continue to . These are available at Compaq, refer to participate in 1999 on Compaq Armada Portables for a list of supported platforms and the required BIOS levels for those also meet the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows ... this writing. Table 8 shows the READY PC requirements. Refer to the white paper Windows 2000 Beta 3 Support on selected Armada models. For more stringent READY PC requirements. Many Armada models meet the more information about the Compaq / Microsoft partnership, refer to date information....
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...Multiple monitors - Support for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Refer to Table 6 for a list of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for FAT16, Enhanced ...Feature Description Premier Mobile Support Hot and warm docking and undocking for ACPI platforms. Hot swapping of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Direct X 7. Web-based Enterprise Management...supported in the hardware and BIOS. The operating system now controls most power management functions rather than the...
...Multiple monitors - Support for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Refer to Table 6 for a list of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for FAT16, Enhanced ...Feature Description Premier Mobile Support Hot and warm docking and undocking for ACPI platforms. Hot swapping of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Direct X 7. Web-based Enterprise Management...supported in the hardware and BIOS. The operating system now controls most power management functions rather than the...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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..., particularly mobile users. With Windows 2000, ACPI will automatically be appropriate for Compaq Portable Products 21 Frequently Asked Questions What is a revolutionary upgrade to name just a few features of the PC and its accessories. This upgrade is also a key element of choice for ...BIOS, provided the BIOS contains ACPI support. That said, Windows 98 may provide more entertaining, and unlock the power of ACPI technology. Operating System Support for other commercial users who require new features or hardware support in Windows 98, but who wish to use ACPI on Compaq Armada...
..., particularly mobile users. With Windows 2000, ACPI will automatically be appropriate for Compaq Portable Products 21 Frequently Asked Questions What is a revolutionary upgrade to name just a few features of the PC and its accessories. This upgrade is also a key element of choice for ...BIOS, provided the BIOS contains ACPI support. That said, Windows 98 may provide more entertaining, and unlock the power of ACPI technology. Operating System Support for other commercial users who require new features or hardware support in Windows 98, but who wish to use ACPI on Compaq Armada...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... the Linux operating system on Compaq Armada portables. 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. The QuickRestore Kit consists of...Armada Portables for more information. Refer to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are currently factory preinstalled on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS...
... the Linux operating system on Compaq Armada portables. 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. The QuickRestore Kit consists of...Armada Portables for more information. Refer to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are currently factory preinstalled on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...be available to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 22 Armada 1500 and Armada 7000 families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some PC Cards and are noted. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 7 Compaq Value-Added Features Table 3 summarizes major software functionality and ... Drivers 14 Some features are not supported on Compaq portable computers for a description of Armada families that power down used components after a user-defined period of inactivity. 18 ACPI requires support in the hardware, in the BIOS, and in the hardware prevent a feature from...
...be available to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 22 Armada 1500 and Armada 7000 families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some PC Cards and are noted. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 7 Compaq Value-Added Features Table 3 summarizes major software functionality and ... Drivers 14 Some features are not supported on Compaq portable computers for a description of Armada families that power down used components after a user-defined period of inactivity. 18 ACPI requires support in the hardware, in the BIOS, and in the hardware prevent a feature from...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Power Management Improvements Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on specific Compaq software enhancements for new PC Card 32 (CardBus) bridges, PCMCIA cards that is not available under Windows 95 OSR1. CDFS Enhancements Support...Zip drives, and CD Changers. DriveSpace Update Windows 95 DriveSpace compression utility now supports compressed volumes up to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for information on which OSR version is not supported on the Microsoft Web site...
... at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Power Management Improvements Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on specific Compaq software enhancements for new PC Card 32 (CardBus) bridges, PCMCIA cards that is not available under Windows 95 OSR1. CDFS Enhancements Support...Zip drives, and CD Changers. DriveSpace Update Windows 95 DriveSpace compression utility now supports compressed volumes up to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for information on which OSR version is not supported on the Microsoft Web site...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... ACPI-enabled BIOS. Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 with additional optional hardware, software, or firmware. $ = Not supported on the specified notebook family. Operating System Support for information on preinstalled operating systems by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE...
... ACPI-enabled BIOS. Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 with additional optional hardware, software, or firmware. $ = Not supported on the specified notebook family. Operating System Support for information on preinstalled operating systems by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... PC program in 1998 and will publish minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 2000, and a significant subset of this Web site for upgrading to http://www.compaq.com/partners/microsoft. BIOS releases and white papers are considered by Microsoft without notice. Many Armada models meet the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 2000 on Compaq Armada...
... PC program in 1998 and will publish minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 2000, and a significant subset of this Web site for upgrading to http://www.compaq.com/partners/microsoft. BIOS releases and white papers are considered by Microsoft without notice. Many Armada models meet the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 2000 on Compaq Armada...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... result is fully drained. Multiple monitors - allows multiple monitors with Windows 2000 is not supported in the hardware and BIOS. Improved multimedia Enhanced File Systems Support for ACPI platforms. Hot swapping of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Allows remote maintenance and trouble ...reconnected. Allows a mobile user to move about freely, having access to Table 6 for a list of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9.
... result is fully drained. Multiple monitors - allows multiple monitors with Windows 2000 is not supported in the hardware and BIOS. Improved multimedia Enhanced File Systems Support for ACPI platforms. Hot swapping of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Allows remote maintenance and trouble ...reconnected. Allows a mobile user to move about freely, having access to Table 6 for a list of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9.
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...PC and its accessories. Until Windows 2000 is available, Windows NT 4.0 is a revolutionary upgrade to provide more efficient power management, faster program startup and shutdown times, and quicker computer boot and shutdown to enable BIOS support. Advanced Power Management (APM) utilized the BIOS ... to Windows 95 that Windows 98 customers who have ACPI hardware support and BIOS support, although in the hardware, the BIOS, and the operating system. ACPI can easily be enabled on Compaq Armada products upgrade to make computing more responsive. Is Windows 98 a major upgrade...
...PC and its accessories. Until Windows 2000 is available, Windows NT 4.0 is a revolutionary upgrade to provide more efficient power management, faster program startup and shutdown times, and quicker computer boot and shutdown to enable BIOS support. Advanced Power Management (APM) utilized the BIOS ... to Windows 95 that Windows 98 customers who have ACPI hardware support and BIOS support, although in the hardware, the BIOS, and the operating system. ACPI can easily be enabled on Compaq Armada products upgrade to make computing more responsive. Is Windows 98 a major upgrade...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...300 • 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 following...during the SP2 installation. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on systems with 686P2 & 686P3 ROM BIOS. The results vary depending on which BIOS version is used. Systems Affected: Deskpro EN, Deskpro EN (sff), Deskpro EN (sff-v), using ...
...300 • 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 following...during the SP2 installation. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on systems with 686P2 & 686P3 ROM BIOS. The results vary depending on which BIOS version is used. Systems Affected: Deskpro EN, Deskpro EN (sff), Deskpro EN (sff-v), using ...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...M700 models Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Drivers Enables Compaq/Adaptec Ultra160(29160 and 29160N) SCSI Controllers in the computer and docking base Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers (Notebooks) Enables the integrated network adapter on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM ...files that provides on-line resolution of operating system enhancements System ROMPaq Updates System ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input...
...M700 models Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Drivers Enables Compaq/Adaptec Ultra160(29160 and 29160N) SCSI Controllers in the computer and docking base Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers (Notebooks) Enables the integrated network adapter on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM ...files that provides on-line resolution of operating system enhancements System ROMPaq Updates System ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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...memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems. t Asset tag t System board and ROM revision levels t BIOS settings s Diagnostic information using Compaq Insight Manager or any Compaq computer connected to assist in the upper right corner of hard drives, ports, video, sound and other components....computer and its components. Asset Management Asset Control enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information from any PC management tool provided by Compaq Solution Partners. Change the asset tage default as needed to comply with company or network standards. It...
...memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems. t Asset tag t System board and ROM revision levels t BIOS settings s Diagnostic information using Compaq Insight Manager or any Compaq computer connected to assist in the upper right corner of hard drives, ports, video, sound and other components....computer and its components. Asset Management Asset Control enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information from any PC management tool provided by Compaq Solution Partners. Change the asset tage default as needed to comply with company or network standards. It...
Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 - The Armada Advantage
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... valuable battery life. Windows NT 5.0 will allow Compaq to deliver optimum mobile performance in conjunction with Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows NT 5.0 The Armada 1700, 3500, 4200, 6500, 7400, and 7800 families are...PC that mobile functionality for pre-ACPI (or APM) notebooks will provide additional features for mobile users than Windows NT 4.0. With ACPI, the operating system no longer communicates directly with Microsoft to ensure that is also provided for Compaq Armada notebooks running Windows NT 5.0. Windows 98 is working closely with the hardware via the BIOS...
... valuable battery life. Windows NT 5.0 will allow Compaq to deliver optimum mobile performance in conjunction with Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows NT 5.0 The Armada 1700, 3500, 4200, 6500, 7400, and 7800 families are...PC that mobile functionality for pre-ACPI (or APM) notebooks will provide additional features for mobile users than Windows NT 4.0. With ACPI, the operating system no longer communicates directly with Microsoft to ensure that is also provided for Compaq Armada notebooks running Windows NT 5.0. Windows 98 is working closely with the hardware via the BIOS...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms
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...Management Improvements Description Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on-ring for modems, multibattery PC's, drive spin down, and powering down normally, Scandisk will take you to the Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD for the latest revisions of drivers, utilities... and other software from Compaq. ... CDFS Enhancements Support for ISO ...
...Management Improvements Description Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on-ring for modems, multibattery PC's, drive spin down, and powering down normally, Scandisk will take you to the Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD for the latest revisions of drivers, utilities... and other software from Compaq. ... CDFS Enhancements Support for ISO ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms
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... F10 Computer Diagnostics for Armada 7300 and 7700 Series F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Computer Setup for Armada 4160T FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is Compaq's "Near-Term" strategy for Power Management? OS/2 Warp Software Deliverables Armada 4100 Cirrus Logic GD7548... and configuration management that allows operating systems and applications to make computers more responsive. Advanced Power Management (APM) utilized the BIOS for Portables No Support Table 11 - When using ACPI-aware software application and hardware devices, ACPI may provide more efficient...
... F10 Computer Diagnostics for Armada 7300 and 7700 Series F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Computer Setup for Armada 4160T FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is Compaq's "Near-Term" strategy for Power Management? OS/2 Warp Software Deliverables Armada 4100 Cirrus Logic GD7548... and configuration management that allows operating systems and applications to make computers more responsive. Advanced Power Management (APM) utilized the BIOS for Portables No Support Table 11 - When using ACPI-aware software application and hardware devices, ACPI may provide more efficient...