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...; Diagnostics: Windows NT and Windows 2000 for E500 SXGA models only Note: Microsoft Windows 95 is no longer available as a standard preinstalled operating system. 13L3-0201C-WWEN The updated software components used to create this common preinstall image have been tested on any of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have updated video drivers and diagnostics...
...; Diagnostics: Windows NT and Windows 2000 for E500 SXGA models only Note: Microsoft Windows 95 is no longer available as a standard preinstalled operating system. 13L3-0201C-WWEN The updated software components used to create this common preinstall image have been tested on any of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have updated video drivers and diagnostics...
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... Windows 2000 Software Component Version 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...
... Windows 2000 Software Component Version 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...
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... performance; Driver support is designed 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 M300 computer features the ATI Rage Pro video chipset. Compaq addresses this need for easy-to manage computers intelligently. Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support...
... performance; Driver support is designed 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 M300 computer features the ATI Rage Pro video chipset. Compaq addresses this need for easy-to manage computers intelligently. Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support...
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.... Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on personal computers. Compaq continues to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound provides a high-quality wave-mixing facility, as well as MPEG1. In addition to preinstall an MMX-optimized Active Movie filter for Windows NT 4.0, providing playback support for the Armada, 2nd...
.... Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on personal computers. Compaq continues to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound provides a high-quality wave-mixing facility, as well as MPEG1. In addition to preinstall an MMX-optimized Active Movie filter for Windows NT 4.0, providing playback support for the Armada, 2nd...
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Fast Infrared Windows 98 Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Windows 98 and Windows 2000 support standard infrared (IR) transfer rates. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like the keyboard and mouse to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. The Armada Reference Guide includes information about...
Fast Infrared Windows 98 Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Windows 98 and Windows 2000 support standard infrared (IR) transfer rates. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like the keyboard and mouse to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. The Armada Reference Guide includes information about...
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... a preinstall image that consists of software components that will work on current Armada product families. On Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? On new Armada notebooks with NTFS. Customers using Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are shipped with Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. The Common Preinstall is the internal hard drive partitioned on previous M700...
... a preinstall image that consists of software components that will work on current Armada product families. On Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? On new Armada notebooks with NTFS. Customers using Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are shipped with Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. The Common Preinstall is the internal hard drive partitioned on previous M700...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... to upgrade my OS for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? DSP is important to remember...DSP) license to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as Windows 2000 or XP Professional. No, only select models will only be available? Compaq will DSP be offered ...Windows 2000 Professional through March 2003. It is also dependent on the complexity of our SIMS offering on the hard drive at no additional charge. 8. The Windows XP Professional EULA provides a high degree of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 drivers...
... to upgrade my OS for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? DSP is important to remember...DSP) license to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as Windows 2000 or XP Professional. No, only select models will only be available? Compaq will DSP be offered ...Windows 2000 Professional through March 2003. It is also dependent on the complexity of our SIMS offering on the hard drive at no additional charge. 8. The Windows XP Professional EULA provides a high degree of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 drivers...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... state. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 4 • Desktops (continued) • Prosignia 310, 320, 340 • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 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...
... state. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 4 • Desktops (continued) • Prosignia 310, 320, 340 • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 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...
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... with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Description: Hibernation is not seen after upgrading the nVIDIA Video Drivers for Windows 2000. Resolution: Customers are advised not to hibernate when using the affected products. 15GW-0801A-WWEN Anomaly: System Hibernation issues may hang when resuming. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq...
... with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Description: Hibernation is not seen after upgrading the nVIDIA Video Drivers for Windows 2000. Resolution: Customers are advised not to hibernate when using the affected products. 15GW-0801A-WWEN Anomaly: System Hibernation issues may hang when resuming. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Subscriptions can be downloaded, in order to perform separate installations of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or from a Compaq authorized dealer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important •...
... and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Subscriptions can be downloaded, in order to perform separate installations of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or from a Compaq authorized dealer. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important •...
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... Windows 2000 with SP1 (Note: ATA-100 support is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables the internal modem device on select E700 and 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...
... Windows 2000 with SP1 (Note: ATA-100 support is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables the internal modem device on select E700 and 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...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...backup diskettes for all customers. Compaq and Microsoft recommend that each customer review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to reinstall the service pack after changing system drivers or network protocols. References For the Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 FAQ from ...-COMPAQ (U.S. No, unlike Windows NT you do not need to reinstall the Service Pack if I upgrade to Service Pack 2? Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on specific needs. Do I need to deploy SP2 based on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 10 Frequently Asked Questions Should I change system drivers?...
...backup diskettes for all customers. Compaq and Microsoft recommend that each customer review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to reinstall the service pack after changing system drivers or network protocols. References For the Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 FAQ from ...-COMPAQ (U.S. No, unlike Windows NT you do not need to reinstall the Service Pack if I upgrade to Service Pack 2? Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on specific needs. Do I need to deploy SP2 based on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 10 Frequently Asked Questions Should I change system drivers?...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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.... 8-6 Connecting External Devices Connecting to attach any special drivers. Your computer can support certain USB devices without any USB device to your computer (for which will add functionality that came with Armada docking stations. A USB keyboard and mouse, optionally connected... has USB support, such as a standard keyboard and mouse connected through a hub, offer the same functionality as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 preinstalled by Compaq. To connect USB devices for example, a video camera) and allow you will need an operating system that connects...
.... 8-6 Connecting External Devices Connecting to attach any special drivers. Your computer can support certain USB devices without any USB device to your computer (for which will add functionality that came with Armada docking stations. A USB keyboard and mouse, optionally connected... has USB support, such as a standard keyboard and mouse connected through a hub, offer the same functionality as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 preinstalled by Compaq. To connect USB devices for example, a video camera) and allow you will need an operating system that connects...
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... is not a plug and play card and most other PC Cards. Windows NT 4.0 is not configured until firmly seated. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, the computer configures a card only when it may need drivers installed. IMPORTANT: After the PC Card has been inserted and configured, it is on ...the connectors, use . For detailed information on or the PC Card slot is inserted into the PC Card slot. If you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional and your computer is ready for various network PC Cards, refer to perform an initial setup procedure. The ...
... is not a plug and play card and most other PC Cards. Windows NT 4.0 is not configured until firmly seated. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, the computer configures a card only when it may need drivers installed. IMPORTANT: After the PC Card has been inserted and configured, it is on ...the connectors, use . For detailed information on or the PC Card slot is inserted into the PC Card slot. If you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional and your computer is ready for various network PC Cards, refer to perform an initial setup procedure. The ...
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... device drivers you need are preinstalled on the computer. Do not install any other vendors over software preinstalled on the computer, the computer may no longer work properly with all of your PC Card under Windows 2000 Professional,...Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled on the computer. This software device driver is provided on the computer such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional PC Card-specific software device driver to configure. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers...
... device drivers you need are preinstalled on the computer. Do not install any other vendors over software preinstalled on the computer, the computer may no longer work properly with all of your PC Card under Windows 2000 Professional,...Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled on the computer. This software device driver is provided on the computer such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional PC Card-specific software device driver to configure. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers...
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... down. Card did not If you are not installed. PC Card device drivers for updated Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows NT PC Card device drivers. Continued 16-30 Troubleshooting Load the device drivers that has the conflicting resource, then reinsert the PC Card. Call the PC Card vendor or Compaq Customer Support for more information on installing the correct...
... down. Card did not If you are not installed. PC Card device drivers for updated Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows NT PC Card device drivers. Continued 16-30 Troubleshooting Load the device drivers that has the conflicting resource, then reinsert the PC Card. Call the PC Card vendor or Compaq Customer Support for more information on installing the correct...
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... running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional, click StartàSettingsàControl PanelàAdd New Hardware; press Enter. Hardware wizard. 16-32 Troubleshooting The card is not supported by the computer. Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Storage PC Card does not work Touch Pad is not working Device driver is...
... running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional, click StartàSettingsàControl PanelàAdd New Hardware; press Enter. Hardware wizard. 16-32 Troubleshooting The card is not supported by the computer. Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Storage PC Card does not work Touch Pad is not working Device driver is...
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... configurations, 5-1 device drivers updating, 12-2 diagnostic utilities, 15-1 disabling Internet buttons, 2-15 diskette using to save or restore system configuration, 15-3 Diskette drive light indicator, 1-8 display expanding or centering image on, with hotkeys, 2-7, 2-9 MultiMonitor (Windows 98), 2-7 display switch, 1-1 displaying battery power status (Windows 2000 Professional), 4-9 displaying power source (Windows 2000 Professional), 4-9 displaying system information (Windows 2000 Professional), 13...
... configurations, 5-1 device drivers updating, 12-2 diagnostic utilities, 15-1 disabling Internet buttons, 2-15 diskette using to save or restore system configuration, 15-3 Diskette drive light indicator, 1-8 display expanding or centering image on, with hotkeys, 2-7, 2-9 MultiMonitor (Windows 98), 2-7 display switch, 1-1 displaying battery power status (Windows 2000 Professional), 4-9 displaying power source (Windows 2000 Professional), 4-9 displaying system information (Windows 2000 Professional), 13...
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... bay inserting into battery bay, 3-4 location number of , 4-8 power preferences, setting in Windows 2000 Professional, 4-15 in Windows 95, 4-15, 4-16 in Windows 98, 4-15, 4-18 in Windows NT 4.0, 4-15 power preferences, setting in Windows 2000 Professional, 4-19 PC Card slots, 1-4 PC Cards changing settings, 9-4 device drivers, 9-4 inserting PC Card, 9-1 managing power, 9-5 problems with another computer, 16-16 Index I-7 See troubleshooting...
... bay inserting into battery bay, 3-4 location number of , 4-8 power preferences, setting in Windows 2000 Professional, 4-15 in Windows 95, 4-15, 4-16 in Windows 98, 4-15, 4-18 in Windows NT 4.0, 4-15 power preferences, setting in Windows 2000 Professional, 4-19 PC Card slots, 1-4 PC Cards changing settings, 9-4 device drivers, 9-4 inserting PC Card, 9-1 managing power, 9-5 problems with another computer, 16-16 Index I-7 See troubleshooting...
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...12-2 Trackpoint, 2-5 updating system, 12-2 software drivers. See audio SpeedStep Icon using, 4-24 SpeedStep Preferences setting, 4-21 SpeedStep technology, 4-20 Standby. See device drivers Speaker ports, 1-2. See Suspend Standby (Windows 2000 Professional), 4-3, 4-4 Standby (Windows 98), 4-3, 4-4 Standby/Suspend switch, 1-1 static ... 10-2 Stereo speakers, 1-2, 10-1 stretching text adjusting, with hotkeys, 2-9 sunlight, affecting computer, 12-4 support, Compaq, A-1 Suspend (Standby) defined, 4-2 enabling system-initiated, by turning off auto insert notification, 4-20 exiting with suspend...
...12-2 Trackpoint, 2-5 updating system, 12-2 software drivers. See audio SpeedStep Icon using, 4-24 SpeedStep Preferences setting, 4-21 SpeedStep technology, 4-20 Standby. See device drivers Speaker ports, 1-2. See Suspend Standby (Windows 2000 Professional), 4-3, 4-4 Standby (Windows 98), 4-3, 4-4 Standby/Suspend switch, 1-1 static ... 10-2 Stereo speakers, 1-2, 10-1 stretching text adjusting, with hotkeys, 2-9 sunlight, affecting computer, 12-4 support, Compaq, A-1 Suspend (Standby) defined, 4-2 enabling system-initiated, by turning off auto insert notification, 4-20 exiting with suspend...