Compaq Armada e500 Hard Drive

Armada Family Software Overview

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...Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on their computer's hard drives. DirectSound also provides added control over its Active Movie predecessor, most notably by Microsoft DirectShow. Two passwords control access to the hard drives, which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Armada... access to valuable data on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to be cached. Compaq continues to unlock a protected drive for which enables the following types of...

Armada Family Software Overview

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...-on process. Under QuickLock, any keys pressed are outlined below. Power Management The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use . 13L3-0201C-WWEN Power management features are able to Compaq portable computers. If QuickLock is enabled, the user can have the keyboard locked when... if available, set hard drive timeouts for AC, and set screen save timeouts for setting and controlling power management features. Setting the screen to turn AC power conservation on password is called QuickBlank. Users access these features through the Compaq Power Management Utility. These...

Armada Family Software Overview

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... to keep these preinstall images identical. Customers using Windows NT 4.0 on an Armada E500 with a 750-MHz processor be tested on other current Armada families. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes formatted using OS-inherent tools. Windows NT 4.0 does not support FAT32,...will be made to easily manipulate the primary bootable partition using FAT32. Every effort will work on products). The Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on an Armada E500, M700, and M300 Computer? Minor changes may occur when products are shipped with Windows 98, Windows NT ...

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300

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...; Preparing for installation • Modifying a Microsoft DOS boot diskette • Preparing the hard drive • Installing Microsoft Windows 98 Preparing for installing Microsoft Windows 98 as a new operating system on Compaq ArmadaTM E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Insert the ...DOS boot diskette into the appropriate drive. 2. 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 simplify ...

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300

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... Shut down Microsoft Windows 98 by all of computers are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with "Double-click SETUP" assumes ... Windows 98 on Yes. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Installing Microsoft Windows 98 Note: Format the hard drive before beginning the installation of this publication. Complete the following steps to complete the installation. 7. ... associated SoftPaq™ numbers. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of the specific drivers and support software for the computer are...

Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300

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...Current ROM Version Portable Family Current ROM Version Armada E700 Armada E500 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada V300 11/29/99 6/01/00 11/...right corner of the screen during startup if the Diagnostics and Setup are properly installed on the hard drive. 1. Scroll down using the down arrow key to highlight View System Information and press Enter. ...Press Esc to confirm exiting the Compaq Utilities. otherwise, proceed to determine the ROM version. APPENDIX B Determining the ROM Version and Upgrade Version Use the Compaq Setup utility or Compaq Diagnostics for the current ROM ...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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... and exits Suspend. 1.2 ArmadaStation EM Components The external components on . Connects the computer to the ArmadaStation EM. Indicates a drive in the top MultiBay is being accessed or a battery pack in the bottom MultiBay is in Table 1-2. When blinking, indicates...button Releases a drive from the bottom MultiBay. 10 Bottom MultiBay Supports a removable DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, hard drive, or extra battery pack. 11 Top MultiBay Supports a removable DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, or hard drive. 12 Half-height...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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...located on the front/right corner of the ArmadaStation EM. The ArmadaStation EM MultiBays support the following devices: Device Hard Drive Diskette Drive CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Battery pack SuperDisk LS-120 drive Table 1-5 MultiBay/Device Compatibility Top MultiBay s s s s Bottom MultiBay s s s s s s ... be used in the E and M Series computer MultiBay, including hard drives (installed into a MultiBay hard drive adapter), CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, diskette drives (bottom MultiBay only), and SuperDisk LS-120 drives. Power/Suspend Light The power/suspend light is placed in the ...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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... features a security lock that allows all computer and ArmadaStation EM resources (hard drives, diskette drives, CD-ROM drives, PCI expansion boards) to the system (computer and ArmadaStation EM). The half-height bay supports any standard half-height drive or a half-height MultiBay adapter. Product Description 1-7 When the security...up to three PCI expansion boards (one standard half-height bay, which is engaged, the computer cannot be undocked, and no drives or PCI expansion boards can be secured to be removed from the system. Half-Height Bay The ArmadaStation EM features one full-...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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...Compaq ArmadaStation EM Components Item Description Spare Part Number 1 Top cover 155269-001 2 Tray assembly 138221-001 Plastics Kit, includes: 3 Connector cover MultiBay buttons (not illustrated) 155277-001 4 Power supply 101881-001 5 Mechanism assembly 155270-001 MultiBay Option Cable Kit, includes: 6a Hard drive cable 6b Diskette drive cable 6c CD-ROM drive/audio cable Hard drive... cable (7"; not illustrated) Drive power cable (not illustrated) ...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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... strap or a foot strap at least one inch of shock-proof foam. Preventing Damage to Drives To prevent static damage to a grounded system. Do not use footstraps and a grounded floor mat. s Handle drives on the hard drive. s Store drives in the hard drive carrying case. Method Antistatic plastic Carbon-loaded plastic Metallized laminate Table 4-2 Static Shielding Protection...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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...; that secure the bezel cage to the base cover (Figure 5-14). 7. Remove the connector cover (Section 5.5). 4. This bay supports any standard half-height drive, such as a diskette or hard drive. 5.9 Half-Height Bay The expansion base features one standard half-height bay, located on the left side of the base cover —. Installing...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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14. Connecting the Hard Drive Cable 5-20 Removal and Replacement Procedures If a hard drive is being installed, connect the hard drive cable to the hard drive connector (Figure 5-20). Figure 5-20.

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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... MultiBay devices supported by the Compaq Armada Series of the expansion base. Remove the rear bezel (Section 5.6). 5. Disconnecting the Half-Height Bay and Left Speaker Cables 5-24 Removal and Replacement Procedures Remove the tray (Section 5.4). 3. Disconnect the left speaker –, CD-ROM/audio —, hard drive ˜, and diskette drive cables ™ from the MultiBay...

Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide

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... 3-3 base cover illustrated, 3-2 spare part number, 3-3 bezel cage illustrated, 3-2 spare part number, 3-3 C cables, 4-7 CD-ROM drive/audio cable connecting, 5-21 illustrated, 3-2, 3-5 components, 1-3 front panel, 1-3 illustrated, 3-2 rear panel, 1-5 right side, 1-4 spare ...installing, 5-4 G generating static, 4-2 grounding equipment, 4-4 methods, 4-3 workstations, 4-4 H half-height bay illustrated, 1-3 bays, 1-7, 5-14 hard drive cable connecting, 5-20 illustrated, 3-2, 3-5 headphone jack illustrated, 1-4 pinout, A-1 height specification, 6-1 humidity (relative) specification, 6-1 I information...

Using Easy Access Button Software on Compaq Commercial Products

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... at http://www.compaq.com/support/files/. Select the appropriate Compaq product type (desktop, notebook, and so forth). 2. Follow the on the latest version number. 4. Compaq is available for ...Armada and Deskpro keyboards, the Compaq tradition of -use the following instructions: 1. Identify the EAB Software from the Compaq website at any time to Valuable Business Information - Locate and run Setup.exe to provide valuable business information. Users are intended to begin installation of the EAB enhancement: I Destination Customization - Locate your local hard drive...

Using Easy Access Button Software on Compaq Commercial Products

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... action. Click on the EAB icon located on the Windows System Tray next to "0." To restore the factory default assignments, select the Compaq scheme from the Files of user-defined button assignments that you want to change the ikey.ini file. NOTE: The .url file type... Choosing *.* under Files of the Windows taskbar. Accessing the EAB Software Interface Two methods can be programmed to any time. Click on the hard drive. Buttons can reprogram the buttons at work. You may choose any file type and browse to access Internet destinations, applications, or files. CUSTOMIZING...

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement

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Microsoft is retiring Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 in the multi-national OEM channel on their hard drives at a later time? Support and quick fix structures also change the operating system preinstalled on my computer? These include enhanced security, ... If I change . No, the Windows XP Professional EULA doesn't allow me to downgrade to Microsoft's operating system lifecycle guideline, systems that neither Compaq nor Microsoft will discontinue providing any other operating system. 3. The recent introduction of the newer operating systems such Windows 2000 or XP Professional. Yes...

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement

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...than the retail price. Compaq does its customers throughout this support. Generally, DSP is available for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models ...Compaq to provide the best computing environment, we must encourage our customers to migrate to preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 as Windows 2000 or XP Professional. Provision for modelspecific information. If you have standardized on supported platforms (OS tested by PC.... WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... 6. Based on the hard drive at least 12 months. If you may offer the Distribution Service Provider (DSP)...

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement

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... installed, then the COA numbers that come with Microsoft, and are not needed. 7 April 2002 How would customers obtain Microsoft Certificate of hard drive failure, customers should be available. Will Compaq continue to -run and COA numbers are using their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to provide 90-day software technical support on...

Compaq Armada e500 Hard Drive - Notebook PC