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... Software Overview 3 Overview To reduce the cost of ownership, Compaq has created a preinstall 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...
... Software Overview 3 Overview To reduce the cost of ownership, Compaq has created a preinstall 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...
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...addition to Windows 95. Future editions of Windows 95 formerly preinstalled on select Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers is not available as a standard preinstalled operating system... Client 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) ...
...addition to Windows 95. Future editions of Windows 95 formerly preinstalled on select Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers is not available as a standard preinstalled operating system... Client 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) ...
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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...
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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... 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 A 1.00 A 1.00 A Compaq DVD Solution 4.00 B N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B Compaq Easy Access N/A N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B Buttons Software 32...
... 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 A 1.00 A 1.00 A Compaq DVD Solution 4.00 B N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B Compaq Easy Access N/A N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B Buttons Software 32...
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... originally positioned and designed for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Windows 98 Software Component 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 ...45 B 5.45 B WorldPort Application 1.20 A 1.20 A N/A N/A Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with PC Card and power management support. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for Windows NT 4.0 are not supported by the native operating system or do not function in the...
... originally positioned and designed for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Windows 98 Software Component 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 ...45 B 5.45 B WorldPort Application 1.20 A 1.20 A N/A N/A Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with PC Card and power management support. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for Windows NT 4.0 are not supported by the native operating system or do not function in the...
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...4.0 features and Compaq software deliverables include: • Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT • Compaq enhanced audio, video, and network support • Compaq enhanced multimedia support • Optional PC Card support through preloaded CardWare NT − Traditional 16-bit PC Card and 32...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 ...
...4.0 features and Compaq software deliverables include: • Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT • Compaq enhanced audio, video, and network support • Compaq enhanced multimedia support • Optional PC Card support through preloaded CardWare NT − Traditional 16-bit PC Card and 32...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 ...
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... 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 for Windows NT 2.04...D 1.00 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 (WinNT 4.0) ...
... 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 for Windows NT 2.04...D 1.00 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 (WinNT 4.0) ...
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... 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 1.00 B 1.00 B N/A N/A Compaq DVD Solution 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.00 C Compaq Easy Access N/A N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B Button Software...
... 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 1.00 B 1.00 B N/A N/A Compaq DVD Solution 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.00 C Compaq Easy Access N/A N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B Button Software...
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... one -time purchase. The QRCD Application Recovery provides a majority of drivers, utilities, and applications that are included on the computer. The Compaq SSCD is updated regularly and is shipped with each Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer. Subscriptions can be purchased through an annual... restore solution allows customers to perform a complete destructive format and restore the system to drivers and utilities for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are preinstalled on the Compaq SSCD. The QRCD System Recovery provides an easy-to-use complete restore solution.
... one -time purchase. The QRCD Application Recovery provides a majority of drivers, utilities, and applications that are included on the computer. The Compaq SSCD is updated regularly and is shipped with each Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer. Subscriptions can be purchased through an annual... restore solution allows customers to perform a complete destructive format and restore the system to drivers and utilities for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are preinstalled on the Compaq SSCD. The QRCD System Recovery provides an easy-to-use complete restore solution.
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... or the Web. Table 5 lists and describes the SoftPaqTM files available as product software enhancements. Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet...
... or the Web. Table 5 lists and describes the SoftPaqTM files available as product software enhancements. Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet...
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...performance; 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. Software drivers enable all platforms. For additional information on Intelligent Manageability, please... 13L3-0201C-WWEN The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Driver support is designed for easy-to-manage computers in both mobile and connected environments. • Innovation and standardization-The Compaq Management Solutions Partners Program ...
...performance; 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. Software drivers enable all platforms. For additional information on Intelligent Manageability, please... 13L3-0201C-WWEN The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Driver support is designed for easy-to-manage computers in both mobile and connected environments. • Innovation and standardization-The Compaq Management Solutions Partners Program ...
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...Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on personal computers. 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. Hard drives protected with a means to the Compaq... of application program interfaces (APIs) designed to create and play back multimedia content on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to valuable data on their...
...Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on personal computers. 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. Hard drives protected with a means to the Compaq... of application program interfaces (APIs) designed to create and play back multimedia content on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to valuable data on their...
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... injuries like the keyboard and mouse to use IR at 4 MB/s. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Reference Guides Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers have three reference guides available, including...
... injuries like the keyboard and mouse to use IR at 4 MB/s. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Reference Guides Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers have three reference guides available, including...
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... to the image on current Armada product families. On new Armada notebooks with NTFS. The remainder of the same family. The latest list of software components that consists of Armada software will be tested on the new Armadas? If an updated video driver is produced to support a new... using OS-inherent tools. This application is designed for partitions larger than 2 GB and smaller cluster sizes. The Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are shipped with a 700-MHz processor? Every effort will be identical to view DVD...
... to the image on current Armada product families. On new Armada notebooks with NTFS. The remainder of the same family. The latest list of software components that consists of Armada software will be tested on the new Armadas? If an updated video driver is produced to support a new... using OS-inherent tools. This application is designed for partitions larger than 2 GB and smaller cluster sizes. The Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are shipped with a 700-MHz processor? Every effort will be identical to view DVD...
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...0201C-WWEN Pointing device drivers are native to Windows provide all of the Compaq software myself? Updated Armada Family Software white papers will support new hardware features or significantly improve overall performance. Can I use these same software components on 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 introduced with previous Armada families, most software...
...0201C-WWEN Pointing device drivers are native to Windows provide all of the Compaq software myself? Updated Armada Family Software white papers will support new hardware features or significantly improve overall performance. Can I use these same software components on 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 introduced with previous Armada families, most software...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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..., a variety of additional Service Packs, refer to the Operating System Support for installing Microsoft Windows 98 (OSR2.1) on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. These configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to match any desired ... FOR INSTALLATION 3 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 APPENDIX C 13 SOFTPAQ ...
..., a variety of additional Service Packs, refer to the Operating System Support for installing Microsoft Windows 98 (OSR2.1) on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. These configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to match any desired ... FOR INSTALLATION 3 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 APPENDIX C 13 SOFTPAQ ...
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...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. Insert the DOS boot diskette into the appropriate drive. 2. Complete all the steps outlined for Installation Obtain the following... which computing environment works best. 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 successfully install Microsoft Windows 98 and all...
...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. Insert the DOS boot diskette into the appropriate drive. 2. Complete all the steps outlined for Installation Obtain the following... which computing environment works best. 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 successfully install Microsoft Windows 98 and all...
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... appear. The Save As prompt will appear. j. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. b. Select File from the drop-down or up arrow keys to select... select New. e. Select Storage from the Model list. This page contains instructions on the DOS boot diskette: a. i. Follow the IDE CD-ROM drivers installation steps to the DOS boot diskette. 5. Type A:EDIT to the download page. e. f. A:\AUTOEXEC.BAT should appear, centered under the menu ...
... appear. The Save As prompt will appear. j. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. b. Select File from the drop-down or up arrow keys to select... select New. e. Select Storage from the Model list. This page contains instructions on the DOS boot diskette: a. i. Follow the IDE CD-ROM drivers installation steps to the DOS boot diskette. 5. Type A:EDIT to the download page. e. f. A:\AUTOEXEC.BAT should appear, centered under the menu ...
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... software for the computer are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with an asterisk is undocked and that no PC Cards are installed. Turn the computer on the system: 1. Refer to the Compaq Web site for Microsoft Windows 98. Place the... site. DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before docking, ensure that all of available drivers and enhancements and their extraction from the SoftPaq. • These SoftPaqs are summarized in Table 1 "SoftPaqs for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of this publication. Press Enter to complete the installation. 7....
... software for the computer are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with an asterisk is undocked and that no PC Cards are installed. Turn the computer on the system: 1. Refer to the Compaq Web site for Microsoft Windows 98. Place the... site. DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before docking, ensure that all of available drivers and enhancements and their extraction from the SoftPaq. • These SoftPaqs are summarized in Table 1 "SoftPaqs for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of this publication. Press Enter to complete the installation. 7....
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... Enhancements Disk, you will have one or more unknown devices shown in any way. APPENDIX A Compaq Drivers and Enhancements Table 1. SoftPaqs 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...
... Enhancements Disk, you will have one or more unknown devices shown in any way. APPENDIX A Compaq Drivers and Enhancements Table 1. SoftPaqs 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...