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... video drivers and diagnostics in order to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series. Highlights The new Armada preinstall image offers the following preinstalled operating systems are common across the entire line of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have been tested on any of software for the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series: • Microsoft Windows 98...
... video drivers and diagnostics in order to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series. Highlights The new Armada preinstall image offers the following preinstalled operating systems are common across the entire line of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have been tested on any of software for the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series: • Microsoft Windows 98...
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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 A N/A N/A M2E Audio Driver (Win95/98) 4.04 G 4.04...
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 A N/A N/A M2E Audio Driver (Win95/98) 4.04 G 4.04...
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... 2.00 D N/A (Win95/98) N/A N/A Easy Point IV 1.00 B 1.00 B 2.00 A 2.00 A Fax Central 4.40 C 4.40 C 4.45 A 4.45 A Hot Key Support Software 1.00 D (Win32) 1.00 D 1.00 H 1.00 H continued 13L3-0201C-WWEN Table 2 provides a Windows 98 software component version comparison. Armada Family Software Overview 6 Windows 98 The version of Windows 98 preinstalled on Compaq Portables, 4th ed., July 1999. Windows 98 SE is Second...
... 2.00 D N/A (Win95/98) N/A N/A Easy Point IV 1.00 B 1.00 B 2.00 A 2.00 A Fax Central 4.40 C 4.40 C 4.45 A 4.45 A Hot Key Support Software 1.00 D (Win32) 1.00 D 1.00 H 1.00 H continued 13L3-0201C-WWEN Table 2 provides a Windows 98 software component version comparison. Armada Family Software Overview 6 Windows 98 The version of Windows 98 preinstalled on Compaq Portables, 4th ed., July 1999. Windows 98 SE is Second...
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...00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A PowerCon (Win95/98) 3.30 B 3.30 E 3.30 H 3.30 H PowerCon Enhancements 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A Rage LT Pro Video Driver 6.10 B (Win95/98) 6.10 B 6.11 A 6.11 A Remote ...Windows NT 4.0 with PC Card and power management support. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Hardware Functionality and Software Enhancements Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally positioned and designed for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. These features are not supported by the native operating system or do not function in later sections of this white paper. Compaq drivers...
...00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A PowerCon (Win95/98) 3.30 B 3.30 E 3.30 H 3.30 H PowerCon Enhancements 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A Rage LT Pro Video Driver 6.10 B (Win95/98) 6.10 B 6.11 A 6.11 A Remote ...Windows NT 4.0 with PC Card and power management support. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Hardware Functionality and Software Enhancements Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally positioned and designed for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. These features are not supported by the native operating system or do not function in later sections of this white paper. Compaq drivers...
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... functionality of 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. Pre-failure alerts generate advance warning to manage computers intelligently. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Driver support is designed for easy-to...
... functionality of 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. Pre-failure alerts generate advance warning to manage computers intelligently. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. Driver support is designed for easy-to...
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... Active Movie filter for Windows NT 4.0, providing playback support for both 16- Armada Family Software Overview 15 Multimedia Microsoft Multimedia Support The version of Windows 95 preinstalled on select models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer...processors. For more information about DriveLock, refer to be cached. Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on their computer's hard drives. With these APIs developers can easily ... remain protected even if removed from the notebook.
... Active Movie filter for Windows NT 4.0, providing playback support for both 16- Armada Family Software Overview 15 Multimedia Microsoft Multimedia Support The version of Windows 95 preinstalled on select models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer...processors. For more information about DriveLock, refer to be cached. Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on their computer's hard drives. With these APIs developers can easily ... remain protected even if removed from the notebook.
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... from their 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 the Safety & Comfort Guide, the Modem Command Reference Guide, and the Armada Reference Guide on the AT command set and S registers used for Windows NT 4.0. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide...
... from their 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 the Safety & Comfort Guide, the Modem Command Reference Guide, and the Armada Reference Guide on the AT command set and S registers used for Windows NT 4.0. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide...
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... video driver is produced to support a new M700 family product, it will be tested on new Armada family products that will work on an Armada E500 with Windows NT 4.0, the 2-GB bootable partition uses FAT16. Armada Family Software...Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on previous M700 products. 13L3-0201C-WWEN The Common Preinstall is a Common Preinstall? On new Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? Will the software image on an Armada M700 with a 750-MHz processor be viewed on other current Armada families. On Armada notebooks with Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows...
... video driver is produced to support a new M700 family product, it will be tested on new Armada family products that will work on an Armada E500 with Windows NT 4.0, the 2-GB bootable partition uses FAT16. Armada Family Software...Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on previous M700 products. 13L3-0201C-WWEN The Common Preinstall is a Common Preinstall? On new Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? Will the software image on an Armada M700 with a 750-MHz processor be viewed on other current Armada families. On Armada notebooks with Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... 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 DESCRIPTIONS .... 13 14DJ-0201A-WWEN ICPnrosomtdapullacinqtsgAMrmicarodsaoEft, WM,inadnodwVsP9o8rotanble ... For details on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. These...
... 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 DESCRIPTIONS .... 13 14DJ-0201A-WWEN ICPnrosomtdapullacinqtsgAMrmicarodsaoEft, WM,inadnodwVsP9o8rotanble ... For details on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. These...
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... to perform a clean installation of the operating system and enhances the overall user experience. 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. Once installed, Compaq software improves the functionality of Windows 98. Note: Back up all...
... to perform a clean installation of the operating system and enhances the overall user experience. 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. Once installed, Compaq software improves the functionality of Windows 98. Note: Back up all...
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...Click on downloading and installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. Select File from the software by pressing Alt+F. A:\CONFIG.SYS should appear, centered under the menu bar. Press A or use the down box. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by ...to the download page. d. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. i. h. Select the current version of drivers, files, and utilities. Click Start→Run. d. Insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the computer before continuing to select New. Press N or use the...
...Click on downloading and installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. Select File from the software by pressing Alt+F. A:\CONFIG.SYS should appear, centered under the menu bar. Press A or use the down box. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by ...to the download page. d. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. i. h. Select the current version of drivers, files, and utilities. Click Start→Run. d. Insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the computer before continuing to select New. Press N or use the...
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... that no PC Cards are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with an asterisk is considered optional and may be needed by clicking Start→Shut Down and clicking on Yes. Installing Microsoft Windows 98 Note: Format... • These SoftPaqs are installed. The list is recommended for Microsoft Windows 98." Type CD WIN98 and press Enter. 4. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of Microsoft Windows 98. Complete the following steps to complete the installation. 7. They may not...
... that no PC Cards are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with an asterisk is considered optional and may be needed by clicking Start→Shut Down and clicking on Yes. Installing Microsoft Windows 98 Note: Format... • These SoftPaqs are installed. The list is recommended for Microsoft Windows 98." Type CD WIN98 and press Enter. 4. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of Microsoft Windows 98. Complete the following steps to complete the installation. 7. They may not...
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... do not degrade performance in the Device Manager. 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 Compaq Floppy Alert Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Fix for the first...
... do not degrade performance in the Device Manager. 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 Compaq Floppy Alert Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Fix for the first...
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SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement E500 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Remote Management CPQ Communications ...
SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement E500 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Remote Management CPQ Communications ...
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... for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement M700 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Synaptics TouchPad Drivers Remote Management 3Com...56K (V.90) Modem CPQ Communications Support CD Worldport Application 3Com 10/100 LAN CardBus PC Card 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Real Mode Support Security 32 Support 1 Must be installed before Insight Management Web agents...
... for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement M700 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Synaptics TouchPad Drivers Remote Management 3Com...56K (V.90) Modem CPQ Communications Support CD Worldport Application 3Com 10/100 LAN CardBus PC Card 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Real Mode Support Security 32 Support 1 Must be installed before Insight Management Web agents...
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... for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement M300 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Drivers Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Docking Enhancements Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Hot Key Support Real Mode Support Synaptics TouchPad Drivers Remote Management 3COM Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Internal Modem Drivers Mini PCI...
... for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement M300 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Drivers Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Docking Enhancements Diagnostics Insight Management Agents1 Insight Management Web Agents2 Hot Key Support Real Mode Support Synaptics TouchPad Drivers Remote Management 3COM Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Internal Modem Drivers Mini PCI...
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Table 1. SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement V300 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Docking Enhancements Diagnostics Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Remote Management 3COM Etherlink 10/100 PCI/NIC Mini ...
Table 1. SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows 98 (continued) Family Driver/Enhancement V300 System Enhancements ATI Rage Pro Video Driver Audio Driver (M2E) Power Management Power Management Enhancements MultiBay Compaq Docking Enhancements Diagnostics Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Remote Management 3COM Etherlink 10/100 PCI/NIC Mini ...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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...connected to the ArmadaStation EM is not turned on the computer to the mouse connector. Cable(s) of the computer system. For Windows 95 or Windows 98: Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel for help installing the device. Troubleshooting 2-3 connected to install a ...new device. again. Choose Tools, Adding a Legacy Device, and follow onscreen instructions. Mouse driver is not plug and play. Power switch ...
...connected to the ArmadaStation EM is not turned on the computer to the mouse connector. Cable(s) of the computer system. For Windows 95 or Windows 98: Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel for help installing the device. Troubleshooting 2-3 connected to install a ...new device. again. Choose Tools, Adding a Legacy Device, and follow onscreen instructions. Mouse driver is not plug and play. Power switch ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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...Compaq may not be available? WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... 6. If you intend to newer operating system environments such as new hardware technologies are introduced, it is available for an additional fee, continue to customers and preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 operating systems as part of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 drivers... all client-base systems. How will DSP be able to pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Exact pricing is typically 10% less than the current pricing. I expect...
...Compaq may not be available? WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... 6. If you intend to newer operating system environments such as new hardware technologies are introduced, it is available for an additional fee, continue to customers and preinstall Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 operating systems as part of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 drivers... all client-base systems. How will DSP be able to pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Exact pricing is typically 10% less than the current pricing. I expect...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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...-Specific Modem Adapter 6-7 Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration 6-8 Travel Connection Checklist 6-9 Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98 6-9 Uninstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows 95 or Windows 98 6-10 Reinstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows 95 or Windows 98 6-10 Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows NT 4.0 6-10 Uninstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows NT 4.0 6-11 Reinstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows NT 4.0 6-11 chapter 7 CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS) Connecting...
...-Specific Modem Adapter 6-7 Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration 6-8 Travel Connection Checklist 6-9 Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98 6-9 Uninstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows 95 or Windows 98 6-10 Reinstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows 95 or Windows 98 6-10 Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows NT 4.0 6-10 Uninstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows NT 4.0 6-11 Reinstalling Modem Drivers: (Windows NT 4.0 6-11 chapter 7 CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS) Connecting...