Armada Family Software Overview
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...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...of software for the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series: • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 6 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 option available during unbundle Note: Microsoft Windows 95 is no longer...
...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...of software for the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series: • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 6 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 option available during unbundle Note: Microsoft Windows 95 is no longer...
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Armada Family Software Overview 6 Windows 98 The version of Windows 98 preinstalled on new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers is fully supported on Compaq Portables, 4th ed., July 1999. Table 2. Windows 98 SE is Second Edition (SE). Table 2 provides a Windows 98 software component version comparison. For more information about Windows 98 SE support on Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers, refer to the white paper Operating...
Armada Family Software Overview 6 Windows 98 The version of Windows 98 preinstalled on new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers is fully supported on Compaq Portables, 4th ed., July 1999. Table 2. Windows 98 SE is Second Edition (SE). Table 2 provides a Windows 98 software component version comparison. For more information about Windows 98 SE support on Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers, refer to the white paper Operating...
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Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Hardware Functionality and Software Enhancements Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally positioned and designed for desktop ...1.10 H 2.00 A 2.20 D 2.20 D System Enhancement Disk (Win98) 2.00 H 2.00 H 3.00 A 3.00 A Touchpad Driver Synaptics (Win 95/98) 5.45 A 5.29 A 5.45 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 Armada Family Software Overview 7 Table 2.
Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Hardware Functionality and Software Enhancements Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was originally positioned and designed for desktop ...1.10 H 2.00 A 2.20 D 2.20 D System Enhancement Disk (Win98) 2.00 H 2.00 H 3.00 A 3.00 A Touchpad Driver Synaptics (Win 95/98) 5.45 A 5.29 A 5.45 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 Armada Family Software Overview 7 Table 2.
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... the latest drivers, utilities, and support software to optimize computer performance; The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video 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. Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software...
... the latest drivers, utilities, and support software to optimize computer performance; The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video 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. Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software...
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...which the day-today user password has been lost. 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 includes Microsoft DirectShow, which...Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to unlock a protected drive for which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook...
...which the day-today user password has been lost. 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 includes Microsoft DirectShow, which...Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to unlock a protected drive for which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook...
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Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like carpal tunnel syndrome. Communications Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 Compaq QuickRestore CD The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers feature Fax Central from their Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. The Armada Reference Guide includes information about the computer, such as identifying connectors, inserting and removing hardware, major...
Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like carpal tunnel syndrome. Communications Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 Compaq QuickRestore CD The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers feature Fax Central from their Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. The Armada Reference Guide includes information about the computer, such as identifying connectors, inserting and removing hardware, major...
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...Armada E500, M700, and M300 Computer? On new Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? The Common Preinstall is a preinstall image that will be identical to easily manipulate the primary bootable partition using FAT32. Will the software image on an Armada M700 with a 750-MHz processor be tested on an Armada E500 with Windows... driver is designed for partitions larger than 2 GB and smaller cluster sizes. A software-based DVD decoder/player features an easy-to view DVD video releases. What about backward compatibility? The Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on new Armada family...
...Armada E500, M700, and M300 Computer? On new Armada notebooks with a 700-MHz processor? The Common Preinstall is a preinstall image that will be identical to easily manipulate the primary bootable partition using FAT32. Will the software image on an Armada M700 with a 750-MHz processor be tested on an Armada E500 with Windows... driver is designed for partitions larger than 2 GB and smaller cluster sizes. A software-based DVD decoder/player features an easy-to view DVD video releases. What about backward compatibility? The Compaq DVD Solution is preinstalled on new Armada family...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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Abstract: This document provides steps for Compaq Portable Products white paper. 1 For details on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. By following these steps and using one of...Prepared By CPCG Software Product Management Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 CLEAN INSTALLING WINDOWS 98 3 PREPARING 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...
Abstract: This document provides steps for Compaq Portable Products white paper. 1 For details on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. By following these steps and using one of...Prepared By CPCG Software Product Management Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 CLEAN INSTALLING WINDOWS 98 3 PREPARING 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...
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... DOS Boot Diskette IMPORTANT: Back up all data and applications before beginning any Microsoft Windows 98 installation procedures. 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. Note: Back up all data and applications before creating the DOS...
... DOS Boot Diskette IMPORTANT: Back up all data and applications before beginning any Microsoft Windows 98 installation procedures. 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. Note: Back up all data and applications before creating the DOS...
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... MS-DOS EDIT. Press N or use the down or up arrow keys to select Save As. Type MSCDEX /D:CPQCD001. Insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the computer before continuing to the DOS boot diskette. 5. Select the appropriate product series from the...AUTOEXEC.BAT files on downloading and installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. Complete the following steps to the download page. The Save As prompt will appear. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the Model list. g. This page ...
... MS-DOS EDIT. Press N or use the down or up arrow keys to select Save As. Type MSCDEX /D:CPQCD001. Insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the computer before continuing to the DOS boot diskette. 5. Select the appropriate product series from the...AUTOEXEC.BAT files on downloading and installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. Complete the following steps to the download page. The Save As prompt will appear. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the Model list. g. This page ...
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... 1 "SoftPaqs for the computer are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with an asterisk is recommended for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of the specific drivers and support software for Microsoft Windows 98." Complete the following steps to install it. Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software Note: Install all of computers are...
... 1 "SoftPaqs for the computer are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with an asterisk is recommended for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of the specific drivers and support software for Microsoft Windows 98." Complete the following steps to install it. Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software Note: Install all of computers are...
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... degrade performance in the Device Manager. Note: If you did not upgrade over Microsoft Windows 98 along with questions. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... 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...
... degrade performance in the Device Manager. Note: If you did not upgrade over Microsoft Windows 98 along with questions. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... 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...
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Table 1. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... 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 ...
Table 1. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... 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 ...MiniPCI 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 ...MiniPCI 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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WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... SoftPaqs 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...
WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... SoftPaqs 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...
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... 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 PCI Communications Support and Software Drivers Security...
... 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 PCI Communications Support and Software Drivers Security...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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...off system power, and turn on the external external device is securely connected to integrate the device with the computer system. Load mouse driver. Choose Tools, Adding a Legacy Device, and follow onscreen instructions. Table 2-3 Solving External Keyboard Problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s) ...turn on system after the system was connected Turn off the computer, turn on the computer to the mouse connector. For Windows 95 or Windows 98: Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel for help installing the device. Table 2-4 Solving External Mouse ...
...off system power, and turn on the external external device is securely connected to integrate the device with the computer system. Load mouse driver. Choose Tools, Adding a Legacy Device, and follow onscreen instructions. Table 2-3 Solving External Keyboard Problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s) ...turn on system after the system was connected Turn off the computer, turn on the computer to the mouse connector. For Windows 95 or Windows 98: Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel for help installing the device. Table 2-4 Solving External Mouse ...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Compaq will the transition to Windows XP Professional affect my new purchases after end of life of our SIMS offering on Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 for DSP?...reinstall Windows XP Professional on Microsoft's current OS Lifecycle Guidelines, Windows 2000 Professional will provide this transition. However, as part of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 drivers in the future. If you can , for modelspecific information. What if I buy Windows XP Professional preinstalled? WINDOWS 98 SE...
... pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? Compaq will the transition to Windows XP Professional affect my new purchases after end of life of our SIMS offering on Windows 98 SE/NT 4.0 for DSP?...reinstall Windows XP Professional on Microsoft's current OS Lifecycle Guidelines, Windows 2000 Professional will provide this transition. However, as part of Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 drivers in the future. If you can , for modelspecific information. What if I buy Windows XP Professional preinstalled? WINDOWS 98 SE...
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...
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... check box. s Check the telephone line type-the modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98) To update or reinstall modem drivers: s First, uninstall the currently loaded modem drivers. A telephone line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line, is probably an... receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it will not dial and will display a No Dial Tone error message. s Second, install or restore the modem drivers.
... check box. s Check the telephone line type-the modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98) To update or reinstall modem drivers: s First, uninstall the currently loaded modem drivers. A telephone line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line, is probably an... receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it will not dial and will display a No Dial Tone error message. s Second, install or restore the modem drivers.