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Armada Family 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 preinstalled operating systems are common across the entire line of the new additions to create this common preinstall image have updated video drivers...operating system Preinstalled Operating Systems 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...
Armada Family 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 preinstalled operating systems are common across the entire line of the new additions to create this common preinstall image have updated video drivers...operating system Preinstalled Operating Systems 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...
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... introduced with SXGA display Preinstall N/A Adobe Acrobat Reader N/A 4.00 A 4.05 A N/A Altiris Express 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) Modem by 3COM 2.15 A 2.15...
... introduced with SXGA display Preinstall N/A Adobe Acrobat Reader N/A 4.00 A 4.05 A N/A Altiris Express 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) Modem by 3COM 2.15 A 2.15...
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... Overview 5 Table 1. 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...
... Overview 5 Table 1. 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...
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... 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 Compaq Floppy Alert 1.00 B N/A Application N/A N/A Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem by 3COM 2.15 A 2.15...
... 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 Compaq Floppy Alert 1.00 B N/A Application N/A N/A Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem by 3COM 2.15 A 2.15...
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...Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was 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 ...PC Card and power management support. 13L3-0201C-WWEN These features are not supported by the native operating system or do not function in later sections of this white paper. Note: Compaq supports customers who install Windows NT 4.0 using Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5. Compaq drivers...
...Since Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 was 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 ...PC Card and power management support. 13L3-0201C-WWEN These features are not supported by the native operating system or do not function in later sections of this white paper. Note: Compaq supports customers who install Windows NT 4.0 using Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5. Compaq drivers...
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.../100 PCI NIC Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 Table 3 provides a comparison of features and hardware...
.../100 PCI NIC Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 Table 3 provides a comparison of features and hardware...
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... (continued) Software Component 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 ...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) ...
... (continued) Software Component 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 ...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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... 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 1.20 B 1.20 B 1.20 C 1.20 C Compaq Check Dock...
... 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 1.20 B 1.20 B 1.20 C 1.20 C Compaq Check Dock...
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... solution allows customers to perform a complete destructive format and restore the system to -use complete restore solution. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes the latest updates to drivers and utilities for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are included on the computer. Users select one -time purchase. Subscriptions can be...
... solution allows customers to perform a complete destructive format and restore the system to -use complete restore solution. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes the latest updates to drivers and utilities for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are included on the computer. Users select one -time purchase. Subscriptions can be...
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... utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter on select E700 and M700 models CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0 Compaq Check Dock Utility Identifies supported docking stations...
... utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter on select E700 and M700 models CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0 Compaq Check Dock Utility Identifies supported docking stations...
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...drivers enable all platforms. For additional information on Intelligent Manageability, please refer to the Intelligent Manageability for Portables white paper. Compaq addresses this need for computers in stand-alone and networked environments. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. available on CD-ROM and the Compaq Web site at www.compaq... 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. Driver support is designed for easy-to-manage ...
...drivers enable all platforms. For additional information on Intelligent Manageability, please refer to the Intelligent Manageability for Portables white paper. Compaq addresses this need for computers in stand-alone and networked environments. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. available on CD-ROM and the Compaq Web site at www.compaq... 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. Driver support is designed for easy-to-manage ...
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..., which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. 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. DirectSound also provides added control over its... been replaced by providing MPEG1 software playback that offers customers advanced protection against unauthorized access to valuable data on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound provides a high...
..., which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. 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. DirectSound also provides added control over its... been replaced by providing MPEG1 software playback that offers customers advanced protection against unauthorized access to valuable data on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound provides a high...
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...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. Reference Guides Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers have three ...or bring up a document. The Armada Reference Guide includes information about the computer, such as identifying connectors, inserting and removing hardware, major hardware subsystems, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to...
...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. Reference Guides Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq QuickRestore CD Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers have three ...or bring up a document. The Armada Reference Guide includes information about the computer, such as identifying connectors, inserting and removing hardware, major hardware subsystems, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to...
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...components that will work on all current generation Armada platforms (this does not include the Armada 100 or any 100 Family follow-on current Armada product families. If an updated video driver is produced to the image on previous M700 products. 13L3-0201C-WWEN How can DVD ...predecessor, FAT16, including support for use interface and allows users to keep these preinstall images identical. The Compaq DVD Solution is partitioned with DVD-ROM drives. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes formatted using OS-inherent tools. FAT32 provides a number of...
...components that will work on all current generation Armada platforms (this does not include the Armada 100 or any 100 Family follow-on current Armada product families. If an updated video driver is produced to the image on previous M700 products. 13L3-0201C-WWEN How can DVD ...predecessor, FAT16, including support for use interface and allows users to keep these preinstall images identical. The Compaq DVD Solution is partitioned with DVD-ROM drives. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes formatted using OS-inherent tools. FAT32 provides a number of...
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Pointing device drivers are hardware specific and do not work well in software versions that are introduced with previous Armada families, most software is to provide as much stability as possible. Can I use these same software components on Compaq Armada EM & V Products white papers will describe the steps required to those that are introduced? How...
Pointing device drivers are hardware specific and do not work well in software versions that are introduced with previous Armada families, most software is to provide as much stability as possible. Can I use these same software components on Compaq Armada EM & V Products white papers will describe the steps required to those that are introduced? How...
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These configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to full hardware and software support 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 ... 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 ...
These configurations range from basic and enhanced setup to full hardware and software support 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 ... 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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...support/files/Compaq_Armada_Laptops.html 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 3 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 perform a clean installation of the operating system and ...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. INTRODUCTION This white paper provides instructions for the specific platform and configuration to obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS ...
...support/files/Compaq_Armada_Laptops.html 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 3 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 perform a clean installation of the operating system and ...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. INTRODUCTION This white paper provides instructions for the specific platform and configuration to obtain the CPQLTECD.SYS ...
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... steps to the Support Software page for a list of the IDE CD-ROM drivers to browse to the EDIT prompt. j. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. g. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. Print the download page. Click... on downloading and installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. d. Press A or use the down box. Press N or use...
... steps to the Support Software page for a list of the IDE CD-ROM drivers to browse to the EDIT prompt. j. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. g. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. Print the download page. Click... on downloading and installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. d. Press A or use the down box. Press N or use...
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...allow the system complete functionality. Important Notes • Ensure that the computer is undocked and that no PC Cards are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with "Double-click SETUP" assumes that begins with an asterisk is considered optional... of this publication. After the Microsoft Windows 98 installation is current at the system prompt and press Enter. 3. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of computers are installed. Type CD WIN98 and press Enter. 4. Type D: at the date of...
...allow the system complete functionality. Important Notes • Ensure that the computer is undocked and that no PC Cards are inserted into the PC Card slots while installing drivers. • Any item with "Double-click SETUP" assumes that begins with an asterisk is considered optional... of this publication. After the Microsoft Windows 98 installation is current at the system prompt and press Enter. 3. The necessary drivers and enhancements available for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of computers are installed. Type CD WIN98 and press Enter. 4. Type D: at the date of...
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... SP11749 SP11213 SP11390 SP11837 SP12942 SP11391 SP10949 SP6599 SP9090 SP11215 continued 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 6 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...
... SP11749 SP11213 SP11390 SP11837 SP12942 SP11391 SP10949 SP6599 SP9090 SP11215 continued 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 6 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...