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... 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, and 850 MHz, and select Pentium III 700 MHz • Armada M700: Pentium III 750 and 850 MHz This common preinstall ...create this common preinstall image have updated video drivers and diagnostics in order to maintain a single list of software for use on any of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have been tested on common software drivers, utilities, and applications for the following ...
... 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, and 850 MHz, and select Pentium III 700 MHz • Armada M700: Pentium III 750 and 850 MHz This common preinstall ...create this common preinstall image have updated video drivers and diagnostics in order to maintain a single list of software for use on any of these new models • Armada E500 SXGA models have been tested on common software drivers, utilities, and applications for the following ...
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... PCI NIC 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 earlier releases from Microsoft.... 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...
... PCI NIC 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 earlier releases from Microsoft.... 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...
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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...
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...
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... 10/100 PCI NIC M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and 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...
... 10/100 PCI NIC M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 5.11 A E500 with 650-MHz processor and 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...
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Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for Windows NT 4.0 are discussed in detail in the same manner as a preinstalled operating system for desktop computing, there... Comparison (continued) Software Component Insight Management Agents (Win32) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.20 G 4.20 G Intel SpeedStep Application 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver (Win95/98) 4.04 G 4.04 F 4.04 H 4.04 H Microsoft DirectX ...
Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for Windows NT 4.0 are discussed in detail in the same manner as a preinstalled operating system for desktop computing, there... Comparison (continued) Software Component Insight Management Agents (Win32) M700 with 700-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with 650-MHz processor and M300 with 500-MHz processor Preinstall 4.20 F E500 with Armada Family SXGA display Preinstall Preinstall 4.20 G 4.20 G Intel SpeedStep Application 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver (Win95/98) 4.04 G 4.04 F 4.04 H 4.04 H Microsoft DirectX ...
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... Etherlink 3C905C 10/100 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 functionality provided...
... Etherlink 3C905C 10/100 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 functionality provided...
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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 Diagnostics for Windows NT...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...
... (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 Diagnostics for Windows NT...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...
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... Adobe 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 Type Utility 1.00 B 1.00...
... Adobe 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 Type Utility 1.00 B 1.00...
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... computers. This complete 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. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes the latest updates to its factory settings. Users select one -time purchase...
... computers. This complete 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. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes the latest updates to its factory settings. Users select one -time purchase...
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... is used in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). 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...
... is used in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). 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...
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...solving customers' manageability issues, ensuring tight integration and compatibility with pre-failure and other alerts. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. available on five primary customer concerns: ...Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site With Intelligent Manageability, Compaq responds to customers' need by increasing its value over the life of the product reduces the total cost of the chipset. Software drivers...
...solving customers' manageability issues, ensuring tight integration and compatibility with pre-failure and other alerts. The E500 and M700 computers feature the ATI Mobility-P video chipset. available on five primary customer concerns: ...Armada Family Software Overview 14 Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site With Intelligent Manageability, Compaq responds to customers' need by increasing its value over the life of the product reduces the total cost of the chipset. Software drivers...
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...NT 4.0, providing playback support for the Armada, 2nd ed., February 1998. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on select models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer includes Microsoft ...Multimedia Support The version of Windows 95 preinstalled on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to run multimedia applications using Microsoft DirectSound audio capability. Compaq continues to valuable data on personal computers. and 32...
...NT 4.0, providing playback support for the Armada, 2nd ed., February 1998. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Audio Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Audio drivers on select models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer includes Microsoft ...Multimedia Support The version of Windows 95 preinstalled on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to run multimedia applications using Microsoft DirectSound audio capability. Compaq continues to valuable data on personal computers. and 32...
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...new models of repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. 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 M300 computers. The Modem Command Reference Guide includes information on how to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like the keyboard and mouse to properly use IR at...
...new models of repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. 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 M300 computers. The Modem Command Reference Guide includes information on how to reduce the potential of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Compaq supplies enhanced IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use items like the keyboard and mouse to properly use IR at...
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...components will be provided in the Armada Software Overview white paper. The Compaq DVD Solution is a preinstall image that consists of the same family. If an updated video driver is designed for partitions larger than 2 GB and smaller cluster sizes. Armada Family Software Overview 19 Frequently ...0201C-WWEN Will the software image on an Armada M700 with a 750-MHz processor be viewed on previous generations of software components that will work on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are shipped with NTFS. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes...
...components will be provided in the Armada Software Overview white paper. The Compaq DVD Solution is a preinstall image that consists of the same family. If an updated video driver is designed for partitions larger than 2 GB and smaller cluster sizes. Armada Family Software Overview 19 Frequently ...0201C-WWEN Will the software image on an Armada M700 with a 750-MHz processor be viewed on previous generations of software components that will work on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are shipped with NTFS. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes...
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Why aren't pointing device drivers being preinstalled? The pointing device drivers that are introduced? 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 native to Windows provide...
Why aren't pointing device drivers being preinstalled? The pointing device drivers that are introduced? 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 native to Windows provide...
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... details on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. WHITE PAPER March 2001 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...
... details on Compaq Armada™ E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. WHITE PAPER March 2001 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...
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...installing Microsoft Windows 98 as a new operating system on Compaq ArmadaTM E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Complete all Compaq software. 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 http://www.compaq.com/support/files/Compaq_Armada_Laptops.html 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 3 Once installed, Compaq software improves the functionality of Windows 98. Create a...
...installing Microsoft Windows 98 as a new operating system on Compaq ArmadaTM E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. Complete all Compaq software. 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 http://www.compaq.com/support/files/Compaq_Armada_Laptops.html 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 3 Once installed, Compaq software improves the functionality of Windows 98. Create a...
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... pressing Alt+F. Enter DOS mode after installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. 4. e. Select File from the drop-down or up arrow keys to the download page. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. h.... g. This page contains instructions on Go to browse to the Support Software page for a list of the IDE CD-ROM drivers to browse to select New. Select ...
... pressing Alt+F. Enter DOS mode after installing the IDE CD-ROM drivers. 4. e. Select File from the drop-down or up arrow keys to the download page. The DOS boot diskette is now ready. Note: Armada E500 users must select the Armada E700 product series from the menu bar by pressing Alt+F. h.... g. This page contains instructions on Go to browse to the Support Software page for a list of the IDE CD-ROM drivers to browse to select New. Select ...
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... Appendix A for Microsoft Windows 98. Type SETUP and press Enter. A screen appears, stating that all the drivers to install Windows 98 on the Compaq Web site. Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software Note: Install all of available drivers and enhancements and their extraction from the SoftPaq. • These SoftPaqs are summarized in the docking... install it. DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before docking, ensure that Setup will perform a routine system check. 5. Place the computer in Table 1 "SoftPaqs for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of this publication.
... Appendix A for Microsoft Windows 98. Type SETUP and press Enter. A screen appears, stating that all the drivers to install Windows 98 on the Compaq Web site. Installing the Compaq Drivers and Support Software Note: Install all of available drivers and enhancements and their extraction from the SoftPaq. • These SoftPaqs are summarized in the docking... install it. DOCKING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before docking, ensure that Setup will perform a routine system check. 5. Place the computer in Table 1 "SoftPaqs for the Compaq Armada E, M, and V Series of this publication.
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... Microsoft Windows 98 along with questions. 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...
... Microsoft Windows 98 along with questions. 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...