Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for Armada notebooks in a docking environment when AC Power is lost , the customer should take the following...to the ArmadaStation EM or Convenience Base EM Both the notebook and expansion base are powered on in an unknown and unstable state Blue screen Hard lock-up if AC power is restored. No peripherals connected to use the docked system with an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).
...UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for Armada notebooks in a docking environment when AC Power is lost , the customer should take the following...to the ArmadaStation EM or Convenience Base EM Both the notebook and expansion base are powered on in an unknown and unstable state Blue screen Hard lock-up if AC power is restored. No peripherals connected to use the docked system with an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... base run off of the battery in the notebook? The expansion base power supply is designed to provide over 130 Watts to the expansion base. Also, the interface is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to the expansion base. A: The ArmadaStation EM is ...required to remove the notebook completely out of battery power. 2 The OS cannot tolerate these devices going away without any warning. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up, save applications ...
... base run off of the battery in the notebook? The expansion base power supply is designed to provide over 130 Watts to the expansion base. Also, the interface is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to the expansion base. A: The ArmadaStation EM is ...required to remove the notebook completely out of battery power. 2 The OS cannot tolerate these devices going away without any warning. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up, save applications ...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-Height Bay...5-14 Installing a Half-Height Drive...5-14 5.10 Left Speaker ...5-23 5.11 Control Bay ...5-24 5.12 Control Panel...5-26 5.13 Mechanism Assembly...5-27 5.14 Power Supply ...5-29 5.15 Backplane...5-31 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS ...6-1 appendix 1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...A-1 appendix...
...-Height Bay...5-14 Installing a Half-Height Drive...5-14 5.10 Left Speaker ...5-23 5.11 Control Bay ...5-24 5.12 Control Panel...5-26 5.13 Mechanism Assembly...5-27 5.14 Power Supply ...5-29 5.15 Backplane...5-31 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS ...6-1 appendix 1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...A-1 appendix...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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English -002 U.S. Table 3-1 Spare Parts: Compaq ArmadaStation EM Components Item Description Spare Part Number 1 Top cover 155269-001 2 Tray assembly 138221-001 Plastics Kit, includes: 3 Connector cover MultiBay buttons (not illustrated) 155277-001 4 Power supply 101881-001 5 Mechanism assembly 155270-001 MultiBay Option Cable Kit, includes: 6a Hard drive cable 6b Diskette drive cable...
English -002 U.S. Table 3-1 Spare Parts: Compaq ArmadaStation EM Components Item Description Spare Part Number 1 Top cover 155269-001 2 Tray assembly 138221-001 Plastics Kit, includes: 3 Connector cover MultiBay buttons (not illustrated) 155277-001 4 Power supply 101881-001 5 Mechanism assembly 155270-001 MultiBay Option Cable Kit, includes: 6a Hard drive cable 6b Diskette drive cable...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... procedures) s Torx T-15 screwdriver (for PCI expansion board installation procedures and power supply and backplane removal procedures) s Phillips screwdriver (for bezel cage removal and installation procedures) Screws The screws used during reassembly can damage the unit. CAUTION: When servicing the Compaq Expansion Base, ensure that was removed, then returned to prevent damage. 4-6 Removal...
... procedures) s Torx T-15 screwdriver (for PCI expansion board installation procedures and power supply and backplane removal procedures) s Phillips screwdriver (for bezel cage removal and installation procedures) Screws The screws used during reassembly can damage the unit. CAUTION: When servicing the Compaq Expansion Base, ensure that was removed, then returned to prevent damage. 4-6 Removal...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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Expansion Base Disassembly Sequence 5-2 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart Use the chart below to determine the section number and disassembly sequence for removing components from the Compaq ArmadaStation EM. 5.3 Preparing the Expansion Base for Disassembly 5.4 External Components Expansion Base Feet Tray 5.5 Connector Cover 5.6 Rear Bezel 5.7 PCI Expansion Boards 5.8 Top Cover 5.9 Half-Height Bay 5.10 Left Speaker 5.11 MultiBay 5.12 Control Panel 5.13 Mechanism Assembly 5.14 Power Supply 5.15 Backplane Figure 5-2.
Expansion Base Disassembly Sequence 5-2 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart Use the chart below to determine the section number and disassembly sequence for removing components from the Compaq ArmadaStation EM. 5.3 Preparing the Expansion Base for Disassembly 5.4 External Components Expansion Base Feet Tray 5.5 Connector Cover 5.6 Rear Bezel 5.7 PCI Expansion Boards 5.8 Top Cover 5.9 Half-Height Bay 5.10 Left Speaker 5.11 MultiBay 5.12 Control Panel 5.13 Mechanism Assembly 5.14 Power Supply 5.15 Backplane Figure 5-2.
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Remove the tray (Section 5.4). 3. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly (Section 5.3). 2. Disconnecting the Power Supply Cable and Removing the Power Supply Screws CAUTION: Make sure the power supply cables are properly unclipped from the backplane before disconnecting the power supply cables. 5.14 Power Supply CAUTION: Do not handle or carry the power supply by the wiring harness. Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-29
.... Remove the tray (Section 5.4). 3. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly (Section 5.3). 2. Disconnecting the Power Supply Cable and Removing the Power Supply Screws CAUTION: Make sure the power supply cables are properly unclipped from the backplane before disconnecting the power supply cables. 5.14 Power Supply CAUTION: Do not handle or carry the power supply by the wiring harness. Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-29
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... removed from the half-height device (Figure 5-30). 8. Removing the Power Supply Reverse the removal procedure described above to remove the power supply. If a half-height device is installed in the backplane . 10. Partially remove the power supply from the base cover . Remove the power supply from the base cover. 9. 7. Route the half-height bay...
... removed from the half-height device (Figure 5-30). 8. Removing the Power Supply Reverse the removal procedure described above to remove the power supply. If a half-height device is installed in the backplane . 10. Partially remove the power supply from the base cover . Remove the power supply from the base cover. 9. 7. Route the half-height bay...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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5.15 Backplane 1. Remove the mechanism assembly (Section 5.13). 8. Remove the rear bezel (Section 5.6). 4. Remove the power supply (Section 5.14). 9. Remove the top cover (Section 5.8). 6. Figure 5-31. If installed, remove any PCI expansion boards (Section 5.7). 5. Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-31 Remove the backplane ...
5.15 Backplane 1. Remove the mechanism assembly (Section 5.13). 8. Remove the rear bezel (Section 5.6). 4. Remove the power supply (Section 5.14). 9. Remove the top cover (Section 5.8). 6. Figure 5-31. If installed, remove any PCI expansion boards (Section 5.7). 5. Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-31 Remove the backplane ...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... support cover Without monitor support cover Depth with monitor support cover Without monitor support cover Width Weight with monitor support cover without monitor support cover Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage Operating Current Rated Voltage Rated Current Rated Line Frequency Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative Humidity Operating Nonoperating Altitude Operating Nonoperating Shock Operating Nonoperating...
... support cover Without monitor support cover Depth with monitor support cover Without monitor support cover Width Weight with monitor support cover without monitor support cover Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage Operating Current Rated Voltage Rated Current Rated Line Frequency Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative Humidity Operating Nonoperating Altitude Operating Nonoperating Shock Operating Nonoperating...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... part number, 3-6 PCI expansion board, 1-7 installing, 5-9 plastic parts, 4-7 Plastics Kit components illustrated, 3-4 illustrated, 3-2 spare part number, 3-3, 3-4 power button illustrated, 1-4 connector illustrated, 1-5 cord spare part number, 3-3 disconnecting, 5-3 supply illustrated, 3-2 removing, 5-29 spare part number, 3-3 supply cable disconnecting, 5-29 power/suspend light, 1-6 illustrated, 1-3 preparing for disassembly, 5-3 preventing damage to drives, 4-3 preventing electrostatic damage, 4-2 R rated current specification...
... part number, 3-6 PCI expansion board, 1-7 installing, 5-9 plastic parts, 4-7 Plastics Kit components illustrated, 3-4 illustrated, 3-2 spare part number, 3-3, 3-4 power button illustrated, 1-4 connector illustrated, 1-5 cord spare part number, 3-3 disconnecting, 5-3 supply illustrated, 3-2 removing, 5-29 spare part number, 3-3 supply cable disconnecting, 5-29 power/suspend light, 1-6 illustrated, 1-3 preparing for disassembly, 5-3 preventing damage to drives, 4-3 preventing electrostatic damage, 4-2 R rated current specification...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... pack inserted into the computer or s External power supplied through s AC adapter s Optional docking base s Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger s Optional Aircraft Power Adapter Charge a battery pack External power supplied through inserted in the computer s AC adapter s Optional docking base s Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger Calibrate a battery pack External power supplied through s Power cord or AC adapter s Optional docking base...
... pack inserted into the computer or s External power supplied through s AC adapter s Optional docking base s Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger s Optional Aircraft Power Adapter Charge a battery pack External power supplied through inserted in the computer s AC adapter s Optional docking base s Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger Calibrate a battery pack External power supplied through s Power cord or AC adapter s Optional docking base...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... cigarette lighter receptacle. s If a charged battery pack is connected to charge a battery pack. s Dock the computer in -seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft. s If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is available, do one of the following- If the computer does not have enough... Ctrl+Alt+Del to initiate Hibernation or s Save your work , then shut down the computer. s Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power connector on the computer and into the in a docking base that is available-Save your files and press the suspend button to...
... cigarette lighter receptacle. s If a charged battery pack is connected to charge a battery pack. s Dock the computer in -seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft. s If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is available, do one of the following- If the computer does not have enough... Ctrl+Alt+Del to initiate Hibernation or s Save your work , then shut down the computer. s Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power connector on the computer and into the in a docking base that is available-Save your files and press the suspend button to...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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...These locations include the computer battery bay, DualBay, MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base. s External power can be recharged wherever external power is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature. s The battery light, shown below, turns on while the ...through the AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. NOTE: Charging may be used for 2 weeks or more, or is available. Managing Power 4-7 NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be delayed if a battery pack is fully charged. Charging a...
...These locations include the computer battery bay, DualBay, MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base. s External power can be recharged wherever external power is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature. s The battery light, shown below, turns on while the ...through the AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. NOTE: Charging may be used for 2 weeks or more, or is available. Managing Power 4-7 NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be delayed if a battery pack is fully charged. Charging a...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... pack inserted into the computer or s External power supplied through t AC adapter t Optional docking base t Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger t Optional Aircraft Power Adapter Charge a battery pack inserted in the computer External power supplied through s AC adapter s Optional docking base s Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger Calibrate a battery pack External power supplied through s Power cord or AC adapter s Optional docking base...
... pack inserted into the computer or s External power supplied through t AC adapter t Optional docking base t Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger t Optional Aircraft Power Adapter Charge a battery pack inserted in the computer External power supplied through s AC adapter s Optional docking base s Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger Calibrate a battery pack External power supplied through s Power cord or AC adapter s Optional docking base...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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t Dock the computer in -seat power supply available on the computer and into the power connector on some commercial aircraft. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to external power. Resolving Low-Battery Conditions s If external power is available- NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the computer... outlet with the AC adapter. Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition Slide the power switch. t Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power connector on the computer and into the in a docking base that is available-Save your files and...
t Dock the computer in -seat power supply available on the computer and into the power connector on some commercial aircraft. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to external power. Resolving Low-Battery Conditions s If external power is available- NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the computer... outlet with the AC adapter. Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition Slide the power switch. t Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power connector on the computer and into the in a docking base that is available-Save your files and...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... the AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. Charging a Battery Pack A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature. t External power can be supplied to charge a battery pack. Managing Power 5-7 NOTE: Charging may be used for 2 weeks or more, or...
... the AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. Charging a Battery Pack A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature. t External power can be supplied to charge a battery pack. Managing Power 5-7 NOTE: Charging may be used for 2 weeks or more, or...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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Metric Dimensions Height Length Width Weight 1.15 inch 2.38 inch 1.40 inch 0.66 lb 2.92 cm 6.03 cm 3.60 cm 0.30 kg Power Supply (input) Operating voltage Operating current Operating frequency range Maximum transient 90 to 260 VAC RMS 1.1 A RMS 47 to 60°C 6-10 Specifications Energy 9-cell Voltage ...
Metric Dimensions Height Length Width Weight 1.15 inch 2.38 inch 1.40 inch 0.66 lb 2.92 cm 6.03 cm 3.60 cm 0.30 kg Power Supply (input) Operating voltage Operating current Operating frequency range Maximum transient 90 to 260 VAC RMS 1.1 A RMS 47 to 60°C 6-10 Specifications Energy 9-cell Voltage ...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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... write 28 KB/sec read 14 KB/sec write 4.0 MB/sec 4.0 MB/sec 4.0 MB/sec Table 6-11 AC Adapter U.S. Metric Dimensions Height Length Width Weight Power Supply (input) Operating voltage Operating current Operating frequency range Maximum transient 1.15 inch 2.38 inch 1.40 inch 0.66 lb 90 to 260 VAC RMS 1.1 A RMS 47...
... write 28 KB/sec read 14 KB/sec write 4.0 MB/sec 4.0 MB/sec 4.0 MB/sec Table 6-11 AC Adapter U.S. Metric Dimensions Height Length Width Weight Power Supply (input) Operating voltage Operating current Operating frequency range Maximum transient 1.15 inch 2.38 inch 1.40 inch 0.66 lb 90 to 260 VAC RMS 1.1 A RMS 47...