Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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Compaq is dedicated to providing customers who may choose to deploy SP1 with Service Pack 1 have sufficient Hard Drive space we recommend that you have been tested include: • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N1005 • Evo Notebook N1000 • Evo Notebook N800 • Evo Notebook N610c • Evo Notebook N600c • Evo Notebook N410c • Evo Notebook N400c • Evo Notebook N200 • Evo Notebook N180 • Evo Notebook N160 • Evo Notebook N115 • Armada M700 •...
Compaq is dedicated to providing customers who may choose to deploy SP1 with Service Pack 1 have sufficient Hard Drive space we recommend that you have been tested include: • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N1005 • Evo Notebook N1000 • Evo Notebook N800 • Evo Notebook N610c • Evo Notebook N600c • Evo Notebook N410c • Evo Notebook N400c • Evo Notebook N200 • Evo Notebook N180 • Evo Notebook N160 • Evo Notebook N115 • Armada M700 •...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... settings are accessed through the Windows Control Panel. Compaq Web Site QuickRestore CD Evo N400c computers feature the ATI Mobility-M video chipset. In addition to the Compaq white paper, DriveLock Hard Drive Protection for which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Windows 98 ! Compaq ! Software drivers enable all functionality of application...
... settings are accessed through the Windows Control Panel. Compaq Web Site QuickRestore CD Evo N400c computers feature the ATI Mobility-M video chipset. In addition to the Compaq white paper, DriveLock Hard Drive Protection for which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Windows 98 ! Compaq ! Software drivers enable all functionality of application...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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...enabled, the user can set screen save timeouts for setting and controlling power management features. Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 13 Compaq Security Management ! Windows 98 ! Windows NT 4.0 & ! Through the Control Panel security applet, users can elect to lock...4.0 & Windows 2000 ! Windows 98 ! Users access these features through the Compaq Power Management Utility. Power management features are categorized into one of the monitor, if available, set hard drive timeouts for AC, and set the power-on password allows the user to ...
...enabled, the user can set screen save timeouts for setting and controlling power management features. Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 13 Compaq Security Management ! Windows 98 ! Windows NT 4.0 & ! Through the Control Panel security applet, users can elect to lock...4.0 & Windows 2000 ! Windows 98 ! Users access these features through the Compaq Power Management Utility. Power management features are categorized into one of the monitor, if available, set hard drive timeouts for AC, and set the power-on password allows the user to ...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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.... 2 This white paper explains the measures that HP is providing to its customers to reduce the risk of hard drive performance issues that occurs • While the notebook is in some respects a very fragile device. Shock events can create corrupted boot files, resulting in symptoms such... all is not reduced by regular software maintenance. New data is reading or writing data (operational shock). The hard drive in the notebook is turned off the notebook before the operating system shuts down can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and...
.... 2 This white paper explains the measures that HP is providing to its customers to reduce the risk of hard drive performance issues that occurs • While the notebook is in some respects a very fragile device. Shock events can create corrupted boot files, resulting in symptoms such... all is not reduced by regular software maintenance. New data is reading or writing data (operational shock). The hard drive in the notebook is turned off the notebook before the operating system shuts down can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... runs. 3. Therefore HP has released a utility, the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, that subsequently transitions to DC power. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available from a docking device or ...external power supply running on DC power. Note: Either test may be applied to all currently shipping notebooks. This enhancement allows the notebook to go into Standby mode when the display lid is closed that works in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo...
... runs. 3. Therefore HP has released a utility, the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, that subsequently transitions to DC power. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available from a docking device or ...external power supply running on DC power. Note: Either test may be applied to all currently shipping notebooks. This enhancement allows the notebook to go into Standby mode when the display lid is closed that works in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... should contact their local service partner to reliably support the installed hard drive. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15...
... should contact their local service partner to reliably support the installed hard drive. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... for information on how to defragment your hard drive for information: - Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314848 - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative...
... for information on how to defragment your hard drive for information: - Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314848 - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and Transporting Precautions 4-4 4.6 Workstation Precautions 4-5 4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods 4-6 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.1 Serial Number 5-1 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart 5-2 5.3 Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly 5-3 5.4 Computer Feet 5-5 5.5 Palm Rest 5-6 5.6 Memory Expansion Board 5-13 5.7 Hard Drive 5-17 5.8 Mini PCI Communications Board 5-19 5.9 Keyboard 5-21 5.10 Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 5-25 5.11 Switch Cover 5-26 5.12...
... and Transporting Precautions 4-4 4.6 Workstation Precautions 4-5 4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods 4-6 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.1 Serial Number 5-1 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart 5-2 5.3 Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly 5-3 5.4 Computer Feet 5-5 5.5 Palm Rest 5-6 5.6 Memory Expansion Board 5-13 5.7 Hard Drive 5-17 5.8 Mini PCI Communications Board 5-19 5.9 Keyboard 5-21 5.10 Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 5-25 5.11 Switch Cover 5-26 5.12...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... are shown in Tables 1-1 through 1-3. Table 1-1 Compaq Evo Notebook N410c and N400c Model Naming Conventions Key N4c P 120 X2 30 0 C 128 O XXXXXX-XXX 1 2 3 4 567 8 9 10 Key Description Options 1 Brand/Series designator N = Evo Notebook 4 = Ultra portable c = Common 2 Processor type... P = Intel Pentium III 3 Processor speed 120 = 1.20 GHz 100 = 1.00 GHz 850 = 850 MHz 700 = 700 MHz 4 Display type/ size/resolution X = XGA (1024 × 768) 5 Hard drive size 30 = 30.0 MB 20 = 20.0 MB 6 Optical drive...
... are shown in Tables 1-1 through 1-3. Table 1-1 Compaq Evo Notebook N410c and N400c Model Naming Conventions Key N4c P 120 X2 30 0 C 128 O XXXXXX-XXX 1 2 3 4 567 8 9 10 Key Description Options 1 Brand/Series designator N = Evo Notebook 4 = Ultra portable c = Common 2 Processor type... P = Intel Pentium III 3 Processor speed 120 = 1.20 GHz 100 = 1.00 GHz 850 = 850 MHz 700 = 700 MHz 4 Display type/ size/resolution X = XGA (1024 × 768) 5 Hard drive size 30 = 30.0 MB 20 = 20.0 MB 6 Optical drive...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...768) or 12.1-inch, SVGA, TFT (800 × 600) display, with over 16.8 million colors, varying by notebook model ■ TouchPad or pointing stick pointing device (pointing stick available only on Evo Notebook N400c models) ■ Mini PCI 56K V.90 modem, or optional Mini PCI V.90 modem plus 10/100 NIC ...CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards ■ External AC adapter with power cord ■ Supports a 4-cell Li ion primary battery pack in the battery bay and an external 4-cell Li ion or 9-cell high-capacity battery pack ■ 40-, 30-, 20-, or 10-GB high-capacity hard drive ■ Connectors for...
...768) or 12.1-inch, SVGA, TFT (800 × 600) display, with over 16.8 million colors, varying by notebook model ■ TouchPad or pointing stick pointing device (pointing stick available only on Evo Notebook N400c models) ■ Mini PCI 56K V.90 modem, or optional Mini PCI V.90 modem plus 10/100 NIC ...CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards ■ External AC adapter with power cord ■ Supports a 4-cell Li ion primary battery pack in the battery bay and an external 4-cell Li ion or 9-cell high-capacity battery pack ■ 40-, 30-, 20-, or 10-GB high-capacity hard drive ■ Connectors for...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., selects, and activates. The menu is the same one that is open or closed. can be used whether the notebook is displayed by pressing the right mouse button. Converts keys to the notebook; Also protects the internal hard drive, internal memory expansion slot, and modem/NIC mini PCI slot connector. Displays Windows Start menu.
..., selects, and activates. The menu is the same one that is open or closed. can be used whether the notebook is displayed by pressing the right mouse button. Converts keys to the notebook; Also protects the internal hard drive, internal memory expansion slot, and modem/NIC mini PCI slot connector. Displays Windows Start menu.
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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On: The primary hard drive is being accessed. Keyboard Components (Pointing Stick Model-Evo Notebook N400c models only) Table 1-8 Keyboard Components Item 1 2 Component F1 through F12 function keys Hard drive light 3 MultiBay light Function Perform preset functions. On: A MultiBay drive in Table 1-8. Figure 1-6. Product Description Computer top components are shown in Figure 1-6 and described in the optional MEU or an external diskette drive connected to the notebook is being accessed. 1-22 Maintenance and Service Guide
On: The primary hard drive is being accessed. Keyboard Components (Pointing Stick Model-Evo Notebook N400c models only) Table 1-8 Keyboard Components Item 1 2 Component F1 through F12 function keys Hard drive light 3 MultiBay light Function Perform preset functions. On: A MultiBay drive in Table 1-8. Figure 1-6. Product Description Computer top components are shown in Figure 1-6 and described in the optional MEU or an external diskette drive connected to the notebook is being accessed. 1-22 Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... presents a design overview of key parts and features of the notebook. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power ... is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the right side of the notebook. Ä CAUTION: To properly ventilate the notebook, allow at least a 7.6-cm. (3-inch) clearance on automatically when high... Parts Catalog," to turn on the left side of the notebook. The system board provides the following device connections: ■ Memory expansion board ■ Hard drive ■ Display ■ Keyboard/TouchPad or pointing stick ■...
... presents a design overview of key parts and features of the notebook. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power ... is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the right side of the notebook. Ä CAUTION: To properly ventilate the notebook, allow at least a 7.6-cm. (3-inch) clearance on automatically when high... Parts Catalog," to turn on the left side of the notebook. The system board provides the following device connections: ■ Memory expansion board ■ Hard drive ■ Display ■ Keyboard/TouchPad or pointing stick ■...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Select Disable to recognize the docking bases as a single docking base; However, NTSC is selected, the notebook runs in Battery Optimized mode.) ■ Specify how the notebook recognizes multiple identical docking bases that support the test features. * Video modes vary even within regions. select... reporting of the processor serial number by the processor to the software. HDD Self Test Options Run a quick comprehensive self test on hard drives in Brazil. Troubleshooting Table 2-3 Advanced Menu (Continued) Select To Do This Device Options (continued) ■ Change the parallel port ...
...Select Disable to recognize the docking bases as a single docking base; However, NTSC is selected, the notebook runs in Battery Optimized mode.) ■ Specify how the notebook recognizes multiple identical docking bases that support the test features. * Video modes vary even within regions. select... reporting of the processor serial number by the processor to the software. HDD Self Test Options Run a quick comprehensive self test on hard drives in Brazil. Troubleshooting Table 2-3 Advanced Menu (Continued) Select To Do This Device Options (continued) ■ Change the parallel port ...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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or DVD-ROM Drive No Audio, Part 1 No Audio, Part 2 Nonfunctioning Device Nonfunctioning Keyboard Nonfunctioning Pointing Device No Network or Modem Connection 2-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Troubleshooting 2.3 Troubleshooting ..., Part 2 No Power, Part 3 No Power, Part 4 No Video, Part 1 No Video, Part 2 Nonfunctioning Docking Station No Operating System (OS) Loading No OS Loading From Hard Drive, Part 1 No OS Loading From Hard Drive, Part 2 No OS Loading From Hard Drive, Part 3 No OS Loading From Diskette Drive No OS Loading From CD-
or DVD-ROM Drive No Audio, Part 1 No Audio, Part 2 Nonfunctioning Device Nonfunctioning Keyboard Nonfunctioning Pointing Device No Network or Modem Connection 2-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Troubleshooting 2.3 Troubleshooting ..., Part 2 No Power, Part 3 No Power, Part 4 No Video, Part 1 No Video, Part 2 Nonfunctioning Docking Station No Operating System (OS) Loading No OS Loading From Hard Drive, Part 1 No OS Loading From Hard Drive, Part 2 No OS Loading From Hard Drive, Part 3 No OS Loading From Diskette Drive No OS Loading From CD-
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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No OS loading from hard drive, go to Flowchart 2.10, No OS Loading from CD- or DVD-ROM drive, go to Flowchart 2.14, No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 1. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.9 - No OS loading from diskette drive, go to Flowchart 2.13, No OS Loading from CD- No OS loading from Diskette Drive. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-19...
No OS loading from hard drive, go to Flowchart 2.10, No OS Loading from CD- or DVD-ROM drive, go to Flowchart 2.14, No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 1. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.9 - No OS loading from diskette drive, go to Flowchart 2.13, No OS Loading from CD- No OS loading from Diskette Drive. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-19...
Compaq Evo N400c and N410c Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the setup utility and reboot. Y Nonsystem disk message? Y OS loading? N Go to Flowchart 2.11, No OS Loading from hard drive? Reseat external hard drive. N Boot from Hard Drive, Part 2. N N Boot from hard drive. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.10 - No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 1 OS not loading from CD? Y Go to Flowchart 2.17, Nonfunctioning Device. 2-20 Maintenance and Service Guide Done...
... the setup utility and reboot. Y Nonsystem disk message? Y OS loading? N Go to Flowchart 2.11, No OS Loading from hard drive? Reseat external hard drive. N Boot from Hard Drive, Part 2. N N Boot from hard drive. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.10 - No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 1 OS not loading from CD? Y Go to Flowchart 2.17, Nonfunctioning Device. 2-20 Maintenance and Service Guide Done...
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... to Flowchart 2.13, No OS Loading from hard drive? Reseat hard drive. Y Go to a bootable Y C:\ prompt. Y N Create partition, then format hard drive to bootable C:\ prompt. Hard drive formatted? Y Hard drive accessible? Replace hard drive. 2. Load OS using Restore CD (if applicable). N CD or diskette in drive? Y 1. Done Remove diskette and reboot. N Hard drive accessible? Y Boot from Diskette Drive. Done N Hard drive partitioned? Maintenance and Service Guide 2-21 Computer...
... to Flowchart 2.13, No OS Loading from hard drive? Reseat hard drive. Y Go to a bootable Y C:\ prompt. Y N Create partition, then format hard drive to bootable C:\ prompt. Hard drive formatted? Y Hard drive accessible? Replace hard drive. 2. Load OS using Restore CD (if applicable). N CD or diskette in drive? Y 1. Done Remove diskette and reboot. N Hard drive accessible? Y Boot from Diskette Drive. Done N Hard drive partitioned? Maintenance and Service Guide 2-21 Computer...