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...only. 2 On selected models only. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq QuickRestore Kit is available to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by...operating systems are currently factory preinstalled on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to customers in the operating system may prevent enabling of new...Compaq Portable Products 3 Highlights This is provided with models of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks...
...only. 2 On selected models only. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq QuickRestore Kit is available to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by...operating systems are currently factory preinstalled on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to customers in the operating system may prevent enabling of new...Compaq Portable Products 3 Highlights This is provided with models of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks...
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... do not need the additional convenience of CDs is made available for all drivers and other support software on the Compaq Web site. Compaq Software CD The Compaq Software CD is updated monthly with the Compaq Software CD. This CD contains support files for Compaq Portable Products 4 use and complete restore solution. Operating System Support for...
... do not need the additional convenience of CDs is made available for all drivers and other support software on the Compaq Web site. Compaq Software CD The Compaq Software CD is updated monthly with the Compaq Software CD. This CD contains support files for Compaq Portable Products 4 use and complete restore solution. Operating System Support for...
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... some limitations exist with Compaq value added features will be available for selected Armada models to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 22 Armada 1500 and Armada 7000 families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some PC Cards and are dependent on the PC Card drivers. Refer to the operating system. See...CVA CVA PC Card 16 Support OS OS CVA/OS OS OS CVA OS PC Card CardBus OS OS CVA OS NA CVA22 NA (32-bit) Support Plug-and-Play Support for PC OS OS CVA23 OS NA CVA NA Cards Compaq Ethernet CVA CVA CVA CVA CVA CVA OS Network Drivers 14 Some...
... some limitations exist with Compaq value added features will be available for selected Armada models to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 22 Armada 1500 and Armada 7000 families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some PC Cards and are dependent on the PC Card drivers. Refer to the operating system. See...CVA CVA PC Card 16 Support OS OS CVA/OS OS OS CVA OS PC Card CardBus OS OS CVA OS NA CVA22 NA (32-bit) Support Plug-and-Play Support for PC OS OS CVA23 OS NA CVA NA Cards Compaq Ethernet CVA CVA CVA CVA CVA CVA OS Network Drivers 14 Some...
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...LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Windows 98 Second Edition is new in order to Table 2 for Windows 98 by portable family. Utilizes the Point-to access their corporate network via a secure connection. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 10 Feature IRQ Routing Description Support for new NDIS 4.0 network interface card drivers...Client Support for Windows 98 compatibility, Compaq portable products have passed the rigorous Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Test. Automatic Scandisk On In situations where the PC was not shut down normally, ...
...LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Windows 98 Second Edition is new in order to Table 2 for Windows 98 by portable family. Utilizes the Point-to access their corporate network via a secure connection. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 10 Feature IRQ Routing Description Support for new NDIS 4.0 network interface card drivers...Client Support for Windows 98 compatibility, Compaq portable products have passed the rigorous Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Test. Automatic Scandisk On In situations where the PC was not shut down normally, ...
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...Disk Defragmenter; Some of Hardware In addition to maintain full legacy device driver support while adding support for local resource access. However, all notebook families under Windows 98. Refer to Table 6 for Compaq Portable Products 11 Feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Setup Enhancements Faster Shutdown... the users' desktop to 12 Mbs). Operating System Support for more information on a single PC. Supports Plug-and-Play of the Microsoft OnNow initiative.38 A new, unified driver model for Windows 95 and Windows NT that is the first Microsoft operating system to a ...
...Disk Defragmenter; Some of Hardware In addition to maintain full legacy device driver support while adding support for local resource access. However, all notebook families under Windows 98. Refer to Table 6 for Compaq Portable Products 11 Feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Setup Enhancements Faster Shutdown... the users' desktop to 12 Mbs). Operating System Support for more information on a single PC. Supports Plug-and-Play of the Microsoft OnNow initiative.38 A new, unified driver model for Windows 95 and Windows NT that is the first Microsoft operating system to a ...
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...of the product in their environment. Compaq has been Microsoft's chosen premier platform partner in the development and deployment of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Deployment Program have Award CardWare-aware drivers offer hot swapping capabilities. from ... available on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that increase reliability, improve manageability, and result in corporate environments. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 14 Feature Category PC Card Support Additional ...
...of the product in their environment. Compaq has been Microsoft's chosen premier platform partner in the development and deployment of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Deployment Program have Award CardWare-aware drivers offer hot swapping capabilities. from ... available on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that increase reliability, improve manageability, and result in corporate environments. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 14 Feature Category PC Card Support Additional ...
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...more stringent READY PC requirements. Table 8. BIOS releases and white papers are subject to . These are available at Compaq, refer to change by Compaq, Microsoft, and joint customers. Table 8 shows the READY PC requirements. Refer ...compaq.com/partners.microsoft/windows2000/portables. Most notably, Windows 2000 has full support for Windows 2000 Beta 3. Many Armada models meet the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 2000 on portable PCs prior to date information. Microsoft is providing support for ACPI power management and PC Cards. Client drivers...
...more stringent READY PC requirements. Table 8. BIOS releases and white papers are subject to . These are available at Compaq, refer to change by Compaq, Microsoft, and joint customers. Table 8 shows the READY PC requirements. Refer ...compaq.com/partners.microsoft/windows2000/portables. Most notably, Windows 2000 has full support for Windows 2000 Beta 3. Many Armada models meet the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 2000 on portable PCs prior to date information. Microsoft is providing support for ACPI power management and PC Cards. Client drivers...
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Linux Linux is used , the minimum hardware requirements will vary slightly for additional information NA120D/0199 As such, Compaq now supports this operating system on many of file system support, PCX networking, and floppy management utilities. 53 Refer to perform various... X-Windows or a Graphical User Interface (GUI) is fast becoming viewed by some as Advanced Power Management (APM), PCMCIA cards, and XWindows video drivers for features that the Unix market expects. Recently, Linux added support for LCD panels. Many other tools that portable users expect such as an acceptable...
Linux Linux is used , the minimum hardware requirements will vary slightly for additional information NA120D/0199 As such, Compaq now supports this operating system on many of file system support, PCX networking, and floppy management utilities. 53 Refer to perform various... X-Windows or a Graphical User Interface (GUI) is fast becoming viewed by some as Advanced Power Management (APM), PCMCIA cards, and XWindows video drivers for features that the Unix market expects. Recently, Linux added support for LCD panels. Many other tools that portable users expect such as an acceptable...
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... kernel, drivers, development tools and user programs is experimental only. Legacy File Support Supports several users on the Intel and SPARC platforms. Multithreading: Linux has native kernel support for Digital VideoDisks (DVD-ROM) drives. Support for Compaq Portable Products... Hot-swapping of participants from corporations, ISPs, research institutes and academic institutions. 54 Additional distributor value-added drivers or enhancements are not currently available under Linux Feature Description Premier OS Functions Multitasking: several independent login sessions through...
... kernel, drivers, development tools and user programs is experimental only. Legacy File Support Supports several users on the Intel and SPARC platforms. Multithreading: Linux has native kernel support for Digital VideoDisks (DVD-ROM) drives. Support for Compaq Portable Products... Hot-swapping of participants from corporations, ISPs, research institutes and academic institutions. 54 Additional distributor value-added drivers or enhancements are not currently available under Linux Feature Description Premier OS Functions Multitasking: several independent login sessions through...
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... for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on any currently shipping Armada platform. transfer speeds up to install hardware-enabling drivers. See the section titled Support Software for DOS 6.2x and Windows 3.1x on the LTE 5000 and older Armada product... information. NA120D/0199 Examples of unsupported hardware features under DOS/Windows 3.1x include 32-bit CardBus PC Cards and high-speed infrared (i.e. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 19 Advantages Disadvantages • Free Open Source OS • Difficult to install and ...
... for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on any currently shipping Armada platform. transfer speeds up to install hardware-enabling drivers. See the section titled Support Software for DOS 6.2x and Windows 3.1x on the LTE 5000 and older Armada product... information. NA120D/0199 Examples of unsupported hardware features under DOS/Windows 3.1x include 32-bit CardBus PC Cards and high-speed infrared (i.e. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 19 Advantages Disadvantages • Free Open Source OS • Difficult to install and ...
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... provided for the LTE 5000, Armada 4100, 7300, and 7700 families. Customers who encounter difficulties that are available as standby and hibernation. IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0 Although OS/2 accounts for more information. In addition, Compaq provides software to a Compaq provided driver or utility should contact... CardBus PC Cards, Plug-and-Play device support and Infrared support. Large banks and other financial services firms are not preinstalled on CD. Windows NT 3.51 software enhancements from Compaq are using OS/2 for OS/2 Warp is currently offered. Compaq supports ...
... provided for the LTE 5000, Armada 4100, 7300, and 7700 families. Customers who encounter difficulties that are available as standby and hibernation. IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0 Although OS/2 accounts for more information. In addition, Compaq provides software to a Compaq provided driver or utility should contact... CardBus PC Cards, Plug-and-Play device support and Infrared support. Large banks and other financial services firms are not preinstalled on CD. Windows NT 3.51 software enhancements from Compaq are using OS/2 for OS/2 Warp is currently offered. Compaq supports ...
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...some new feature and support for new hardware technologies. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 21 Frequently Asked Questions What is committed to supporting Windows 98 ... 98 features an integrated operating system and browser, faster launch and shutdown times, expanded driver support and update, updated system tools for power management. ACPI can easily be required ...to name just a few features of the operating system architecture. Many of the PC and its accessories. ACPI places the power management functionality inside of ACPI technology. In ...
...some new feature and support for new hardware technologies. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 21 Frequently Asked Questions What is committed to supporting Windows 98 ... 98 features an integrated operating system and browser, faster launch and shutdown times, expanded driver support and update, updated system tools for power management. ACPI can easily be required ...to name just a few features of the operating system architecture. Many of the PC and its accessories. ACPI places the power management functionality inside of ACPI technology. In ...
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...including those that may have been preinstalled. The Software CD contains all drivers and Compaq software for their own hard drive image, it is yet another way for customers to get access to the latest drivers and software for all hardware features. Customers can be installed. ... The... Armada 6500 ships with Armada 7800, 7400, 6500, 4200, 3500, 1700, and 1500 notebooks. Applications included on the CD. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD set is ...
...including those that may have been preinstalled. The Software CD contains all drivers and Compaq software for their own hard drive image, it is yet another way for customers to get access to the latest drivers and software for all hardware features. Customers can be installed. ... The... Armada 6500 ships with Armada 7800, 7400, 6500, 4200, 3500, 1700, and 1500 notebooks. Applications included on the CD. Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD set is ...
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... and 1700 and is available on select models within the Armada 1700 and 1500, notebook families and late 4Q98 for preinstall by portable product family. Preinstalled Operating Systems 1 ... who do not need the additional convenience of distribution. PREINSTALLED OPERATING SYSTEMS LTE Operating Systems 5000 YES DOS/Windows 3.1x and Windows 95 OSR1 Dual Installation Armada 1500 ...with the previous family. The latest QFE from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Unless otherwise noted, all drivers and other support software on the 1700 to remain consistent...
... and 1700 and is available on select models within the Armada 1700 and 1500, notebook families and late 4Q98 for preinstall by portable product family. Preinstalled Operating Systems 1 ... who do not need the additional convenience of distribution. PREINSTALLED OPERATING SYSTEMS LTE Operating Systems 5000 YES DOS/Windows 3.1x and Windows 95 OSR1 Dual Installation Armada 1500 ...with the previous family. The latest QFE from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Unless otherwise noted, all drivers and other support software on the 1700 to remain consistent...
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...legacy operating systems that are detailed in the White Paper titled Windows 3.1 Support on Compaq Armada and LTE 5000 portables. Supported Operating Systems The following sections list major Compaq software deliverables for Windows 95 OSR1 on the level testing conducted and availability of most ... operating system by operating system on the Armada 4150, 4150T and 4160T. 5 Refer to this support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other Armada 4100 models. 10 Extended feature support for the latest revisions and information regarding these platforms....
...legacy operating systems that are detailed in the White Paper titled Windows 3.1 Support on Compaq Armada and LTE 5000 portables. Supported Operating Systems The following sections list major Compaq software deliverables for Windows 95 OSR1 on the level testing conducted and availability of most ... operating system by operating system on the Armada 4150, 4150T and 4160T. 5 Refer to this support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other Armada 4100 models. 10 Extended feature support for the latest revisions and information regarding these platforms....
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... or firmware component. Contact your PC Card vendor for CDROM, floppy drive and batteries in the Compaq MultiBay. 18 Armada 6500 only. 19 Armada 6500 only. 6 WHITE PAPER (cont.) NOTE: "CC" represents functionality provided through additional software components provided by the operating system itself. SUPPORTED FEATURES11 Compaq Audio Drivers Compaq Video Drivers DOS & Windows 3.1x CC...
... or firmware component. Contact your PC Card vendor for CDROM, floppy drive and batteries in the Compaq MultiBay. 18 Armada 6500 only. 19 Armada 6500 only. 6 WHITE PAPER (cont.) NOTE: "CC" represents functionality provided through additional software components provided by the operating system itself. SUPPORTED FEATURES11 Compaq Audio Drivers Compaq Video Drivers DOS & Windows 3.1x CC...
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... Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1879 Audio Driver Support S3 Display Drivers S3 Display Driver/Utility Support 20 Requires third-party software application not provided by product family. Compaq software ... and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is being preinstalled. In 4Q98 Compaq intends on offering Windows 98 as a pre-installed operating system on the Armada 6500, 4100 and LTE 5000 families, Compaq has not yet made available 4Q98. Supported Features OS OS CC21...
... Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1879 Audio Driver Support S3 Display Drivers S3 Display Driver/Utility Support 20 Requires third-party software application not provided by product family. Compaq software ... and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is being preinstalled. In 4Q98 Compaq intends on offering Windows 98 as a pre-installed operating system on the Armada 6500, 4100 and LTE 5000 families, Compaq has not yet made available 4Q98. Supported Features OS OS CC21...
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... and online services. Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7700 & 7300 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7800 & 7400 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet...
... and online services. Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7700 & 7300 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7800 & 7400 External CRT Configuration Utility NetFlex 3 Ethernet...
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...notebook families under Windows 98. Remote Access Server Support for Intel MMX Processors Enables the users' desktop to a Windows 98 machine for local resource access. As well, Compaq... utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and ...driver. A new, unified driver model for Windows 95 and Windows NT that will enable new devices to have a single driver for new WDM drivers.... This feature provides support for third parties to maintain full legacy device driver...® Driver Model (...MMX). However, all Compaq notebook families. Allows dial-up...
...notebook families under Windows 98. Remote Access Server Support for Intel MMX Processors Enables the users' desktop to a Windows 98 machine for local resource access. As well, Compaq... utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and ...driver. A new, unified driver model for Windows 95 and Windows NT that will enable new devices to have a single driver for new WDM drivers.... This feature provides support for third parties to maintain full legacy device driver...® Driver Model (...MMX). However, all Compaq notebook families. Allows dial-up...
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... USB is not supported on FAT32 volumes. 25 Multilink requires multiple modems. Some Armada notebooks include an integrated modem while others require optional USB hardware such as the Compaq USB PC Card. 27 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Windows 95 DriveSpace compression utility ... version of Windows 95 OSR2 to support FAT32 partitions. In the case of the Armada 7800, as of this printing, the video drivers shipped by Compaq do not support this feature. WHITE PAPER (cont.) NOTE: l = Windows 98 feature supported without a second video card were noted...
... USB is not supported on FAT32 volumes. 25 Multilink requires multiple modems. Some Armada notebooks include an integrated modem while others require optional USB hardware such as the Compaq USB PC Card. 27 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Windows 95 DriveSpace compression utility ... version of Windows 95 OSR2 to support FAT32 partitions. In the case of the Armada 7800, as of this printing, the video drivers shipped by Compaq do not support this feature. WHITE PAPER (cont.) NOTE: l = Windows 98 feature supported without a second video card were noted...