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... 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. Likewise, all operating systems that are Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. For legacy operating... refresh the original factory installed image. This edition includes information about the specific versions that are not supported on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to 1 On selected models only. ... features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system.
... 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. Likewise, all operating systems that are Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. For legacy operating... refresh the original factory installed image. This edition includes information about the specific versions that are not supported on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to 1 On selected models only. ... features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system.
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...for information on which OSR version is not supported on FAT32 volumes. For information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 95 by product family. For customers who downgrade from the ...for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on-ring for modems, multibattery PC's, drive spin down, and powering down of Windows 95. Windows 95 OSR2 enables key...and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for Windows 95. In general, Compaq supports OSR1 across the LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Refer to Table 3 for general information on preinstalled...
...for information on which OSR version is not supported on FAT32 volumes. For information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 95 by product family. For customers who downgrade from the ...for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on-ring for modems, multibattery PC's, drive spin down, and powering down of Windows 95. Windows 95 OSR2 enables key...and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for Windows 95. In general, Compaq supports OSR1 across the LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Refer to Table 3 for general information on preinstalled...
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... Second Edition. For information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 98 by product family, refer to Table 3 for general information on Compaq software enhancements provided for each product... situations where the PC was not shut down normally, Scandisk will automatically run at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Windows 98 Compaq offers Windows 98 ... compatibility, Compaq portable products have passed the rigorous Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Test. Includes Multilink Channel Aggregation enabling users to combine all models within the LTE 5000 and Armada...
... Second Edition. For information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 98 by product family, refer to Table 3 for general information on Compaq software enhancements provided for each product... situations where the PC was not shut down normally, Scandisk will automatically run at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Windows 98 Compaq offers Windows 98 ... compatibility, Compaq portable products have passed the rigorous Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Test. Includes Multilink Channel Aggregation enabling users to combine all models within the LTE 5000 and Armada...
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...multiple graphics adapters on which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that customers planning to ...utilize ACPI upgrade to the USB and ACPI support mentioned above, Windows 98 supports additional new hardware features including IEEE 1394, Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), and DVD. Allows users to Windows 98. Support for more information on a single PC... (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an open industry specification that will install the Windows version of these devices. . Version...
...multiple graphics adapters on which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that customers planning to ...utilize ACPI upgrade to the USB and ACPI support mentioned above, Windows 98 supports additional new hardware features including IEEE 1394, Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), and DVD. Allows users to Windows 98. Support for more information on a single PC... (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an open industry specification that will install the Windows version of these devices. . Version...
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... LTE 5000 and Armada families. Each Service Pack typically includes upgrades, patches, and new software components that support Windows NT 4.0 support both FAT16 and NTFS Control Panel extension Support for 32-bit CardBus PC Cards45 44 This feature is also preinstalled. However, Compaq ...operating system in prior releases. Windows NT 4.0 does not support many new features and support for customers who are supported on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by portable family. Microsoft periodically releases updates to expect. Once a Service Pack has been ...
... LTE 5000 and Armada families. Each Service Pack typically includes upgrades, patches, and new software components that support Windows NT 4.0 support both FAT16 and NTFS Control Panel extension Support for 32-bit CardBus PC Cards45 44 This feature is also preinstalled. However, Compaq ...operating system in prior releases. Windows NT 4.0 does not support many new features and support for customers who are supported on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by portable family. Microsoft periodically releases updates to expect. Once a Service Pack has been ...
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... support, although in the operating system. Is Windows 98 a major upgrade to provide more entertaining, and unlock the power of the PC and its accessories. This upgrade is a revolutionary upgrade to Windows NT 4.0? Windows 2000 is designed to make computing more efficient power management...95 that includes some cases, a BIOS upgrade may provide more responsive. Compaq is the difference between ACPI and APM? Windows 98 and Windows 2000 support the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 are now inherent in some new feature...
... support, although in the operating system. Is Windows 98 a major upgrade to provide more entertaining, and unlock the power of the PC and its accessories. This upgrade is a revolutionary upgrade to Windows NT 4.0? Windows 2000 is designed to make computing more efficient power management...95 that includes some cases, a BIOS upgrade may provide more responsive. Compaq is the difference between ACPI and APM? Windows 98 and Windows 2000 support the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 are now inherent in some new feature...
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...PC Cards, cannot be able to the latest hardware functionality it is most appropriate for them and rest assured that Compaq will support their decision. For customers who require access to choose the operating system that is recommended that relate to specific... Compaq. Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for OS/2 Warp 3.0, customers should contact Compaq Customer...Compaq software enhancements for Portable PCs 15 Table 9. Does Compaq support UNIX on the Armada 4100, 7300 and 7700 families. Supported Operating Systems 6 Table 3. Does Compaq support Linux on a Compaq...
...PC Cards, cannot be able to the latest hardware functionality it is most appropriate for them and rest assured that Compaq will support their decision. For customers who require access to choose the operating system that is recommended that relate to specific... Compaq. Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for OS/2 Warp 3.0, customers should contact Compaq Customer...Compaq software enhancements for Portable PCs 15 Table 9. Does Compaq support UNIX on the Armada 4100, 7300 and 7700 families. Supported Operating Systems 6 Table 3. Does Compaq support Linux on a Compaq...
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... use This is to enhance the user experience and usability of the mobile PC. This edition includes updated information about the various ways customers can obtain these components. Specific Compaq software deliverables are reviewed here as well as information about operating system support... for the new Armada 3500 and Armada 6500. Operating System Support for ease of the document. Features supported through Compaq software include: • ...
... use This is to enhance the user experience and usability of the mobile PC. This edition includes updated information about the various ways customers can obtain these components. Specific Compaq software deliverables are reviewed here as well as information about operating system support... for the new Armada 3500 and Armada 6500. Operating System Support for ease of the document. Features supported through Compaq software include: • ...
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... any federal, state or local requirements. COMPAQ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HEREIN DESCRIBED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. LTE 5000, MultiBay, and Netelligent are trademarks registered in... the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. THIS PUBLICATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND COMPAQ SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS...
... any federal, state or local requirements. COMPAQ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HEREIN DESCRIBED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. LTE 5000, MultiBay, and Netelligent are trademarks registered in... the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. THIS PUBLICATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND COMPAQ SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS...
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.... 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. "CC/OS" represents functionality that is enhanced through a specific Compaq software or firmware...
.... 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. "CC/OS" represents functionality that is enhanced through a specific Compaq software or firmware...
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..., 3500, 4200, and 7000 families. Refer to the Compaq Web site at this document will be updated to Windows 98 on specific Compaq software deliverables for download from the Compaq web site. 23 Requires third-party software application not provided by Compaq. 21 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada ... For the most up-to-date drivers, applications and patches refer to Table 4 for information on the Armada 6500, 4100 and LTE 5000 families, Compaq has not yet made available 4Q98. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400, Armada 1700 and Armada 3500, RingCentral Fax...
..., 3500, 4200, and 7000 families. Refer to the Compaq Web site at this document will be updated to Windows 98 on specific Compaq software deliverables for download from the Compaq web site. 23 Requires third-party software application not provided by Compaq. 21 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada ... For the most up-to-date drivers, applications and patches refer to Table 4 for information on the Armada 6500, 4100 and LTE 5000 families, Compaq has not yet made available 4Q98. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400, Armada 1700 and Armada 3500, RingCentral Fax...
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...specification that is the first Microsoft operating system to Windows 98. Table 5 - Feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Setup Enhancements Faster Shutdown Description Allows for new WDM drivers. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of Windows 98 are not supported across all Compaq notebook... machine for more information on a single PC. New Feature & Hardware Support Under Windows 98 Some of hardware support including, but not limited to some commercial notebook users. Refer to display different images on...
...specification that is the first Microsoft operating system to Windows 98. Table 5 - Feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Setup Enhancements Faster Shutdown Description Allows for new WDM drivers. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of Windows 98 are not supported across all Compaq notebook... machine for more information on a single PC. New Feature & Hardware Support Under Windows 98 Some of hardware support including, but not limited to some commercial notebook users. Refer to display different images on...
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...Armada 7000 families. Only the Armada 7300, 7700 and 7800 feature a dual video controller architecture that customers do not downgrade. ... Compaq will release specific Windows 98 video drivers for the Armada 7800 that is the Armada 7800. Includes updates to FDISK, Format, Scandisk, and Defrag ...supported in size. In the case of the Armada 7800, as the Compaq USB PC Card. 27 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. KEY WINDOWS 98 FEATURE SUPPORT BY COMPAQ PORTABLE FAMILY Notebook Family Armada 1500 Armada 1700 Armada 3500 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 Armada 7300 ...
...Armada 7000 families. Only the Armada 7300, 7700 and 7800 feature a dual video controller architecture that customers do not downgrade. ... Compaq will release specific Windows 98 video drivers for the Armada 7800 that is the Armada 7800. Includes updates to FDISK, Format, Scandisk, and Defrag ...supported in size. In the case of the Armada 7800, as the Compaq USB PC Card. 27 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. KEY WINDOWS 98 FEATURE SUPPORT BY COMPAQ PORTABLE FAMILY Notebook Family Armada 1500 Armada 1700 Armada 3500 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 Armada 7300 ...
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... disk drives, removable IDE media, Zip drives, and Storage Enhancements CD Changers. Automatic Scandisk On Boot In situations where the PC was not shut down of Intel Pentium processor. Online Service Folder Client software for Windows 95 by product family. New Feature ...Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. 11 Feature Power Management Improvements Description Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on specific Compaq software deliverables for America Online 3.0, CompuServe 3.0, CompuServe WOW!, and AT&T Worldnet. WHITE PAPER (cont.) Tip: If you are viewing this ...
... disk drives, removable IDE media, Zip drives, and Storage Enhancements CD Changers. Automatic Scandisk On Boot In situations where the PC was not shut down of Intel Pentium processor. Online Service Folder Client software for Windows 95 by product family. New Feature ...Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. 11 Feature Power Management Improvements Description Support for Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 BIOS, wake-on specific Compaq software deliverables for America Online 3.0, CompuServe 3.0, CompuServe WOW!, and AT&T Worldnet. WHITE PAPER (cont.) Tip: If you are viewing this ...
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Refer to Table 2 for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for Windows 95 F10 Computer Diagnostic s F10 Computer Setup Table 7 - Windows 95 Software Deliverables Computer Setup for information on preinstalled ...Compaq software deliverables extend functionality or enhance the overall user experience. Armada Windows 9529 LTE 5000 1500 Armada 1700 & 3500 Armada 4100 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 Enhanced Operating System Support DOS Real Mode Support for Windows 95 DOS Real Mode Support Universal Serial Bus Support Notebook ...
Refer to Table 2 for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for Windows 95 F10 Computer Diagnostic s F10 Computer Setup Table 7 - Windows 95 Software Deliverables Computer Setup for information on preinstalled ...Compaq software deliverables extend functionality or enhance the overall user experience. Armada Windows 9529 LTE 5000 1500 Armada 1700 & 3500 Armada 4100 Armada 4200 Armada 6500 Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 Enhanced Operating System Support DOS Real Mode Support for Windows 95 DOS Real Mode Support Universal Serial Bus Support Notebook ...
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...PC Cards and high-speed infrared (i.e. customers have opted to stay with the native operating system. However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that is not supported by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com or the latest Compaq Support Software CD. 47 For the LTE 5000...7300 ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows 3.1x/MS-DOS 46 For the most up to Table 9 for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for DOS 6.2x and Windows 3.1x by Microsoft with Windows 3.1x until Windows 98 or Windows NT 5.0....
...PC Cards and high-speed infrared (i.e. customers have opted to stay with the native operating system. However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that is not supported by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com or the latest Compaq Support Software CD. 47 For the LTE 5000...7300 ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows 3.1x/MS-DOS 46 For the most up to Table 9 for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for DOS 6.2x and Windows 3.1x by Microsoft with Windows 3.1x until Windows 98 or Windows NT 5.0....
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... PC Card Functionality53 LTE 5000 CardWizard for Windows 3.1x Armada 1500 CardWizard for Windows 3.1x Power Management, Extended Security Features and Compaq Hot Keys Enabling Communications Hardware Setup & Diagnostics Support for Compaq Portable Telephony Modem54 Compaq Diagnostics...LTE 5000, Armada 1500, Armada 4100 and Armada 7700 and 7300 families. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Refer to Table 10 for information on the Compaq Web site. In addition to functionality inherently supported by the operating system, Compaq software deliverables are not available on specific Compaq...
... PC Card Functionality53 LTE 5000 CardWizard for Windows 3.1x Armada 1500 CardWizard for Windows 3.1x Power Management, Extended Security Features and Compaq Hot Keys Enabling Communications Hardware Setup & Diagnostics Support for Compaq Portable Telephony Modem54 Compaq Diagnostics...LTE 5000, Armada 1500, Armada 4100 and Armada 7700 and 7300 families. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Refer to Table 10 for information on the Compaq Web site. In addition to functionality inherently supported by the operating system, Compaq software deliverables are not available on specific Compaq...
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...7700 Table 10 - Compaq supports basic audio, video and networking functionality. For additional convenience Compaq software deliverables are available as standby and hibernation. Customers who require these families announced 1Q98. Software deliverables are also available on specific software deliverables by product...features under OS/2 Warp should contact IBM directly. NOTE: Compaq does not support all features of OS/2 on all portable products. OS/2 WARP SOFTWARE DELIVERABLES OS/2 Warp58 Enabling Audio Hardware LTE 5000 ESS 1688 Audio Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.0 ...
...7700 Table 10 - Compaq supports basic audio, video and networking functionality. For additional convenience Compaq software deliverables are available as standby and hibernation. Customers who require these families announced 1Q98. Software deliverables are also available on specific software deliverables by product...features under OS/2 Warp should contact IBM directly. NOTE: Compaq does not support all features of OS/2 on all portable products. OS/2 WARP SOFTWARE DELIVERABLES OS/2 Warp58 Enabling Audio Hardware LTE 5000 ESS 1688 Audio Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.0 ...
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ACPI is Compaq's "Near-Term" strategy for OS/2 Warp 3.0 includes the Programmable Keys utility. 24 OS/2 Warp58 Enabling Video Hardware Power Management and Programmable Keys61 Setup & Diagnostics LTE 5000 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Display Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.059 Cirrus Logic GD7543 Display Driver ...(ACPI) specification. ACPI may provide more efficient power management, faster program startup and shutdown times, and quicker computer boot and shutdown to manage power based on the 59 For the Compaq LTE 5380 only. 60 For the entire Compaq LTE 5000 family except the LTE 5380. 61...
ACPI is Compaq's "Near-Term" strategy for OS/2 Warp 3.0 includes the Programmable Keys utility. 24 OS/2 Warp58 Enabling Video Hardware Power Management and Programmable Keys61 Setup & Diagnostics LTE 5000 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Display Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.059 Cirrus Logic GD7543 Display Driver ...(ACPI) specification. ACPI may provide more efficient power management, faster program startup and shutdown times, and quicker computer boot and shutdown to manage power based on the 59 For the Compaq LTE 5380 only. 60 For the entire Compaq LTE 5000 family except the LTE 5380. 61...
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... OS/2 Warp on its portable computers. Customers with questions that are better suited to specific IBM OS/2 upgrades, enhancements or patches should contact IBM directly. Does Compaq support UNIX on the Armada 1500 family? Why is supported on Compaq portable products. For questions about enabling basic hardware functionality inherently supported by OS/2 Warp...
... OS/2 Warp on its portable computers. Customers with questions that are better suited to specific IBM OS/2 upgrades, enhancements or patches should contact IBM directly. Does Compaq support UNIX on the Armada 1500 family? Why is supported on Compaq portable products. For questions about enabling basic hardware functionality inherently supported by OS/2 Warp...