Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... installation • Modifying a Microsoft DOS boot diskette • Preparing the hard drive • Installing Microsoft Windows 98 Preparing for installing Microsoft Windows 98 as a new operating system on Compaq ArmadaTM E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. 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...
... installation • Modifying a Microsoft DOS boot diskette • Preparing the hard drive • Installing Microsoft Windows 98 Preparing for installing Microsoft Windows 98 as a new operating system on Compaq ArmadaTM E, M, and V Series Personal Computers. 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...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... mouse Function like left and right mouse buttons buttons on or off or exits Suspend1. 6 Suspend button Initiates or exits Suspend1. codes beginning with "FL5," "FL6," "FM," "FV," and "FW." 5 Power switch Turns the computer on an external mouse. 12 Fn key Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey functions. 12 F1 through F12 function keys Perform preset functions. Table 1-8 Keyboard Components Item Component Function 1 Information-links directly to Compaq Armada user information for quick...
... mouse Function like left and right mouse buttons buttons on or off or exits Suspend1. 6 Suspend button Initiates or exits Suspend1. codes beginning with "FL5," "FL6," "FM," "FV," and "FW." 5 Power switch Turns the computer on an external mouse. 12 Fn key Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey functions. 12 F1 through F12 function keys Perform preset functions. Table 1-8 Keyboard Components Item Component Function 1 Information-links directly to Compaq Armada user information for quick...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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...) Boot Options Device Options To do this Change the Computer Setup language Enable/disable: s QuickBoot, which starts the computer more quickly by eliminating some startup tests (If you suspect a memory failure and want to test memory automatically during startup, you may want to disable QuickBoot.) s MultiBoot, which enables you to set as the primary device an optional external monitor or overhead projector connected to or from EPP, standard, bidirectional, or ECP Troubleshooting 2-13 s Enable/disable USB...
...) Boot Options Device Options To do this Change the Computer Setup language Enable/disable: s QuickBoot, which starts the computer more quickly by eliminating some startup tests (If you suspect a memory failure and want to test memory automatically during startup, you may want to disable QuickBoot.) s MultiBoot, which enables you to set as the primary device an optional external monitor or overhead projector connected to or from EPP, standard, bidirectional, or ECP Troubleshooting 2-13 s Enable/disable USB...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... configured. PC Card or card Check the list of PC driver is not inserted properly. PC Card is not fully Ensure the PC Card is inserted or is inserted. Refer to indicate that the PC Card is inserted in Compaq PC Card platforms. Computer beeps only once when a PC Card is inserted. Continued Troubleshooting 2-33 turned down . Follow the PC Card manufacturer's instructions for formatting a hard drive card or installing PC Card-specific drivers for information on installing the correct drivers. Table 2-16 Solving PC Card Problems Problem...
... configured. PC Card or card Check the list of PC driver is not inserted properly. PC Card is not fully Ensure the PC Card is inserted or is inserted. Refer to indicate that the PC Card is inserted in Compaq PC Card platforms. Computer beeps only once when a PC Card is inserted. Continued Troubleshooting 2-33 turned down . Follow the PC Card manufacturer's instructions for formatting a hard drive card or installing PC Card-specific drivers for information on installing the correct drivers. Table 2-16 Solving PC Card Problems Problem...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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...13 C cables, 4-2 caps lock key illustrated, 1-20 light illustrated, 1-22 CD-ROM drive illustrated, 3-2, 3-11 space saver illustrated, 3-10 spare part number, 3-9, 3-11 specifications, 6-7 combination modem/NIC card installing, 5-6 Type II V.90 spare part number, 3-9, 5-5 Compaq utilities, 2-9 computer components bottom, 1-24 keyboard, 1-20, 1-22 left side, 1-16 rear, 1-18 top, 1-14 features, 1-8 feet, 5-4 illustrated, 3-10 models, 1-2, 1-4 specifications, 6-1 Computer Setup, 2-9 Configuration Management, 1-13 configuration utilities, 2-9 connector pin assignments, A-1 connectors, 4-2 CPU base...
...13 C cables, 4-2 caps lock key illustrated, 1-20 light illustrated, 1-22 CD-ROM drive illustrated, 3-2, 3-11 space saver illustrated, 3-10 spare part number, 3-9, 3-11 specifications, 6-7 combination modem/NIC card installing, 5-6 Type II V.90 spare part number, 3-9, 5-5 Compaq utilities, 2-9 computer components bottom, 1-24 keyboard, 1-20, 1-22 left side, 1-16 rear, 1-18 top, 1-14 features, 1-8 feet, 5-4 illustrated, 3-10 models, 1-2, 1-4 specifications, 6-1 Computer Setup, 2-9 Configuration Management, 1-13 configuration utilities, 2-9 connector pin assignments, A-1 connectors, 4-2 CPU base...
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S scroll lock key illustrated, 1-22 light illustrated, 1-22 security cable slot illustrated, 1-16 default settings, 2-16 Security Management, 1-12 serial connector illustrated, 1-18 pinout, A-1 serial number, x location, 3-1, 5-1 service consideration, 4-1 setup computer, 2-9 software Info Messenger, 2-17 updating, 2-17 speaker cables removing, 5-25 specifications AC adapter, 6-10 battery pack, 6-11 CD-ROM drive, 6-7 computer, 6-1 diskette drive, 6-6 display 12.1-inch, STN, 6-4 12.1-inch, TFT, 6-4 13.3-inch, 6-3 14-1-inch, 6-2 DVD-ROM drive, 6-8 hard drive, 6-5 LS-120 SuperDisk drive, 6-9 ...
S scroll lock key illustrated, 1-22 light illustrated, 1-22 security cable slot illustrated, 1-16 default settings, 2-16 Security Management, 1-12 serial connector illustrated, 1-18 pinout, A-1 serial number, x location, 3-1, 5-1 service consideration, 4-1 setup computer, 2-9 software Info Messenger, 2-17 updating, 2-17 speaker cables removing, 5-25 specifications AC adapter, 6-10 battery pack, 6-11 CD-ROM drive, 6-7 computer, 6-1 diskette drive, 6-6 display 12.1-inch, STN, 6-4 12.1-inch, TFT, 6-4 13.3-inch, 6-3 14-1-inch, 6-2 DVD-ROM drive, 6-8 hard drive, 6-5 LS-120 SuperDisk drive, 6-9 ...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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... primary device an optional external monitor or overhead projector connected to a video card in the system s Enable/disable the embedded numeric keypad at startup s Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup. Advanced Menu Begin here Language (or press F2) Boot Options Device Options To do this feature is disabled, only one USB keyboard (When USB legacy support is enabled, the keyboard and mouse work without a loaded USB driver.) s Set as secondary, the computer must be shut down before undocking.) s Set video-out mode...
... primary device an optional external monitor or overhead projector connected to a video card in the system s Enable/disable the embedded numeric keypad at startup s Enable/disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup. Advanced Menu Begin here Language (or press F2) Boot Options Device Options To do this feature is disabled, only one USB keyboard (When USB legacy support is enabled, the keyboard and mouse work without a loaded USB driver.) s Set as secondary, the computer must be shut down before undocking.) s Set video-out mode...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Kit, includes: 159536-001 2a Switch cover (2) 2b Hinge cover 2c Real time clock (RTC) battery 2d Touch button cable 2e Front shield 2f Diskette drive bezel 2g Hard drive cover 2h Mini PCI slot cover not illustrated: RJ-11 modem cover RJ-45 LAN cover Computer feet Display screw covers TV out connector cover PC Card space saver Diskette drive space saver CD-ROM drive space saver Infrared lens 3 LED board used only with "CXX," "CZQ...
... Kit, includes: 159536-001 2a Switch cover (2) 2b Hinge cover 2c Real time clock (RTC) battery 2d Touch button cable 2e Front shield 2f Diskette drive bezel 2g Hard drive cover 2h Mini PCI slot cover not illustrated: RJ-11 modem cover RJ-45 LAN cover Computer feet Display screw covers TV out connector cover PC Card space saver Diskette drive space saver CD-ROM drive space saver Infrared lens 3 LED board used only with "CXX," "CZQ...
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...13 C cables, 4-2 caps lock key illustrated, 1-20 light illustrated, 1-22 CD-ROM drive illustrated, 3-2, 3-11 space saver illustrated, 3-10 spare part number, 3-9, 3-11 specifications, 6-7 combination modem/NIC card installing, 5-6 Type II V.90 spare part number, 3-9, 5-5 Compaq utilities, 2-9 computer components bottom, 1-24 keyboard, 1-20, 1-22 left side, 1-16 rear, 1-18 top, 1-14 features, 1-8 feet, 5-4 illustrated, 3-10 models, 1-2, 1-4 specifications, 6-1 Computer Setup, 2-9 Configuration Management, 1-13 configuration utilities, 2-9 connector pin assignments, A-1 connectors, 4-2 CPU base...
...13 C cables, 4-2 caps lock key illustrated, 1-20 light illustrated, 1-22 CD-ROM drive illustrated, 3-2, 3-11 space saver illustrated, 3-10 spare part number, 3-9, 3-11 specifications, 6-7 combination modem/NIC card installing, 5-6 Type II V.90 spare part number, 3-9, 5-5 Compaq utilities, 2-9 computer components bottom, 1-24 keyboard, 1-20, 1-22 left side, 1-16 rear, 1-18 top, 1-14 features, 1-8 feet, 5-4 illustrated, 3-10 models, 1-2, 1-4 specifications, 6-1 Computer Setup, 2-9 Configuration Management, 1-13 configuration utilities, 2-9 connector pin assignments, A-1 connectors, 4-2 CPU base...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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S scroll lock key illustrated, 1-22 light illustrated, 1-22 security cable slot illustrated, 1-16 default settings, 2-16 Security Management, 1-12 serial connector illustrated, 1-18 pinout, A-1 serial number, x location, 3-1, 5-1 service consideration, 4-1 setup computer, 2-9 software Info Messenger, 2-17 updating, 2-17 speaker cables removing, 5-25 specifications AC adapter, 6-10 battery pack, 6-11 CD-ROM drive, 6-7 computer, 6-1 diskette drive, 6-6 display 12.1-inch, STN, 6-4 12.1-inch, TFT, 6-4 13.3-inch, 6-3 14-1-inch, 6-2 DVD-ROM drive, 6-8 hard drive, 6-5 LS-120 SuperDisk drive, 6-9 ...
S scroll lock key illustrated, 1-22 light illustrated, 1-22 security cable slot illustrated, 1-16 default settings, 2-16 Security Management, 1-12 serial connector illustrated, 1-18 pinout, A-1 serial number, x location, 3-1, 5-1 service consideration, 4-1 setup computer, 2-9 software Info Messenger, 2-17 updating, 2-17 speaker cables removing, 5-25 specifications AC adapter, 6-10 battery pack, 6-11 CD-ROM drive, 6-7 computer, 6-1 diskette drive, 6-6 display 12.1-inch, STN, 6-4 12.1-inch, TFT, 6-4 13.3-inch, 6-3 14-1-inch, 6-2 DVD-ROM drive, 6-8 hard drive, 6-5 LS-120 SuperDisk drive, 6-9 ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Repair Disk. Backup all of the additional software programs and drivers have them properly set up the networking portions of any networking components. Proceed with installation of Microsoft Windows Me. 4. Start your Network Administrators, and have been installed, you do not set up any components or Compaq enhancements for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Check for the appropriate Armada Family and model. 5. Since no PC Cards in the PCMCIA slots...
... Repair Disk. Backup all of the additional software programs and drivers have them properly set up the networking portions of any networking components. Proceed with installation of Microsoft Windows Me. 4. Start your Network Administrators, and have been installed, you do not set up any components or Compaq enhancements for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Check for the appropriate Armada Family and model. 5. Since no PC Cards in the PCMCIA slots...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... prevent loss of a battery pack- Then connect the computer to external power with the AC adapter or dock the computer in a docking base that the computer remains connected to external power. 2. s In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower ManagementÆBattery Calibration tab. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Calibration tab. Running a Calibration 1. Managing Power 5-11 Insert the battery pack into the...
... prevent loss of a battery pack- Then connect the computer to external power with the AC adapter or dock the computer in a docking base that the computer remains connected to external power. 2. s In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower ManagementÆBattery Calibration tab. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Calibration tab. Running a Calibration 1. Managing Power 5-11 Insert the battery pack into the...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... select the new location from Control Panel Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend. Enable/Disable Hibernation. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. Managing Power 5-15 Preference Procedure from the Drive for s Screen save timeout. In Windows 95, turn off , unsaved work can enter settings for Hibernation File drop-down list. 5. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Æ Hibernation tab, then select the On or Off button. To set a screen save...
... select the new location from Control Panel Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend. Enable/Disable Hibernation. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. Managing Power 5-15 Preference Procedure from the Drive for s Screen save timeout. In Windows 95, turn off , unsaved work can enter settings for Hibernation File drop-down list. 5. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Æ Hibernation tab, then select the On or Off button. To set a screen save...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... hotkeys open the Power Schemes window. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to remove the PC Card. s The easiest way to turn off power to a PC Card is to your Windows 98 documentation. If you are accustomed to running on the Resume Timer tab can be set on a battery pack-Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the Brightness drop-down list...
... hotkeys open the Power Schemes window. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to remove the PC Card. s The easiest way to turn off power to a PC Card is to your Windows 98 documentation. If you are accustomed to running on the Resume Timer tab can be set on a battery pack-Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the Brightness drop-down list...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0: 1. Click Yes to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com/support/portables. Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers You can configure most communications software without the use a country-specific modem cable adapter. Click StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel. 2. If you must...
... uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0: 1. Click Yes to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com/support/portables. Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers You can configure most communications software without the use a country-specific modem cable adapter. Click StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel. 2. If you must...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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....com. 12 chapter MAINTENANCE AND TRAVEL GUIDELINES Updating the System Obtaining Customized Update Information with Compaq Info Messenger. Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription You can set up a customized search of the Compaq Internet site for new information about the software, firmware, and hardware in Appendix A to the Compaq Support Software CD that contains the latest available device drivers, system ROMs, and utilities, as well as...
....com. 12 chapter MAINTENANCE AND TRAVEL GUIDELINES Updating the System Obtaining Customized Update Information with Compaq Info Messenger. Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription You can set up a customized search of the Compaq Internet site for new information about the software, firmware, and hardware in Appendix A to the Compaq Support Software CD that contains the latest available device drivers, system ROMs, and utilities, as well as...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... problems and possible solutions in file corruption. s Did you encounter while working may need to exit properly can resolve easily by yourself. s Is the computer turned on the computer? If you may not be unique. s Are all the necessary device drivers? For example, if you are using a mouse, you have a fully charged battery pack installed? s Have you installed all cables connected properly and securely? Troubleshooting...
... problems and possible solutions in file corruption. s Did you encounter while working may need to exit properly can resolve easily by yourself. s Is the computer turned on the computer? If you may not be unique. s Are all the necessary device drivers? For example, if you are using a mouse, you have a fully charged battery pack installed? s Have you installed all cables connected properly and securely? Troubleshooting...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... 4-5, 5-3 using internal and external speakers/headphones, 10-3 Audio components Internal microphone, 10-2 Microphone jack, 10-2 Speaker ports, 10-1 Stereo speaker, 10-1 Stereo speaker/headphone jack, 10-2 Volume button, 10-2 auto insert notification, 5-17 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) as power source, 5-1, 5-6 connecting, 5-6 airport security devices, 12-5 alerts system. INDEX A AC Adapter, 1-3 Adapter, Country-Specific Modem Adapter, 7-3 Adjust panel contrast, 3-5, 3-6 agency numbers, B-1 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) as power source, 5-1, 5-7 connecting, 5-6 B backup...
... 4-5, 5-3 using internal and external speakers/headphones, 10-3 Audio components Internal microphone, 10-2 Microphone jack, 10-2 Speaker ports, 10-1 Stereo speaker, 10-1 Stereo speaker/headphone jack, 10-2 Volume button, 10-2 auto insert notification, 5-17 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) as power source, 5-1, 5-6 connecting, 5-6 airport security devices, 12-5 alerts system. INDEX A AC Adapter, 1-3 Adapter, Country-Specific Modem Adapter, 7-3 Adjust panel contrast, 3-5, 3-6 agency numbers, B-1 Aircraft Power Adapter (optional) as power source, 5-1, 5-7 connecting, 5-6 B backup...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... button, 3-2, 3-3 light battery, 5-5, 5-7 num lock, 3-8 power/suspend, 5-5 light, affecting computer sunlight, 12-4 ultraviolet, 12-4 lights, status indicator, 2-8 lithium-ion battery pack, warning, 4-1 local area network (LAN) turning connection on and off, 5-17 Lock provision, 2-4 low-battery condition, 5-5 LS-120 Drive, 6-8 M maintenance updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-10 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory expansion board, 11-2 removing memory expansion board, 11-4 upgrading system, 11-1 memory, random access (RAM) used...
... button, 3-2, 3-3 light battery, 5-5, 5-7 num lock, 3-8 power/suspend, 5-5 light, affecting computer sunlight, 12-4 ultraviolet, 12-4 lights, status indicator, 2-8 lithium-ion battery pack, warning, 4-1 local area network (LAN) turning connection on and off, 5-17 Lock provision, 2-4 low-battery condition, 5-5 LS-120 Drive, 6-8 M maintenance updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-10 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory expansion board, 11-2 removing memory expansion board, 11-4 upgrading system, 11-1 memory, random access (RAM) used...
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...-battery warning, in Windows 95, 5-14 system idle timeout setting, in Windows 95, 5-13, 5-14 setting, in Windows NT 4.0, 5-13 system information displaying in Windows 98, 5-16 Scroll Lock key, 3-4 Scroll Lock Light Indicator, 2-8 SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory, 11-2 security DriveLock. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-9 enabling Quick Controls, 13-6 initiating Quick Controls, 13-6 Quick Controls, 3-5, 3-6 types, 13-1 using cable lock, 13-2 using Quick Controls, 13-6 security screw keyboard, 2-7 Security screws, 1-3 selecting diskettes, 6-4 Serial connector, 2-6 serial number...
...-battery warning, in Windows 95, 5-14 system idle timeout setting, in Windows 95, 5-13, 5-14 setting, in Windows NT 4.0, 5-13 system information displaying in Windows 98, 5-16 Scroll Lock key, 3-4 Scroll Lock Light Indicator, 2-8 SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) memory, 11-2 security DriveLock. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-9 enabling Quick Controls, 13-6 initiating Quick Controls, 13-6 Quick Controls, 3-5, 3-6 types, 13-1 using cable lock, 13-2 using Quick Controls, 13-6 security screw keyboard, 2-7 Security screws, 1-3 selecting diskettes, 6-4 Serial connector, 2-6 serial number...