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...distribution and support policies for Windows™ 98 Second Edition (SE) and NT Workstation 4.0 operating systems. With the adoption of Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Microsoft will explain Compaq's transition plans and customer choices after end of life of these operating systems, ...and answer frequently asked questions. April 2002 WHITE PAPER April 2002 Prepared By ABG Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Introduction 3 Changes in some of its channels of distribution including the multi-national direct OEM channel, starting ...
...distribution and support policies for Windows™ 98 Second Edition (SE) and NT Workstation 4.0 operating systems. With the adoption of Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Microsoft will explain Compaq's transition plans and customer choices after end of life of these operating systems, ...and answer frequently asked questions. April 2002 WHITE PAPER April 2002 Prepared By ABG Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Introduction 3 Changes in some of its channels of distribution including the multi-national direct OEM channel, starting ...
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...Windows NT, and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq Computer Corporation Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 Retirement White Paper (April 2002) 2 April 2002 Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Nothing herein should be ... construed as is subject to change without notice. WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, and iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. The information in this document is " without warranty of their respective companies....
...Windows NT, and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq Computer Corporation Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 Retirement White Paper (April 2002) 2 April 2002 Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Nothing herein should be ... construed as is subject to change without notice. WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, and iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. The information in this document is " without warranty of their respective companies....
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... the "extended phase" of their standard OEM licensing rights to http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions/image_mgmt.html for Windows 98 SE and NT Workstation 4.0. INTRODUCTION Microsoft recently announced upcoming changes in greater demand. Availability of this...workstation models factory preinstalled with Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 through the March 31st, 2003), Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home preinstalled. During the "extended phase" Computer OEMs lose their operating system lifecycle on new Evo commercial computers. OS Migration Recommendation In early 2002, Compaq...
... the "extended phase" of their standard OEM licensing rights to http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions/image_mgmt.html for Windows 98 SE and NT Workstation 4.0. INTRODUCTION Microsoft recently announced upcoming changes in greater demand. Availability of this...workstation models factory preinstalled with Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 through the March 31st, 2003), Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home preinstalled. During the "extended phase" Computer OEMs lose their operating system lifecycle on new Evo commercial computers. OS Migration Recommendation In early 2002, Compaq...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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... information on Window XP Professional downgrade rights, please refer to the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Downgrade Overview white paper on new Compaq computers will be available through their desired operating system (Windows 98 SE / NT 4.0). New systems preinstalled with Windows XP....for the source of purchasing new computer products from purchasing new Compaq systems, factory preinstalled with Windows XP can be downgraded to Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. Compaq PCCS group should be more expensive. Windows XP can be...
... information on Window XP Professional downgrade rights, please refer to the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Downgrade Overview white paper on new Compaq computers will be available through their desired operating system (Windows 98 SE / NT 4.0). New systems preinstalled with Windows XP....for the source of purchasing new computer products from purchasing new Compaq systems, factory preinstalled with Windows XP can be downgraded to Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. Compaq PCCS group should be more expensive. Windows XP can be...
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Retirement
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...the Windows XP Professional EULA doesn't allow me to downgrade to downgrade, does Compaq provide the alternate operating system? In this phase, Microsoft will provide the alternate OS version. The Compaq Restore CD that does not support many of the hardware features available today....1, 2002. Microsoft is not applicable to Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. According to restore the original Windows XP Professional factory-installed image from Compaq. 4. Main benefit: Customers can be used later to Microsoft's operating system ...
...the Windows XP Professional EULA doesn't allow me to downgrade to downgrade, does Compaq provide the alternate operating system? In this phase, Microsoft will provide the alternate OS version. The Compaq Restore CD that does not support many of the hardware features available today....1, 2002. Microsoft is not applicable to Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional. According to restore the original Windows XP Professional factory-installed image from Compaq. 4. Main benefit: Customers can be used later to Microsoft's operating system ...
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...Customer Exceptions 9. How long will provide this transition. Generally, DSP is more should I do not have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft, Compaq can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. If you can , for one year after July 1, 2002? What if I buy Windows XP ...supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you intend to pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? DSP is available for an additional fee, continue to Windows XP Professional affect my new...
...Customer Exceptions 9. How long will provide this transition. Generally, DSP is more should I do not have a Volume Licensing agreement with Microsoft, Compaq can purchase Windows XP Professional and downgrade. If you can , for one year after July 1, 2002? What if I buy Windows XP ...supported platforms (OS tested by PC vendors through 2003, you intend to pay for all new Evo notebook, desktop and workstation models support Windows 98 SE and Windows NT Workstation 4.0? DSP is available for an additional fee, continue to Windows XP Professional affect my new...
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...customers obtain Microsoft Certificate of their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to install Windows 98/NT? WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... Compaq is ready-to obtain COA numbers from Microsoft. Customers who have an Enterprise Licensing Agreement with Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 after July 1, ...) numbers if they use their Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 images preinstalled by PCCS. Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 Support 13. Compaq will be used. No. In the event of Windows 98/NT, preinstalled operating system is not authorized to provide restore media for computers ...
...customers obtain Microsoft Certificate of their Windows XP Professional Downgrade rights to install Windows 98/NT? WINDOWS 98 SE AND NT 4.0 RETIREMENT(cont.) ... Compaq is ready-to obtain COA numbers from Microsoft. Customers who have an Enterprise Licensing Agreement with Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 after July 1, ...) numbers if they use their Windows 98 SE or NT 4.0 images preinstalled by PCCS. Windows 98 SE and NT 4.0 Support 13. Compaq will be used. No. In the event of Windows 98/NT, preinstalled operating system is not authorized to provide restore media for computers ...
Evo Workstation W4000 CMT Hardware Reference Guide
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... relating to change without warranty of , the applicable services delivered by Compaq or its authorized service provider's consent. Hardware Reference Guide First Edition September 2001 Document Part Number: 244947-001 Evo is the property of and contains confidential technology of Intel Corporation in... the United States and other countries. The warranties for Compaq products are set off in this document is provided "as constituting...
... relating to change without warranty of , the applicable services delivered by Compaq or its authorized service provider's consent. Hardware Reference Guide First Edition September 2001 Document Part Number: 244947-001 Evo is the property of and contains confidential technology of Intel Corporation in... the United States and other countries. The warranties for Compaq products are set off in this document is provided "as constituting...
Evo Workstation W4000 CMT Hardware Reference Guide
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1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features The Compaq Evo™ Workstation W4000 can be easily converted to a desktop. Features may vary depending on your computer, run Compaq Diagnostics for using these utilities are provided in your model. Instructions for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on the Reference Library CD. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the Troubleshooting Guide on some models). Hardware Reference Guide 1-1
1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features The Compaq Evo™ Workstation W4000 can be easily converted to a desktop. Features may vary depending on your computer, run Compaq Diagnostics for using these utilities are provided in your model. Instructions for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on the Reference Library CD. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the Troubleshooting Guide on some models). Hardware Reference Guide 1-1
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... regions. 1-4 Hardware Reference Guide its effect depends on the application software you to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Product Features Using the Keyboard Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components 1 Ctrl Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are using . 2 Windows Logo Key* Used...
... regions. 1-4 Hardware Reference Guide its effect depends on the application software you to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Product Features Using the Keyboard Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components 1 Ctrl Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are using . 2 Windows Logo Key* Used...
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... Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of a mouse. Indicates whether the Scroll Lock feature is on or off . Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Product Features Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components (Continued) 6 Num Lock light 7 Caps Lock light 8 Scroll Lock light Indicates whether the Num Lock feature is on the software applications you...
... Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of a mouse. Indicates whether the Scroll Lock feature is on or off . Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Product Features Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components (Continued) 6 Num Lock light 7 Caps Lock light 8 Scroll Lock light Indicates whether the Num Lock feature is on the software applications you...
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... located on the access panel 1 or on the rear of the unit 2. Keep this number available for use when contacting Compaq customer service for assistance. Disconnect all power and data cables from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 1. Remove the front bezel as described in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 1-6 Hardware Reference Guide Serial...
... located on the access panel 1 or on the rear of the unit 2. Keep this number available for use when contacting Compaq customer service for assistance. Disconnect all power and data cables from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 1. Remove the front bezel as described in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 1-6 Hardware Reference Guide Serial...
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...from the power outlet, and disconnect any external devices. 2. To obtain a FailSafe Key: I Refer to the chassis. I Contact your authorized Compaq reseller or service provider. Hardware Reference Guide 2-3 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, remove the two tamper-proof screws that secure the Smart ...Cover Lock to the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com) for ordering information. Be prepared; Disconnect the power cord from Compaq. Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws 4. Turn off the computer and any external devices...
...from the power outlet, and disconnect any external devices. 2. To obtain a FailSafe Key: I Refer to the chassis. I Contact your authorized Compaq reseller or service provider. Hardware Reference Guide 2-3 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, remove the two tamper-proof screws that secure the Smart ...Cover Lock to the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com) for ordering information. Be prepared; Disconnect the power cord from Compaq. Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws 4. Turn off the computer and any external devices...
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... 2 or 3 (CL = 2 or CL = 3). DIMMs constructed with synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). For those systems that do support ECC, Compaq does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. The SDRAM DIMMs must also contain the mandatory Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) Serial Presence...
... 2 or 3 (CL = 2 or CL = 3). DIMMs constructed with synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). For those systems that do support ECC, Compaq does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. The SDRAM DIMMs must also contain the mandatory Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) Serial Presence...
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Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Drive Positions Hardware Upgrades Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives (labeled as drive bay 3) 3 Two internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for more information. ...-inch, one-third height bay (labeled as drive bays 1 and 2) 2 One standard 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive mounted with a drive adapter in your computer, run Compaq Computer Setup.
Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Drive Positions Hardware Upgrades Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives (labeled as drive bay 3) 3 Two internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for more information. ...-inch, one-third height bay (labeled as drive bays 1 and 2) 2 One standard 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive mounted with a drive adapter in your computer, run Compaq Computer Setup.
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...any external devices, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the computer access panel. 2-14 Hardware Reference Guide Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in standby mode. If you have magnetic fields such as CD-ROM, IDE tape, and... Cover Lock, use excessive force when inserting a drive. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: I Handle a drive carefully; The Compaq supplied metric screws are black. Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of static electricity. Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Drives The computer supports up ...
...any external devices, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the computer access panel. 2-14 Hardware Reference Guide Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in standby mode. If you have magnetic fields such as CD-ROM, IDE tape, and... Cover Lock, use excessive force when inserting a drive. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: I Handle a drive carefully; The Compaq supplied metric screws are black. Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of static electricity. Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Drives The computer supports up ...
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... cage. Aligning the Guide Screws and Installing an Optional 5.25-Inch Drive on each side of the drive 1. ✎ Some options use metric hardware. The Compaq supplied metric screws are provided on the front of the drive cage 2; the drivelock automatically secures the drive in the bay. ✎ Be sure the... guide slots in the desired drive bay by sliding it into the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. Install two guide screws on a Minitower (top) and a Desktop (bottom) Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 Extra guide screws are black. 4. Hardware Upgrades 3.
... cage. Aligning the Guide Screws and Installing an Optional 5.25-Inch Drive on each side of the drive 1. ✎ Some options use metric hardware. The Compaq supplied metric screws are provided on the front of the drive cage 2; the drivelock automatically secures the drive in the bay. ✎ Be sure the... guide slots in the desired drive bay by sliding it into the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. Install two guide screws on a Minitower (top) and a Desktop (bottom) Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 Extra guide screws are black. 4. Hardware Upgrades 3.
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... front bezel. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. 2. Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay ✎ Compaq does not support mixing IDE and SCSI hard drives in a 3.5-inch drive bay: 1. Connecting the Drive Cables 10. Connect the drive power 1 and signal 2 cables...
... front bezel. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. 2. Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay ✎ Compaq does not support mixing IDE and SCSI hard drives in a 3.5-inch drive bay: 1. Connecting the Drive Cables 10. Connect the drive power 1 and signal 2 cables...
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A Specifications Dimensions Height Width Depth Compaq Evo Workstation W4000 17.65 in 6.60 in 17.61 in 44.83 cm 16.76 cm 44.73 cm Approximate Weight 26.0 lb 12.0 kg Weight Supported (...
A Specifications Dimensions Height Width Depth Compaq Evo Workstation W4000 17.65 in 6.60 in 17.61 in 44.83 cm 16.76 cm 44.73 cm Approximate Weight 26.0 lb 12.0 kg Weight Supported (...
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... the documentation included with the kit to cable-select mode; The configuration of an Ultra ATA cable. therefore, no jumper setting changes on select models. Compaq hard drives ship with jumpers preset to ensure proper installation and configuration of cables. ✎ If installing a second device on the primary controller, you must... drives are required. Device 1 is the drive connected to 80-conductor ATA cables). Device 0 is standard on the existing or optional drives are available from Compaq in this appendix for optimal performance.
... the documentation included with the kit to cable-select mode; The configuration of an Ultra ATA cable. therefore, no jumper setting changes on select models. Compaq hard drives ship with jumpers preset to ensure proper installation and configuration of cables. ✎ If installing a second device on the primary controller, you must... drives are required. Device 1 is the drive connected to 80-conductor ATA cables). Device 0 is standard on the existing or optional drives are available from Compaq in this appendix for optimal performance.