Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Compaq Manuals
  4. Laptop
  5. Armada 7800
  6. White paper
Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper

Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper

Software overview
Hide thumbs Also See for Armada 7800:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

February 1998
0123-0499-A
Prepared By
Portable Software
Marketing
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
O N T E N T S
Highlights ....................... 3
Operating Systems ......... 3
versus the Armada
7700 and 7300 ................. 5
Windows 95 ..........................5
Windows NT 4.0 ....................7
Software Delivery............ 9
and Download Facility ...........9
Enhancements ................ 9
Setup & Diagnostics ..............9
PC Card Support ................. 10
Video ................................. 11
Multimedia .......................... 12
Premiere Audio ................... 13
Security .............................. 13
Power Management ............. 14
Fast Infrared ....................... 16
Programmable Keys ............ 16
Communications ................. 17
Online Help ........................ 17
Internet Explorer 4.0 ........... 17
Questions ..................... 18
List of Tables ................ 19
. .
. .
Armada 7800 Software Overview
. .
. .
. .
. .
The Armada 7800 is the latest addition to the Armada 7000 family of notebook computers.
. .
The purpose of this White Paper is to present an overview of the pre-installed software
. .
. .
including operating system support, comparison with earlier Armada 7700 and 7300 pre-
. .
. .
install image builds as well as a brief description of major software components and
. .
features.
. .
. .
. .
This document is intended external audiences with a need for information about the
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Compaq Armada 7800

Summary of Contents for Compaq Armada 7800

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Armada 7800 Software Overview 0123-0499-A Prepared By The Armada 7800 is the latest addition to the Armada 7000 family of notebook computers. Portable Software The purpose of this White Paper is to present an overview of the pre-installed software Marketing...
  • Page 2 Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Armada 7800 Software Overview First Edition (February 1998) Document Number 0123-0499-A...

  • Page 3: Supported Operating Systems

    Compaq deliverables. Microsoft Windows 95 The version of Windows 95 preinstalled on the Armada 7800 is Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2.1 (OEM Service Release 2.1), which offers an expanded feature set over Windows 95 OSR1 and the retail version of Windows 95.

  • Page 4: Microsoft Windows Nt 4.0

    A Word about Windows 95 OSR1 For customers who prefer to use Windows 95 OSR1 or Windows 95 Retail on the Armada 7800, Compaq offers support only for those features inherently supported by the operating system. This support includes basic functionality, such as audio and video, along with Compaq enhancements that enable hardware functionality.

  • Page 5: Armada 7800

    The Armada 7700 and 7300 use the S3 Aurora video chipset and the Armada 7800 uses the S3 VIRGE™ chipset. The Display Utility for Windows 95 is included as part of the display driver component.

  • Page 6: Windows 95

    FLOPUPD2.EXE IOSYSUP.EXE The Armada 7700 and 7300 use the ESS 1878 chipset and the Armada 7800 uses the ESS 1879 chipset. Internet Explorer 4.0 is pre-loaded and not pre-installed. Internet Explorer 3.02 is the pre-installed browser and users have the choice during or after unbundling to choose to upgrade.
  • Page 7 Windows NT 4.0 Compaq F10 Setup (Operating System Independent) All version information for the Armada 7800 is current as of February 17, 1998. For comparison purposes, version numbers used on the Armada 7700 and 7300 families are those included in the January, 1998 pre-install image refresh.

  • Page 8: Windows Nt 4.0

    Also referred to as the External CRT Configuration Utility. See the Windows NT 4.0 Software Enhancements table for more detailed information about the Compaq System Enhancements for Windows NT 4.0. QFE standard for Quick Fix Engineering. Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Versions and 7300 Versions 1.11...

  • Page 9: Software Delivery

    Portable, Desktop and Workstation PCs. Key drivers and utilities in all supported languages for the Armada 7800 are included on the Compaq Support Software CD. The user interface is translated in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese. The Compaq Support Software CD is updated monthly and is available either via an annual subscription or as a one-time purchase.

  • Page 10: Pc Card Support

    HITE Computer Setup/P allows the user to control the system’s configuration, including device resources and Compaq features such as security and power management. F10 Computer Setup/P and a set of F10 Setup and Diagnostics reside diagnostic packages are grouped under the name “F10” because the “F10” key accesses the hidden in a hidden partition on the hard disk partition where these utilities reside.

  • Page 11: Video

    Windows NT 4.0 Video The Armada 7800 features the S3 VIRGE™ video chipset along with software drivers to enable all functionality of the chipset. Driver support is complimented by a Display Utility that provides easy access to video settings through the Windows Control Panel as well as a System Tray accessible ã...

  • Page 12: Internet Explorer 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 Multimedia Microsoft Multimedia Support The versions of Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 preinstalled on the Armada 7800 include Microsoft DirectShow, which enables the following types of video playback: .AVI, .MOV and MPEG1 playback support Indeo4-compressed AVI playback support...

  • Page 13: Premiere Audio

    Microsoft DirectSound audio capability. The DirectSound interface provides significantly more control over the audio controller in the Armada 7800. In addition to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound also provides a high-quality wave mixing facility, as well as an industry-standard MIDI playback system.

  • Page 14: White Paper

    Windows NT 4.0 Power Management The Armada 7800 uses Advanced Power Management (APM) version 1.2 to provide power conservation features under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. Users access these features through the Compaq Power Management Utility. This Windows Control Panel applet provides an easy-to-use interface for setting and controlling power management features.
  • Page 15 The first ACPI operating system is Microsoft Windows 98 due out later this year. Until Windows 98 is available, the Armada 7800 will ship with ACPI disabled. Once Microsoft has released the finalized ACPI portion of Windows 98, Compaq will release an ACPI enabling applet.

  • Page 16: Fast Infrared

    Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0 Programmable Keys The Armada 7800 keyboard includes four user-programmable keys that can be used to launch or toggle between applications, and can also be programmed to emulate the Windows 95 Logo keys (Start or Secondary-Click ).

  • Page 17: Communications

    Compaq recommends that customers reference the Compaq PC Card Solutions List for PC Cards that are qualified to work on all Compaq commercial portables including the Armada 7800. A copy of this List, which is updated quarterly, can be obtained from the Compaq web site at http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/pcmcia/pccardlist.html.

  • Page 18: Armada 7800

    16-bit application. Microsoft logo certification requirements with which the Armada 7800 complies do not allow any 16-bit software to be included on the pre-install image. Compaq is currently working to qualify a 32-bit data/fax application for inclusion on future platforms and provided through fulfillment on currently shipping platforms including the Armada 7800.
  • Page 19 HITE APER (cont.) I S T O F AB L E S Table 1 - Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison ... 6 Table 2 - Removed Software Components for Windows 95 ... 6 Table 3 - New Software Components for Windows 95... 6 Table 4 - System Enhancements for Windows 95...

Table of Contents