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Compaq Armada E500 Series Overview

Armada family software overview – third edition
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White Paper
February 2001
13L3-0201C-WWEN
Prepared by Software Product
Management
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Overview.......................................3
Highlights .....................................3
Systems........................................3
Microsoft Windows 95 ................4
Windows 98 ...............................6
Software Delivery.......................11
CD Kit.......................................11
Software CD.............................11
Software Enhancements ...........13
Setup and Diagnostics .............13
Video........................................14
Multimedia................................15
Audio........................................15
Security ....................................15
Power Management .................16
Fast Infrared.............................18
Communications ......................18
Reference Guides ....................18
Internet Explorer ......................18
References .................................21
Armada Family Software
Overview - Third Edition
Abstract: New models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300
computers are the latest additions to the Compaq Armada Series of
Personal Computers.
The purpose of this white paper is to present an overview of the
preinstalled software including operating system support, as well as a
brief description of major software components and features.
This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers with
a need for information about the software provided on the Armada
preinstall images.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    References ...21 Armada Family Software Overview – Third Edition Abstract: New models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are the latest additions to the Compaq Armada Series of Personal Computers. The purpose of this white paper is to present an overview of the preinstalled software including operating system support, as well as a brief description of major software components and features.
  • Page 2 Armada Family Software Overview Notice 13L3-0201C-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SoftPaq is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Overview

    Armada™ E500, M700, and M300 series: • Armada M300: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz • Armada E500: Intel Celeron 550 and 600 MHz, Pentium III 750, 800, and 850 MHz, and select Pentium III 700 MHz • Armada M700: Pentium III 750 and 850 MHz This common preinstall image allows customers to maintain a single list of software for use on any of the new additions to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 series.

  • Page 4: Microsoft Windows 95

    Microsoft Windows 95 The version of Windows 95 formerly preinstalled on select Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers is Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2.1 (OEM Service Release 2.1). Internet Explorer 4.01a is installed in addition to the operating system. Windows 95 OSR 2.1 continues to include features and fixes introduced with earlier releases from Microsoft.
  • Page 5 Table 1. Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison M700 with Software 700-MHz processor Component Preinstall Infrared Drivers (Win95) 1.20 A Insight Management 4.20 F Agents (Win32) Intel SpeedStep 1.00 A Application IR Transfer 1.00 B M2E Audio Driver 4.04 G (Win95/98) Microsoft DirectX 6.10 A...

  • Page 6: Windows 98

    Windows 98 The version of Windows 98 preinstalled on new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers is Second Edition (SE). Windows 98 SE is fully supported on Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. For more information about Windows 98 SE support on Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers, refer to the white paper Operating System Support on Compaq Portables, ed., July 1999.

  • Page 7: Microsoft Windows Nt 4.0

    Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 is offered as a preinstalled operating system for new Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Note: Compaq supports customers who install Windows NT 4.0 using Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5.
  • Page 8 Compaq provides software enhancements that complement Windows NT 4.0 by enabling the same level of features and hardware functionality provided under Windows 95. Native Windows NT 4.0 features and Compaq software deliverables include: • Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT • Compaq enhanced audio, video, and network support •...
  • Page 9 Table 3. Windows NT 4.0 Software Component Version Comparison (continued) M700 with Software 700-MHz processor Component Preinstall Desktop/Portable Web 4.20 G Agents (Win32) Diagnostics for 2.04 E Windows NT Easy Point IV 1.00 B Fax Central 4.40 C Hot Key Support Software 1.00 D (Win32) Insight Management...

  • Page 10: Microsoft Windows 2000

    Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is offered as a preinstalled operating system for Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers. Compaq also supports customers who install Windows 2000 on their own. Compaq drivers, utilities, and applications for Windows 2000 are discussed in detail in later sections of this white paper.

  • Page 11: Software Delivery

    Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit The Compaq QuickRestore CD (QRCD) Kit is shipped with each Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer. The QRCD System Recovery provides an easy-to-use complete restore solution. The preinstalled operating system and all Compaq software enhancements are provided in the kit.

  • Page 12: Compaq World Wide Web Site And Download Facility

    Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site ( SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates as well as product software enhancements.

  • Page 13: Software Enhancements

    Software Enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements common to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Setup and Diagnostics • Intelligent Manageability • Video • Multimedia • Audio • Security • Power Management • MultiBay swapping •...

  • Page 14: Intelligent Manageability

    Intelligent Manageability Windows 98 With Intelligent Manageability, Compaq responds to customers’ need for easy-to-manage computers in stand-alone and networked environments. Compaq addresses this need by focusing on five primary customer concerns: • Asset Management—provides the user with detailed configuration information about the computer and allows the system administrator to inventory and track computers and their components from one central location.

  • Page 15: Multimedia

    Multimedia Microsoft Multimedia Support The version of Windows 95 preinstalled on select models of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer includes Microsoft DirectShow, which enables the following types of video playback: • AVI, MOV, and MPEG1 playback support • Indeo4-compressed AVI playback support •...

  • Page 16: Power Management

    Unless the Administrator Password is known, F10 Setup is inaccessible. Power Management The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use Advanced Power Management (APM) version 1.2 to provide power conservation features under Windows 95. An equivalent feature set is supported under Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 17: Multibay Swapping Support

    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI ) represents a significant innovation in power and configuration management, allowing operating systems and applications to manage power based on activity and usage. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to provide power conservation features under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000.

  • Page 18: Easy Access Button Support

    IR drivers to provide the user the ability to use IR at 4 MB/s. Communications Windows 98 The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers feature Fax Central from Ring Zero, a data/fax application for Windows NT 4.0. This application allows users to fax directly from their Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers.

  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    NTFS. Windows NT 4.0 does not support FAT32, since NTFS provides comparable features and performance improvements. Customers using Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are able to easily manipulate the primary bootable partition using OS-inherent tools.
  • Page 20 No, many of our customers have expressed a need for consistency. Therefore, Compaq will not refresh software on Armada E500, M700, and M300 computer products during their life (this does not apply to the S products). We will supply white papers that will provide the necessary information to those customers who want to maintain a single list of software components for all current-generation Armada families.

  • Page 21: References

    Where can I learn more if I want to install the OS and all of the Compaq software myself? The Installing Microsoft Windows on Compaq Armada EM & V Products white papers will describe the steps required to install the supported Microsoft operating systems. Will this image change significantly if new E500, M700, and M300 computers are introduced? The goal for our classic line of Armada products is to provide as much stability as possible.

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