Compaq Evo N410c Software Manual

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White Paper
July 2002
172Z-0702A-WWEN
Prepared by:
Software Marketing
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Highlights .................................... 3
Operating Systems ..................... 3
Professional .............................. 5
Microsoft Windows 95 ............... 6
Known Anomalies....................... 6
Software Delivery........................ 7
Kit.............................................. 7
CD............................................. 7
Software Enhancements ............ 9
Setup and Diagnostics .............. 9
Video....................................... 11
Audio....................................... 11
Security ................................... 11
Power Interface (ACPI) ........... 12
Support ................................... 12
Reference Guides ................... 12
Evo Notebook N410c/N610c

Software Overview

Abstract: The purpose of this white paper is to present both an
overview of the preinstalled software with operating system support
and a brief description of major software components and features.
This white paper covers the new Evo Notebook N410c and N610c
models along with a software comparison to Evo Notebook N400c,
N600c, N800c, and N1000c models.
This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers who
need information about the software provided on the Evo preinstall
images.
1st Release

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    White Paper July 2002 172Z-0702A-WWEN Prepared by: Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Highlights ... 3 Operating Systems ... 3 Microsoft Windows 2000 ... 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional ... 5 Microsoft Windows 95 ... 6 Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Support...
  • Page 2 Evo Notebook N410c/N610c Software Overview 1st Release Notice 172Z-0702A-WWEN © 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 3: Highlights

    Evo Notebook N610c Mobile Intel Pentium 4 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 GHz-M models Operating Systems Operating systems available for the Evo N410c and N610c series include: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional...
  • Page 4 1.01 A (CD) 5.10 E (CD) 5.01 A (CD) 2.40 A (preloaded) 6.x C 4.00 A 5.00 D 1st Release Evo N1000c Evo N410c/N610c 1.00 C 1.00 C 4.00 B 4.00 B 3.00 B 3.00 B 3.15 A (preloaded) 4.00 A (preloaded) 1.10 D...
  • Page 5: Microsoft Windows Xp Professional

    1.01 A (CD) 5.10 E 5.01 A (CD) 5.01 A (CD) 2.40 A (preloaded) 6.x B 1st Release Evo N1000c Evo N410c/N610c 1.00 B 1.00 B 5.00 C 4.05 A (CD) 7.00 A 7.00 A 5.10 A (CD) 5.10 A (CD)
  • Page 6: Microsoft Windows 95

    System Enhancements Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 95 is not supported on the Evo N1000c, N800c, N610c, N600c or N410c families. Limited support is available for the Evo N400c. For additional information regarding the Evo N400c, please refer to the Evo N400c Software Overview white paper (August 2001). Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Support Limited support will be made available for the Evo Notebook N410c and N610c models in...
  • Page 7: Software Delivery

    Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq QuickRestore CD Kit The Compaq QuickRestore CD (QRCD) Kit is shipped with each Evo N410c and N610c computer. The QRCD System Recovery provides an easy-to-use complete restore solution for preinstalled Operating Systems. The preinstalled operating system and all Compaq software enhancements are provided in the kit.
  • Page 8: Compaq Worldwide Web Site And Download Facility

    Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or from the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements.
  • Page 9: Software Enhancements

    Software Enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: Setup and Diagnostics Intelligent Manageability Video Audio Easy Access buttons support Reference guides The check boxes following each enhancement description indicate which operating systems support these enhancements and if the enhancements are provided on the SSCD, QRCD, and Compaq Web site.
  • Page 10: Intelligent Manageability

    Intelligent Manageability Windows XP & Windows 2000 With Intelligent Manageability, Compaq responds to the need that customers have 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 components from one central location.
  • Page 11: Video

    Windows Control Panel. Audio Windows XP & Windows 2000 Audio drivers on the Evo N410c and N610c enable the ADI 1886 CODEC controller to run multimedia applications using Microsoft DirectSound audio capability. Security Windows XP & Windows 2000...
  • Page 12: Advanced Configuration And Power Interface (Acpi)

    Administrator Password Windows XP & Windows 2000 The administrator password, also known as the setup password, prevents unauthorized changes to the system configuration. If the administrator password is not known, F10 Setup Utility is inaccessible. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Windows XP &...
  • Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions

    The DVD player is installed when a DVD movie is inserted into the DVD-ROM drive for the first time. This application is designed for use with Windows XP and Windows 2000. Is the preinstalled software image on the Evo N410c/N610c preinstall image also compatible with Evo N400c, N600c, N800c, and N1000c models? Yes, the updated preinstalled software image has been tested with Evo N400c, N600c, N800c, and N1000c models.
  • Page 14 How can you call this a common image when manual reconfiguration is required? Manual reconfiguration is only necessary if the image is unbundled on an Evo N410c. When an image from an Evo N610c is used as a starting point, manual reconfiguration of drivers is not required.

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