........Chapter 1 Overview This chapter introduces the Compaq Armada 6500 notebook computer. It provides a computer system overview and describes the controls, indicators, and hot keys. 1.1 System Overview The computer is a high-performance portable computer designed for the mobile professional.
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........Chip Set The Intel 440BX AGPset is used to implement the core functions of the system. The 440BX AGPset includes the Intel 82443BX and the Intel PIIX4.
........Super I/O I/O support is provided by the National Semiconductor PC97338 chip. This chip supports the following functions: Floppy disk controller with Japanese floppy support.
Video output (NTSC/PAL selectable). Composite video using RCA jack S-Video Hardware Volume Control Armada 6500 Convenience Base The Armada 6500 Convenience Base has the following features: Battery charger Parallel port Serial port VGA/CRT port Two PS/2 connections for keyboard and mouse...
........1.3 Components, Controls, and Indicators This section shows the locations and provides a description of the different components on the computer.
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........Figure 1-1 Front and Right Side View Overview...
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........Top and Left Side Components Item Component Lid Release...
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........Figure 1-2 Top and Left Side View Overview 1-11...
........1.7 Related Information Documentation Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide Quick Setup Guide World Wide Web Information such as drivers, BIOS updates, and online documentation is available from Compaq’s World Wide Web Site.
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