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software to enhance the user experience and usability of the mobile PC. Features supported through Compaq software are described in this paper. This is the seventh edition of the document. This edition includes information about: • Operating system support for the new Armada E700, M700, and M300 - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 2
, are registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. Netelligent, Armada, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 3
included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. This Compaq software support is available to customers in - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 4
Customers can purchase the Software CD by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support. The Compaq Software CD is not available for products announced in 2Q98 or later. The Compaq QuickRestore CD includes all software included on the factory installed hard drive image as well as the operating system - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 5
Second Edition is recommended to fully utilize Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). 5 Windows 98 is available on selected models in selected regions. 6 Compaq currently installs OSR2.1 and IE4.01 on the Armada 1500c, 1700 and 3500 providing a consistent preinstall base for customers - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 6
operating system. Customers should refer to the Compaq Web site or Compaq Support Software CD for the latest revisions and information regarding these software components. 12 Extended feature support for Windows 95 OSR2 on the Armada 4150, 4150T and 4160T 13 Standard Windows 95 OSR1 feature - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 7
drivers with Compaq value added features will be available for selected Armada models to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 17 Includes all activity-based timers that power down used components after a user-defined period of inactivity. 18 ACPI requires support in the hardware, in the BIOS - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 8
allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to calibrate their batteries while on AC power. Refer to the white paper titled Armada 7400 and 7800 Battery Calibration for more information. 35 Refer to the white paper titled DVD Software Support for Compaq Armada Portables - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 9
supports OSR1 across most product families and OSR2.x on the Armada 1500 and later. Compaq software enhancements extend functionality or enhance the overall user experience. Refer to Table 3 for general information on Compaq software enhancements provided for Windows 95. For information on specific - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 10
or enhance the overall user experience. Refer to Table 3 for general information on Compaq software enhancements provided for Windows 98. For information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 98 by product family, refer to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 11
shows the user how far along in the setup process they are. The shutdown time has been dramatically reduced from Windows 95 to Windows 98. FAT32 Conversion Utility A graphical utility which can quickly and safely convert a hard drive from the FAT16 to FAT32. Power Management Win32® Driver Model - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 12
Products 12 Table 6. Key Windows 98 Feature Support by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 13
users with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Refer to Table 7 for general information on Compaq software enhancements provided for Windows NT 4.0. For information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by product family, refer to the Armada - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 14
-aware drivers offer hot swapping capabilities. Cards known to offer this support include: Adaptec 1480 SCSI CardBus, TDK Network Flyer 100 CardBus, Madge Token Ring CardBus, Madge TR MK2 (non-CardBus) 47 Limited to hot swapping of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Compaq MultiBay - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 15
Portable PCs48 Category Processor Memory Hard Drive Operating System Power Management Ready PC Requirements for Portable PCs 233 Mhz 64 MB N/A Preinstalled with Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 ACPI Ready and Enabled Windows 2000 Beta Support As discussed above, Compaq is actively participating in - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 16
a mobile user to move about freely, having access to their environment wherever they go. Allows remote maintenance and trouble shooting by a network administrator. Native DVD support. DirectX 6.0 support. 49 Source: www.microsoft.com/windows. 50 Requires ACPI support in the hardware and BIOS. Refer - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 17
on desktop Intel Architecture systems. As such, Linux was developed without portable features. Recently, Linux added support for features that portable users expect such as Advanced Power Management (APM), PCMCIA cards, and XWindows video drivers for LCD panels. Many other features of portables - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 18
as Hard Disk Drives, Floppy Disk Drives, CD-ROM, DVD, LS120 or ZIP drives). Hot-docking into Armada Station docking stations. Compaq Unique Features Enhanced audio features. Use of Compaq programmable keys. Movie Playback Multi-media support of MPEG-2 Hollywood Encrypted video content designed - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 19
are not directly related to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. Compaq software enhancements are available as individual SoftPaqs and can be obtained by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com. For additional - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 20
for OS/2 Warp is provided for the LTE 5000, Armada 4100, 7300, and 7700 families. Compaq supports basic audio, video and networking functionality. In addition, Compaq provides software to enable Programmable Keys and power management functionality such as standby and hibernation. Customers who - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 21
System Support for Compaq Portable Products 21 Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between ACPI and APM? Windows 98 and Windows 2000 support the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Advanced Power Management (APM) utilized the BIOS for power management - HP Armada 1700 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 22
Customer Service & Support. Does Compaq support UNIX on any portable platforms? Compaq does not support any version of UNIX on its portable computers. Customers who wish to use UNIX on a Compaq portable should contact the operating system vendor directly for support. Does Compaq support Linux on
White Paper
July 1999
0152-0899-A
Prepared by Portables Software
Marketing
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Highlights
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3
Defining Support
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Support Software
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3
Compaq QuickRestore
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3
Compaq Software CD
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Compaq Support Software
CD
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4
System Enhancement
Diskette
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4
Preinstalled Operating
Systems
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4
Supported Operating
Systems
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Compaq Value-Added
Features
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Windows 95
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Windows 98
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10
Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0
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Windows 2000 Professional
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Linux
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DOS 6.2x & Windows 3.1x
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Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
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IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
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List of Tables
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Operating System Support for
Compaq Portable Products
–
July 1999
Abstract:
The purpose of this White Paper is to present operating
system features supported on Compaq portable computers. Compaq
supports Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95,
across all products and Windows 2000 Beta 3, Windows for
Workgroups 3.1x, Windows 3.1x, DOS 6.2x, and IBM OS/2 Warp
across selected platforms.
In addition to features inherently supported in the operating system
itself, Compaq also provides software to enhance the user experience
and usability of the mobile PC. Features supported through Compaq
software are described in this paper.
This is the seventh edition of the document. This edition includes
information about:
•
Operating system support for the new Armada E700, M700, and
M300, as well as newer models of the Armada 1500c, Armada
1750, Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 families.
•
Support for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition and
Windows 2000 Beta 3.
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Support for the Linux operating system on the Armada 7400 and
7800 families.