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these components. Features supported through Compaq software include: • Software to manage and extend battery life • Software to support for the new Armada 3500 and Armada 6500. This document is intended for external audiences with a need for information about operating system support for Compaq - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 2
COMPAQ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES , only as strictly stated in Compaq product warranties. ARMADA, Compaq, LTE, Deskpro, Presario, ProLiant ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 3
support information for the Armada 6500 and Armada 3500. DEFINING SUPPORT Compaq supports all operating systems that are currently preinstalled by Compaq on its portable computers. Today, the preinstalled operating systems are Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2.1/2.5 and Windows NT 4.0 with Service - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 4
95 OSR1 Dual Installation Armada 1500 NO Armada 1700 NO Armada 3500 NO Armada 4100 NO Armada 4200 NO Armada 6500 NO Armada 7700 & 7300 NO Armada 7800 & 7400 NO NO YES2 NO NO NO NO NO YES3 NO Windows 95 OSR 2.1 and Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 2) Dual Installation NO - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 5
that are not preinstalled. Table 2 summarizes support offered for each operating system by product family. SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS Armada Armada LTE Armada Armada Armada Armada Armada Armada 7700 & 7800 & Operating Systems 5000 1500 1700 3500 4100 4200 6500 7300 7400 YES YES YES - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 6
and is dependent on the PC Card drivers. Contact your PC Card vendor for more information about Plug 'n Play support under Windows NT 4.0. 17 Multibay Exchange refers to warm swapping support for CDROM, floppy drive and batteries in the Compaq MultiBay. 18 Armada 6500 only. 19 Armada 6500 only. 6 - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 7
Enabling Video Hardware Armada 1500 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 1700 & 3500 ESS 1869 Audio Driver Support Armada 4200 Native Audio Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support C&T Display Driver Support Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support Armada 7800 - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 8
.) ... Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 7700 & 7300 External - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 9
that is an integral part of the Microsoft OnNow initiative. A new, unified driver model for Windows 95 and Windows NT that will enable new devices to have a single driver for both operating systems. It allows Windows 98 to maintain full legacy device driver support while adding support for new WDM - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 10
such as the Compaq USB PC Card. 27 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Only the Armada 7300, 7700 and 7800 feature a dual video controller architecture that enables this feature. In the case of the Armada 7800, as of this printing, the video drivers shipped by Microsoft - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 11
exploits the Intel Pentium Multimedia Extensions (MMX) for fast audio and video support on the next generation of Intel Pentium processor. Adds support for new NDIS 4.0 network interface card drivers. Automatic Scandisk On Boot In situations where the PC was not shut down normally, Scandisk will - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 12
Enabling Video Hardware Cirrus Logic GD7543 Display Driver for Windows 95 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Display Driver for Windows 9530 Armada 1500 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for Windows 95 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Display Driver for Windows 9531 C&T 68554 Display Driver for Windows 9532 Armada 1700 & 3500 - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 13
Windows 9529 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Enabling PC Card Hardware Unique Compaq Software Functionality LTE 5000 Insight Agents for Windows 95 Armada 1500 MicrosoftDirectX 3 MediaMati cs MPEG Player Support for Windows 95 Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers for Windows 3.1x - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 14
and 5400 only. 14 Armada 4100 Armada 4200 Microsoft Infrared Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 1500/4100 ALPS Glidepoint Drivers Japanese Suppleme ntal Programs for Windows 95 Compaq Power Managem ent for Windows 95 Armada 4200 Security 32 Support Armada 6500 Armada 7700 & 7300 Intellisync 97 - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 15
on preinstalled operating systems by portable family). It is a supported operating system on all models within the LTE 5000, Armada 1500, Armada 1700, Armada 3500, Armada 4100, Armada 4200, Armada 6500 and Armada 7000 families. Compaq software deliverables extend functionality or enhance the overall - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 16
NT 4.0 Chips and Technolo gies Video Driver for Windows NT 4.0 ATI Rage Pro Display Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 ESS 1879 Audio Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 S3 Aurora Display Driver Support Windows NT 4.0 S3 Aurora - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 17
.) ... Windows NT 4.037 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Enabling PC Card Hardware 40 Armada LTE 5000 1500 Armada 1700 & 3500 Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Intel 82558 Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents for Windows NT - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 18
4200 Security 32 Support Armada Multibay Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) Armada Multibay Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) Setup & Diagnostics Computer Setup and Diagnosti cs for Portables F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Compaq Diagnosti cs for Windows - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 19
Windows 3.1x/MS-DOS Armada 4200 Armada 4200 ESS Audio Drivers for Windows 3.1 Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Drivers for Windows 3.1x/MS-DOS 46 For the most up-to-date drivers, applications and patches refer to the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com or the latest Compaq Support Software CD. 47 - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 20
GD7548 Video Drivers for Windows 3.151 Armada 1500 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Video Drivers for Windows 3.1 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Video Drivers for Windows 3.1 Armada 4100 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Video Drivers for Windows 3.1 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Video Drivers for Windows 3.1 MediaMatics MPEG Player Support - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 21
MS-DOS Support for Compaq Portable Telephony Modem Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 3.1x /Windows 95 Computer Setup and Diagnostics for Portables Computer Setup and Diagnostics for Portables Compaq Diagnostics for Armada 4100 Family - Ethernet Base Computer Setup for Armada 4160T Armada 4200 Personal - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 22
51 Convenience Base Ethernet Drivers for Windows NT 3.51 Armada Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers for Windows NT 3.51 55 For the most up-to-date drivers, applications and patches refer to the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com or the latest Compaq Support Software CD. 56 For the Compaq LTE 5380 only. 57 - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 23
Warp 3.0 Armada 1500 No Support Armada 4100 ESS 1688 Audio Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.0 ESS 1788 Audio Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.0 Armada 7700 & 7300 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.0 58 For the most up-to-date drivers, applications and patches refer to the Compaq Web site - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 24
Warp58 Enabling Video Hardware Power Management and Programmable Keys61 Setup & Diagnostics LTE 5000 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Display Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.059 Cirrus Logic GD7543 Display Driver Support for OS/2 Warp 3.060 QVision Display Drivers for OS/2 Warp 3.0 (V2.39 Rev A) Armada 1500 No - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 25
an integrated operating system and browser, faster launch and shutdown times, expanded driver support and update, updated system tools for corporate support, and troubleshooting wizards. With these enhancements, Windows 98 "works better" and "plays better" according to Microsoft. This upgrade is - HP LTE Elite Notebook PC 4/40 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Pla - Page 26
for OS/2 Warp 3.0, customers should contact Compaq 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
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September 1998
Prepared By
Portable Software
Marketing
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
ONTENTS
Highlights
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3
Defining Support
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3
Support Software
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3
Compaq QuickRestore CD
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3
Compaq Software CD
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3
Compaq Support Software CD 3
Preinstalled
Operating Systems
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4
Supported
Operating Systems
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5
Supported Features
by Operating
System
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5
Windows 98
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7
Windows 95
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10
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ... 15
DOS 6.2x & Windows 3.1x ... 18
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51.. 21
IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0
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23
Frequently Asked
Questions
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24
Operating System Support for Compaq
Portable Platforms
The purpose of this White Paper is to present operating system features supported on
Compaq portable computers. Compaq supports Microsoft DOS 6.2x, Windows 3.1x,
Windows for Workgroups 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and IBM
OS/2 Warp. 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. Specific Compaq software deliverables are reviewed here as well as
information about the various ways customers can obtain these components.
Features supported through Compaq software include:
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Software to manage and extend battery life
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Software to enhance the ease of use and configuration of PC Cards
•
Intelligent Manageability software to provide Asset Control, Fault
Prediction, and Security
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Multibay support to enable warm and hot swapping of IDE devices
•
Programmable Keys utility to support four special keyboard keys
•
Infrared support for ease of use in wireless transfers of speeds up to 4Mbps
•
Communications software to provide telephony capabilities and enhance ease
of use
This is the fifth edition of the document. This edition includes updated information about
operating system support for the new Armada 3500 and Armada 6500.
This document is intended for external audiences with a need for information about
operating system support for Compaq commercial portables.