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- HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 1
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. 1 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 2
COMPAQ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Compaq product warranties. ARMADA, Compaq, Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Operating System Support for Compaq - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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 Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 4
YES DOS/Windows 3.1x and Windows 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 5
; only a high level review of functional areas found to be of most interest to Compaq portable customers are noted. 9 Standard Windows 95 OSR1 feature support is offered for the Armada 4150, 4150T and 4160T. Extended feature support for Windows 95 OSR1 on all other Armada 4100 models. 10 Extended - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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 Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 7
families. Refer to Table 4 for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for Windows 98 by product family. Although Compaq will support customers that upgrade to Windows 98 on the Armada 6500, 4100 and LTE 5000 families, Compaq has not yet made software deliverables available and does - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 8
DOS Real Mode Support DOS Real Mode Support DOS Real Mode Support DOS Real Mode Support DOS Real Mode Support Setup & Diagnostics Compaq Diagnostics F10 Computer Setup Compaq Diagnostics F10 Computer Setup F10 Computer Diagnostics F10 Computer Diagnostics Table 4 - Windows 98 Software - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 9
Disk Defragmenter; ScanDisk; and Disk Cleanup. Version Conflict Manager This feature will detect file version conflicts with installed programs and will install the Windows version of the driver. Remote Access Server Support for Intel MMX Processors Enables the users' desktop to act as a dial-up - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 10
l Table 4 - Key Windows 98 Feature Support by Compaq Portable Family Windows 95 Windows 95 is currently being preinstalled on the Armada 1500, Armada 1700, Armada 3500, Armada 4100, Armada 4200, Armada 6500, and Armada 7000 families. The version being used is the OEM Service Release 2.1/2.5 (OSR2 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 11
for damaged files. Online Service Folder Client software for America Online 3.0, CompuServe 3.0, CompuServe WOW!, and AT&T Worldnet. Table 6 - New Feature & Hardware Support Under Windows 95 OSR2 Refer to Table 5 for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for Windows 95 by product - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 12
Rage Pro Display Drivers for Windows 95 S3 Display Drivers for Windows 95 S3 Display Drivers for Windows 95 29 For the most up-to-date drivers, applications and patches refer to the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com or the latest Compaq Software Support CD. 30 For the LTE 5380 only. 31 For Armada - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 13
Support for Windows 95 Insight Agents for Windows 95 Programm able Keys Utility Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Direct X 5 Drivers MediaMati cs Arcade MPEG Player Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 IM Agents for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Programm able Keys Utility for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Armada 6500 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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 Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 15
F10 Computer Setup Table 7 - Windows 95 Software Deliverables Computer Setup for Armada 4160T Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 (SP3) is currently being preinstalled on select models within the Armada 1500, Armada 1700, Armada 3500, Armada 6500, and Armada 7000 families - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 16
from Microsoft it is only necessary to install the latest Service Pack. NOTE: While Compaq supports Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada 6500, software enhancements have not yet been released from the platform. Compaq intends on providing additional Windows NT 4.0 software such as enhanced PC Card and power - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 17
Keys Utility for Windows NT 4.0 CardWar e NT for Windows NT 4.043 Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Ethernet Drivers Armada 4200 IM Agents for Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Program mable Keys Utility for Windows NT 4.0 Compaq PC Card Support for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 6500 Armada 7700 & 7300 Armada 7800 & 7400 S3 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 18
for Windows NT 4.0 Armada 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 19
Rack Drivers for 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 20
Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Windows 3.1x/ MS-DOS Ethernet Drivers for Armada 4100 Convenience Base Network Support Drivers for Windows 3.1x IDE CD-ROM Drivers for MSDOS/Windows 3.1x IDE CD-ROM Drivers for MSDOS/Windows 3.1x IDE CD-ROM Drivers for MSDOS/Windows 3.1x Programmable Keys - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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 Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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 Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 23
the Supported Feature table as not being provided by Compaq. Customers who require these features under OS/2 Warp should contact IBM for more information. ... Windows NT 3.5155 Setup & Diagnostics LTE 5000 Computer Setup and Diagnostics for Portables Armada 1500 F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 24
Compaq Diagnostics for Armada 4100 Family - Ethernet Base F10 Computer Diagnostics for Armada 7300 and 7700 Series F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Computer Setup for Armada 4160T FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between ACPI and APM? Windows 98 supports - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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 Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - 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:
•
Software to manage and extend battery life
•
Software to enhance the ease of use and configuration of PC Cards
•
Intelligent Manageability software to provide Asset Control, Fault
Prediction, and Security
•
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.