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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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 2
, UltraView, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows . All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products White Paper prepared by Portables Software - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 3
NT Workstation 4.0. Likewise, all references to Windows 2000 refer to Windows 2000 Professional. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are not supported on Compaq Armada portables. For legacy operating systems such as Windows 3.1x, Windows 95 Retail and OSR1, Windows NT 3.51 or IBM - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 4
been preinstalled. The Software CD does not include the operating system itself. 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 5
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 5 Table 1. Pre-Installed Operating Systems YES NO YES11 NO LTE 5000 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES 3 Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 is available on selected models in selected regions. 4 Windows 98 Second Edition is recommended to - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 6
NO YES YES YES YES The following sections list major Compaq software enhancements for each supported 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 7
OS OS CVA23 OS NA CVA NA Cards Compaq Ethernet CVA CVA CVA CVA CVA CVA OS Network Drivers 14 Some features are not supported on all platforms where limitations in the hardware prevent a feature from being enabled. 15 Audio drivers with Compaq value added features will be available - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 8
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. 36 DVD movie players are not yet available for Windows 2000, but are expected to be available in late 1999 or - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 9
Armada product families. The version being used on current platforms is the OEM Service Release 2.1 or 2.5 (OSR2). Refer to Table 1 for information on preinstalled operating systems by product family. Compaq offers full support across the LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Refer to Table 2 for - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 10
Dial-up scripting, which can automate the process of connecting to bulletin boards and online services. User interface enhancements simplify setting up and using dial-up connections. Networking support tool for remote users to access their corporate network via a secure connection. Utilizes the - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 11
to act as a dial-up server. Allows dial-up clients to remotely connect to a Windows 98 machine for local resource access. Multiple Display Support Allows the user to display different images on multiple monitors using multiple graphics adapters on a single PC. This feature effectively expands the - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 12
with additional optional hardware, software, or firmware. $ = Not supported on the specified notebook family. Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Service Pack 4 (SP4) is currently being preinstalled on select models in select regions on select Armada - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 13
. All Compaq portable products that support Windows NT 4.0 support both Service Pack 3 and Service Pack 4. Compaq does not support Service Pack 2, Service Pack 1, or the retail version of Windows NT 4.0 without Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5 installed. Compaq recommends an - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 14
/Fax Software Hot swapping of MultiBay devices47 Programmable keys IDE Bus Master support Windows 2000 Professional As a long-time premier Microsoft Windows NT provider, on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that have Award CardWare-aware - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 15
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 Microsoft's Windows 2000 Deployment Program and is working to - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 16
, 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 to Table 6 for a list of Armada - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 17
/. Linux Linux is fast becoming viewed by some as an acceptable alternative to the Windows NT operating system. As such, Compaq now supports this operating system on many of its servers, workstations, desktops and portables. Many customers are using Linux to perform various functions throughout - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 18
console. Free OS Source code for the kernel, drivers, development tools and user programs is available and can be freely distributed54. Legacy File Support Supports several common file systems including Minix, Xenix, and all the common system V file systems as well as an advanced file system of - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 19
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 convenience Compaq software enhancements are also available - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 20
from Compaq are not preinstalled on any portable but 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 convenience Compaq software enhancements are also available on CD - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 21
98 features 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5100 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products - Page 22
/2 Warp 3.0 or questions regarding Compaq software enhancements 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
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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3
Support Software
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3
Compaq QuickRestore
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3
Compaq Software CD
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4
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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6
Compaq Value-Added
Features
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7
Windows 95
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9
Windows 98
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10
Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0
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12
Windows 2000 Professional
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14
Linux
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17
DOS 6.2x & Windows 3.1x
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19
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
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20
IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0
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20
Frequently Asked Questions
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21
List of Tables
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22
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.
•
Support for the Linux operating system on the Armada 7400 and
7800 families.