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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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 2
AND COMPAQ SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPAQ Office. LTE 5000, MultiBay, and Netelligent are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. . ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 3
purchase the Software CD by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support. Beginning with new products announced 2Q98, the Compaq Software CD will no longer be made available. The Compaq QuickRestore CD includes all software included on the factory installed hard drive image as well as the operating - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 4
family. The latest QFE from Microsoft tare always included as part of the preinstall. 6 Windows 95 OSR2 was single installed on the Armada 4150, 4150T and 4160T. 7 Windows 98 is available on select models within the Armada 1700 and 1500, notebook families and late 4Q98 for the Armada 6500. . 8 On - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 5
Paper titled Windows 3.1 Support on Compaq Armada and LTE 5000 portables. Refer to this White Paper for more information on the level testing conducted and availability of support software for these platforms. ... SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS In addition to supporting preinstalled operating systems - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 6
Cards 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 7
full support on all models within the Armada 1500, 1700, 3500, 4200, and 7000 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 8
Operating System Support 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 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 9
convert a hard drive from the original version of FAT to FAT32. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is the first Microsoft operating system to feature ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). ACPI is an open industry specification that is - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 10
and those shipped by Compaq do not support this feature. Compaq will release specific Windows 98 video drivers for the Armada 7800 that will support this feature. All other Compaq notebook families listed as not supporting Windows 98 multiple monitor features may support it using a second video - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 11
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 automatically run at the next reboot in order to check for damaged files. Online Service Folder Client - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 12
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 1510, 1520, 1530, 1535, 1550, 1580, and 1585 models. 32 For Armada 1540, 1560, 1570, 1571, 1572 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 13
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/ MSDOS Insight - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 14
WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Windows 9529 Enabling Input Device Hardware LTE 5000 Microsoft Infrared Drivers for Windows 95 Armada 1500 Compaq Fast IR drivers for Portables Armada 1500/4100 ALPS Glidepoint Drivers Japanese Armada 1700 & 3500 Power Management, Extended Security Features, Hibernation, - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 15
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 user experience. Refer to Table 8 for information on specific - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 16
Test. Information on Compaq portable computer certifications can be found on the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. WINDOWS NT 4.0 SOFTWARE DELIVERABLES Windows NT 4.037 Enabling Audio Hardware Enabling Video Hardware LTE 5000 ESS 688/1688/ 1788 Audio Drivers for Windows NT - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 17
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 4.0 Insight Agents - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 18
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 Diagnosti cs for - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 19
for information on specific Compaq software deliverables for DOS 6.2x and Windows 3.1x by product family. Compaq software deliverables are available as individual SoftPaqs and can be obtained by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. For additional - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 20
Enabling Networking Enabling Storage Devices Unique Compaq Software Functionality Enabling Input Device Hardware LTE 5000 Cirrus Logic GD7543 Video Drivers for MSDOS49 Cirrus Logic GD7543 Video Drivers for Windows 3.1x50 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Video Drivers for Windows 3.151 Armada 1500 Cirrus - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 21
for MS-DOS Support for Compaq Portable Telephony Modem F10 Computer Diagnostics for Armada 7300 and 7700 Series F10 Computer Setup for Armada 1500, 7300, and 7700 Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Although no longer sold by Microsoft, Compaq continues to support Windows NT 3.51 on the LTE 5000, Armada 1500 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 22
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 For the entire Compaq LTE 5000 family except the LTE 5380. 22 - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 23
banks and other financial services firms are using OS/2 for businesscritical applications. In order to satisfy this important market segment, Compaq provides support for OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0 on select portable computer platforms. Support for OS/2 Warp is provided for the LTE 5000, Armada 4100 and - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 24
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 Support No Support Computer Setup and Diagnostics for - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 25
support, and troubleshooting wizards. With these enhancements, Windows 98 "works better" and "plays better" according to Microsoft. This upgrade is designed to provide the best Internet experience, deliver higher quality computing, make computing more entertaining, and unlock the power of the PC - HP LTE Notebook PC 5250 | 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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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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Supported
Operating Systems
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Supported Features
by Operating
System
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Windows 98
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Windows 95
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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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Frequently Asked
Questions
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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
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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
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Programmable Keys utility to support four special keyboard keys
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Infrared support for ease of use in wireless transfers of speeds up to 4Mbps
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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.