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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 - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 2
OF SUCH DAMAGES. COMPAQ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HEREIN DESCRIBED AT ANY trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms Fifth Edition (September - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 3
Compaq Customer Service & Support. Beginning with new products announced 2Q98, the Compaq Software CD will no longer be made available. The Compaq updated monthly with new files also made available on the Compaq Web site. This CD contains support files for not only Compaq portables, but desktop and - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 4
support software on single CD can download individual software drivers and utilities, called SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Unless otherwise noted, all Compaq NO Windows 95 OSR 2.1 and Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 2) Dual Installation NO NO NO NO YES4 NO NO - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 5
YES YES YES YES YES Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 (4Q98) YES NO NO NO YES NO NO YES NO OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0 Table 2 - Supported Operating Systems The following sections list major Compaq software deliverables for each supported operating system. Customers should refer to the - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 6
operating system but which is enhanced through additional software components provided by Compaq. "NA" represents functionality that is not available on Compaq portable platforms. ... SUPPORTED FEATURES11 Compaq Audio Drivers Compaq Video Drivers DOS & Windows 3.1x CC Windows 95 CC Windows 98 - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 7
operating system on select models within the Armada 6500 family. (Refer to Table 2 for information on preinstalled operating systems by portable family). Compaq offers full support on all models within the Armada 1500, 1700, 3500, 4200, and 7000 families. Refer to Table 4 for information on specific - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 8
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 services. User interface enhancements simplify setting up and using dial-up connections. Networking support - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 9
will detect file version conflicts with installed programs and will install the Windows version of the driver. Remote Access Server Support for Intel are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. As well, Compaq unique features such as Intelligent Manageability are not supported across all - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 10
being used is the OEM Service Release 2.1/2.5 (OSR2), which has been enhanced over the previous Windows 95 OSR1 release and the currently shipping retail version of Windows 95. Windows 95 OSR2 enables key hardware in the latest portable products and provides support for Compaq software that is not - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 11
order to check 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 - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 12
Display Driver for Windows 9530 Armada 1500 ESS 1878 Audio Driver Support for Windows 95 Cirrus Logic GD7548 Display Driver for Windows 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 - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 13
Compaq Software Functionality LTE 5000 Insight Agents for Windows 95 Armada 1500 MicrosoftDirectX 3 MediaMati cs MPEG Player Support cs MPEG Player Support for Windows 95 Ethernet Drivers True Flash File System for Windows 95 Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers True Flash File System for Windows 95 Insight - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 14
for Windows 95 Power Managem ent for Windows 95 Security 32 for Windows 95 Enabling Communicatio ns Hardware Support for Compaq Portable Telephony Modem36 Support for Compaq Portable Telephony Modem Compaq Modem Driver for Windows 95 35 For all LTE models except the 5380. 36 For the LTE 5150 - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 15
System Enhancem ents for Windows 95 DOS Real Mode Support Notebook Universal Serial Bus Support DOS Real Mode Support Setup & Diagnostics Compaq Diagnostic s for Windows 3.1x /Windows 95 Computer Setup and Diagnostic s for Portables Compaq Diagnostic s for Windows 3.1x /Windows 95 F10 Computer - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 16
system. On portable platforms where Windows NT 4.0 is the preinstalled operating system, Service Pack 3 is also preinstalled. All Compaq portable products that support Windows NT 4.0 support Service Pack 2. Compaq does not support Service Pack 1 or the retail version of Windows NT 4.0 without either - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 17
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 Display Utility for Windows NT 4.0 S3 Display Utility for Windows - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 18
Management, Extended Security Features, Hibernation, Multibay Interchange and Compaq Hot Keys Suppleme ntal Programs for Windows NT 4.0 Suppleme user base. Some corporate 45 Provides hibernation support only. This version will not work with Service Pack 3. An updated power management utility will - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 19
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 convenience Compaq software deliverables are also available on CD - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 20
Functionality Enabling Networking Enabling Storage Devices Unique Compaq Software Functionality Enabling Input Device Hardware LTE 5000 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 - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 21
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, Armada 4100 and Armada 7700 and 7300 families. Windows NT 3.51 installs correctly and - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 22
on any portable. 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 convenience Compaq software deliverables are also available on CD. See the section titled - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 23
any portable platform. 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 convenience Compaq software deliverables are also available on CD. See the section titled - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 24
Setup and Diagnostics for Portables Computer Setup and Diagnostics for Portables Compaq Diagnostics for Armada 4100 Family - Ethernet Base F10 Computer Diagnostics What is the difference between ACPI and APM? Windows 98 supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. - Compaq Armada 6500 | Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms - Page 25
-ready. All new Armada platforms will also be ACPI-hardware ready. Compaq remains committed to ACPI and firmly believes ACPI will become the preferred shutdown times, expanded driver support and update, updated system tools for corporate support, and troubleshooting wizards. With these enhancements, - Compaq Armada 6500 | 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.