HP Armada 1500c Compaq Armada and Microsoft Windows NT - Page 1

WHITE PAPER September 1998 Prepared By Portables Software Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS Compaq Armada and Windows NT 4.0 3 Windows NT 5.0 3 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 4 ACPI and Compaq Armada Notebooks ......... 4 Compaq Armada and Windows NT 5.0 4 Compaq - Your Partner for Windows NT 5.0 5 ... Compaq Armada and Microsoft Windows NT Compaq provides industry-leading performance and support for Microsoft Windows NT throughout the current Compaq Armada product line. Armada notebooks are designed for Windows NT 4.0 and Compaq provides utilities and drivers to complement the Windows NT operating system to provide the mobile benefits that the Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems provide. Compaq is committed to providing best-in-class support and a comprehensive mobile feature set for Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada family. This same commitment extends to Microsoft's Windows NT 5.0 operating system. Compaq and Microsoft have a unique partnership to develop and deliver industry standard information technology in both core businesses and new strategic markets that provides the customer with the greatest total ownership satisfaction and value. Through the Compaq Microsoft Frontline Partnership, Compaq is working closely with Microsoft on Windows NT 5.0. This white paper describes the support and features of the Compaq Armada notebook family with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT 5.0. 1