HP Armada e500 Armada Family Software Overview - Page 12

Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates as well as product software enhancements. Multiple files and bootable diskettes can be distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. Table 5 lists and describes the SoftPaqTM files available as of this white paper. Refer to the Compaq Web site regularly for updates. Table 5. SoftPaq Descriptions SoftPaq Description 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models CardWare Enables hot plug ability and CardBus support under Windows NT 4.0 Compaq Check Dock Utility Identifies supported docking stations for V300 models Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Verifies that the floppy is installed in the correct internal MultiBay Diagnostics Provides tools to test hardware components Easy Access Button Software Enables the use of integrated Easy Access buttons Easy Point IV Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Hot Key Support Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Insight Management Agents Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Insight Management Web Agents Provides Web-based asset management, security features and alerting capabilities M2E Audio Driver Enables the integrated audio hardware Mini PCI Communications Support and Drivers Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides support for swapping MultiBay devices Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated video hardware Remote Management Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup over the network Security 32 Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver Provides added functionality for the touchpad pointing device System Enhancements Provides users with an easy to install compilation of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes System ROMPaq System Firmware Worldport Application Allows homologation of 3Com modems 13L3-0201C-WWEN