Compaq Armada 100S Series User manual

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Overview
What's New
• AMD K6

-2+ 550MHz Global
Processor
• AMD PowerNow!™Technology
• 13.3˝XGA DisplayPanels
At A Glance
• AMD K6

-2+ 550MHz Global
Processor
• Choice of either 12.1˝High
Performance Addressing (HPA)
SVGA, 12.1˝TFT SVGA, or 13.3˝
TFT XGA displays
• Full set of system ports
• Microsoft Windows98SE
• Integrated 56Kmodem available
• Upgradable to 160/192MB
memory (depending upon
standard configuration)
• Full-size keyboard user
• One Type I, Type II or Type III
CardBus PC Card slot
• Between 6.7 and 6.8 lbs., or 3 to
3.1 kg
• USB port expansion options
available
• Lightweight/ExtendedCapacity
Lithium Ion batteryavailable
• Protected by a one-year Warranty
— Certain restrictions and
exclusions apply. Consult the
CompaqCustomerSupport
Center for details.

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Standard Features
Processor
Mobile AMD K6

-2+ 550MHz Global Processor
• Leading-edge Super7™ platform features, including 100MHz front side bus
• 3DNow!™ technology with new DSP Instructions
• AMD PowerNow!Technology
• 2X AGP Graphics
• High speed 128K on-chip L2 cache
• Compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows 98
Cache Memory 192KB total internal cache
• Internal split, two-way set associative, 64KB L1 Cache
• 32KB instruction cache with additional 20KB of predecode cache
• 32KB writeback dual-ported data cache
• MESI protocol support
• Internal full-speed, four-way set associative, 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory
One of the following required Standard
Maximum
32MB (HPA) (4MB allocated to frame buffer)
160MB
Standard
Maximum 64MB (TFT) (8MB allocated to frame buffer)
192MB
Communications 56K AC97 Link
Note: Designed only to allow faster downloads from v.90 compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.
PC Card Slots One Type I, II or III PC Card Slot which supports both 32-bit CardBus (Full support in Windows 9.x) and 16-bit PC
Cards
Storage Diskette Drives 1.44MB
Hard Drives 5GB (9.5 mm height)
Multimedia Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio
Integrated speakers and microphone
Software and hardware volume controls
Headphone-out Jack
Microphone-in Jack
Hardware assisted MPEG2 support
Interfaces PC Card Slot One Type I, II or Type III
Enhanced Parallel Port 1
PS/2 1
Serial Port 1
External Monitor Port 1
Speaker Out (Headphone) Jack 1
Microphone In Jack 1
AC Power Connector 1
RJ-11 Jack 1 (with modem only)
Infrared Port 1 (”Fast IR” compliant, IR performance will vary depending on performance
of IR peripherals and application used)
USB Port 1
Graphics Trident CyberBlade 7 with AGP 2X support

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Standard Features
Display (Internal) 12.1-inch color HPA with 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
One of the following 12.1-inch color TFT with 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
13.3-inch color TFT with 1024 x 768 XGA resolution
Display (External) 16 Million colors supported
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024 up to 60,75,85 Hz refresh rate
Operating System Windows 98SE
Software Microsoft Word 2000 available on select models
Microsoft Office Small Business available on select models
Online Safety and Comfort Guide
Online Reference Guide
Norton AntiVirus 2000 available on select models
Security Cable lock support
Power-on password
Setup passwords
Ability to disable serial port, parallel port, diskette drive, diskette drive boot capability
Power Supply External AC Adapter; 6-foot power cord included
Battery A 9-cell NiMH battery ships standard and provides over two hours of battery life using ZD BattMark 3.0. An optional
8-cell Li-ION battery is also available.
Note: Actual results may vary with individual usage. When tested in standard configuration, using the Ziff-Davis
BatteryMark Test version 3.0, the battery life of the Armada 100S will exceed 2.0 hours using “max
performance” mode in PowerNow!. Standard configuration at time of announce is considered to be one
battery, a 800x600 (High color – 16-bit color) panel set at 50percent brightness, 32MB or 64MB RAM, and no
drives other than the hard drive active.
Power Conservation Hibernation
Instant-On via Standby
Five power consumption levels available through AMD PowerNow!™ Technology
Pop-ups with three presets
One custom level of power conservation
Service and Support Compaq Services includes a one-year limited warranty, whole-unit replacement via second business day, pick-up
and delivery. (Eligibility depends on geographic location.) Optional services include a one-year warranty extension
CarePaq (FM-AMMAI-36 or 400514-002).
Note: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. See the Limited Warranty Statement for details.

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Standard Features
Models
A2+/550/64/13T/5/M/WD Display 13.3-inch color TFT/XGA
219677-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, MS Word 2000
A2+/550/64/13T/5/M/SB Display 13.3-inch color TFT/XGA
219678-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, Office 2000 Small Business
A2+/550/64/13T/5/M/2 Display 13.3-inch color TFT/XGA
219679-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE
A2+/550/64/13T/5/M/PS Display 13.3-inch color TFT/XGA
219680-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, Office 2000 Personal Edition

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Standard Features
Models (continued)
A2+/550/64/12T/5/M/WD Display 12.1-inch color TFT/SVGA
219675-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem N/A
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, MS Word 2000
A2+/550/64/12T/5/M/2 Display 12.1-inch color TFT/SVGA
219674-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE
A2+/550/64/12T/5/M/NA Display 12.1-inch color TFT/SVGA
219674-xx5 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
(NAFTA) Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE
A2+/550/64/12T/5/M/WD Display 12.1-inch color TFT/SVGA
219673-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, MS Word 2000

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Standard Features
Models (continued)
A2+/550/64/12T/5/M/SB Display 12.1-inch color TFT/SVGA
219676-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, Office 2000 Small Business
A2+/550/64/12H/5/M/WD Display 12.1-inch color HPA/SVGA
219669-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, MS Word 2000
A2+/550/64/12H/5/M/2 Display 12.1-inch color HPA/SVGA
219670-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE
A2+/550/64/12H/5/M/NA Display 12.1-inch color HPA/SVGA
219670-xx5 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
(NAFTA) Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE

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Standard Features
Models (continued)
A2+/550/64/12H/5/M/PS Display 12.1-inch color HPA/SVGA
219671-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE, Office 2000 Personal Edition
A2+/550/64/12H/5/M/2 Display 12.1-inch color HPA/SVGA
219672-xx4 Processor AMD K6-2+ 550MHz
Cache Memory Internal 64KB L1 Cache Internal 128KB, L2 Cache
Memory Standard 64MB SDRAM
Maximum 192MB SDRAM
Optical Drive 24X CD-ROM
Hard Drive 5GB
Modem 56K
Graphics Trident CBI7 4MB UMA RAM(Shared RAM)
Audio 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible
Software Windows 98SE

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Options
Memory 32MB Memory Upgrade 179863-B21
64MB Memory Upgrade 179864-B21
128MB Memory Upgrade 179865-B21
Monitors TFTs
Compaq TFT8020 Monitor (18-inch, Carbon) 159244-xxx
Compaq TFT5010 Monitor (15-inch, Carbon) 154486-xxx
CRTs
Standard Series
Compaq S710 CRT Monitor (17-inch, Carbon) 154499-xx2
Compaq S510 CRT Monitor (15-inch, Carbon) 168636-xx2
Docking Solutions Ultra3 (Ultra 160) SCSI Controller 144387-B21
Xircom PortStation USB Port Expansion Solution w/NIC 180947-xx1
Connectivity Compaq Microcom 420 56K
Global Modem
(Designed only to allow faster downloads from v.90 compliant sources. Maximum
achievable download transmission rates currently do not reach 56KB/s, and will vary
with line conditions.)
317900-001
10/100 TX PC Card UTP Controller 335506-B21
100BaseTX Ethernet Upgrade 225435-001
Wireless Connectivity Compaq WL100 11MB/s Wireless LAN PC Card (Industry-Standard Wireless
Technology) 146927-001
Compaq WL400 11MB/s Wireless LAN Hardware Access Point 158603-001
Compaq WL Software Access Point 11Mb/s 157209-B21
For more information on Compaq WLAN Wireless LAN solutions visit:
http://www.compaq.com/products/wlan/wl100-specifications.html
Note: This Web site is available in English only.
Power Li-Ion (8-cell) 175103-B25
AC Adapter (50W) 175101-xx1
Auto Adapter 188200-B21
Input Devices External Enhanced III Keyboard (carbon) 118003-xx8
Compaq 2-Button Mouse (carbon) 103180-B21
USB 2-Button Mouse (carbon) 195255-B25
10 Key Numeric Keypad 294317-B21
Useful Accessories Security Cable Lock 294316-B21
Biometric PC Card 146805-B25
Compaq Smart Card PC Card Read 135646-B25
Armada Headset with Microphone 220460-001
MP1800 Microportable Projector 180226-xx1
MP1600 Microportable Projector 386202-xx1
MP1400 Microportable Projector 174626-xx4

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Options
Carrying Cases Compaq Ultralight Case 167336-B21
Compaq Value Case 294266-B21
Compaq Workstation Case 294267-B21
Compaq Global Case 294268-B21
Compaq Executive Case 294269-B21
Compaq Professional N Case 401366-B21
Compaq Professional L Case 401367-B21
For additional Compaq Brand cases, call 1-800-888-5903.

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Memory
Compaq Armada 100S
S TANDARD M EMORY (AMD K6-2+ 550MHz Models)
32MB onboard (1 slot available)
Memory Onboard Slot 1
Standard 32MB 32MB Em
p
t
y
64MB 32MB 32MB
96MB 32MB 64MB
160MB 32MB 128MB
64MB onboard (1 slot available)
Memory Onboard Slot 1
Standard 64MB 64MB Em
p
t
y
96MB 64MB 32MB
128MB 64MB 64MB
192MB 64MB 128MB
Following are memory options available from Compaq:
• 32MB Memory Upgrade 179863-B21
• 64MB Memory Upgrade 179864-B21
• 128MB Memory Upgrade 179865-B21

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Storage
1. CD-ROM
2. HDD
3. FDD
D
RIVE S UPPORT
System Drive Support Quantity Supported Drive Bay Supported
Media
24X CD-ROM Up to 1 Fixed
1.44MB Diskette Drive Up to 1 Fixed
Hard Drives
5GB Hard Drive Up to 1 Fixed

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Technical Specifications
System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.6 x 11.7 x 9.4 in/4.1 x 29.7 x 23.9 cm
Weight AMD K6-2+ 550MHz 6.6 lbs/3 kg to 6.8 lbs/3.1 kg
Stand-Alone Power
Requirements Nominal Operating Voltage
(Li-Ion) 14.8 VDC
Nominal Operating Voltage
(NiMH) 10.8 VDC
Maximum Operating Power 20W
Peak Operating Power 26W
Temperature Operating 50° to 95°F/10° to 35°C
Non-operating –4° to 140°F/–20° to 60°C
Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 95% relative humidity, 101.6°F/38.7°C
Maximum wet bulb temperature
Shock Operating 10 G, 11 ms, half-sine
Non-operating 60 G, 11 ms, half-sine
Vibration Operating 0.5 G zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, at 0.5 oct/min
sweep rate
Non-operating 1.0 G, zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, at 0.5 oct/min
sweep rate
Operating 0 to 10,000 ft/0 to 3,048 m
Maximum Altitude
(unpressurized) Non-operating 0 to 40,000 ft/0 to 9,144 m

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Technical Specifications
Dimensions (HxW)8.17 x 10.83 in/20.25 x 27.5 cm
Diagonal Size 12.1 in/30.74 cm
12.1-Inch Color HPA SVGA
Display
Mounting Internal
Number of Colors 65K
Contrast Ratio 40:1
Brightness 70+ nit
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.1021 x 0.306 mm
Format 800 x 600
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight Cold cathode fluorescent, 1 tube
Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption 2.75W
Refresh 60 Hz
Dimensions (HxW)7.83 x 10.83 in/19.9 x 27.5 cm
Diagonal Size 12.1 in/30.74 cm
12.1-Inch Color TFT SVGA
Display
Mounting Internal
Number of Colors 262K
Contrast Ratio 200:1
Brightness 115+ nit
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.3075 x 0.3075 mm
Format 800 x 600
Configuration RGB Vertical Stripe
Backlight Cold cathode fluorescent, 1 tube
Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption 4.5W
Refresh 60 Hz

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Technical Specifications
Dimensions (HxW)7.83 x 10.83 in/19.9 x 27.5 cm
Diagonal Size 13.3 in/33.78 cm
13.3-Inch Color TFT XGA
Display
Mounting Internal
Number of Colors 262K
Contrast Ratio 200:1
Brightness 140+ nit
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.264 x 0.264 mm
Format 1024 x 768
Configuration RGB Vertical Stripe
Backlight Cold cathode fluorescent, 1 tube
Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption 5W
Refresh 60 Hz
Capacity 5GB
Height 0.37 in/9.5 mm
5GB Hard Drive
Width 2.5 in/63.5 mm
Interface ATA-5
Transfer Rate Media 86.4-153.3MB/s
Interface UDMA 33.3MB/s
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling) Single Track 3 ms
Average 13 ms (read)
Full-Stroke 24 ms
Rotational Speed 4200 rpm
Physical Configuration Bytes/sector 512
Operating Temperature 41° to 131°F/5° to 55°C
Diskette Size 3.5 in
Activity Indicator On system
Diskette Drive
Height 0.5in/12.7 mm
Bytes per Sector 512
Sectors per track High density 18 (1.44MB)/15 (1.2MB)
Low density 9
Tracks per side High density 80 (1.44MB)/80 (1.2MB)
Low density 80
Read/Write heads 2
Access Times Track-to track (high/low) 3 ms/6 ms
Average (high/low) 94 ms/174 ms
Settling time 15 ms
Latency average 100 ms

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Technical Specifications
External AC Adapter Weight 0.45 lb/0.21 kg
Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage 100 to 240 VAC RMS Nominal
Operating Current 1.5 A RMS
Operating Frequency Range 50 to 60 Hz AC Nominal
Maximum Transient 4/50 kV
Li-Ion Battery Pack Dimensions (HxWxD) 0.58 x 5.91 x 2.76 in/1.48 x 15.02 x 7.02 cm
Weight 0.93 lb/0.42 kg
Cells 8 Li-Ion
Energy Voltage 14.8 V
Amp-hour capacity 3.2 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 47.36Wh
Temperature Operating 50° to 104°F/10° to 40°C
Non-operating –12° to 140°F/–30° to 60°C
NiMH Battery Pack Dimensions (HxWxD) 0.58 x 5.91 x 2.76 in/1.48 x 15.02 x 7.02 cm
Weight 1.25 lb/0.57 kg
Cells 9 NiMH
Energy Voltage 10.8 V
Amp-hour capacity 3.8 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 41.04Wh
Temperature Operating 50° to 104°F/10° to 40°C
Non-operating –12° to 140°F/–25° to 60°C
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