Compaq Armada E500 Series Operating and installation instructions

Product Description 1-1
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Computer Features and Models
The Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal
Computers offer advanced modularity, Intel Pentium II, III, and Intel
Celeron processors with 64-bit architecture, industry-leading Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP) implementation, and extensive multimedia support.
The computers provide desktop functionality and connectivity through
the optional expansion base, convenience base, or port replicator.
Figure 1-1.Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Personal
Computers

1-2Product Description
Models
The Armada E500 models are shown in Table 1-1. The computer model
designation is composed of a group of characters that define each
model’s features.
Table 1-1
Compaq Armada E500
Models and Model Naming Convention
Key
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X 12 D M 64 95 N S F
1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 1011 1213-14 151617-19 20-21 222324
KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
1Brand designatorA = Armada
2Segment
designator E = Expansion
3Series 5 = 500
4Blank
5-6Processor type P3 = Intel
Pentium III P2 = Intel Pentium II
7-9Processor speed450 = 450 MHz 400 = 400 Mhz 366 = 366 MHz
10 Panel type T = TFT
11 Panel size 4 = 14.x” 3 = 13.x” 2 = 12.x”
12 Panel resolution X = XGA
13-14 Hard drive size
(in GB, 1-2
digits)
12 = 12.0 GB 6 = 6.0 GB 4 = 4.3 GB
15 Optical drive D = 24X Max CD-ROM drive
16 Integrated
communicatio
n
M = Mini PCI V.90
modem C = NIC/modem combo 0 = none
17-19 RAM (in MB,
2-3digits) 64 = 64 MB
20-21 Operating
system 98 = Windows 98
58 = Windows
95/
98 dual
install
N4 = Windows
NT 4.0
22 NAFTA N = NAFTA
23 Pointing device S = Pointing stick P = TouchPad
24 Security

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12345-6 7-910 11 12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 SKU#
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D 0 64 58 161604-XX1
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D 0 64 98 161604-XX4
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D 0 64 N4 161604-XX6
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D M 64 58 161605-XX1
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D M 64 58 161605-XX3
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D M 64 N4 161605-XX6
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D M 64 N4 161605-XX7
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D C 64 58 164749-XX1
A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X6D C 64 N4 164749-XX6
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D 0 64 58 127669-XX1
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D 0 64 98 127669-XX4
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D 0 64 N4 127669-XX6
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D M 64 58 127670-XX1
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D M 64 58 127670-XX3
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D M 64 N4 127670-XX6
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D M 64 N4 127670-XX7
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D C 64 58 164751-XX1
A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X12 D C 64 N4 164751-XX6
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D 0 64 58 152675-XX1
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D 0 64 98 152675-XX4
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D 0 64 N4 152675-XX6
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D M 64 58 152676-XX1
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D M 64 58 152676-XX3
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D M 64 N4 152676-XX6
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D M 64 N4 152676-XX7
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D C 64 58 164748-XX1
A E 5 P2 400 T 4 X6D C 64 N4 164748-XX6
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D 0 64 58 155058-XX1
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D 0 64 98 155058-XX4
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D 0 64 N4 155058-XX6
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D M 64 58 155059-XX1
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D M 64 58 155059-XX3
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D M 64 N4 155059-XX6
A E 5 P2 366 T 2 S 4D M 64 N4 155059-XX7

1-4Product Description
The Armada V300 models are shown in Table 1-2. The computer model
designation is composed of a group of characters that define each
model’s features.
Table 1-2
Compaq Armada V300
Models and Model Naming Convention
Key
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X 4D M 64 95 N S F
1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 1011 1213-14 151617-19 20-21 222324
KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
1Brand designatorA = Armada
2Segment
designator V = Versatility
3Series 3 = 300
4Blank
5-6Processor type C2 = Intel
Celeron 2
7-9Processor speed466 = 466 MHz 400 = 400 MHz
10 Panel type T = TFT S = STN
11 Panel size 4 = 14.x” 2 = 12.x”
12 Panel resolution X = XGA S= SVGA
13-14 Hard drive size
(in GB, 1-2
digits)
4 = 4.3 GB
15 Optical drive D = 24X Max CD-ROM drive
16 Integrated
communicatio
n
M = Mini PCI V.90
modem C = NIC/modem combo 0 = none
17-19 RAM (in MB,
2-3digits) 64 = 64 MB 32 = 32 MB
20-21 Operating
system 98 = Windows 98
58 = Windows
95/98 dual
install
N4 = Windows
NT 4.0
22 NAFTA N = NAFTA
23 Pointing device P = TouchPad
24 Security

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12345-6 7-910 11 12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 SKU#
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D C 58 64 158984-XX21
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D C N4 64 158984-XX61
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D 0 58 64 117734-XX21
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D 0 98 64 117734-XX41
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D 0 N4 64 117734-XX61
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D M 58 64 117735-XX21
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D M 58 64 117735-XX31
A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X4D M N4 64 117735-XX61
A
A
V
V
3
3
C2
C2
466
400
T
T
4
2
X
S
4
4D D
M
C
N4
58 64 64
117735-XX71
158983-XX22
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D C N4 64 158983-XX62
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D 0 58 64 117732-XX22
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D 0 98 64 117732-XX42
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D 0 N4 64 117732-XX62
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D M 58 64 117733-XX22
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D M 58 64 117733-XX32
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D M N4 64 117733-XX62
A V 3 C2 400 T 2 S 4D M N4 64 117733-XX72
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D 0 58 32 117730-XX22
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D 0 98 32 117730-XX42
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D 0 N4 32 117730-XX62
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D M 58 32 117731-XX22
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D M 58 32 117731-XX32
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D M N4 32 117731-XX62
A V 3 C2 400 S 2 S 4D M N4 32 117731-XX72
19-cell Lithium Ion main battery pack
26-cell Lithium ion main battery pack

1-6Product Description
Features
The computer has the following features:
nThe following processors are available, varying by computer model:
nThe Armada E500 features an Intel Pentium III 450-MHz
processor or Intel Pentium II 400-or 366-MHz processor, with
256-KB integrated cache.
nThe Armada V300 features an Intel Celeron 466-or 400-MHz
processor, both with 128-KB integrated L2 cache.
nATI RAGE LT Pro, 4-MB SGRAM (synchronous graphics)
nThe following standard memory is available, varying by computer
model:
nThe Armada E500 is equipped with 64-MB high-performance
Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), expandable to 512 MB.
nThe Armada V300 is equipped with 64-or 32-MB
high-performance SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB.
nMicrosoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 preinstalled
nThe following displays are available, varying by computer model:
nThe Armada E500 features a 14.1-inch, XGA, TFT (1024 ×768),
13.3-inch, XGX, TFT (1024 × 768) or 12.1-inch, SVGA, TFT (800 x
600) display, all with over 16.8 million colors.
nThe Armada V300 features a 14.1-inch XGA TFT (1024 ×768),
12.1-inch SVGA TFT (800 x 600), or 12.1-inch SVGA STN (800 x
600) display, all with over 16.8 million colors.
nThe following keyboards are available, varying by computer model:
nThe Armada E500 supports a TouchPad or pointing stick
keyboards.
nThe Armada V300 is equipped with a TouchPad keyboard.

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nMini PCI 56K V.90 modem, or optional Mini PCI V.90 modem plus
10/100 NIC combination card
nThe following PC Card features are available, varying by computer
model:
nThe Armada E500 features two Type II PC Card slots with
support for both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards; Zoomed
video is supported in the bottom slot.
nThe Armada V300 features one Type II PC Card slot with support
for both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.
nExternal AC adapter with power cord
nThe following battery packs are available, varying by computer
model:
nThe Armada E500 supports a 9-or 6-cell Lithium ion (Li ion)
primary battery pack in the battery bay or DualBay, and a 6-cell Li
ion MultiBay battery pack in the MultiBay; supporting up to
three battery packs in the computer at one time.
nThe Armada V300 supports a 9-or 6-cell Li ion primary battery
pack in the battery bay and a 6-cell Li ion MultiBay battery pack
in the MultiBay.
nThe following hard drives are available, varying by computer model:
nThe Armada E500 supports 12.0-, 6.0-, or 4.3-GB high-capacity
SMART hard drives with DriveLock security and Prefailure
Warranty.
nThe Armada V300 supports 6.0-or 4.3-GB high-capacity SMART
hard drives with DriveLock security and Prefailure Warranty.
nFlexible MultiBay that accommodates a 24X MAX CD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, 6-cell Li ion MultiBay
battery pack, or secondary hard drive (when used with a Hard Drive
MultiBay Adapter).
nConnectors for parallel, serial, audio in/out, external monitor,
universal serial bus, external keyboard, and AC power
nStereo speakers providing Compaq PremierSound 16-bit stereo
sound

1-8Product Description
1.2 Intelligent Manageability
Intelligent Manageability consists of preinstalled software tools for the
computer and Compaq servers that assist in tracking, troubleshooting,
protecting, and maintaining the computer. It provides the following
functions:
nAsset Management: provides detailed configuration and diagnostic
information.
nFault Management: prevents, predicts, and alerts of impending
hardware problems.
nSecurity Management: protects unauthorized access to data and
components.
nConfiguration Management: optimizes the computer by providing the
latest drivers, utilities, and software, which are available on CD ROM
and the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/portables.
NOTE: For further help with Intelligent Manageability, select Startà
Compaq Information Center àIntelligent Manageability
Accessing the Web Agent
The computer may have a preinstalled Web Agent that allows computer
configuration information to be viewed using Web technology. To
access this feature, select StartàCompaq Information Center àInsight
Web Management.
If the computer does not have a preinstalled Web Agent, it can be
downloaded from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com.
Asset Management
Asset Management enables component information to be retrieved when
on the road or connected to the network.
Asset Management also enables the network administrator to remotely
retrieve information from any Compaq computer connected to the
network. The information can be used to assist in tracking and
maintaining the computer and its components. It provides the following
information:

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nInventory information—The network administrator can retrieve
information about the computer over the network by using Compaq
Insight Manager or any PC management tool provided by Compaq
Solution Partners. Asset control information retrieved from the
computer includes:
nManufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq computers,
monitors, hard drives, battery packs, memory boards, processor
speeds, and operating systems
nSystem board and ROM revision levels
nBIOS settings
nDiagnostic information—Diagnostics for Windows includes
information on hard drives, ports, video, sound, and other
components. This application also allows multi-threaded tests to be
run on hardware components. If problems are found,
recommendations are provided.
All of the above information can be viewed, printed, or saved.
Fault Management
Fault Management features minimize downtime and data loss by
monitoring system performance and generating the following alerts:
nHard drive alert—provides 72-hour advance warning of impending
hard drive problems and can automatically start optional backup
software.
nSystemtemperature alert—reports overheating. As the system
temperature rises, this feature first adjusts fan speed and other
cooling components, then displays an alert, then shuts down the
system.
nBattery pack alert—reports charging problems and battery pack
failure.
nMonitor alert—diagnoses and displays external monitor operational
problems.
nMemory alert—reports memory board configuration changes when a
memory board is removed, added, or reconfigured. It also provides
the previous and current configurations for comparison.
The alerts work with or without network connection. If the computer is
not connected to the network, the network administrator cannot receive
alerts from the computer.

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Fault Management Alerts
Alerts can be enabled, disabled, and tested, and software can be set to
back up information whenever a hard drive alert occurs.
nWhile the computer is connected to a network, alerts pop up on the
computer display and are simultaneously reported to the network
console.
nSystem temperature alert—reports overheating. As the system
temperature rises, this feature first adjusts fan speed and other
cooling components, then displays an alert, then shuts down the
system.
NOTE: A battery charging problem alert is reported only on the
computer display.
nWhen the computer is not connected to a network, the user will
receive a local alert.
nTo set alerts, select the Intelligent Manageability icon in the system
tray.
Security Management
Security Management features customize system security.
nPower-On and Setup Passwords—prevent unauthorized access to
information and computer configuration.
nDriveLock—prevents unauthorized access to hard drives.
nDevice disabling—prevents unauthorized data transfer through
modems, serial ports, parallel ports, and infrared ports on the
computer and an optional docking station.
nQuickLock/QuickBlank—locks the keyboard and clears the screen.
nOwnership Tag—displays ownership information during system
restart.