Compaq ARMADA E500 User Manual
QuickSpecs
Overview
What’s New
• Intel Mobile Pentium
up to 850 MHz and Mobile
Celeron™ processors up to 600
MHz
• 15-inch TFT SXGA+ dis play
• Four Easy Access Internet
Buttons
• Armada E and M Common
Preinstalled Sof tw ar e
At A Glance
• Intel Mobile Pentium
up to 850 MHz pr ocessors with
Intel SpeedStep™ technology in
standard configurations
• Up to 15-inch TFT SXGA+ display
• All-in-One 3-spindle design
• Up to three batteries internal
• As little as 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) and 1.6
in (4.1 cm) thin
• 8-MB Video SDRAM
• User removable hard drive
• Integrated Mini PCI modem /NIC
Combo
• Windows 2000/Windows NT 4. 0
(Dual Install) or Windows 98SE
• Full-size keyboard
• Common docking solutions across
the Armada E and M Series
• Industry-leading PC lifecycle
solutions
• Protected by a one-year,
worldwide limited warranty —
Certain restrictions and
exclusions apply. Consult the
Product Information Centre at
1-888-88-COMPAQ.
What’s Special
• All in one 3 s pindle design wi th
integrated MultiBay and Du alBay
• 5.9 lb (2.7 k g) light
• 1.6 in (4.1 c m ) thin
• Common docking solutions across
the Armada E and M Series
• Industry-leading PC lifecycle
solutions
III processor
III processor
Compaq Armada E500
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Compaq Armada E500
Models
Processor and Panels
One of the following:
Memory
Integrated Communications
Keyboard
Easy Access Internet Buttons
Pointing Device
PC Card Slots
Armada E500 Available in multiple configurations
15-inch colour TFT SXGA+ with 1400 x 1050 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
850 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
15-inch colour TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
700 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
14.1-inch colour TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
800 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
700 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
650 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
600 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
III processor
III processor
III processor
13.3-inch colour TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
600 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
600 MHz on Intel Mobile Celeron
550 MHz on Intel Mobile Celeron
III processor
processor
processor
Note: Mobile Pentium® III processors, 600 MHz and above, feature Intel SpeedStep™ technology.
Note: Mobile Pentium® III processors feature 256-KB integrated cache and Mobile Celeron Processors feature
128KB integrated cache.
Standard 128-MB or 64-MB 100 MHz SDRAM
Maximum 512-MB 100 MHz SDRAM
Note: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using
only Compaq branded Memory modules to ensure compatibility.
User upgradable – Type II Mini
Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem
PCI
Compaq 56K (V.90) Modem plus Intel PRO/100+ NIC
Note: Select models of the Armada E500 ship standard with a Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Type II
Mini PCI or with a Compaq 56K (V.90) plus Intel PRO/100+ Type II Mini PCI.
Note: Designed only to allow faster downloads from v.90 compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.
Note: Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
102-key compatible keyboard with isolated, inverted-T cursor control keys, and right-control key, special feature
hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, QuickLock/QuickBlank (ex: FN+F6), toggle between internal and
external, or simultaneous displays, battery gauge, speaker volume control, brightness and contrast
The Armada E500 comes with four Easy Access Internet Buttons allowing quick access to your most popular
Internet sites, files and applications. The buttons come pre-set; however, they are user-customizable and designed
to increase productivity by providing one-touch access.
Touchpad with integrated pick buttons / ″Double Tap″ mouse-like buttons
Two Type II/One Type III PC Card Slot(s) which support both 32-bit Card Bus
(Full support in Windows 9.x and
Windows 2000) and 16-bit PC Cards; zoomed video support in bottom slot
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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
Storage
Multimedia
Interfaces
Diskette Drives 1.44 MB
Optical Drives
One of the following: 24X CD-ROM Drive
8X DVD-ROM Drive
CD-RW Drive
Hard Drives 20-GB SMART
One of the following: 12-GB SMART
10-GB SMART
6-GB SMART
5-GB SMART
Compaq Premier•Sound™ for enhanced stereo audio
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio
Integrated stereo speakers and microphone
Software/hardware volume control
Headphone-out
Microphone-in
Software MPEG1 support
8X DVD-ROM Drive with DVD movie playback software (on select models)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive (on select models)
RCA Composite TV-out port
2X AGP graphics
8-MB SDRAM
PC Card Two Type II/One Type III
Enhanced Parallel EPP/ECP 1
Serial Port 1
TV out connector NTSL/PAL 1
External Monitor 1
xternal Keyboard/
Pointing Device
Expansion Base 1
Headphone/Line-out 1
Microphone in 1
DC Power 1
RJ-11 (modem) 1 (Model dependent)
RJ-45 (NIC) 1 (Model dependent)
Infrared Port 1 (4 Mb/s support)
USB 1
LED status indicators 7
1 Supports Y-cable in order to attach both Keyboard and Mouse simultaneously
(IrDA 4 MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on performance of IR
peripherals and application used.)
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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
Graphics
Operating System
One of the following:
Software
System Recover y
Intelligent M anageability
Security
Power Supply
ATI Mobility PRO, 64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM for increased colour depth and graphics performance
Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0
(Dual Install)
Windows 98SE (Single Install)
Compaq Insight Management Agents
Compaq Intelligent Manageability
Diagnostics for Windows 2000, 9.x or NT
DVD Solution
Compaq Power Management
Compaq Security Management
Online Safety and Comfort Guide
Fax Central for Windows 2000, 98 and NT
Acrobat Reader
Reference Guide
Altoris eXpress
Each unit is shipped with a CD kit for quick recovery (erases hard disk and restores manufacturer installed image)
and software recovery (installs only selected standard software).
Compaq Intelligent Manageability, a key component of PC Lifecycle Solutions, is the broad set of manageability
features found on all Compaq Deskpro desktops, Armada portables, Professional Workstation, and ProLiant server
products. These best-in-class features on PC clients comply with industry standards, such as DMI and Wired for
Management, while pioneering new ground in client manageability. Compaq introduced the industry’s first line of
manageable clients in 1995 and has been driving the industry ever since. With Compaq’s lifecycle management
philosophy, enterprises have all of the pieces for end-to-end management and proven tools for hassle-free
management of PCs and significantly lower total cost of ownership.
Intelligent Manageability offers solutions in the areas of Initial Configuration and Deployment, Asset Tracking and
Security, Software Updating and Management, and Fault Notification and Recovery. For more information, visit our
Web site: www.compaq.com/im
Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
DriveLock
QuickLock
QuickBlank
Enabled for PC SmartCard
options
External AC adapter; 6-foot power cord included. Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 Meters)
Note: On Dual Install systems, the end user must make a one-time selection at
initial start up. End users who need to change to another Operating
System (OS) other than the one originally selected must obtain a new
license for that OS
. Note: This Web site is available in English only.
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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
Battery
Power Conservation
MultiBay Devices
DualBay Devi ces
Service and Support
Naming Convention
6- or 9-cell Li-Ion battery is provided, depending on model. Battery life of the Pentium® III 850-MHz model using
the 9-cell battery is over 3.5 hours, based on standard configuration used. Battery life using an additional 9-cell
battery in Dualbay is up to 8 hours. Maximum battery life over 9 and a half hours using a 9-cell battery in the
Primary Battery Bay and DualBay along with a 6-Cell battery in the MultiBay. 6-Cell battery in Celeron models only.
Note: Actual results may vary with individual usage. When tested in standard configuration, using Ziff-Davis
BatteryMark Test version 3.0, the battery life of the Armada E500 will range up to 4.03 hours. Standard
configuration is considered to be one battery, a 14-inch 1024 x 768 x 16 bit colour panel set at 50 percent
brightness, Win98, 64 MB RAM, 6 GB HDD, and no other drives other than the hard drive active.
Note: Actual results may vary with individual usage. When tested in standard configuration, using Ziff-Davis
BatteryMark Test version 3.0, the battery life of the Armada E500 will range up to 3.5 hours. Standard
configuration is considered to be one battery, a 15-inch 1024 x 768 x 16 bit colour panel set at 50 percent
brightness, Win98, 64 MB RAM, 12 GB HDD, and no other drives other than the hard drive active.
Intel SpeedStep™ technology allows a Battery Optimized Mode where CPU draws 50 percent of normal power yet
affords 70 to 80 percent of maximum PIII processing speed.
Hibernation
Instant-On via Standby
Pop-ups with three presets
One custom level of power conservation
ACPI compliant
Supports swapping with power or in suspend mode under Windows 9.x, Windows 2000 and NT4.0
Supports Hot Swapping : CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, MultiBay Battery, Diskette Drive
Supports swapping with power in suspend mode: Secondary Hard Drive, 2X LS-120
Supports swapping with power or in suspend mode under Windows 9.x, Windows 2000 and NT4.0
Supports swapping with power or in suspend mode Diskette drive, Primary battery
Compaq Services includes a one-year, worldwide limited warranty, pick-up or carry-in, upgrade to on-site warranty
or additional two-year warranty available; and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support.
Note: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Product Information Centre at 1-888-88-COMPAQ.
The Etymology of a Model Name:
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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
AE5 P3850T5P20VC12898 Display
179858-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3850T5P20VC128N2 Display
179858-008, -128 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3800T4X10DC6498 Display
179855-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3800T4X10DC64N2 Display
179855-008, -128 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
15-inch colour TFT SXGA+
Intel Pentium III 850 MHz
256-KB integrated
128 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
8X DVD-ROM Drive IDE
20-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98SE
9-cell Li-lon
15-inch colour TFT SXGA+
Intel Pentium III 850 MHz
256-KB integrated
128 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
8X DVD-ROM Drive IDE
20-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 2000/ Windows NT4.0 (Dual Install)
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
10-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98SE
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
10-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 2000/ Windows NT4.0 (Dual Install)
9-cell Li-lon
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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
AE5 P3700T5X12VC6498 Display
174519-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3700T5X12VC64N2 Display
174519-008, -128 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3700T4X12DC6498 Display
179849-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3700T4X12DC64N2 Display
179849-008, -128 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
15-inch colour TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
8X DVD-ROM Drive IDE
12-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
8X DVD-ROM Drive IDE
12-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0 (Dual Install)
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
12-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98SE
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
12-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0 (Dual Install)
9-cell Li-lon
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