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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Standard Features
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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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
AE5 P3650T4X12VM6458 Display
161609-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3650T4X12VM64N2 Display
161609-008, -128 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3650T4X12VC6458 Display
164764-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3650T4X12VC64N2 Display
164764-008, -128 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
8X DVD-ROM Drive IDE
12-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98 SE
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 650 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
8X DVD-ROM Drive IDE
12-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem
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 650 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
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
•
Compaq Premier
Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0 (Dual Install)
9-cell Li-lon
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 650 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
Sound
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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
AE5 P3600T4X12DM6458 Display
161607-001, -121 Processor
Cache Memory
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3600T4X12DM64N2 Display
161607-008, -128 Processor
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3600T3X6DM6498 Display
179845-001, -121 Processor
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
AE5 P3600T3X6DM64N2 Display
179845-008, -128 Processor
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
Cache Memory
Cache Memory
Cache Memory
14.1-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 600 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
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98 SE
9-cell Li-lon
13.3-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
6-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98SE
9-cell Li-lon
13.3-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
6-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98SE
9-cell Li-lon
13.3-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Pentium III 600 MHz
256-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
6-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem
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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Standard Features
Compaq Armada E500
AE5 C1600T3X5DM6498 Display
202802-001, -121 Processor
Memory
Optical Drive
Hard Drive
Modem
Graphics
Audio
Software
Battery
Cache Memory
13.3-inch colo ur TFT XGA
Intel Celeron 600 MHz
128-KB integrated
64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum)
24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE
5-GB SMART
Mini-PCI v.90 modem
64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Compaq Premier•Sound
Windows 98SE
6-cell Li-lon
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Options
Compaq Armada E500
Memory 64-MB Memory Upgrade
128-MB Memory Upgrade
256-MB Memory Upgrade
Monitors TFT8020 Flat Panel Colour 18-inch (Carbon)
TFT5010 Flat Panel Colour 15-inch (Carbon)
TFT5005 Flat Panel Colour 15-inch (Carbon)
V710 Colour 17-inch
P1100 Colour 21-inch
S910 Colour 19-inch
See all Compaq monitors: http://www.compaq.com/products/monitors Note: This Web
Note: AssetControl monitor. AssetControl features are accessible with Compaq desktops featuring Intelligent
MultiBay Hard Drives 30-GB SMART Hard Drive
20-GB SMART Hard Drive
12-GB SMART Hard Drive
10-GB SMART Hard Drive
6-GB SMART Hard Drive
MultiBay Storage Devices
Connectivity 1394 PC Card
Compaq 56K (V.90) Modem plus Intel PRO/100+ Type II Mini PCI Card (NA)
For additional compatible PC Cards, view the Compaq PC Card Solutions List on the Compaq Web site at:
Note: Designed only to allow faster downloads from v.90 compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
Note: Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
Wireless Connectivity Compaq WL100 11 Mb/s Wireless LAN PC Card
Compaq WL400 11 Mb/s Wireless LAN Hardware Access Point
Compaq WL300 Software Access Point 11Mbps
For more information on Compaq WLAN Wireless LAN solutions visit:
(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.)
site is available in English only.
Manageability.
(Certain monitors may not be compatible with the Armada Docking Solutions Monitor Support Stands due to
weight.)
SuperDisk 2X LS-120
24X CD-ROM Drive
8X DVD-ROM Drive
CD-RW Drive
http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/pcmcia/
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.
http://www.compaq.com/products/wlan/wl100-specifications.html
. Note: This Web site is available in English only.
. Note: This Web site is available in English only.
400312-B21
400313-B21
161554-B21
159244-001
154486-001
201430-001
187895-001
325606-001
138485-001
212791-B25
212790-B25
163531-B25
212789-B25
173395-B25
197895-B25
298452-B25
138230-B25
136186-B25
177593-B25
149373-001
146927-001
158603-001
157209-B21
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Options
Compaq Armada E500
Expansion Bases ArmadaStation EM
ArmadaStation EM With Intel NIC
ArmadaStation Tower Stand
Convenience Base EM
Convenience Base EM With Intel NIC
Convenience Base Monitor Cover
Port Replicator EM
PCI Cardbus Reader
Note: ArmadaStation Tower Stand is not supported on 15” Panel models.
Power Primary Battery (9-cell)
Common Armada Power Solutions – Armada E500, Armada M300 and Armada M700
MultiBay Battery (6- c ell)
External Battery Charger
AC Adapter 50W
Auto Power Adapter/ Charger
Aircraft Power Adapter
AC Line Cord (10-ft)
Note: For Armada E500, can also be used as a second battery in the E500 DualBay.
Input Devices External Enhanced III Keyboard (Carbon)
Compaq 2 Button Mouse (Carbon)
Compaq Scroll Mouse
External 10-Key Numberic Keypad (Carbon)
Security Compaq PC Card Fingerprint Identification Technology (FIT)
Security Cable Lock
Compaq Smart Card PC Card Reader
Useful Accessories
MP2800 Microportable Projector
MP2800 Lamp replacement kit
Carrying Cases
MP2800 Microportable Projector
MP2800 Lamp replacement kit
Compaq Armada Headset with microphone
MP1400 Microportable Projector
MP1800 Microportable Projector
Multimedia Adapter & Remote Kit for MP 1400 (comes standard with the MP1800)
MP1800/1400 Lamp replacement kit
Compaq Armada Headset with microphone
MP1400 Microportable Projector
MP1800 Microportable Projector
Multimedia Adapter & Remote Kit for MP 1400 (comes standard with the MP1800)
MP1800/1400 Lamp replacement kit
Compaq Armada Headset with microphone
MP1400 Microportable Projector
383500-001
120266-001
123129-B25
382500-001
120971-001
122931-001
382300-001
127397-B25
146252-B25
387937-B25
135555-001
120765-001
401043-B25
386504-B21
217932-002
118003-008
103180-B21
170299-B21
294317-B21
146805-B25
294316-B21
135646-B25
220460-001
174626-004
180226-001
180228-001
174963-001
189789-001
215464-001
220460-001
174626-004
180226-001
180228-001
174963-001
189789-001
215464-001
220460-001
174626-004
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Compaq Armada E500
Memory
Compaq Armada E500
STANDARD MEMORY
64-MB 100 MHz SDRAM installed in 1 slot
STANDARD MEMORY PLUS OPTIONAL MEMORY
Support for up to 320 MB of SDRAM is available with the installation of an optional Memory Upgrade.
STANDARD MEMORY REPLACED WITH OPTIONAL MEMORY
Support for up to 512 MB of SDRAM memory is available with the removal of the standard 64 MB SDRAM Memory Upgrade and the installation
of optional SDRAM Memory Kits.
Memory Slot
Standard 64 MB 64 MB Empty
Optional 96 MB 64 MB 32 MB
Optional 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB
Optional 192 MB 64 MB 128 MB
Optional 320 MB 64 MB 256 MB
Maximum 160 MB 128 MB 32 MB
Maximum 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB
Maximum 256 MB 128 MB 12 8 MB
Maximum 512 MB 256 MB 25 6 MB
Note: Because one memory slot is occupied on these products, the 64-MB SDRAM Memory (which ships standard) must be removed to reach
the maximum memory of 512 MB. This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations.
Following are memory options available from Compaq:
1 2
• 256-MB 100-MHz Memory Upgrade 161554-B21
• 128-MB 100-MHz Memory Upgrade 400313-B21
• 64-MB 100-MHz Memory Upgrade 400312-B21
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.
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Storage
1 MultiBay
2 Primary Hard Drive
3 Dual Bay
RIVE SUPPORT
D
Removable Media
1.44-MB Diskette Drive 1 Dualbay
24X Max CD-ROM Drive 1 MultiBay
CD-RW Drive 1 MultiBay
8X DVD-ROM Drive 1 MultiBay
SuperDisk 2X LS-120 1 MultiBay
Hard Drives
20-GB SMART Hard Drive 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and MultiBay
18-GB SMART Hard Drive 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and MultiBay
12-GB SMART Hard Drive 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and MultiBay
10-GB SMART Hard Drive 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and MultiBay
6-GB SMART Hard Drive 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and MultiBay
5-GB SMART Hard Drive 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and MultiBay
Quantity
Supported
Drive Bay
Supported
Compaq Armada E500
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
System Unit
15-Inch Colour TFT SXGA+
Display
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight
Stand-Alone Power
Requirements
Power Supply
Temperature
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Shock
Vibration
Maximum Altitude
(unpressurized)
Viewable Dimensions (HxW)
Diagonal Size
Number of Colours
Contrast Ratio
Brightness
Pixel Resolution
Backlight
Total Power Consumption
15-inch TFT panel display
models
14.1-inch TFT and lower panel
display models
15-inch TFT panel display and
modem models
14.1-inch TFT panel display and
modem models
13.3-inch TFT panel display and
modem models
Nominal Operating Voltage (LiIon)
Average Operating Power 15W average
Peak Operating Power 30W peak
Rated Input Voltage 90 to 264 VAC (auto-switching)
Rated Input Current < 60W
Rated Frequency 47 to 63 Hz
Operating 50° to 95°F/10° to 35°C
Non-operating –4° to 140°F /–20° to 60°C
Operating 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 95% relative humidity, 101.6°F/38.7°C
Operating
Non-operating
Operating
Non-operating
Operating
Non-operating
11.97 x 8.98 in/304.1 x 228.1 mm
15 in/380.1 mm
Up to 16.8M
150:1
100 nit min, 120 nit typ
Pitch 0.2175 x 0.2175 mm
Format 1400 x 1050
Configuration RGB stripe
Edge Lit
5.25W
12.5 X 10.1 X 1.7 in/ 31.7 x 25.7 x 4.3 cm
12.4 x 9.99 x 1.6 in/31.5 x 25.3 x 4.1 cm
6 to 7.2 lbs/2.73 to 3.27 kg
5.9 to 7 lbs/2.68 to 3.18 kg
5.7 to 6.8 lbs/2.59 to 3.08 kg
10.8 V
Maximum wetbulb temperature
10 G, 11 ms, half-sine
60 G, 11 ms, half-sine
0.5 G zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min
sweep rate
1 G, zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.5 oct/min sweep
rate
0 to 10,000 ft/0 to 3,048 m
0 to 30,000 ft/0 to 9,144 m
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
15-Inch Colour TFT XGA Display
14.1-Inch Colour TFT XGA
Display
13.3-Inch Colour TFT XGA
Display
Viewable Dimensions (HxW)
Diagonal Size
Number of Colours
Contrast Ratio
Brightness
Pixel Resolution
Backlight
Total Power Consumption
Viewable Dimensions (HxW)
Diagonal Size
Number of Colours
Contrast Ratio
Brightness
Pixel Resolution
Backlight
Total Power Consumption
Viewable Dimensions (HxW)
Diagonal Size
Number of Colours
Contrast Ratio
Brightness
Pixel Resolution
Backlight
Total Power Consumption
11.97 x 8.98 in/304.1 x 228.1 mm
15 in/380.1 mm
Up to 16.8M
150:1
130 nit min, 150 nit typ
Pitch
Format
Configuration
Edge Lit
4.5W
11.22 x 8.46 in/28.5 x 21.5 cm
14.1 in/35.81 cm
Up to 16.8M
150:1
120nit min, 150nit typ
Pitch
Format
Configuration
Edge Lit
4.2W
7.9 x 10.6 in/20.1 x 26.9 cm
13.3 in/33.8 cm
Up to 16.8M
Minimum 100:1
120nt min, 150nt typ
Pitch
Format
Configuration
Edge Lit
4.1W
0.297 x 0.297 mm
1024 x 768
RGB stripe
0.264 x 0.264 mm
1024 x 768
RGB stripe
0.264 x 0.264 mm
1024 x 768
RGB stripe
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
Hard Drives
Single Track
Note: Compatible with the Armada E500 primary HDD bay and all platforms and docking stations using the
Single Track
Single Track 3 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 4,200 rpm
30 GB Capacity
Height
Width
Interface
Transfer Rate Synchronous
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling)
Logical Blocks
Operating Temperature
12.7mm MultiBay.
20 GB Capacity
Height 0.374 in/9.5mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA
Transfer Rate Synchronous
(Maximum)
Security
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling)
Logical Blocks
Operating Temperature
12 GB
Capacity 12 GB
Height 0.374 in/9.5 mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA
Transfer Rate Synchronous
(Maximum)
Security
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling)
Logical Blocks
Operating Temperature
30 GB
0.5 in/12.7 mm
2.75 inch/69.85 mm
ATA-4
Maximum DMA 33.3 MB/s (Mode 2)
Maximum UDMA 66.6 MB/s (Mode 4)
2.5 ms
Average
Full-Stroke
Rotational Speed
~ 58,605,120
41° to 131°F/5° to 55°C
20 GB
66.6 MB/s (Drive Capability)
ATA Security
Average
Maximum
Rotational Speed
~ 39,070,080
41° to 131°/5° to 55°C
66.6 MB/s (Drive Capability)
ATA Security
Average 12 ms
~ 23,579,136
41° to 131°/5° to 55°C
12 ms
23 ms
4200 rpm
3 ms
12 ms
23 ms
4,200 rpm
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
Hard Drives (continued)
Single Track 3 ms
Maximum 23 ms
Rotational Speed 4,200 rpm
Single Track 3 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 4,200 rpm
Single Track 4ms
Maximum 23 ms
Rotational Speed 4,200 rpm
10 GB
6 GB
5 GB
Capacity 10 GB
Height 0.374 in/9.5 mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA
Transfer Rate Synchronous
(Maximum)
Security
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling)
Logical Blocks
Operating Temperature
Capacity 6 GB
Height 0.374 in/9.5 mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA
Transfer Rate Synchronous
(Maximum)
Security
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling)
Logical Blocks
Operating Temperature
Capacity 5 GB
Height 0.374 in/9.5 mm
Width 2.75 in/70 mm
Interface ATA
Transfer Rate Synchronous
(Maximum)
Security
Seek Time (typical reads,
including settling)
Logical Blocks
Operating Temperature
66.6 MB/s (Drive Capability)
ATA Security
Average 12 ms
~ 19,640,880
41° to 131°/5° to 55°C
66.6 MB/s (Drive Capability)
ATA Security
Average 12 ms
~ 11,733,120
41° to 131°/5° to 55°C
66.6 MB/s (Drive Capability)
ATA Security
Average 12 ms
~ 9,767,520
41° to 131°/5° to 55°C
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
Diskette Drive
Diskette Size
Light
Height
Bytes per Sector
3.5 in
On system
0.5 in/12.7 mm
512
Sectors per track High density
Low density
Tracks per side High density
Low density
Read/Write heads 2
Access Times Track-to track (high/low)
Average (high/low)
Settling time
Latency average
External AC Adapter
Dimensions (HxWxL)
Weight
1.10 x 3.70 x 157 in/2.8 x 9.4 x 4.0 cm
0.43lb/ 0.2 kg
Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage
Operating Current
Operating Frequency
Range
Maximum Transient
Li-Ion Battery Pack (9-cell)
Dimensions (HxWxL)
Weight
0.84 x 3.8 x 5.6 in/2.1 x 9.5 x 14.2 cm
1 lb/0.455 kg
Energy Voltage
Amp-hour capacity
Watt-hour capacity
Temperature Operating
Non-operating
Li-Ion Battery Pack (6-cell)
Dimensions (HxWxL)
Weight
0.84 x 3.8 x 5.6 in/2.1 x 9.5 x 14.2 cm
0.7 lb/0.303 kg
Energy Voltage
Amp-hour capacity
Watt-hour capacity
Temperature Operating
Non-operating
18 (1.44 MB)/15 (1.2 MB)
9
80 (1.44 MB)/80 (1.2 MB)
80
3 ms/6 ms
94 ms/174 ms
15 ms
100 ms
90 to 264 VAC RMS
1.3 A RMS
47 to 63 Hz AC
15 kV
10.8 V
4.8 Ah
52 Wh
50° to95°F/10° to 35°C
–12° to 140°F/–25° to 60°C
10.8 V
3.2 Ah
34 Wh
50° to 95°F/10° to 35°C
–12° to 140°F/–25° to 60°C
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
Compaq 56K (V.90) plus Intel
PRO/100+ Mini PCI
OS Support
Approvals/Certifications
V.80
V42.bis, MNP5 (Compression)
V.42 (LAPM, MNP2-4) (Error Correction)
V.34 (file date: 10/96)
Optional symbol rates: 2800, 3,429
Asymmetric Symbol rates
Automatic rate re-negotiation
V.32bis
V.32
V.23
V.22bis
V.22
V.21
Bell 212A
Bell 103J
Fax Mode Capabilities TIA-578-S (Class 1)
T.30, T.4 (Group 3)
V.17
V.29
V.27ter
V.21 Channel 2
Command Set V.250 (Partial)
TIA-602
Identification: +GMI, +GMM, +GMR
Port control: +IPR, +ICF, +IFC, + Iirr
Modulation: +MS, +MR, +MA
Error control: +ES, +ER, +EB, +ESR, +ETBM
Data compression: +DS, +DR
V.251
Ethernet Features 10 Mb/s Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 standard 10Base T
100 Mb/s Ethernet: IEEE 802.3u standard 100Base TX
Full-Duplex at 10 and 100 Mb/s
Auto-Negotiation
Wake on LAN from all power managed states, including soft off (S5)
Boot on LAN from OFF
Lower Power State on Link Loss
Data Link Layers IEEE 802.2 LLC
SNAP
Form Factor Mini-PCI Type 1B and 2B per Specification
Windows 98 (Gold, SE)
Windows 2000, NT4.0, DOS Application Support under Windows
Power Management
Support
Modem Device Driver
Name
Data Mode Capabilities V.90 (a-law, mu-law)
K56flex (a-law, mu-law)
V.8bis
APM Revision 1.2, ACPI, Compaq Power Management Extensions for Windows NT
UL, CSA, NEMKO, CCIB, Industry Canada, FCC Part 68, CTR21, FCC Part 15 Class B,
Canadian ICES-003 Class B, C.I.S.P.R.22, Australian ACA, CE Mark, Other Countries
Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI
Synchronous primary
channel data signaling
rates:
3600, 31,200
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
Compaq 56K (V.90) plus Intel
PRO/100+ Mini PCI (continued)
Software support Artisoft Lantastic 7.0, 8.0, Dedicated Server 1.1
Banyan 7.x, 8.5x
IBM LAN Server Version 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 4.0
Microsoft NT 3.51, Windows 2000, NT 4.0
Novell Netware 3.1x, 4.x, 5.x
Protocol support TCP/IP
Novell IPX/SPX and Microsoft compatible
Novel IPX ODI
Microsoft NetBEUI
Sun Microsystems PC-NFS
Banyan Vines Ethernet
IBM DLC
24X CD-ROM Drive
Applicable Disk
Center Hole Diameter
Disk Diameter
Disk Thickness
Track Pitch
Access Times (typical
reads, including settling)
CD-ROM (Mode 1, 2 and 3), CD-XA ready (Mode 2, Form 1 and 2), CD-I ready (Mode 2,
Form 1 and 2), CD-R (read only), CD Plus, Photo CD (Single and Multi-session),
CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-WO (fixed packets only),
CD-Bridge
0.59 in/15 mm
12 cm, 8 cm
1.2 mm
1.6 µm
Random < 150 ms
Full-Stroke < 300 ms
Cache Buffer 128 KB
Data Transfer Rate
(typical, including settling)
Sustained (16X)
Variable
Normal PIO Mode 4
(single burst)
2400 KB/s (150 KB/s at 1X)
1500 to 3600 KB/s (10X to 24X)
16.66 MB/s
Start-up Time < 8 seconds
Stop Time < 4 seconds
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Technical Specifications
Compaq Armada E500
8X DVD-ROM Drive
Center Hole Diameter
Disk diameter
Disk thickness
Track Pitch
Access Times (typical
reads, including settling)
0.59 in/0.39 cm
12 cm/8 cm
1.2 mm
0.74 µm
Random (typical) < 180 ms DVD Media
Full-Stroke (typical) < 300 ms DVD Media
Random (typical) < 120 ms CD Media
Full-Stroke (typical) < 200 ms CD Media
Cache Buffer 128 KB/s (minimum)
Data Transfer Rate
(typical, including settling)
Max 24X CD
Max 8X DVD
Normal PIO Mode 4
(single burst)
3600 KB/s (150 KB/s at 1X CD rate)
10,800 KB/s (1352 KB/s at 1X DVD rate)
16.6 MB/s
Start-up Time <15 seconds
Stop Time < 6 seconds
Compaq recommends Windows 2000 Professional for business.
©2001 Compaq Canada Corporation. All rights reserved. Compaq is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. The information in this publication is
subject to change without notice. Printed in Canada.
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