HP ARMADA 7700, ARMADA 7800 User Manual

White Paper

April 1999 [PRT006B/0199]

Prepared by Portables Software Marketing

Compaq Computer Corporation

Contents

Highlights...........................................3

Windows 95........................................3

Windows 98........................................7

Windows NT 4.0 .................................9

List of Tables

Table 1 - Windows 95 Software

Component Version

Comparison...............................3

Table 2.1 - System

Enhancements for

Windows 95 – QFE’s.................3

Table 2.2 - System

Enhancements for

Windows 95 - Upgrades............4

Table 2.3 - System

Enhancements for Windows 95 – Registry

Updates......................................5

Table 3 - Windows 98 Software

Component Version

Comparison...............................7

Table 4 - Software

Enhancements for

Windows 98...............................8

Table 5 - Windows NT 4.0

Software Component

Version Comparison.................9

Table 6 – Windows NT 4.0

Software Enhancements.........10

Armada 7400 and 7800 Pre-install Refresh

Abstract:

information on the software update (referred to as the Pre-install Refresh) for Armada 7400 and 7800 notebooks and provides the basis for future Armada models. The scope of the initiative is to provide upgrades to a number of key software components as well as introduce new software functionality over and above that which was included with earlier units.

The following image refreshes have occurred during the continuously improving life cycle of the Armada 7800 and 7400 notebook computers. All software component upgrades referred to in this document have been tested and are supported. Upgraded software components are available for download from the Compaq Web site and the Compaq Support Software CD.

Announced CPU Type WN-95 WN-98 WNT-4 Image

4/98 233/266MHz 9/98 266/300MHz 1/99 333/366MHz

The purpose of this White Paper is to provide

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Notice

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is pro vided “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIAB LE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not b e the onl y available solution. This test is not a determination or product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal state or local requirements.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compaq, Contura, Deskpro, Fastart, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, PageMarq, Systempro, Systempro/LT, ProLiant, TwinTray, ROMPaq, LicensePaq, QVision, SLT, ProLinea, SmartStart, NetFlex, DirectPlus, QuickFind, RemotePaq, BackPaq, TechPaq, SpeedPaq, QuickBack, PaqFax, Presario, SilentCool, CompaqCare (design), Aero, SmartStation, MiniStation, and PaqRap, registered United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Netelligent, Armada, Cruiser, Concerto, QuickChoice, ProSignia, Systempro/XL, Net1, LTE Elite, Vocalyst, PageMate, SoftPaq, FirstPaq, SolutionPaq, EasyPoint, EZ Help, MaxLight, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, Innovate logo, Wonder Tools logo in black/white and color, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server and Workstation, Microsoft SQL Server for Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks and intraNetWare, NDS, and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc.

White Paper prepared by Portables Software Marketing First Edition (January 1999)

Document Number [PRT006B/0199]

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Armada 7400 and 7800 Pre-install Refresh 3

Highlights

The primary difference between this latest Pre-install Refresh and the prior pre-install images was:

Compaq Intelligent Manageability Insight Agents have been upgraded. This is an important upgrade since the new version

enables DMI 2.0 and adds batt ery and external monitor fault alerts.

Windows 95

Table 1 - Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison

Pre-install

Software Component

Compaq Armad a NetFlex 3 Net work Support 2.00 Rev A 2.00 Rev A 2.00 Rev A Compaq Diagnostics (Operating System Independent) 10.32 Rev B-1 10.24 Rev A 10.24 Rev A Compaq Diagnostics 2.12 Rev A-1 2.08 Rev A 1.21 Rev A Compaq F10 Set up (Operati ng System Inde pendent) 2.01 Rev F-1 2.01 Rev C 2.01 Rev B Compaq Intelligent Manageability Insight Management Agents Compaq Power M anagement 3.1 Rev E-1 2.02 Rev C 2.02 Rev A

Refresh # 2

4.20 Rev D-1 3.51 Rev E 3.50 Rev B

Pre-install Refresh # 1

Base Pre-install

Compaq Security Extensions (Security32) 1.1 RevG-2 1.10 Rev F 1.10 Rev C S3 ViRGE/M5 Display Driver 3.32.37 Rev B- 7 3.32.14 Rev D 3.32.08 Rev B ESS 1879 Audi o Drivers 4.04 Rev D-6 4.04.1263 Rev B 4.04.1240 Rev A Microsoft DirectX 5.20 Rev A-1 5.20 5.0 Compaq Programmable Keys 1.1 Rev E-1 1.10 Rev D 1.10 Rev A Microsoft Int ernet Explorer MSDOS Real Mod e Support 2.0 Rev D-1 1.00 Rev D 1.00 Rev C Non-DDC Monitor Configuration Utility True Flash File System 1.0 Rev A-2 1.00 Rev A 1.00 Rev A Compaq System Enha ncem ent s Carbon Copy H ost 5.00 Rev A 5.00 Rev A 4.10 Rev A

Table 2.1 - System Enhancements for Windows 95 – QFE’s

On some platforms, Compaq provides the System Enhancement s diskette included inside the ARCD (Applications Recover y CD-ROM) or available as a SoftPaq on the Compaq Web site or on the Compaq Support Software CD. This deliverable features an automated install and in cludes all operating system fixes from Microsoft, registry modification and INF changes included on the hard drive image pre-installed by Compaq. For customers who create their own hard drive image, it is important that this deliverable be installed.

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4.01 4.01 4.0

1.00 Rev C 1.00 Rev C 1.00 Rev B

2.1 Rev D-5 2.00 R ev C 2.00 Rev C

The tables below specify which versions of each QFE (Quick Fix Engineering) or upgrades are needed by each indicated platform. Along with a brief description, the destination directories on the target machine are indicated. (“<win>” refers to the windows directory, normally C:\WINDOWS. “<cabs>” refers to the location of the .CAB files.)

Referred to as Compaq Intelligent Manageability in the White Paper titled

Internet Explorer 4.0 was previously pre-loaded. Windows 95 OSR2.5, Internet Explorer 4.01 is pre-installed.

Also referred to as the External CRT Configurat ion Utility.

See the Windows 95 Software Enhancements table for more detailed information about the Compaq System Enhancements for Windows 95.

Armada 7800 Software Overview

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