Intel M300 User Manual

QuickSpecs

Overview

What’s New

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Intel Mobile Pentium MHz processors with SpeedStep™ t echnology

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12.1” TFT XGA display

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Four Easy Access Internet buttons

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Armada E and M Common Preinstalled Sof t war e

At A Glance

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Intel Mobile Pentium with SpeedStep™ technology, or 500 MHz processors

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12.1” or 11.3” TFT XGA displays

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Ultralight weight (3.2 to 3.4 lbs or

1.5 to 1.6 kg depending on configuration)

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Less than 1 in/(2.3 cm) thin

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64MB SDRAM upgrad eabl e – 320MB

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Up to 12GB SMART hard driv es

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User removable hard drive

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Integrated Mini PCI modem/ or Mini PCI modem/NIC combo on select models

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Keyboard 95% of full size

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Full set of system ports

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Dual Install Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 98

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Protected by a one-year, Worldwide Limited Warranty — Certain rest rictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Su pp ort Center for details.

What’s Special

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Ultralight weight (3.2 to 3.4 lbs or

1.5 to 1.6 kg depending on configuration)

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Optional Mobi le Expansion Uni t with Multimedia, storage and enhanced security features

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Less than 1 inch thin (2.3cm)

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High Capacity Travel Battery (optional)

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Magnesium display enc los ur e

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Common docking sol uti o ns across the Armada E and M Series

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Industry leading PC lifecycle solutions

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III 600

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III 600 MHz

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Processor and Panel

One of the following:

Memory Standard Note: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party 256 MB Memory modules, we strongly

Communications One of the following:

Compaq 56K (V.90) Modem plus Intel Note: Designed only to allow faster downloads from v.90 compliant sources. Maximum achievable download

Note: Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.

Keyboard 95% of full-size 102-key compatible keyboard with isolated, inverted-T cursor control keys, and right-control key,

Easy Access Internet Buttons The Armada M300 comes with four Easy Access Buttons designed to increase customer productivity by providing

Pointing Device Touchpad with integrated pick buttons / “Double Tap” mouse-like buttons

PC Card Slots One Type II PC Card Slot, which supports both 32-bit CardBus (Full support in Windows 9.x and Windows 2000)

Storage Diskette Drives 1.44 MB

Optical Drives 24X CD-ROM Drive or

Hard Drives One of the following: 12-GB SMART 6-GB SMART

Multimedia

12.1-inch color TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colors internal)

600MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium

11.3-inch color TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colors internal) 600MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium 500MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium

Note: Mobile Pentium III processors, 600MHz and above, feature Intel SpeedStep™ technology. Note: Mobile Pentium III processors feature 256KB integrated cache.

Maximum

Type I Mini PCI

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.

one-touch access to helpful Compaq information, favorite Internet destinations, files, or applications.

and 16-bit PC Cards.

Compaq Premier•Sound™ for enhanced stereo audio (with optional MEU) Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio Integrated speaker and microphone Software volume control Headphone-out Microphone-in Software MPEG1 support DVD movie playback software 8X DVD-ROM Drive with DVD movie playback (on select models) 24X Max CD-ROM Drive (on select models) PCI graphics 4 MB SGRAM

64 MB 320 MB (adding 256MB to open slot)

recommend using only Compaq branded 256 MB Memory modules to ensure compatibility.

Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem or

transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.

III processor

PRO/100+ NIC

8X DVD-ROM Drive

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Interfaces PC Card Slot One Type II Enhanced Parallel Port EPP/ECP 1 Serial Port 1 External Monitor 1 Headphone/Line-out 1 Microphone in 1 AC Power 1 RJ-11 (modem) 1 (Model dependent) RJ-45 (NIC) 1 (Model dependent) Infrared Port 1 (4 Mb/s support)

USB Port 1 LED Status Indicators 7

Graphics ATI RAGE LT Pro, 4MB of SGRAM

Operating System One of the following:

Windows 98

Software

System Recover y

Intelligent M anageability Compaq Intelligent Manageability, a key component of PC Lifecycle Solutions, is the broad set of manageability

Security Configuration Control Hardware

(IrDA 4 MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on performance of IR peripherals and application used.)

Dual Install Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

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.

Compaq Insight Management Agents Compaq Intelligent Manageability Diagnostics for Windows 2000, 9.x or NT DVD Solution (with optional MEU) Compaq Power Management Compaq Security Management Online Safety and Comfort Guide Fax Central for Windows 2000, 98 and NT Online Safety and Comfort Guide Acrobat Reader Reference Guide

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)

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 website: www.compaq.com/im

Memory Change Alert Ownership Tag Setup Password Power-On Password DriveLock QuickLock QuickBlank Enabled for PC SmartCard options

. Note: This Web site is available in English only.

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Power Supply

Battery Li-Ion batteries are supported, with up to two hours of battery life supported with the standard 4 cell main battery; up

Note: An Armada M300 with the High-Capacity Travel Battery attached to the unit cannot be placed in an Note: Actual results may vary with individual usage. When tested in standard configuration, using the Ziff-Davis

Power Conservation Intel SpeedStep Technology (allows a Battery Optimized Mode where CPU draws 50% of normal power yet affords

MultiBay Devices (with optional MEU )

Service and Support Compaq Services includes a one-year, Worldwide Limited Warranty, pick-up or carry-in, toll-free 7 x 24 hardware

Note: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center for details.

External AC Adapter; 6-foot power cord included. Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 Meters)

to three hours when using a MultiBay battery in the Mobile Expansion Unit. An optional High-Capacity Travel Battery* is also available which provides up to 3 hours of battery life.

ArmadaStation EM, Convenience Base EM, or Port Replicator EM. BatteryMark Test version 2.0, the battery life of the Armada M300 will range up to 2 hours. Standard

configuration at time of announce is considered to be one battery, a 1024x768 (High color – 16 Bit color) panel set at 50% brightness, 64MB RAM, and no drives other than the hard drive active.

70 to 80% 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 Supports swapping with power or in suspend mode Secondary Hard Drive, 2X LS-120

technical phone support. Optional services include; upgrade to three years standard warranty, onsite warranty, application and operating system support.

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Naming Convention

The Etymology of a Model name:

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Models AM3 P3600T2X126498

191911-xx2 Cache Memory

Memory Standard Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

AM3 P3600T2X1264N2

191911-xx8 Cache Memory Memory Standard Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

AM3 P3600T2X12C6498

180400-xx2 Cache Memory Memory Standard

Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

AM3 P3600T2X12C64N2

180400-xx8 Cache Memory

Memory Standard Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

Display Processor

12.1-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 12-GB SMART

ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 98

12.1-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 12-GB SMART

ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 2000/NT 4.0 (Dual Install)

12.1-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 12-GB SMART Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 98

12.1-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 12-GB SMART Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 2000/NT 4.0 (Dual Install)

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AM3 P3600T2X12C6498

180400-xx3 Cache Memory Memory Standard Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

AM3 P3600T2X12C64N2N

180400-xx9 Cache Memory Memory Standard

Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

AM3 P3600T1X66498

180427-xx2 Cache Memory

Memory Standard Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

AM3 P3600T1X664N2

180427-xx8 Cache Memory

Memory Standard Maximum Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software

Display Processor

12.1-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 12-GB SMART Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 98

12.1-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 12-GB SMART Mini-PCI v.90 modem / 10/100 TX NIC Combo ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 2000/NT 4.0 (Dual Install)

11.3-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 6-GB SMART

ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 98

11.3-inch color TFT X GA Intel Pentium III 600-MHz 256-KB integrated

64 MB SDRAM

320 MB SDRAM None 6-GB SMART

ATI RAGE LT Pro - 4MB of SGRAM Compaq Premier•Sound™ Windows 2000/NT 4.0 (Dual Install)

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