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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
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  • Page 1 RODUCT ESCRIPTION 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.
  • Page 2 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 A E 5 P3 450 T 4 X...
  • Page 3 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 10 11 12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X A E 5 P3 450 T 3 X A E 5...
  • Page 4 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 A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 1011 1213-14 151617-19 20-21 222324 ESCRIPTION PTIONS...
  • Page 5 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 10 11 12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X A V 3 C2 466 T 4 X A V 3...
  • Page 6 Workstation 4.0 preinstalled The following displays are available, varying by computer model: The 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.
  • Page 7 The following battery packs are available, varying by computer model: The 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.

  • Page 8: Intelligent Manageability

    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: Asset Management: provides detailed configuration and diagnostic information. Fault Management: prevents, predicts, and alerts of impending hardware problems.

  • Page 9: Fault Management

    Inventory 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: Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq computers, monitors, hard drives, battery packs, memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems System board and ROM revision levels...

  • Page 10: Fault Management Alerts

    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. While the computer is connected to a network, alerts pop up on the computer display and are simultaneously reported to the network console.

  • Page 11: Configuration Management

    Configuration Management Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer support procedures. Compaq provides support software to optimize the performance of the computer. This support software is accessible through a monthly CD-ROM subscription. Support software can also be downloaded from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/ portables.

  • Page 12: Computer External Components

    1.3 Computer External Components The external components on the display and left side of the computer are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-3. Figure 1-2. Display and Left Side Components 1-12 Product Description...
  • Page 13 Tilt the computer for ease of use. Battery bay Accepts a 9- or 6-cell Lithium ion (Li ion) primary battery pack. Armada E500: DualBay Accepts a removable diskette drive or 9- or 6-cell Li ion primary battery pack. Armada V300: Fixed Accepts diskettes.
  • Page 14 The external components on the right side of the computer are shown in Figure 1-3 and are described in Table 1-4. Figure 1-3. Right Side Components 1-14 Product Description...
  • Page 15 Component Function PC Card slots* Supports 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. * The Armada E500 has two PC Card slots; the Armada V300 has only one PC Card slot. Stereo speaker/ Connects stereo speakers, headphones, headphone jack or headset.
  • Page 16 The external components on the rear of the computer are shown in Figure 1-4 and described in Table 1-5. Figure 1-4. Rear Components 1-16 Product Description...
  • Page 17 Table 1-5 Rear Components Item Component Function AC Adapter connector Connects the AC power adapter. Universal Serial Bus Connects USB devices, such as cameras (USB) connector for video conferencing, or hubs which connect multiple USB devices. The USB connector is a powered hub. When running Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT, any combination of up to five powered or unpowered hubs can be...
  • Page 18 Computer keyboard components are shown in Figure 1-5 and described in Table 1-6. Figure 1-5. Keyboard Components 1-18 Product Description...
  • Page 19 Table 1-6 Keyboard Components Item Component Function Power switch Turns the computer on or off of exits Suspend Suspend button Initiates or exits Suspend with the Fn key, initiates Hibernate. Display switch Turns off the display if it is closed while the computer is turned on.
  • Page 20 Additional computer keyboard components are shown in Figure 1-6 and described in Table 1-7. Figure 1-6. Keyboard Components (continued) 1-20 Product Description...
  • Page 21 Table 1-7 Keyboard Components (continued) Item Component Function Hard drive light (green) Turns on when the hard drive is being accessed. MultiBay light (green) Turns on when a MultiBay device is being accessed or a battery pack in the MultiBay is charging or waiting to be charged.
  • Page 22 The external components on the bottom of the computer are shown in Figure 1-7 and are described in Table 1-8. Figure 1-7. Bottom Components 1-22 Product Description...
  • Page 23 Hard drive cover Covers the hard drive bay. Diskette drive release Releases the device from the DualBay on latch the Armada E500. Releases the diskette drive bezel from the Armada V300. MultiBay release latch Releases the MultiBay device. Product Description...

  • Page 24: Design Overview

    Intel Pentium III, II, or Celeron processors PC Cards Modem or modem/NIC The Armada E500 and Armada V300 computers use an electrical fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These...

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