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Compaq Armada E500

DA-10441 Canada — Version 23 — February 26, 2001 1

Overview

What’s New

• Intel Mobile Pentium



III processor

up to 850 MHz and Mobile

Celeron™ processors up to 600

MHz

• 15-inch TFT SXGA+ display

• Four Easy Access Internet

Buttons

• Armada E and M Common

Preinstalled Software

At A Glance

• Intel Mobile Pentium

III processor

up to 850 MHz processors 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 spindle design with

integrated MultiBay and DualBay

• 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) light

• 1.6 in (4.1 cm) thin

• Common docking solutions across

the Armada E and M Series

• Industry-leading PC lifecycle

solutions

Summary of content (22 pages)

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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Overview W h a t ’ s N ew • • • • Intel Mobile PentiumIII processor up to 850 MHz and Mobile Celeron™ processors up to 600 MHz 15-inch TFT SXGA+ display Four Easy Access Internet Buttons Armada E and M Common Preinstalled Software At A Glance • • • • • • • • • • • • • Intel Mobile Pentium III processor up to 850 MHz processors with Intel SpeedStep™ technology in standard configurations Up to 15-inch TFT SXGA+ display All-in-One 3-spindle design Up to three batteries int
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features Models Armada E500 Processor and Panels 15-inch colour TFT SXGA+ with 1400 x 1050 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal) 850 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium III processor One of the following: Available in multiple configurations 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features Storage Diskette Drives 1.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features Graphics ATI Mobility PRO, 64-bit video graphics with 8-MB SDRAM for increased colour depth and graphics performance Operating System One of the following: Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0 Note: On Dual Install systems, the end user must make a one-time selection at (Dual Install) initial start up.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features Battery 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features AE5 P3850T5P20VC12898 179858-001, -121 Display 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features AE5 P3700T5X12VC6498 174519-001, -121 Display 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features AE5 P3650T4X12VM6458 161609-001, -121 Display Processor Cache Memory Memory Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software Battery 14.1-inch colour 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features AE5 P3600T4X12DM6458 161607-001, -121 Display Processor Cache Memory Memory Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software Battery 14.1-inch colour 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Standard Features AE5 C1600T3X5DM6498 202802-001, -121 DA-10441 Display Processor Cache Memory 13.3-inch colour TFT XGA Intel Celeron 600 MHz 128-KB integrated Memory Optical Drive Hard Drive Modem Graphics Audio Software Battery 64 MB (Standard) to 512 MB (Maximum) 24X Max CD-ROM Drive IDE 5-GB SMART Mini-PCI v.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Options Memory Monitors 64-MB Memory Upgrade 400312-B21 128-MB Memory Upgrade 256-MB Memory Upgrade (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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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Options Expansion Bases Power ArmadaStation EM 383500-001 ArmadaStation EM With Intel NIC ArmadaStation Tower Stand 120266-001 123129-B25 Convenience Base EM Convenience Base EM With Intel NIC 382500-001 120971-001 Convenience Base Monitor Cover Port Replicator EM 122931-001 382300-001 PCI Cardbus Reader Note: ArmadaStation Tower Stand is not supported on 15” Panel models.
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QuickSpecs 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Storage 1 2 3 MultiBay Primary Hard Drive Dual Bay DRIVE SUPPORT Quantity Supported Drive Bay Supported 1.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 15-inch TFT panel display models 12.5 X 10.1 X 1.7 in/ 31.7 x 25.7 x 4.3 cm 14.1-inch TFT and lower panel 12.4 x 9.99 x 1.6 in/31.5 x 25.3 x 4.1 cm display models Weight 15-inch TFT panel display and 6 to 7.2 lbs/2.73 to 3.27 kg modem models 14.1-inch TFT panel display and 5.9 to 7 lbs/2.68 to 3.18 kg modem models 13.3-inch TFT panel display and 5.7 to 6.8 lbs/2.59 to 3.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications 15-Inch Colour TFT XGA Display Viewable Dimensions (HxW) 11.97 x 8.98 in/304.1 x 228.1 mm 14.1-Inch Colour TFT XGA Display 13.3-Inch Colour TFT XGA Display DA-10441 Diagonal Size 15 in/380.1 mm Number of Colours Up to 16.8M Contrast Ratio 150:1 Brightness 130 nit min, 150 nit typ Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.297 x 0.297 mm Format 1024 x 768 Configuration RGB stripe Backlight Edge Lit Total Power Consumption 4.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications Hard Drives 30 GB Capacity 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) Single Track Seek Time (typical reads, 2.5 ms including settling) Average 12 ms Full-Stroke 23 ms Rotational Speed 4200 rpm ~ 58,605,120 Logical Blocks 41° to 131°F/5° to 55°C Operating Temperature Note: Compatible with the Armada E500 primary HDD bay and all platforms and docking stations using the 12.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications Hard Drives (continued) 10 GB 6 GB 5 GB Capacity 10 GB Height Width Interface Transfer Rate Synchronous (Maximum) Security Seek Time (typical reads, including settling) 0.374 in/9.5 mm 2.75 in/70 mm ATA 66.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications Diskette Drive Diskette Size 3.5 in Light On system Height 0.5 in/12.7 mm Bytes per Sector 512 Sectors per track High density 18 (1.44 MB)/15 (1.2 MB) Low density 9 High density 80 (1.44 MB)/80 (1.2 MB) Low density 80 Tracks per side Read/Write heads Access Times External AC Adapter Li-Ion Battery Pack (9-cell) 94 ms/174 ms Settling time 15 ms Latency average 100 ms 1.10 x 3.70 x 157 in/2.8 x 9.4 x 4.0 cm Weight 0.43lb/ 0.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications Compaq 56K (V.90) plus Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI Form Factor Mini-PCI Type 1B and 2B per Specification OS Support Windows 98 (Gold, SE) Windows 2000, NT4.0, DOS Application Support under Windows APM Revision 1.2, ACPI, Compaq Power Management Extensions for Windows NT Power Management Support Approvals/Certifications 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications Compaq 56K (V.90) plus Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI (continued) Software support Artisoft Lantastic 7.0, 8.0, Dedicated Server 1.1 Protocol support 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.
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QuickSpecs Compaq Armada E500 Technical Specifications 8X DVD-ROM Drive Center Hole Diameter 0.59 in/0.39 cm Disk diameter 12 cm/8 cm Disk thickness 1.2 mm Track Pitch 0.