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Serial Number ................................................................................................................................... vii
Locating Additional Information .......................................................................................................... vii

chapter 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Computer Features and Models ................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Computer Options ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 External Computer Components............................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Design Overview..................................................................................................................... 1-11

chapter 2
TROUBLESHOOTING
2.1 Preliminary Steps ...................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Clearing Passwords ................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Power-On Self-Test (POST) ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 POST Error Messages............................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Compaq Utilities ....................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.6 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics.................................................................................... 2-18

chapter 3
ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG
3.1 System Unit............................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Mass Storage Devices ............................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Cables and Power Cords ........................................................................................................... 3-5
3.4 Standard and Optional Boards .................................................................................................. 3-6
3.5 Options ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.6 Miscellaneous Parts................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.7 Documentation .......................................................................................................................... 3-9

chapter 4
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PRELIMINARIES
4.1 Tools Required.......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Service Considerations.............................................................................................................. 4-1

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 4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives................................................................................ 4-2
4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage.............................................................................................. 4-3

chapter 5
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
5.1 Serial Number ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Disassembly Sequence.............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly................................................................................. 5-3
5.4 Computer Tilt Feet ..................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5 Internal Modem......................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.6 Hard Drive............................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.7 Keyboard ................................................................................................................................. 5-14
5.8 Display Assembly .................................................................................................................... 5-23
5.9 Top Cover Assembly .............................................................................................................. 5-27

chapter 6
SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 Computer................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Display ...................................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.3 Hard Drives ................................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.4 Diskette Drive ............................................................................................................................ 6-5
6.5 LS-120 Drive.............................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.6 ZIP Drive.................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.7 CD-ROM Drive.......................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.8 DVD-ROM Drive ...................................................................................................................... 6-9
6.9 Battery Packs............................................................................................................................ 6-10
6.10 Convenience Base .................................................................................................................. 6-11
6.11 External Power Supplies........................................................................................................ 6-12
6.12 System Interrupts ................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.13 System DMA.......................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.14 System I/O Address ............................................................................................................... 6-15
6.15 System Memory Map............................................................................................................. 6-17

appendix A
CONNECTORS ...............................................................................................................................................B-1

appendix B
POWER CORD SET REQUIREMENTS
3-Conductor Power Cord Set...........................................................................................................B-1

appendix C
CONVENIENCE BASE
C.1 Models and Features.................................................................................................................C-1
C.2 Convenience Base II Features ..................................................................................................C-2
C.3 Convenience Base II Components ...........................................................................................C-3
INDEX ..........................................................................................................................................................I-1

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subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to
make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety
hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications
may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
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replaced or improperly handled. Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble,
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using the Compaq spare part for this computer.
WARNING: The computer also contains a lithium-ion battery pack. There is a
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■ Microsoft operating system guide
■ Compaq service advisories and bulletins
■ Compaq QuickFind
■ Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
■ Technical Reference Guide
■ Illustrated Parts Map
■ Compaq Internet site at http://www.Compaq.com

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1
P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION

1.1 Computer Features and Models

The Armada 1700 Family of Personal Computers is a line of multimedia notebook
computers with advanced modularity, processors, and video graphics. This full-
function, Mobile Pentium II-based family of notebook computers allows full desktop
functionality and connectivity through the use of an optional Convenience Base.

Figure 1-1. Armada 1700 Personal Computer

Product Description 1-1

 1.1.1 Features
The computer models have the following standard features:
■ 233-MHz or 266-MHz Mobile Pentium II processors
■ 32-MB of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), expandable to
160 MB
■ 4.0-GB, 2.5- inch internal hard drive mounted in carrier
■ LCD displays:
❏ 12.1 inch SVGA CTFT display

❏ 13.3-inch XGA CTFT display

■ Supports Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery packs

■ Internal stereo speakers
■ Internal microphone
■ Full-size 101 key compatible keyboard including 12 function keys, 8 cursor control
keys, inverted-T cursor control keys, and embedded numeric keypad
■ Four user-programmable keys
■ Touchpad pointing device
■ Operates from a battery pack in the battery bay, plus an optional battery pack in the
MultiBay, or integrated AC power supply that is compatible with domestic or
international power sources
■ Power management and security features
■ Infrared interface for wireless communication with other IrDA-compliant devices at
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data rates up to 4 mb/sec (available on selected models)
■ Two standard device slots that will accommodate two Type II or one Type III PC
Card, PCMCIA card or CardBus card. The Compaq telephony modem is supported
in the top slot and Zoomed-Video in the bottom slot
■ 176-pin expansion connector provides the interface to the convenience base options
■ Rear-panel ports provide connections for parallel, serial, external monitor, and
keyboard/mouse
■ Universal Serial Bus (USB)

1.1.2 Models
Compaq Armada 1700 computers are configurable, and may contain any or all of the
features listed. All models have 32-MB of standard memory, and may be upgraded to
160-MB.

1.1.3 Software Fulfillment

Replacement software may be ordered directly from Compaq Computer Corporation.
Both the model and the serial number of the computer are needed to identify the
specific software available.

1-2 Product Description

 1.2 Computer Options
The computer supports the following options:
■ Convenience Base II pass through model with monitor stand
■ Convenience Base II with Ethernet with monitor stand
■ Compatible with Convenience Base models from the Armada 1500 Family of
Personal Computers
■ Memory expansion boards
■ Li-ion battery pack
■ Automobile/Aircraft Adapter
■ External Battery Charger
■ PCMCIA modem
■ Hard drive upgrade
■ Hard drive adapter for MultiBay with carrying case
■ Internal modem
■ CD-ROM drive for Optical Disc Bay
■ DVD drive for optical Disc Bay
■ 120-MB LS-120 diskette drive for MultiBay
■ 100-MB Zip drive for MultiBay

1.2.1 Convenience Base II

Armada 1700 models support the following convenience base models:
■ Convenience Base II pass through
■ Convenience Base II with Ethernet

1.2.2 System Memory Options

The computer supports optional 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB memory boards. The
memory boards are 66-MHz SDRAM without parity. System memory can be expanded
to 160-MB, depending on the model.

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Product Description 1-3

 1.2.3 External Battery Charger
The external battery charger has the following features:
■ Two battery charge slots
■ Accepts Li-ion modular batteries
■ Charges one battery in 1.5 hours
■ Charges two batteries in 3 hours

Note: The battery calibration process should be used to discharge the batteries.

1.2.4 External Keyboards and Pointing Devices

Supports Compaq or Compaq compatible PS2 keyboards and pointing devices.

1.2.5 External Monitors

■ Supports all VGA Monitors at resolutions up to 1280 u 1024
■ Supports DDC1 and DDC2b compliant Energy Star monitors

1.3 External Computer Components

The external computer components are illustrated and described in this section.

1-4 Product Description

1.3.1 Left Side Components
The left side external components are shown in Figure 1-2 and are described in Table 1-1.

Figure 1-2. Left Side Components

Table 1-1
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Left Side
Item Component Function
1 Cable Lock Secures computer to fixed object
2 Speaker/headphone jack Connects stereo speakers, headphone or headset
3 Microphone jack Connects external microphone, disables internal microphone
4 Volume up Increases volume
5 Volume down Decreases volume
6 Left bass reflex speaker port Enhances audio quality

Product Description 1-5

 1.3.2 Front Components
The front external components are shown in Figure 1-3 and are described in Table 1-2.

Figure 1-3. Front Components

Table 1-2
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Front
Item Component Function
1 Display LCD graphic display
2 Lid switch Blanks display when display is closed
3 Speakers Produce high quality stereo sound
4 MultiBay Accepts diskette drive, LS-120 drive, ZIP drive, second battery
pack or second hard drive
5 Optical disk bay Accepts CD-ROM or DVD-ROM devices
6 Battery bay Accepts Li-Ion battery pack
7 Keyboard Accepts operator input
8 Microphone Monophonic microphone

1-6 Product Description

1.3.3 Top Components
The top external components are shown in Figure 1-4 and are described in Table 1-3.

Figure 1-4. Top Components

Table 1-3
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Top
Item Component Function
1 Lid switch Blanks display when display is closed
2 Programmable function buttons User programmable keys
3 Suspend Initiates suspend
4 Power switch Turns power on and off
5 Keyboard release latched Releases keyboard from system unit
6 Touchpad Pointing device

Product Description 1-7

 1.3.4 Right Side Components
The right side external components are shown in Figure 1-5 and are described in
Table 1-4.

Figure 1-5. Right Side Components

Table 1-4
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Right Side
Item Component Function
1 Right bass reflex speaker port Enhances audio quality
2 PC Card eject button Eject PC Cards from the slots
3 PC Card slots Accepts 16- and 32-bit PC Cards
4 USB Connector Connects USB devices to the computer
5 Modem jack Connects the phone line to the computer (selected models)

1-8 Product Description

1.3.5 Rear Components
The rear components are shown Figure 1-6 and are described in Table 1-5.

Figure 1-6. Rear Components

Table 1-5
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Rear
Item Component Function
1 Parallel connector Connects parallel devices such as a printer
2 Serial connector Connects serial devices such as a mouse
3 Infrared port Provides wireless communications (on selected models)
4 External monitor connector Connects external monitor
5 AC Power connector Connects external AC power
6 Docking connector Provides connection to optional convenience base
7 Fan (Airflow vents) Provides thermal ventilation to internal components
8 External Keyboard Connects external keyboard or PS-2 mouse
(Supports standard Y connector)

Product Description 1-9

 1.3.6 Bottom Components
The bottom external components are shown in Figure 1-7 and are described in
Table 1-6.

Figure 1-7. Bottom Components

Table 1-6
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Bottom
Item Component Function
1 Modem compartment Integrated modem (selected models)
3 Docking alignment guide Aligns computer to optional convenience base
2 Docking latch receptacles Locks computer to optional convenience base
4 Tilt feet Adjusts computer to an angle
5 MultiBay screw Secures MultiBay Devices
6 Hard drive cover Covers hard drive compartment
* Hard drive security screw Secures hard drive cover (not shown)

1-10 Product Description

1.3.7 Status Panel Lights
The status panel lights are shown in Figure 1-8 and described in
Table 1-7.

Figure 1-8. Status Panel Lights

Table 1-7
Armada 1700 Computer Components
Status Panel
Item Component Function
1 Hard drive activity light Indicates hard drive or CD-ROM access
2 MultiBay activity light Indicates MultiBay device activity
3 Number lock indicator Indicates that numbers lock is on
4 Caps lock indicator Indicates that caps lock is on
5 Scroll lock indicator Indicates that scroll lock is on

Product Description 1-11

 1.4 Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of the computer. The overview is limited to
field replaceable parts. All replacement parts are listed in Chapter 3.

1.4.1 System Unit

The computer is a traditional clamshell design with a display assembly attached to a
system unit. The computer opens to reveal a backlit LCD display and a full-function
keyboard. The display is designed for a continuously adjustable tilt angle.

1.4.2 Internal Boards

The system electronics are integrated on four printed circuit assemblies: the audio/led
board, system board, modem board, and the DC-DC converter board.
■ The audio/led board provides support for the audio functions.
■ The system board integrates the processor, on-board memory, level 2 cache, local
bus video adapter, and PCMCIA/CardBus adapter.
■ The optional modem board supports data or fax functions.
■ The DC-DC converter board creates the system voltages (3.3v and 5v) from the
battery or AC/DC input.
Processor
An Intel Mobile Pentium II processor is located on the system board for the 233 MHz
and 266 MHz models.
Memory
Base memory is 32-MB with 16-, 32-, 64-, or 128-MB of optional expansion memory.
Base memory is onboard memory built into the system board. Expansion memory
consists of one memory expansion board available as a user installable option.
Cache
Level 2 cache is integrated in the CPU module. It is not user upgradable.
PCMCIA/CardBus and Video Adapter Controller
The PCMCIA/CardBus adapter is based on the Texas Instrument PCI1220 PC to
CardBus controller unit. The local bus video adapter is the Chips and Technologies
65555 controller.
■ The serial-parallel port board expands the serial and parallel signals from the system
board to the serial and parallel expansion connectors.
■ The audio/led board supports the microphone and headphone jacks, the volume
control switches, and the amplifier and equalization circuitry.

1-12 Product Description

1.4.3 Video system
The standard video subsystem consists of:
■ An internal LCD Display
■ 12.1 inch SVGA CTFT display
■ 13.3 inch XGA CTFT display
■ 2 Megabyte frame buffer
■ An inverter to supply AC power to the LCD back-light system
■ A standard external VGA connector for use with CRTs and other VGA compatible
displays
■ 40 KByte Video ROM

Product Description 1-13

1-14 Product Description
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2
T ROUBLESHOOTING
Follow these basic steps when beginning the troubleshooting process:
1. Complete the preliminary steps listed in Section 2.1.
2. Run the Power-On Self-Test (POST) as described in Section 2.3.
3. Run Computer Setup as described in Section 2.5.
4. Run the Computer Checkup (TEST) as described in Section 2.6.
5. If you are unable to run POST or Computer Checkup or if the problem persists after
running POST and Computer Checkup, perform the recommended actions
described in the diagnostic tables in Section 2.5.
Follow these guidelines when troubleshooting:
■ Complete the recommended actions in the order in which they are given.
■ Repeat POST and Computer Checkup after each recommended action until the
problem is resolved and the error message does not return.
■ When the problem is resolved, stop performing the troubleshooting steps and do not
complete the remaining recommended actions.
■ Refer to Chapter 5 for removal and replacement procedures that are recommended.
■ If the problem is intermittent, check the computer several times to verify that the
problem is solved.
The following table describes the troubleshooting actions:

If You Want To: Then Run:

Check for POST error messages POST
Check that computer components are recognized and Computer Checkup (TEST) under Compaq Utilities
running properly
View information about the computer and installed or View System Information (INSPECT) under
connected devices Compaq Utilities
Perform any of the following: Computer Setup
■ Check the system configuration
■ Set the system power management parameters
■ Return the system to its original configuration
■ Check system configuration of installed devices

Troubleshooting 2-1
 2.1 Preliminary Steps
IMPORTANT: Use AC power when running POST, Computer Setup, or Computer
Checkup. A low battery condition could initiate Hibernation and interrupt the test.
Before running POST and Computer Checkup, complete the following steps:
1. Obtain established passwords. If you must clear the passwords, go to Section 2.2.
2. Ensure that the hard drive is installed in the computer.
3. Ensure that the battery pack is installed in the computer and the power cord is
connected to the computer and plugged into an AC power source.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. If a power-on password has been established, type the password and press Enter.
6. Run Computer Setup (Section 2.5). If a Setup password has been established, type
the password and press Enter.
7. Turn off the computer and all external devices.
8. Disconnect external devices that you do not want to test. If you want to use the
printer to log error messages, leave it connected to the computer.
NOTE: If a problem only occurs when an external device is connected to the computer,
the problem could be with the external device or its cable. Isolate the problem by
running POST with and without the external device connected.
9. Use Compaq Utilities and loopback plugs in the serial and parallel connectors if you
plan to test these ports.
Follow these steps to run Compaq Utilities:
a. If you are running Compaq Utilities from the hard drive, turn on or restart the
computer. Press F10 when the cursor appears in the upper right corner of the
screen. If you do not press F10 in time, restart the computer and try again.
If you are running Compaq Utilities from diskette, insert the Compaq Utilities
diskette in drive A. Turn on or restart the computer.
b. Press Enter to accept OK.
c. Select Computer Checkup (TEST).
d. Select Prompted Diagnostics.
e. After “Identifying System Hardware” completes, select Interactive Testing and
follow the instructions on the screen.

2-2 Troubleshooting
2.2 Clearing Passwords
The power-on password prevents use of the computer until the password is entered. The
setup password prevents unauthorized changes to Computer Setup. To clear the
passwords, you must remove all power from the system board. If you do not know the
passwords, use the following procedure to clear the password:
1. Remove all battery packs from the battery bay and MultiBay, if applicable.
2. Disconnect the AC power.
3. Remove the real-time clock battery.
4. Wait five minutes.
5. Reconnect the AC power.
6. Restart the computer. During Power-On Self Test (POST), a “162 System Options
not set” message appears.
7. Shut down the computer, then disconnect AC power again.
8. Replace the real-time clock battery.
9. Install the battery pack(s).
10.Proceed with the troubleshooting procedures.

2.3 Power-On Self-Test (POST)

The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is a series of tests that run every time the computer is
turned on. POST verifies that the system is configured and functioning properly.
To run POST, complete the following steps:
1. Complete the preliminary steps (Section 2.1).
2. Turn on the computer.
If POST does not detect any errors, the computer beeps once or twice to indicate that
POST has run successfully. The computer boots from the hard drive or from a bootable
diskette if one is installed in the diskette drive.

2.4 POST Error Messages

If the system is not functioning well enough to run POST, or if the display is not
functioning well enough to show POST error messages, refer to the Troubleshooting
tables in Section 2.6.
If POST detects an error, one of the following events occurs:
■ A message with the prefix "WARNING" appears informing you where the error
occurred. The system pauses until you press F1 to continue.
■ A message with the prefix "FATAL" appears informing you where the error
occurred. After the message, the system emits a series of beeps and stops.
■ The system emits a series of beeps and stops.

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 Warning messages indicate that a potential problem, such as a system configuration
error, exists. When F1 is pressed, the system should resume. You should be able to
correct problems that produce WARNING messages.
IMPORTANT: When a WARNING message includes the prompt to "RUN SCU," press
F10 to run Computer Setup. (Computer Setup replaces the SCU utility.)

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If you receive one of the error messages listed below, follow the recommended action.

Table 2-1
Warning Messages
Message Description Recommended Action
CMOS checksum invalid, run SCU CMOS RAM information has Run Computer Setup to reinitialize
been corrupted. CMOS-RAM.
CMOS failure, run SCU CMOS RAM has lost power. Run Computer Setup to reinitialize
CMOS-RAM.
Diskette controller error The diskette drive controller If there is no diskette drive in the
failed to respond to the system, run Computer Setup to
recalibrate command. properly configure the CMOS-RAM to
show no diskette drive present. If the
problem persists, or if a diskette drive
is present, complete these steps until
the problems is solved:
1. Check diskette drive connections.
2. Replace diskette drive.
3. Replace system board.
Diskette track 0 failed The diskette drive cannot read Try another diskette. If the problem
track 0 of the diskette in the persists, you may need to replace the
drive. diskette drive.
Hard disk controller error The hard drive controller failed Check the drive parameters. Turn off
to respond to the reset the system and check all related
command. connections.
Keyboard controller failure The keyboard failed the self- Replace the system board.
test command.
Keyboard failure The keyboard failed to respond Replace the keyboard. If the problem
to the RESET ID command. persists, replace the system board.
No interrupts from Timer 0 The periodic timer interrupt is Replace the system board.
not occurring.
ROM at xxxx (LENGTH yyyy) with An illegal adapter ROM was Check the external adapter (such as a
nonzero checksum (zz) located at the specified video card) to determine if it is
address. causing the conflict.
Time/Date corrupt - run SCU The time and date stored in the 1. Run Computer Setup.
real time clock have been 2. If problem persists, replace
corrupted, possibly by a power auxiliary battery.
loss. 3. If problems persists, replace
system board.
Hard disk xx failure (or error) A failure or an error occurred 1. Run Scan disk.
when trying to access the hard 2. Check disk in DOS and
drive. Windows 95. If problem persists,
refer to Table 2-10.
Unsupported memory module An EDO memory module was Remove the EDO memory module
installed in the memory and replace with SDRAM memory
expansion slot. module.

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 Fatal errors emit a beep and may display a FATAL message. Fatal errors indicate severe
problems, such as a hardware failure. Fatal errors do not allow the system to resume.
Some of the Fatal error beep codes are listed at the end of this section.

Table 2-2
Fatal Error Messages
Message Description Beep Code
CMOS RAM test failed A walking bit test of CMOS RAM location 0E 3
(Hex) - 3F (Hex) failed.
DMA controller faulty A sequential read/write of the transfer count 4
and transfer address registers within the
primary and secondary DMA controllers failed.
Faulty DMA page registers A walking bit read/write of the 16 DMA 0
controller page registers starting at location
80 Hex failed.
Faulty refresh circuits A continuous read/write test of port 61h found 1
that bit 4 (Refresh Detect) failed to toggle
within an allotted amount of time.
Interrupt controller failed A sequential read/write of various Interrupt 5
Controller registers failed.
ROM checksum incorrect A checksum of the ROM BIOS does not match 2
the byte value at F000:FFFF.
RAM error at location xxxx RAM error occurred during memory test. None
Table 2-3
Fatal Error Beep Codes
Beep Code Beep Sequence Description Recommended Action
0 S-S-S-P-S-S-L-P The DMA page registers are Replace system board.
faulty.
1 S-S-S-P-S-L-S-P The refresh circuitry is faulty.
2 S-S-S-P-S-L-L-P The ROM checksum is incorrect.
3 S-S-S-P-L-S-S-P The CMOS RAM test failed.
4 S-S-S-P-L-S-L-P The DMA controller is faulty.
5 S-S-S-P-L-L-S-P The interrupt controller failed.
6 S-S-S-P-L-L-L-P The keyboard controller failed.
7 S-S-L-P-S-S-S-P Graphics adapter is faulty.
8 S-S-L-P-S-S-L-P Internal RAM is faulty. Replace memory board or
system board if memory on
system board is faulty.
S = Short, L = Long, P = Pause

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2.5 Compaq Utilities
Compaq Utilities contain several functions that
■ Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the system and are
operating properly.
■ Provide information about the system once it is configured.

Compaq Utilities include the following programs:

■ Computer Setup
■ Computer Checkup (TEST)
■ View System Information (INSPECT)

To access Compaq Utilities:

1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start ⇒ Shut Down ⇒ Restart the
computer.
2. Press F10 when the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the display.
3. Select a menu option.

Computer Setup
Computer Setup contains utilities that give you an overall picture of the computer
hardware configuration and aid in troubleshooting. These utilities also allow you to set
custom features such as security options, power conservation levels, and startup
preferences.
If you are running Windows 95, the computer automatically recognizes and configures
the system for new devices. If you have a configuration problem or want to view or
reset configuration settings, you can use Computer Setup.
NOTE: If you are running Windows 95, you should use Computer Setup only to adjust
system features such as the power-on password or battery conservation level. Windows
95 may override other configuration changes.
If you are running Windows NT, the computer does not automatically recognize new
devices added to the system. All devices ordered with your system have been
configured for you. Use Computer Setup to view settings for a new device you have
added or to reset configuration settings for preinstalled devices.
Computer Setup provides two methods of viewing the computer configuration: by type
(factory setting) or connection.

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 Categories by type:
■ System Features—security, power, boot management
■ Communication—port, modem, and other communication devices
■ Storage—storage-related devices such as hard drive, CD-ROM drive, diskette drive
■ Input Devices—keyboard, mouse, and other input devices
■ Network—network adapter or other network-related devices
■ Audio—sound properties and audio device settings
■ Video—display timeouts and video device resources
■ Other—miscellaneous devices
Categories by connection:
■ System Features—security, power, boot management
■ System Devices—keyboard, mouse, parallel and serial ports
■ ISA—ISA bus and connected devices
■ PCI—PCI bus and connected devices
■ PC Card—PC Card devices
Running Computer Setup
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start ⇒ Shut Down ⇒ Restart the
computer.
2. Press F10 when the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.
NOTE: If you a setup password is enabled, it must be used to access Computer Setup.
3. Click a language and press Enter.
4. Click Computer Setup and press Enter.
5. When you are finished, click Exit.

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 Exiting Computer Setup
1. Click Exit.
2. Select one of the following Exit options:
■ Save—Saves the new settings and exits Computer Setup.

NOTE: Some settings may not take effect until the computer is restarted.
■ Ignore—Exits Computer Setup and restores previous settings.
■ Cancel—Returns to Computer Setup.

Computer Checkup (TEST)

Computer Checkup (TEST) determines whether the various computer components and
devices are recognized by the computer and are functioning properly. You can display,
print, or save the information that Computer Checkup generates.
NOTE: Compaq Utilities are intended for testing only Compaq-supplied components.
Testing of non-Compaq components may be inconclusive.
Running Computer Checkup (TEST)
1. Plug the computer into an external power source. A low battery condition can
interrupt the program.
2. Connect a printer if you want to print a log of error messages.
3. Turn on the external devices that you want to test.
4. Turn on or restart the computer.
5. Access Compaq Utilities by pressing F10 when the blinking cursor appears in the
upper-right corner of the display.
6. Click Computer Checkup ⇒ View the Device List.
■ If the list of installed devices is correct, click OK.
■ If the list is incorrect, ensure that any new devices are installed properly.
7. Select one of the following from the Test Option menu:
■ Quick Check Diagnostics

■ Automatic Diagnostics
■ Prompted Diagnostics
8. Follow the instructions on the screen as the devices are tested.
9. Click Exit Diagnostics ⇒ Exit from this utility.

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 Computer Checkup (TEST) Error Codes
Computer Checkup (TEST) error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while
running Computer Checkup. These error codes help identify possible defective
assemblies. Tables 2-4 through 2-14 list Computer Checkup error codes, a description
of the error condition, and the recommended action for resolving the condition. For
removal and replacement procedures, refer to Chapter 5.
IMPORTANT: Run Computer Checkup each time you complete a recommended action
step. If the problem is resolved when POST and Computer Checkup are rerun (i.e., with
no error codes), do not perform the remaining recommended action steps.
NOTE: The error codes in the following tables are listed in an “AYE-XX” format,
where:
A or AA = Number that represents the faulty assembly
YY = Test or action that failed
XX = Specific problem

Table 2-4
Processor Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
101-xx CPU test failed. Replace the processor board and retest.
103-xx DMA page registers test failed. Replace the system board and retest.
104-xx Interrupt controller master test failed.
105-xx Port 61 error.
106-xx Keyboard controller self-test failed.
107-xx CMOS RAM test failed.
108-xx CMOS interrupt test failed.
109-xx CMOS clock test failed.
110-xx Programmable timer load data test failed.
113-xx Protected mode test failed.

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 Table 2-5
Memory Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
200-xx Memory machine ID test failed. The following steps apply to error codes 200-xx
and 202-xx:
202-xx Memory system CMOS checksum failed. 1. Flush the system CMOS and retest. See note.
2. Replace the system board and retest.
203-xx Write/Read test failed. The following applies to error codes 203-xx
through 215-xx:
204-xx Address test failed. Remove and replace the SODIMM memory board
or system board (if the memory on the system
board is faulty) and retest.
211-xx Random pattern test failed.
214-xx Noise test failed.
215-xx Random address test failed.

Table 2-6
Keyboard Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
300-xx Failed ID Test. 1. Reseat the keyboard assembly.
301-xx Failed Self test/Interface Test. 2. Replace the keyboard and retest.
302-xx Failed Individual Key Test. 3. Replace the system board and retest.
304-xx Failed Keyboard Repeat Test.
Table 2-7
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
401-xx Printer failed or not connected. 1. Connect the printer.
402-xx Failed Port Test. 2. Check power to the printer.
403-xx Printer pattern test failed. 3. Install the loopback connector and retest.
4. Check port and IRQ configuration.
5. Replace the system board and retest.

Note: Fn + F11 clears the ESCD configuration information. If the Fn + F11 sequence is
pressed very early after powering the machine on (after you see the keyboard LEDs
blink, but before the video is initialized), CMOS memory will be invalidated. The
ESCD is cleared, the machine is reset and boots with the "162 - System Options Not
Set" message. This is a way to clear out configuration information, such as Windows
95's knowledge about a docking station. It may help clear up problems if the
configuration information had been corrupted. Timing of this keystroke sequence is
critical, as there is a very narrow window during which the keys will be recognized.
These keys are not documented to users.

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 Table 2-8
Diskette Drive Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
600-xx Diskette ID drive types test The following steps apply to error codes 600-xx
failed. through 698-xx:
601-xx Diskette format failed. 1. Replace the diskette.
602-xx Diskette read test failed. 2. Replace the diskette drive and retest.
603-xx Diskette write, read, compare test failed. 3. Replace the system board and retest.
604-xx Diskette random read test failed.
605-xx Diskette ID media test failed.
606-xx Diskette speed test failed.
609-xx Diskette reset controller test failed.
610-xx Diskette change line test failed.
697-xx Diskette type error.
698-xx Diskette drive speed not within limits.
699-xx Diskette drive/media ID error. 1. Replace media.
2. Run Compaq Utilities.
Table 2-9
Serial Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
1101-xx Serial port test failed. 1. Check port configuration.
2. Replace the system board and retest.
Table 2-10
Hard Drive Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
1701-xx Hard drive format test failed. 1. Run Compaq Utilities and verify drive type.
1702-xx Hard drive read test failed. 2. Verify that all secondary drives have
secondary drive capability.
1703-xx Hard drive write/read/compare test failed. 3. Replace the hard drive and retest.
1704-xx Hard drive random seek test failed. 4. Replace the system board and retest.
1705-xx Hard drive controller test failed.
1706-xx Hard drive ready test failed.
1707-xx Hard drive recalibration test failed.
1708-xx Hard drive format bad track test failed.
1709-xx Hard drive reset controller test failed.
1710-xx Hard drive park head test failed.
1715-xx Hard drive head select test failed.
1716-xx Hard drive conditional format test failed.
1717-xx Hard drive ECC* test failed.
1719-xx Hard drive power mode test failed.
1724-xx Network preparation test failed.
1736-xx Drive monitoring test failed.
* ECC = Error Correction Code

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 Table 2-11
Video Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
501-xx Video controller test failed. The following actions apply to error codes 501-xx
through 516-xx:
502-xx Video memory test failed. 1. Disconnect external monitor and test with
internal LCD display.
503-xx Video attribute test failed. 2. Replace the display assembly and retest.
504-xx Video character set test failed. 3. Replace the system board and retest.
505-xx Video 80 × 25 mode 9 × 14 character
cell test failed.
506-xx Video 80 × 25 mode 8 × 8 character
cell test failed.
507-xx Video 40 × 25 mode test failed.
511-xx Video screen memory page test failed.
512-xx Video gray scale test failed.
514-xx Video white screen test failed.
516-xx Video noise pattern test failed.
2402-xx Video memory test failed. The following actions apply to error codes
2402-xx through 2456-xx:
2403-xx Video attribute test failed. 1. Run Compaq Utilities.
2404-xx Video character set test failed. 2. Disconnect external monitor and test with
internal LCD display.
2405-xx Video 80 × 25 mode 9 × 14 character cell 3. Replace the display assembly and retest.
test failed. 4. Replace the system board and retest.
2406-xx Video 80 × 25 mode 8 × 8 character cell
test failed.
2411-xx Video screen memory page test failed.
2412-xx Video gray scale test failed.
2414-xx Video white screen test failed.
2416-xx Video noise pattern test failed.
2418-xx ECG/VGC memory test failed.
2419-xx ECG/VGC ROM checksum test failed.
2421-xx ECG/VGC 640 × 200 graphics mode test
failed.
2422-xx ECG/VGC 640 × 350 16 color set test
failed.
2423-xx ECG/VGC 640 × 350 64 color set test
failed.
2424-xx ECG/VGC monochrome text mode test
failed.
2425-xx ECG/VGC monochrome graphics mode test
failed.
2431-xx 640 × 480 graphics test failed.
2448-xx Advanced VGA Controller test failed.
Continued

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 Table 2-11 Continued
Error Code Description Recommended Action
2451-xx 132-column Advanced VGA test failed.
2456-xx Advanced VGA 256 Color test failed.
2458-xx Advanced VGA Bit BLT test failed. The following step action to error codes 2458-xx
to 2480-xx:
2468-xx Advanced VGA DAC test failed. Replace the system board and retest.
2477-xx Advanced VGA data path test failed.
2478-xx Advanced VGA BitBLT test failed.
2480-xx Advanced VGA Linedraw test failed.
Refer to Table 2-25 for information about other video errors.
Table 2-12
Audio Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
114-01 Speaker test failed. 1. Check system configuration.
2. Verify verify that the audio/led board is properly
seated.
3. Verify display audio cable connection.
3206-xx Audio System Internal Error Replace the audio board and retest.
Table 2-13
Pointing Device Interface Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
8601-xx Pointing device test failed. Replace the keyboard/CPU cover assembly.
8602-xx Interface test failed.

Table 2-14
CD-ROM Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
3301-xx CD-ROM drive read test failed. 1. Replace the CD and retest.
2. Verify that drivers are loaded and properly
installed.
3305-xx CD-ROM drive seek test failed. 3. Replace the CD-ROM drive and retest.
4. Replace the system board and retest.
6600-xx ID test failed.
6605-xx Read test failed.
6608-xx Controller test failed.
6623-xx Random read test failed.

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Running View System Information (INSPECT)
The View System Information (INSPECT) utility provides information about the
computer and installed or connected devices. You can display, print, or save the
information.
In order to access the INSPECT utility, follow the instructions below:
1. Connect a printer if you want to print the INSPECT information.
2. Turn on or restart the computer.
3. Access Compaq Utilities by pressing F10 when the cursor blinks in the upper-right
corner of the display.
4. If prompted, select a language.
5. Click View System Information (INSPECT).
6. Click the item you want to view. The list includes the following:
■ System ■ Audio
■ ROM ■ Operating system
■ Keyboard ■ System files
■ System ports ■ Windows files
■ System storage ■ Miscellaneous
■ Graphics ■ Network (applicable only if
■ Memory computer is docked in the
Convenience Base II)
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to cycle through the screens, to return to the
list and choose another item, or to print the information.
8. Select Exit Inspect.

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 Running Compaq Diagnostics
Compaq Diagnostics provides computer component information when the operating
system is working.
If you are running Windows 95, access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by
double-clicking My Computer ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Compaq Diagnostics.

Boot Sequencing
1. Run Computer Setup.
2. Click the System Features icon ⇒ Boot Management box ⇒ MultiBoot tab.
3. Designate the hard drive boot (startup) sequence you want.
4. Click OK to accept the changes.

Factory Default Settings

Initialization
Enable POST Memory Test Checked (enabled)
Keyboard num Lock Unchecked (Off)
1 Hard drive in the computer
2 Hard drive in the computer MultiBay
Boot display Auto
Language Language of country
Ports
Serial/infrared ports
Serial port 3F8, IRQ4
Infrared port 2F8, IRQ3
Parallel port 378, IRQ7
Ethernet port 300, IRQ9

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 Power
Low Battery Warning Beep Checked (enabled)
External Energy Saving Monitor Connected Unchecked (not connected)
Power Management
Enabled While operating power on battery
Conservation Level Medium
Level Definition
High Suspend Time: 5 minutes
Hibernation Timeout: Immediate
Drive Timeout: 2 minutes
Screen Timeout: 2 minutes
Medium Suspend Time: 10 minutes
Hibernation Timeout: 1 hour
Drive Timeout: 6 minutes
Screen Timeout: 4 minutes
Custom Suspend Time: disabled
Hibernation Timeout: low battery
Drive Timeout: always on
Screen Timeout: always on
Security
Enable QuickLock/QuickBlank Unchecked (Disabled)
Enable Power-On Password Unchecked (Disabled)
Disable Serial/Infrared Ports Unchecked (Enabled)
Disable Parallel Port Unchecked (Enabled)
Disable PC Card Slots Unchecked (Enabled)
Setup Password Password blank
Power-On Password Password blank
Diskette Drives
Disable Diskette Drives Unchecked (Enabled)
Disable Diskette Boot Unchecked (Enabled)

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 2.6 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
This section provides information about how to identify and correct some common
hardware, memory, and software problems. It also explains several types of messages
that may be displayed on the screen.
Since symptoms can appear to be similar, carefully match the symptoms of the computer
malfunction against the problem description in the Troubleshooting tables to avoid a
misdiagnosis.

Before Replacing Parts

When troubleshooting a problem, check the following items for possible solutions
before replacing parts:
■ Verify that cables are connected properly to the suspected defective parts.
■ Verify that all required device drivers are installed.
■ Verify that all printer drivers have been installed.

Checklist for Solving Problems

If you encounter a minor problem with the computer or software applications, go
through the following checklist for possible solutions:
■ Is the computer connected to an external power source, or does it have a fully
charged battery pack installed?
■ Are all cables connected properly and securely?
■ Did the diskette drive contain a nonbootable diskette when you turned on the
computer?
■ Have you installed all the needed device drivers? For example, if you are using a
mouse, you may need to install a mouse device driver.
■ Are printer drivers installed?
Eliminating the typical problems described in this Troubleshooting section may save
you time and money. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the
documentation provided with the software. You may discover something you can
resolve easily by yourself.

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Solving Audio Problems

Table 2-15
Solving Audio Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Computer does not beep after Speaker volume has been Adjust the volume with the volume control
the Power-On Self-Test turned down. buttons located at the top right corner of the
(POST). computer.
Computer beeped five times Computer has entered a Immediately save open files and resolve the
and battery light is blinking. low-battery condition. low battery condition.
Computer does not beep to Low-battery warning beeps Enable low-battery warning beeps in
indicate a low-battery have been turned off. Windows 95 Power Properties or in
condition. Computer Setup power management.
System beeps have been Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key
turned down too low. to increase the volume of the system beeps.
Audio playback is too low or The computer volume control In Windows 95, adjust the computer volume
too loud. and/or the software volume control buttons and adjust the volume
control needs to be adjusted. control in Multimedia Properties.
NOTE: The volume control in Multimedia
Properties only affects the “Wave” audio
sources such as system sounds and *.wav
file playback. To change other sources such
as MIDI, video sound, and game effects, use
the Volume Control application in
accessories/Multimedia.
In Windows NT, adjust the multimedia
volume control under the Accessories
folder.
Internal speakers produce no Volume has been muted. Press the increase volume control button to
sound. increase the volume. Press Fn+F5, then
press the right arrow key to increase the
volume of the system beeps
External speakers or Use the external speakers or headphones or
headphones are connected to use the Convenience Base II speakers.
the computer.
To use the internal speakers, disconnect the
external speakers or headphones or undock
the computer.
Speaker wires are not Make sure the speaker wires are connected
connected. properly.
Speakers are bad. Replace the speakers.
Continued

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 Table 2-15 Continued
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Internal speaker does not Volume may be turned off or ■ Adjust the volume control located at
produce sound when an set too low. the top right corner of the computer.
external audio source is
■ Use the volume control and mixing
connected to the stereo
features available in Control Panel ⇒
line-in jack.
Multimedia.
■ Adjust the volume using the speaker
icon on the taskbar.
Line input may not be Check line input connection.
connected properly.
Headphones or speakers are Disconnect the headphones or speakers to
connected to the stereo enable the internal speakers.
speaker/headphone jack,
which disables the internal
speakers.
External microphone does The wrong type of Check to see if a monophonic electret
not work. microphone or microphone condenser microphone with a 3.5-mm plug
plug is being used. is being used.
The microphone may not be Ensure that the microphone plug is properly
connected properly. connected to the mono microphone jack.
Sound source is not selected. Ensure that microphone is selected as the
recording source in Control Panel ⇒
Multimedia and that the recording level is
adjusted.
No sound from game Audio settings are not set Check the game program audio settings.
program. correctly.
Computer volume control is Adjust the volume with the volume control
turned down. buttons located at the top right corner of
the computer.
Headphones are connected. Use or disconnect the headphones.
No sound from headphones. Volume or mixing controls set ■ Adjust the volume with the volume
incorrectly. control buttons located at the top right
corner of the computer.
■ Use the volume control and mixing
features available in Control Panel ⇒
Multimedia.
Sound source not selected. Verify that the sound source is selected in
Control Panel ⇒ Multimedia.
Volume or mixing controls set ■ Adjust the volume with the volume
incorrectly. control buttons located on the right
side of the computer.
■ Check the volume and mixer controls
in Control Panel ⇒ Multimedia.

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Solving Battery Problems
The following table lists some common battery problems and recommended actions to
take when they occur. The "Solving Power Problems" section in this chapter also may
be applicable.

Table 2-16
Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
The computer turns on the The battery pack is in Remove and reinsert the battery pack.
first time it is used, but the ship mode.
battery does not charge.
Computer does not turn on Battery is discharged. Ensure that the battery pack is
when battery pack is inserted properly installed.
and power cord is unplugged.
Connect the computer to an external power
source and charge the battery pack.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged
battery pack.
Check battery status by pressing Fn+F8.
Computer beeped five times Computer has entered a Immediately save any open file(s). Then do
and battery light is blinking. low-battery condition. one of the following:
1. Connect the computer to an external
power source.
2. Turn the computer off and replace the
battery pack.
Computer battery light blinks Low battery beeps were Run Computer Setup and turn on the low
to indicate low battery turned off. battery warning beeps.
condition, but computer does
not beep. Volume is turned off or turned Press Fn+F5 to adjust the volume of the
down too low. system warning beeps.
Battery light does not turn on Battery pack is already No action is necessary.
to indicate battery pack Is charged.
charging.
Battery pack was exposed to Allow time for the battery pack to return to
temperature extremes. room temperature.
Battery pack is at the end of Replace the battery pack.
its life.
Battery pack is warm to the Warming occurs during No action is required.
touch after charging. charging.
Continued

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 Table 2-16 Continued
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Computer turned off and Hibernation was disabled, To prevent loss of information next time,
information in memory was Suspend was not initiated, or initiate Suspend, enable Hibernation, or
lost when the battery pack AC power was not connected connect AC power before changing
was replaced. before the discharged battery batteries..
pack was removed.
You have to set the date and Real time clock (RTC) battery Replace the RTC battery.
time every time you turn on is at the end of its life.
the computer.
Battery pack charge does not Battery pack is being exposed Keep the battery pack within the
last as long as expected. to high temperatures or recommended operating temperature range
extremely cold temperatures. 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) or
recommended storage range -4°F to 86°F
(-20°C to 30°C ). Recharge the battery
pack.
Battery pack has partially If the computer is disconnected from the
self-discharged. external power for more than two weeks,
remove the battery pack to reduce the self-
discharge rate.
Power management is Press Fn+F7 and set the power
disabled. conservation level.
An external device or PC Card Turn off or disconnect external devices
is draining the battery. when not using them.
Computer is beeping and Battery pack charge is low. Do one of the following:
battery power light is blinking. ■ Charge the battery pack.
■ Replace the battery pack.
■ Connect the computer to an external
power source.
■ Initiate Hibernation.

2-22 Troubleshooting
Solving CD-ROM Drive Problems

Table 2-17
Solving CD-ROM Drive Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
CD-ROM drive cannot read a Compact disc is not properly Open the CD loading tray, lay the compact
compact disc. seated in the CD-ROM drive. disc on it, then close the tray.
Compact disc is loaded in the Open the CD loading tray, turn over the
CD loading tray upside down. compact disc (label facing up), then close
the tray.
Compact disc has a scratch Insert a different compact disc.
on its surface.
CD-ROM drive is not CD-ROM drive is not Turn off the computer, remove the CD-ROM
recognized by the computer. connected properly. drive and reinsert it.

Troubleshooting 2-23
 Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems

Table 2-18
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Diskette drive cannot read a Diskette media has a bad Copy remaining files to the hard drive or
diskette. sector. another formatted diskette. Reformat the
diskette.
Using the wrong diskette type Use the required diskette type.
for the diskette drive type.
Diskette is not formatted. Format the diskette.
If you are using Windows 95:
1. From the Windows 95 desktop,
double-click My Computer.
2. Click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) ⇒ File ⇒ Format.
3. Fill in the appropriate information, then
click Start.
If you are using Windows NT, format the
diskette by entering format a: at the system
prompt.
Diskette drive cannot write to Diskette is not formatted. Format the diskette.
a diskette. If you are using Windows 95:
1. From the Windows 95 desktop,
double-click My Computer.
2. Click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) ⇒ File ⇒ Format.
3. Fill in the required information, then click
Start.
If you are using Windows NT, format the
diskette by entering format a: at the system
prompt.
Diskette is write-protected. Use another diskette that is not
write-protected or disable the write-protect
feature.
Writing to the wrong drive. Check the drive letter in your path
statement.
Not enough space is left on Save the information to another diskette.
the diskette.
Disable diskette write ability Run Computer Setup. Click on the Storage
is turned on. icon. Make sure Disable diskette write
ability is not checked.

2-24 Troubleshooting
Solving Hard Drive Problems

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information, always maintain an up-to-date backup of the

hard drive.

Table 2-19
Solving Hard Drive Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Cannot access hard drive. Hard drive is not seated. Shut down the computer, remove and
reinsert the hard drive, then turn on the
computer.
Hard drive was inserted while Shut down the computer, then turn it on
computer was on, in Suspend, again to initialize it during power on.
or in Hibernation.
Hard drive may be damaged. Try inserting another hard drive.
Reading hard drive takes an Hibernation was initiated and Give the system time to restore the
unusually long time after system is now exiting from it. previously saved data.
restarting the computer.
Hard drive error occurs. Hard drive has bad sectors or Do one of the following:
has failed. ■ If you are running Windows 95, access
ScanDisk by clicking Start ⇒ Programs
⇒ Accessories ⇒ System Tools ⇒
ScanDisk, then check the Automatically
fix errors box. Click Start to begin
scanning.
If you are running Windows NT, go to
the system prompt and type chkdsk to
scan for errors.
■ Reformat the hard drive.
■ Contact your Compaq authorized dealer,
reseller, or service provider or Compaq
customer support for assistance.
Hard drive error occurs. Hard drive may be damaged. Try inserting another removable drive, if the
hard drive is in the MultiBay.
Errors occur after starting Additional hard drive does not Boot from the hard drive supplied with the
from an additional hard have the software and drivers computer or another hard drive that has the
drive. necessary to boot and operate necessary software and drivers.
correctly.
Hard drive does not work. Hard drive is not seated. Turn off and unplug the computer, remove
the hard drive, then reinsert it.

Troubleshooting 2-25
 Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Table 2-20
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
New device is not The system did not In Windows 95, double-click the Add New
recognized as part of automatically configure the Hardware icon in Control Panel.
the computer system. new device. Refer to the documentation that came with
the new device for installation instructions.
Cable(s) of new external Ensure that all cables are properly and
device are loose or securely connected and the power cord is
power cables are plugged into an electrical outlet.
unplugged.
Power switch of new 1. Turn off the computer.
external device is not turned
2. Turn on the external device.
on.
3. Turn on the computer to integrate the
device with the computer system.
New device is not Use Computer Setup to view settings for
configured for Windows NT. the new device or to reset the
configuration settings for preinstalled
devices.

2-26 Troubleshooting
Solving Infrared Connection Problems
NOTE: The computer is shipped with the infrared port disabled. The port must be
enabled each time the computer is started or restarted. Follow these steps to enable the
infrared port.
1. Click Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel.
2. Double click the Infrared icon.
3. Select the Options tab.
4. Check the box labeled Enable Infrared Communications to select the Com3 port.
5. Click OK. The infrared icon appears on the task bar.
NOTE: Windows NT does not support infrared communication.

Table 2-21
Solving Infrared Connection Problems
Problem Cause Recommended Action(s)
Cannot link with another Interrupt request (IRQ) conflict Check IRQ assignments for conflicts and
computer. reassign as necessary.
Baud rate conflict Select the same baud rate for both
computers.
# bits conflict Select the same “#bits” setting for both
computers.
Stop bit conflict Select the same stop byte for both
computers.
Parity conflict Select the same parity setting for both
computers.
Data transmission problem Direct sunlight, fluorescent Remove the interfering light sources.
light, or flashing incandescent
light is close to the infrared
connections.
Interference from other Keep remote control units and other
infrared devices infrared devices away from the infrared
connections.
Physical obstruction Do not place objects between the two units
that will interfere with a line-of-sight data
transmission.
Movement Do not move either unit during data
transmission.
Orientation Adjust devices so that they point within 30
degrees of each other.
Distance Verify that devices are not more than 3 feet
(1 meter) apart.
Cannot connect at 4 MB/sec Fast IR driver not installed Fast-IR is not preinstalled. Download FAST-
IR driver from Compaq web site and install.

Troubleshooting 2-27
 Solving Modem Problems

Table 2-22
Solving Modem Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Modem loses connection. The connection from the Check to make sure the telephone cable is
phone line to the modem is properly connected.
loose.
Call Waiting has not been Disable Call Waiting.
disabled. 1. Click Start ⇒ Control Panel ⇒
double-click Modems.
2. From the General tab of the Modems
Properties page, click Dialing Properties.
3. From the My Locations tab of the Dialing
Properties page, check the box labeled
This location has call waiting. Select
*70, 70#, or 1170 from the drop-down list
to disable call waiting for your dialing
area.
Noisy telephone line Phone line noise causing Check your telephone and modem cable
garbled or missing connections. If they are a little loose, they
characters, or slow data can cause noise on the line.
transfer speeds. Check with your local telephone company for
a phone line filter.
Phone line noise causing a Hang-up Delay S Register Change S10 default to 150.
disconnection. (S10) set too low. 1. Click Start ⇒ Programs ⇒
Accessories ⇒ HyperTerminal.
2. Go to Command Mode.
3. Type ATS10=150 and press Enter.
This command causes the modem to take
longer to disconnect even if there is noise
on the line.
Continued

2-28 Troubleshooting
Table 2-22 Continued
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
No dial tone Phone service is not Verify service from the local phone
connected to the telephone company:
wall jack. 1. Unplug the telephone cable from the
telephone wall jack.
2. Connect a telephone to the jack, pick up
the handset, and listen for a dial tone. If
there is a dial tone, reconnect the
modem to the telephone wall jack with
the telephone cable and make sure all
connections are secure.
3. If there is still no dial tone, contact your
local phone company or building
manager.
The modem is not responding Verify the modem and computer are
to commands from the connected:
computer keyboard. 1. Click Start ⇒ Programs ⇒
Accessories ⇒ HyperTerminal.
2. Go to Terminal Mode, then type AT and
press the Enter key.
If the modem displays OK, the modem
and computer are working together. If
the modem displays ERROR, or does not
respond, restart the computer and repeat
step 1.
3. Type ATDT and listen for a dial tone.
4. Type ATH0 (zero) to hang up.
Speaker Control AT Command Set the Speaker Control to 1:
(ATM) is set to 0. 1. Click Start ⇒ Programs ⇒
Accessories ⇒ HyperTerminal.
2. Go to Command Mode, type ATM1 and
press Enter.
3. Type ATH1 and listen for a dial tone.
4. Type ATH0 (zero) to hang up.
The modem is plugged into a Plug the modem into an analog line. If you
digital PBX line rather than an are in an office, the analog line is often the
analog line. one connected to a fax machine or modem.
To get an analog line in a hotel, request a
room with a “data” line.
Characters are garbled and There is noise in the ■ Check your telephone and modem
transfer rates are slow. telephone line. cable connections. If they are loose,
they can cause noise on the line.
■ Check with your local telephone
company for a phone line filter.
Continued

Troubleshooting 2-29
 Table 2-22 Continued
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Phone line noise causes a Hang-Up Delay S Register Change S10 default to 150.
disconnection. (S10) set too low. 1. Click Start ⇒ Programs ⇒
Accessories ⇒ HyperTerminal.
2. Go to Command Mode.
3. Type ATS10=150 and press Enter.
This command causes the modem to take
longer to disconnect even if there is noise
on the line.
Ten-digit dialing does not Ten-digit dialing doesn’t work Since Windows 95 does not limit the number
work correctly under Windows correctly under Windows 95, of digits you can enter in the Phone Number
95. making it difficult to dial field, set the Area Code field to match your
numbers in a different area local area code. Then type the ten-digit
code that are not long telephone number in the Phone Number
distance calls. field.
Modem cable The modem cable does not To use another telephony device on the
disables/interferes with other provide the additional 4-wire same line in these countries, unplug the
telephony devices (Germany, connection required in modem cable from the wall jack first.
Austria, and Switzerland only). Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland to form the serial
pass-through necessary so
that other devices can work
on the same phone line.
Modem does not dial correctly The “Wait for dial tone before 1. Click Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel.
under Windows 95 dialing” check box is checked.
2. Double-click the Modems icon.
(Switzerland and Germany This causes Windows 95 to
only). issue an ATDT; command. A 3. Click the Properties button.
typical dial string would look 4. Select the Connection tab.
like this:
5. Click the “Wait for dial tone before
ATDT;
dialing” check box to clear it.
ATDTnnn-nnnn
6. Click OK ⇒ Close.
In Germany and Switzerland,
the ‘;’ dial modifier is not
permitted to be used in this
fashion by regulatory agencies
since ATDT; takes the modem
off-hook without dialing.
Therefore, the modem returns
an error message when
attempting to dial. The error
message reads:
“The computer is not
receiving a response from the
modem. Check that the
modem is plugged in, and if
necessary, turn the modem
off, then turn it back on.”

2-30 Troubleshooting
Solving PC Card Problems

Table 2-23
Solving PC Card Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Computer does not beep System beeps are turned Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow
when PC Card is inserted but down. key to increase the system beeps volume.
PC Card works correctly. PC Card sound effects have In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon ⇒
been disabled. Global Settings tab. Deselect Disable PC
Card Sound Effects.
Computer does not beep when PC Card is not inserted Remove and reinsert the card gently to
PC Card is inserted and PC properly. avoid damaging the pins.
Card does not work. The PC Card slots have been Run Computer Setup to enable the PC Card
disabled. slots. When the system starts, press F10 then
select Computer Setup ⇒ Other Devices ⇒
PC Card Controller ⇒ Resources. Deselect
the “Disabled” check box.
In Windows 95, click Start ⇒ Settings ⇒
Control Panel ⇒ System ⇒ Device
Manager ⇒ PCMCIA Socket. Double-click
the Texas Instruments TI-1131 CardBus
controller to view device properties.
Deselect the “Disable in this hardware
profile” check box.
Card or card driver is not Contact service provider for a list of
compatible with the computer compatible PC Cards.
or with the operating system.
Computer beeps twice, but Telephone cord is not plugged Verify that the telephone connection is
modem and/or fax does not in all the way. secure.
work.
The wrong COM port is being Verify the COM port assigned to the card and
used to access the card. within the application is correct.
In Windows 95, click Start ⇒ Help ⇒
Contents ⇒ Troubleshooting ⇒ Problem.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Computer beeps twice but Network server is Contact system administrator.
network card does not work. unavailable.
Computer beeps twice when The wrong drive letter is Open Windows Explorer and verify the drive
a storage card is inserted, but being used to access the letter.
the card does not work. storage card.
PC Card does not work Windows NT was running Turn off the computer and reinsert the PC
when the PC Card was Card.
inserted.

Troubleshooting 2-31
 Solving Power Problems

Table 2-24
Solving Power Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Computer will not turn on. Computer is not connected to Insert battery pack or connect an external
a power source. power source.
Power cord to the external Ensure that power cord connecting the
power source is unplugged. computer and the external power source is
plugged in properly.
Battery pack is discharged. Insert a fully charged battery pack or
connect an external power source.
CMOS data is corrupt Flush CMOS memory. See note on page 11.
Computer will not turn on Battery pack may be Remove battery pack, insert another battery
when connected to external defective. pack, and try again.
power if battery pack is in
the computer.
Computer turned off while it System initiated Hibernation Turn on the computer to restore information
was left unattended and the after a preset timeout. at the point where Hibernation was
power/suspend light is off. initiated.
NOTE: To change the Hibernation timeout
setting in Windows 95, click the
Hibernation tab in Power Properties. In
Windows NT, run Computer Setup and
select Power Management.
Computer turned off while it System initiated Hibernation Replace the battery pack with a fully
was left unattended and will and/or shut down because of charged battery pack or connect an
not turn on. a critical low-battery external power source, then turn on the
condition. computer.
Computer initiated Suspend The maximum operating Computer is in a high temperature
or turned off when it was temperature was exceeded. environment and the fan is not able to cool
docked. it. Let the computer cool down and turn it
on again.
Make sure the ventilation intake and
exhaust are not obstructed.
Hibernation does not work Hibernation was not reset Reset Hibernation in the Power
properly. after a memory upgrade. Management utility.
Computer does not turn on Internal power supply is bad. Replace the internal power supply.
when connected to external
power and no batteries are
installed.

2-32 Troubleshooting
Solving Screen Problems
IMPORTANT: Conduct all tests on a working monitor. If the recommended actions do
not solve the problem, replace the display. If the problem persists with a new display,
replace the system board.

Table 2-25
Solving Screen Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
Characters are dim. The brightness or contrast Adjust the control(s) with the hotkeys:
control (if applicable) is not Fn+F9 and Fn+F10.
set properly.
Computer screen is in direct Tilt the display or move computer.
light.
Display is damaged. Replace the display.
Screen is blank. QuickLock/QuickBlank was Enter the password to exit
initiated. QuickLock/QuickBlank.
Screen save was Press any key or click the mouse.
initiated after the Power
Management timeout period.
Brightness or contrast needs Adjust the control(s) with the hotkeys:
adjusting. Fn+F9 and Fn+F10.
Screen has overheated. If computer is in direct sunlight, move it
and allow it to cool.
Computer screen is Display was switched to the Press the Fn+F4 hotkeys to display
blank and the screen on an external monitor. information on the computer screen.
external monitor displays
information.
Screen is blank and the System initiated Suspend. Press the suspend button to exit Suspend.
power/suspend light is Enter the power-on password if prompted.
blinking.
Screen is blank and the System has entered a critical Immediately connect the computer to an
power/suspend light and the low-battery condition. external power source or replace the
battery light are blinking. battery pack.
Continued

Troubleshooting 2-33
 Table 2-25 Continued
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
External monitor does not External monitor was Press the Fn+F4 hotkeys to switch to the
display information. connected after the computer external monitor.
was turned on.
The external monitor signal Ensure that the cables are properly
cable or power cord is not connected.
properly connected.
Small red, green, or blue Small spots, called on-pixels, No action is required.
spots appear on the often appear on CTFT
computer CTFT display. screens. Compaq limits the
number of these on-pixels to
0.003 percent.
Display on an external Incorrect display device Double-click the Display icon in Control
monitor is distorted. drivers are installed or Panel, click the Settings tab, and set the
incorrect resolution is set. correct display type and resolution for the
external monitor.
The external monitor is not Complete these steps:
Energy Star compliant, but 1. Press any key or move the pointing
monitor energy saving device to restore the display.
feature is enabled.
2. If display remains distorted, turn off the
monitor, then turn it on again.
3. Disable the monitor energy saving
feature in Display Properties or in
Computer Setup Power Management.
The image has a black The Desktop Area setting is Adjust the settings for the Desktop Area and
border and does not fill the smaller than the Resolution Resolution. Double-click Control Panel
screen. setting. Display ⇒ Settings ⇒ Compaq.
Press the Fn+T keys to expand the image.

2-34 Troubleshooting
Solving USB Problems

Table 2-26
Solving USB Problems
Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
External device connected to The operating system limits Reduce the number of connected external
a USB connector does external devices connected USB devices to no more than two hubs on
not work. by USB to two tiers that can the first tier, and no more than one keyboard
include no more than two and one pointing device on the first or
hubs on the first tier and no second tier.
more than one keyboard and
one pointing device on the
first or second tier.
External device connected to a During startup, only two tiers ■ Use the external device only after
USB connector does not work are supported by the USB Windows 95 has loaded.
during startup (before connector. These tiers can
■ Reduce the number of connected
Windows 95 loads). include no more than two
external USB devices to no more than
hubs on the first tier and no
two hubs on the first tier, and no more
more than one keyboard and
than one keyboard and one pointing
one pointing device on the
device on the first or second tier.
first or second tier.
External devices in lower An unpowered hub is ■ Use only powered hubs.
tiers do not work. connected to another
■ Make sure that all unpowered hubs are
unpowered hub.
immediately preceded by powered
hubs in the USB chain.

Troubleshooting 2-35
chapter
3
I LLUSTRATED P ARTS C ATALOG

This chapter provides illustrated parts and references for spare parts for the Compaq
Armada 1700 Family of Personal Computers. To review an illustrated parts breakdown
of the computer, refer to the Illustrated Parts Map that comes with this guide.

Illustrated Parts Catalog 3-1

 3.1 System Unit

Figure 3-1. System Unit

3-2 Illustrated Parts Catalog

 Table 3-1
System Unit
Item Description Spares Part Number
1 Keyboard (US/Canada) 316227-001
* Keyboard (Belgian) 316227-181
* Keyboard (Brazilian) 316227-201
* Keyboard (Danish) 316227-081
* Keyboard (French Canadian) 316227-121
* Keyboard (French) 316227-051
* Keyboard (German) 316227-041
* Keyboard (Hangeul) 316227-AD1
* Keyboard (Italian) 316227-061
* Keyboard (Japanese) 316227-291
* Keyboard (Latin American Spanish) 316227-161
* Keyboard (Norwegian) 316227-091
* Keyboard (Portuguese) 316227-131
* Keyboard (Spanish) 316227-071
* Keyboard (Swiss) 316227-111
* Keyboard (Taiwanese) 316227-AB1
* Keyboard (UK English) 316227-031
2 Top cover assembly 316280-001
3 Base enclosure assembly 316281-001
4 12.1-inch CTFT display assembly 316275-001
* 13.3-inch CTFT display assembly 316277-001
* Not illustrated

Illustrated Parts Catalog 3-3

 3.2 Mass Storage Devices

Figure 3-2. Mass Storage Devices

Table 3-2
Mass Storage Devices
Item Description Spares Part Number
1 24x CD-ROM drive 316267-001
* DVD-ROM drive module 316295-001
2 4.0-GB hard drive 255292-001
3 1.44-MB, diskette drive 316266-001
4 LS-120 drive module 316293-001
5 100-MB ZIP drive module 316288-001
* Not illustrated

3-4 Illustrated Parts Catalog

3.3 Cables and Power Cords

Figure 3-3. Cables and Power Cords

Table 3-3
Cables and Power Cords
Item Description Spares Part Number
1 AC power cord (US/Canada) 255135-001
* AC power cord (Australia/New Zealand) 255135-011
* AC power cord (China) 255135-AA1
* AC power cord (Denmark) 255135-081
* AC power cord (Europe) 255135-021
* AC power cord (Italy) 255135-061
* AC power cord (Japan) 255135-291
* AC power cord (Korea) 255135-AD1
* AC power cord (Singapore) 255135-111
* AC power cord (UK) 255135-031
2 Modem cable (included in optional modem kit)
3 RTC battery 316284-001 (included in shielding kit)
* Not illustrated

Illustrated Parts Catalog 3-5

 3.4 Standard and Optional Boards

Figure 3-4. Standard and Optional Boards

Table 3-4
Standard and Optional Boards
Item Description Spares Part Number
1 Memory board (SODIMM), 16-MB, 60 ns, nonparity 313917-001
* Memory board (SODIMM), 32-MB, 60 ns, non parity 313911-001
* Memory board (SODIMM), 64-MB, 60 ns, non parity 313918-001
* Memory board (SODIMM), 128-MB, 60 ns, non parity 310345-001
2 Audio/LED board 316260-001
3 DC-DC voltage converter 316264-001
4 System board with 233-MHz Intel Pentium II CPU 316261-001
* System board with 266-MHz Intel Pentium II CPU 316262-001
5 K56flex modem 316279-001
6 IR module 316313-001
* Not illustrated

3-6 Illustrated Parts Catalog

3.5 Options

Figure 3-5. Options

Table 3-5
Options
Item Description Spares Part Number
1 Automobile/Aircraft adapter 313919-001
2 External battery charger 254970-001
3 Li-ion battery pack 316231-001
4 Hard drive adapter 316294-001
* Convenience Base II - pass through 316291-001
* Convenience Base II - Ethernet 316312-001
* Monitor stand 316286-001
* Not illustrated

Illustrated Parts Catalog 3-7

 3.6 Miscellaneous Parts

Figure 3-6. Miscellaneous Parts

Table 3-6
Miscellaneous Parts
Item Description Spares Part Number
Miscellaneous Plastics kit : 316282-001
1 Left clutch/display wiring cover
2 Right clutch/microphone cover
3 RTC battery cover
4 Hard drive cover
5 Modem cover
6 Fan 316271-001
7 Internal AC adapter 316265-001
* Screw kit 316283-001
* Shielding kit (includes RTC battery) 316284-001
* Logo kit 316287-001
* Country kit (N.A.) 316285-001
* Country kit (Europe) 316285-002
* Not illustrated

3-8 Illustrated Parts Catalog

3.7 Documentation

Table 3-7
Documentation
Description Spare Part Number
Illustrated Parts Map 316268-001
Maintenance and Service Guide 316272-001

Illustrated Parts Catalog 3-9

3-10 Illustrated Parts Catalog
chapter
4
R EMOVAL AND R EPLACEMENT
P RELIMINARIES

This chapter provides essential information for proper and safe removal and
replacement service.

4.1 Tools Required

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:
■ Magnetic Torx T-8 screwdriver (for all screws unless otherwise specified)
■ 7-mm hex socket (for bushing guides)
■ Tool kit, Compaq part number 100767-001 (includes connector removal tool,
loopback plugs, and case utility tool)
■ Small flat-blade screwdriver (optional)
■ Scribe
■ Tweezers

4.2 Service Considerations

Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during
disassembly and assembly procedures.

Plastic Parts
Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use
care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the
maintenance instructions.
IMPORTANT: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place it (and all
accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.

Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 4-1

 Cables and Connectors
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension
required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the
connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables.
Ensure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by
parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; they tear easily.

CAUTION: When servicing the computer, ensure that cables are placed in their
proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can
damage the computer.

4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives

Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent
damage to the computer, damage to a removable drive, or loss of information, observe
these precautions:
■ Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure
whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it
down.
■ Before removing a diskette drive or CD-ROM drive, ensure that a diskette or disc is
not in the drive. Ensure that the CD-ROM tray is closed.
■ Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While
handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
■ Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of shock-proof foam.
■ Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
■ Always place MultiBay drives in the carrying case when removed from the
computer.
■ Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into the MultiBay.
■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields such as monitors
or speakers.
■ Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or to liquids.
■ If a drive must be mailed, do the following:
– Place the hard drive into a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective
packaging.
– Label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

4-2 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage
Many electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry
design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many
integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases the discharge contains
enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy
static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but
damage occurs. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge may not be
affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. Or it may function
normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.

Packaging and Transporting Precautions

Use the following grounding precautions when packaging and transporting equipment:
■ To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe containers such as tubes,
bags, or boxes.
■ Protect all electrostatic-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved
containers or packaging.
■ Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free
workstations.
■ Place items on a grounded surface before removing them from their container.
■ Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive component or assembly.
■ Place reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging
or non-conductive foam.
■ Use transporters and conveyers made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Ensure
that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground, and that
proper materials were selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not
possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.

Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 4-3

 Workstation Precautions
Use the following grounding precautions at workstations:
■ Cover the workstation with approved static-dissipative material (refer to Table 4-2
later in this chapter).
■ Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly
grounded tools and equipment.
■ Use field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums that are
conductive.
■ When using fixtures that must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made
of static-safe materials only.
■ Keep work area free of nonconductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly
aids and Styrofoam.
■ Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM
laminate. Handle them only at static-free workstations.
■ Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
■ Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test
equipment.

4-4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

Grounding Equipment and Methods
Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded
workstation.
■ When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are
flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords.
To provide proper ground, a strap must be worn snug against the skin. On grounded
mats with banana-plug connectors, connect a wrist strap with alligator clips.
■ When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or
boot straps) can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types
of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use them on both
feet with a minimum of one-megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To
be effective, the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.
Other grounding equipment recommended for use in preventing electrostatic damage
include:
■ Antistatic tape
■ Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors
■ Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
■ Non-conductive foam
■ Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cord of one-megohm resistance
■ Static-dissipative table or floor mats with hard tie to ground
■ Field service kits
■ Static awareness labels
■ Material-handling packages
■ Non-conductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes
■ Metal tote boxes

Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 4-5

 Electrostatic Voltage Levels and Protective Materials
Table 4-1 shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by
different activities.

Table 4-1
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
Relative Humidity
Event 10% 40% 55%
Walking across carpet 35,000 V 15,000 V 7,500 V
Walking across vinyl floor 12,000 V 5,000 V 3,000 V
Motions of bench worker 6,000 V 800 V 400 V
Removing DIPS from plastic tube 2,000 V 700 V 400 V
Removing DIPS from vinyl tray 11,500 V 4,000 V 2,000 V
Removing DIPS from Styrofoam 14,500 V 5,000 V 3,500 V
Removing bubble pack from PCB 26,500 V 20,000 V 7,000 V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box 21,000 V 11,000 V 5,000 V
NOTE: 700 volts can degrade a product.

Table 4-2 lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.

Table 4-2
Static-Shielding Materials
Material Use Voltage Protection Level
Antistatic plastic Bags 1,500 V
Carbon-loaded plastic Floor mats 7,500 V
Metallized laminate Floor mats 15,000 V

4-6 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

chapter
5
R EMOVAL AND R EPLACEMENT
P ROCEDURES

This chapter provides the removal and replacement procedures for the computer
subassemblies.

5.1 Serial Number

The computer serial number should be provided to Compaq support when requesting
information or ordering spare parts. The serial number 1 is located on the back of the
computer (Figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1. Serial Number Location

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-1

 5.2 Disassembly Sequence
Refer to the disassembly steps before disassembling the computer. Disassemble only the
components necessary to gain access to the sub-assembly you are servicing.

5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly

Disconnecting the AC Power
Battery
MultiBay Devices
PCMCIA

5.4 Computer Tilt Feet

5.5 Internal Modem

IR (Infrared) Module

5.6 Hard Drive

5.7 Keyboard
Memory Board
Lithium Real Time Clock Battery
Optical Disc Bay

5.8 Display Assembly

Hinge Covers
Display Assembly

5.9 Top Cover Assembly

DC-DC Converter
Audio Board
Fan
System Board
Integrated AC Adapter

5-2 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
Before beginning the removal and replacement procedures, complete the following:
1. Disconnect the modem line cord.
2. Disconnect the AC power and any external devices.
3. Remove the battery pack(s).
4. Remove the MultiBay device.
5. Remove any PC Cards.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal
! system components to cool before touching.

Disconnecting the AC Power

Before beginning service procedures on the computer, remove all power from the
system to prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury. Select the appropriate
steps, depending on whether the computer is docked or not.
Computer is Docked
If the computer is docked in the convenience base, it must be undocked before
performing additional work. Complete the following steps to undock the computer.
1. Close all applications and exit the operating system.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Disconnect the AC power and any external cables.
4. Close the computer.
5. Pull the docking lever forward to undock the computer.
6. Lift the computer from the convenience base.
7. Remove the battery pack.
Computer is Not Docked
If the computer is not docked, perform the following steps:
1. Close all applications and exit the operating system.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Turn off and disconnect any external devices.
4. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power source.
5. Disconnect the AC power cord from the computer.
6. Remove the battery pack.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-3

 Battery Pack Removal
Remove the battery pack before beginning any internal maintenance on the computer.

WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts
! in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the
battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq Armada Personal Computer
into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay.
WARNING: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not dispose of in
! water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C. Do not open a battery pack, as
this damages the pack, makes it unserviceable, and exposes potentially harmful battery
components. There are no field-serviceable parts located inside the battery pack.

To remove the battery pack from the computer, complete the following steps:
1 Slide the battery release latch 1.
2 Remove the battery pack.

Figure 5-2. Removing the Battery Pack

CAUTION: Installing the battery pack upside down can cause the contacts to break.

5-4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

MultiBay Devices

CAUTION: The device in the MultiBay must be removed prior to performing

maintenance on the computer.

A diskette drive, an LS-120 diskette drive, a ZIP drive, a second battery pack, or a
second hard drive may be installed into the MultiBay.
The device in the MultiBay must be removed prior to performing maintenance on the
computer. For convenience, a diskette drive is depicted in this sequence. To remove any
MultiBay device, complete the following steps:
1. If applicable, remove the security screw from the bottom side of the computer (LS-
120 drive and ZIP drive only).
2. Press down on the release latch 1 and grasp the tab located on the underside of the
device.
3. Remove the device.

Figure 5-3. Removing the MultiBay Device

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-5

 PCMCIA
Remove any installed PC (PCMCIA) Cards before performing any service on the
computer. To remove a PC Card, complete the following steps:
1. To release the PC Card eject button, depress the button once 1,2.
2. To eject the PC Card, firmly depress the PC Card eject button a second time.
3. Remove the card.

Figure 5-4. Removing the PC Card

5-6 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.4 Computer Tilt Feet
There are two tilt feet on the bottom of the computer. To remove a foot, follow the steps
listed.
1. Turn the computer bottom side up and position it so that the front of the unit is
toward you.
2. Open the foot to the fully extended position.
3. Place a flat-blade screwdriver between the right hinge point of the foot and the unit.
The tip of the blade must be under one end of the foot, immediately below the hinge
point. Be careful not to mar or scratch the plastic base enclosure.
4. Press the foot toward the closed position, and simultaneously press down the handle
of the screwdriver toward the table. The foot will snap out of the hinges.

Figure 5-5. Removing the Computer Tilt Feet

To replace the foot, place the left end of the hinge on the hinge point. Rotate the right
end of the hinge into position over the right hinge point and press firmly. The hinge will
snap into place with moderate pressure.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-7

 5.5 Internal Modem
The internal modem is standard on some models and is attainable as an upgrade option
on other models. If the model is not equipped with a modem, the modem compartment
is sealed by a protective plate underneath the modem cover.
For models equipped with a modem, complete the following steps to remove the
modem.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Turn the computer bottom side up with the front of the unit toward you.
3. Remove the screw from the modem access cover.
4. Remove the modem access cover.

Figure 5-6. Removing the Modem Access Cover

5-8 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Remove the modem board retaining screw.
6. Carefully pull the modem board release tab and lift the modem from the computer.

Figure 5-7. Removing the Modem Board

To replace or install the modem, reverse the procedure.
NOTE: When installing the modem, be sure that the modem release tab is folded on top
of the modem before replacing the modem access door.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-9

 IR (Infrared) Module
To remove the Infrared (IR) transceiver module:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the modem (Page 5-7).
3. Remove the screw from the IR module
4. Disengage the connector from the system board by lifting the corner of the IR
module with a screwdriver.
5. Lift the IR module from the base enclosure.

Figure 5-8. Removing the IR Module

To install the IR module, reverse the procedure above.

NOTE: If you are replacing the base enclosure, transfer the IR module to the new
enclosure.

5-10 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.6 Hard Drive
The hard drive is held in place with a security screw and a retaining bracket. To remove
the hard drive, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Turn the computer bottom side up and position it so that the front of the unit is
toward you.
3. Remove the security screw from the drive cover.

Figure 5-9. Removing the Hard Drive Cover Security Screw

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-11

 4. Slide the release latch toward the back of the computer. The cover lid springs open
5. Slide the hard drive cover toward the front of the computer
6. Lift the cover from the computer.

Figure 5-10. Removing the Hard Drive Cover

5-12 Removal and Replacement Procedures

7. Disengage the hard drive from the connector by sliding the hard drive toward the
front of the computer.
8. Using the lifting tab, remove the hard drive from the computer.

Figure 5-11. Removing the Hard Drive

Reverse the above procedure to install the hard drive. Be sure to place the lifting tab
inside the computer before replacing the cover.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-13

 5.7 Keyboard
To release the keyboard, complete the following procedures.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Place the computer on the workspace with the front of the unit facing you.
3. Open the display to the vertical position.
4. To release the keyboard, insert the tip of the scribe into each of the keyboard holes,
and pull the free end of the scribe towards you.
5. Slide the keyboard toward you. Be careful not to stress the keyboard cable.

Figure 5-12. Releasing the Keyboard Latches

5-14 Removal and Replacement Procedures

6. Lift the keyboard.
7. Place the keyboard in an upright position. Insert the two tabs on the right side and the
tab on the left side of the keyboard into the slots provided on the right of the base
enclosure.

Figure 5-13. Placing the Keyboard Tabs into the Slots in the Base
It is not necessary to completely remove the keyboard from the base enclosure to do the
following service procedures:
■ Memory expansion board installation, replacement, or upgrade.
■ Lithium real-time clock battery replacement.
■ Optical disc bay replacement or upgrade.
If you need to separate the keyboard from the system base enclosure, refer to the
keyboard removal section.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-15

 Keyboard Removal
1. Release the latch on the keyboard ZIF connector.
2. Slide the strain relief on the flat cable toward the back of the computer, then lift the
front edge of the strain relief from the recess.
3. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.
4. Remove the keyboard from the computer.

Figure 5-14. Disconnecting the keyboard Ribbon Cable

To replace the keyboard, reverse the procedure above.
NOTE: To replace the strain relief, place the edge of the strain relief nearest the back of
the computer down into the recess, press the strain relief toward the rear of the computer
and rotate the front edge down toward the computer.

5-16 Removal and Replacement Procedures

Memory Board
If a memory expansion board option has been previously installed in the computer, it
must be removed before another is installed. To remove the memory board, complete
the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Lift the the keyboard as described (Page 5-14).
3. Position the keyboard upright by placing the keyboard tabs on the keyboard in the
slots provided.
4. Pull out the right and left locking tabs on each end of the memory expansion board.
This releases the memory board and allows it to rotate upward to ease removal.

CAUTION: If you need to remove the memory expansion board, be sure to release the
locking tabs that secure the memory board in the slot. If the tabs are not released, the
connectors may break and cause irreparable damage to the system board.

Figure 5-15. Releasing the Memory Expansion Board

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-17

 5. Rotate the free edge 1 of the memory module upward.
6. At a 45 degree angle, pull the memory module 2 from the slot.

Figure 5-16. Removing the Memory Expansion Board

5-18 Removal and Replacement Procedures

To install a memory board, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the memory board 1 into the memory slot.
2. Pivot the memory board toward the computer 2 so that it lays flat in the memory
compartment.
3. Insert the memory board firmly into place to seat the connections and to engage the
locking tabs.

Figure 5-17. Installing the Memory Board

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-19

 Lithium Real Time Clock Battery

WARNING: There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or
! handled improperly. Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, immerse in water, or
dispose of it in fire. Replacement should be done using the Compaq spare part for this
computer.

To remove the Lithium Real Time clock (RTC) battery, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Raise the keyboard (Page 5-14).
3. Place the tabs on the keyboard in the slots provided in the top cover.
4. Press the retaining clip 1 toward the center of the computer.
5. Lift the battery cover 2 from the computer.

Figure 5-18. Removing the RTC Battery Cover

5-20 Removal and Replacement Procedures

 CAUTION: To prevent damaging the RTC battery cable, do not pull on the battery cable.

6. Using tweezers, disconnect the RTC battery connector from the system board.
7. Remove the RTC battery.

Figure 5-19. Removing the RTC Battery

Reverse the procedure to install a replacement RTC battery.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-21

 Optical Disc Bay
A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive can be installed in the optical disc bay. To remove a
CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
Note: For clarity, the keyboard is shown removed from the computer. The keyboard
may be left attached to the system unit for this procedure.
3. Place the tabs on the keyboard in the slots provided in the top cover.
4. Remove the two retaining 1 screws.
5. Reach into the access opening 2 with a finger and push the drive toward the front of
the computer.
6. Remove the optical disc bay drive.

Figure 5-20. Removing the Optical Bay Drive

To install a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, reverse the procedure.

5-22 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.8 Display Assembly
To remove the display assembly, complete the following steps:

Hinge Covers
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Close the cover and place the computer on the workspace top side up and position it
so that the connectors on the back panel of the computer are facing you.
3. Remove the screw from each of the hinge covers.

Figure 5-21. Removing the Hinge Cover Screws

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-23

 4. Open the display fully.
5. Lift the hinge covers from the computer. Note that the right and left covers are
different.

Figure 5-22. Removing the Hinge Covers

Reverse the procedure to install the hinge covers.

5-24 Removal and Replacement Procedures

Display Assembly

CAUTION: Do not reuse the hinge screws removed from the previously installed display.
These screws may back out of the display hinges and cause the display assembly to
loosen from the base enclosure.

Important: It is not necessary to separate the display and the top cover unless you are
replacing the display or the top cover. If you are not replacing the top cover or the
display assembly, complete steps 1 through 4 to remove the top cover/display assembly
from the base.
To remove the display assembly, complete the following procedure:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the hinge covers (Page 5-23).
3. Remove the screw 1 holding the ground lugs to the left hinge clutch.
4. Separate the backlight power cable 2 and the display data cable 3 from the system
board. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or other instrument to lift the connectors
free of the system board.

Figure 5-23. Disconnecting the Display Cables

NOTE: Do not pull the connector by the wires from the socket. The wires will be
damaged, rendering the display inoperative.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-25

 5. Close the display.
6. Remove the remaining screw from the left display clutch and the two screws from
the right display clutch.
7. Lift the display assembly from the base enclosure.

Figure 5-24. Removing the Display Assembly

Reverse the procedure to replace the display assembly.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display, attach the ground cable before attaching the
display cables when replacing the display assembly.

Note: Always replace the four loctite screws with the replacement screws supplied in the
service kit.

5-26 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.9 Top Cover Assembly
To remove the top cover assembly, complete the following procedures:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
3. Remove the optical disc bay device (Page 5-22).
4. Remove the RTC battery (Page 5-20).
5. Complete steps 1 through 4 of the display assembly removal procedure (Page 5-23).
6. Remove the seven (7) screws holding the top and bottom of the base enclosure
together.

Figure 5-25. Removing the Top Cover Assembly Screws from the Bottom
of the Unit

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-27

 7. Remove the three (3) top cover screws from the back of the system unit.

Figure 5-26. Removing the Top Cover Assembly Screws from the Back of the Unit

5-28 Removal and Replacement Procedures

 CAUTION: Do not use the attached wiring to pull the connectors out of the sockets. This
will damage the wire and render the top cover unusable.

8. Disconnect the speaker1,2, touchpad3, indicator4, and switch5 cables from the
system board. Use the tweezers to release the connectors from the sockets.

Figure 5-27. Disconnecting the Cable from the System Board

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-29

 9. Lift the top cover from the base enclosure.

Figure 5-28. Removing the Top Cover Assembly

To replace the top cover assembly, reverse the steps.

5-30 Removal and Replacement Procedures

DC-DC Converter and Audio Board
To remove the DC-DC converter, complete the following procedures:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
3. Remove the RTC battery (Page 5-34).
4. Remove the top cover assembly (Page 5-27).
5. Remove the screws from the converter/audio board shield.
6. Remove the converter/audio board shield.

Figure 5-29. Removing the DC-DC Converter and Audio Board Shield

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-31

 7. Remove the DC-DC converter board from the system board.

Figure 5-30. Removing the DC-DC Converter

5-32 Removal and Replacement Procedures

Audio Board

CAUTION: The Audio board is relatively fragile. Do not twist or bend during disassembly
or replacement.

To remove the audio board, complete the following procedures:

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
3. Remove the RTC battery (Page 5-20).
4. Remove the top cover assembly (Page 5-27).
5. Remove the converter/audio board shield (Page 5-31).
6. Separate the audio board from the system board. Note that there are two connectors
on the audio board. Gently lift at both connectors, being careful not to twist or stress
the board.

Figure 5-31. Removing the Audio Board

To replace the audio board, reverse the steps.

CAUTION: To ensure proper connection when mating the audio board to the system
board, be certain both connectors are fully engaged before continuing with the re-
assembly procedure. Unless the audio board is fully seated at both ends, the system
may not start, may not have audio/led functions, or may have no video.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-33

 Fan
To remove the fan, complete the following procedures:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
3. Remove the RTC battery (Page 5-20).
4. Remove the top cover assembly (Page 5-27).
5. Remove the converter/audio board shield (Page 5-31).
6. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
7. Remove the fan from the computer base.

Figure 5-32. Removing the Fan

Reverse the procedure to install the fan.
IMPORTANT: When installing the fan, orient the fan so that the label and airflow
direction point to the back of the computer.

5-34 Removal and Replacement Procedures

System Board
To remove the system board, complete the following procedures:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the hard drive (Page 5-11).
3. On modem equipped models, remove the modem (Page 5-7).
4. On IR equipped models, remove the IR module(Page 5-10).
5. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
6. Remove the lithium real-time clock battery (Page 5-20).
7. Remove the top cover assembly (Page 5-27).
8. Remove the DC-DC Converter (Page 5-31).
9. Remove the audio board (Page 5-33).
10. Remove the fan (Page 5-34).
11. Disconnect the system board power input cable from the AC adapter.

Figure 5-33. Disconnecting the Power Input Connector from the System Board

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-35

 12. Remove both hex screws from the rear of the base enclosure.
13.Remove the screw from the system board.

Figure 5-34. Removing the Alignment Guides from the Expansion Connector

5-36 Removal and Replacement Procedures

14. Lift the right end of the system board 1 from the lower base enclosure.
15. Slide the system board to the right 2 and lift it from the base enclosure.

Figure 5-35. Removing the System Board

To replace the system board, reverse the steps.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-37

 Integrated AC Adapter
To remove the AC power module, complete the following procedures:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly as described on page 5-3.
2. Remove the system board (Page 5-35).
3. Remove the ground lead screw.
4. Remove the two screws holding the AC adapter to the system base.
5. Remove the two screws holding the AC power input connector to the back panel of
the system base.
6. Lift the AC adapter from the system base enclosure.

Figure 5-36. Removing the AC Adapter

To replace the AC adapter, reverse the procedures described.

NOTE: If you are replacing the base enclosure, transfer the IR module to the new
enclosure.

5-38 Removal and Replacement Procedures

chapter
6
S PECIFICATIONS

This chapter provides physical and performance specifications for the following:
■ Computer
■ Displays
■ Hard drives
■ Diskette drive
■ LS-120 drive
■ ZIP drive
■ CD-ROM drive
■ DVD-ROM drive
■ Battery packs
■ Convenience Base
■ External power sources
The chapter also includes:
■ System interrupts
■ System DMA
■ System I/O address
■ System memory map

Specifications 6-1
 6.1 Computer

Table 6-1
Computer Specifications
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height 2.3 in 5.84 cm
Depth 9.6 in 24.5 cm
Width 12.5 in 31.75 cm
Weight
With battery and optional CD-ROM 8.3 lbs 3.55 kg
Standalone (Battery) Power Requirements
Nominal Operating Voltage (Li-Ion) 14.2 14.2
Nominal Operating Voltage (NiMh) 9.6 9.6
Maximum Operating Power 45 W 45 W
Peak Operating Power 50 W 50 W
Integrated AC Power Power Requirements
Operating Voltage 100 to 240 VAC RMS 100 to 240 VAC RMS
Operating Current 1.1 A RNS 1.1 A RMS
Operating Frequency Range 47 to 63 Hz AC 47 to 63 Hz AC
Maximum Transient 4/50 kV 4/50 kV
Temperature
Operating 5 to 95°F 10 to 35°C
Nonoperating -4 to 140°F -30 to 60°C
Relative Humidity (noncondensing)
Operating 10 to 90% 10 to 90%
Nonoperating (tw = 38.7°C max) 5 to 90% 5 to 90%
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 ft 0 to 3.15 km
Nonoperating 0 to 30,000 ft 0 to 10.14 km
Shock
Operating 10 G, 11 ms, half sine
Non operating 240 G, 2 ms, half sine
Vibration
Operating 0.55 G, 0.25 Oct/Min sweep rate
Nonoperating 1.5 G, 0.5 Oct/Min sweep rate

NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The Compaq
Armada operates well within this range of temperatures.

6-2 Specifications
6.2 Display

Table 6-2
12.1-Inch CTFT, SVGA Display
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height 7.24 in 18.4 cm
Width 9.7 in 24.6 cm
Number of Colors 64K
Contrast Ratio 100:1 minimum
Pixel Resolution
Pitch 0.30 × 0.30 mm
Format 800 × 600
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight Edge Lit
Character Display 80 × 25

Table 6-3
13.3-Inch CTFT, XGA Display
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height 7.9 in 20.1 cm
Width 10.6 in 26.9 cm
Number of Colors 64K
Contrast Ratio 100: 1 minimum
Pixel Resolution
Pitch 0.29 x 0.29 mm
Format 1024 x 768
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight Edge Lit
Character Display 80 × 25

Specifications 6-3
 6.3 Hard Drives

Table 6-4
Hard Drive Specifications
Standard Model Configurations 4.0-GB
Formatted Capacity per Drive (MB)
Physical
Logical 4,099,866,624
Drive Type
Drive Height
With drive frame (mm) 12.7
Drive Size
Inches 2.5 x 0.5
Millimeters 102 x 75
Transfer Rate
Media (Mb/s) 51.4-83.4 MB/sec
Interface (Mb/s) 16.6 MB/sec
Sector Interleave 1:1
Typical Seek Time (Including setting)
Single Track (ms) 4 ms
Average (ms) 13 ms (read)
Full Stroke (ms) 32 ms (read)
Disk Rotational Speed (RPM) 4009
Physical Configuration
Cylinders 6975
Data Heads 6
Sectors/Track 144-240
Bytes/Sector 512
Logical Configuration
Cylinders 7944
Heads 16
Sectors per Track 63
Bytes per Sector 512
Buffer Size 512-KB

6-4 Specifications
6.4 Diskette Drive
Table 6-5
Diskette Drive Specifications
Diskette size 3.5-inch
High density 1.44-MB/1.2-MB
Low density 720 KB
Light None
Height 0.43-in (11 mm)
Bytes per sector 512
Sectors per Track
High density 18 (1.44-MB)/15 (1.2-MB)
Low density 9
Tracks per Side
High density 80 (1.44-MB)/80 (1.2-MB)
Low density 80
Read/Write heads 2
Average Seek Times
Track-to-Track (high/low) 3 ms/6 ms
Average (high/low) 94 ms/174 ms
Settling Time 15 ms
Latency Average 100 ms

Specifications 6-5
 6.5 LS-120 Drive
Table 6-6
LS-120 Drive Specifications
120 MB 1.7 MB DMF 1.44 MB 1.2 MB 1.2 MB 720 KB 640 KB
Formatted 125,958,144 1,720,320 1,474,560 1,261,568 1,228,800 737,280 655,360
Capacity (Bytes)
Sector Size 512 512 512 1024 512 512 512
(bytes)
Sectors 246,527 3360 2880 1,232 2400 1,440 1,280
Magnetic Tracks/ 1736 80 80 77 80 80 80
Surface
Optical Servo 900 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tracks/Surface
Sectors/track 51-92 21 18 8 15 9 8
Sector Interleave 1:1 2:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1
Spare sectors 170 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zones (each side) 55 1 1 1 1 1 1
Average 70 ms 70 ms 70 ms 70 ms 70 ms 70 ms 70 ms
random seek
Track-to-Track 20 ms 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms
seek
Max single seek 120 ms 170 ms 170 ms 170 ms 170 ms 170 ms 170 ms
Average Latency 41.67 ms 41.67 ms 41.67 ms 41.67 ms 41.67 ms 41.67 ms 41.67 ms
Motor rpm 720 720 720 720 720 720 720
±0.5% ±0.5% ±0.5% ±0.5% ±0.5% ±0.5% ±0.5%
Motor Start Time, 800 ms 800 ms 800 ms 800 ms 800 ms 800 ms 800 ms
Track Density 2,490 TPI 135 TPI 135 TPI 135 TPI 135 TPI 135 TPI 135 TPI
Track Width 8 µm 125 µm 125 µm 125 µm 125 µm 125 µm 125 µm
Encoding Method (1,7)RLL MFM MFM MFM MFM MFM MFM
Max Flux Density 33,660 FCI 17,334 FCI 17,334 FCI 17,334 17,334 8,717 FCI 8,717 FCI
FCI FCI
Recording 44,880 BPI 17,334 BPI 17,334 BPI 17,334 17,334 8,717 BPI 8,717 BPI
Density BPI BPI
Nominal Transfer 375-680 150 150 125 125 75 75
Rate KB/sec KB/sec KB/sec KB/sec KB/sec KB/sec KB/sec
Nominal 313-565 65 KB/sec 55 KB/sec 49 KB/sec 46 KB/sec 28 KB/sec 28 KB/sec
Sustained KB/sec Read, Read, Read, Read, Read, Read,
Transfer Rate 32 KB/sec 28 KB/sec 25 KB/sec 23 KB/sec 14 KB/sec 14 KB/sec
across interface Write Write Write Write Write Write
Buffer Transfer 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
rate MB/sec MB/sec MB/sec MB/sec MB/sec MB/sec MB/sec

6-6 Specifications
6.6 ZIP Drive
Table 6-7
ZIP Drive Specifications
Total Formatted Capacity (bytes) 100,663,296
Sector Size (bytes) 512
Total Number of Sectors 196,608
Number of Reassignable Spare Sectors 252
Sector Interleave 1:1
Number of Zones (each side) 4
Sectors per Track, Zone 0 72
Sectors per Track, Zone 1 60
Sectors per Track, Zone 2 48
Sectors per Track, Zone 3 40
Magnetic Track/Surface 908
Compaq Part Number for Diskette 270928-001
Seek Times (including settling)
Average Seek 29 ms
Track-to-Track 5 ms
Maximum 55 ms
Average Latency 10 ms
Motor Speed (rpm) 2941 ±5%
Motor Start Time (ms) 3000
Track Density (TPI) 2118
Track Width (µm) 12
Encoding Method (1,8) RLL
Max Flux Density (FCI) 34,560
Max Recording Density (BPI) 46,000
Transfer Rate From Diskette (kb/sec.) 790-1400
Buffer Transfer Rate (maximum, MB/sec) 3.3

Specifications 6-7
 6.7 CD-ROM Drive

Table 6-8
CD-ROM Specifications
Applicable Disc CD-ROM mode 1, mode 2
CD-Digital Audio
CD-XA mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)
CD-I mode 2 (Form1, Form 2)
CD-I Ready
CD-Bridge
CD-WO (fixed/variable packets)
Photo CD (singlemultisession)
Center Hole Diameter 15 mm
Disc Diameter 12 cm, 8 cm
Disc Thickness 1.2 mm
Track Pitch 1.6 µm
Laser
Beam Divergence 53.5 ± 1.5 degrees
Output Power 0.24 ± 0.1 mw
Type Semiconductor Laser GaA1As
Wave Length 780 nm ± 25 nm
Access time
Random <350 ms
Full Stroke <750 ms
Audio output level
Line Out 0.7 Vrms
Headphone None
Cache buffer 128 KB
Data transfer rate
Sustained, 10x 1500 KB/sec
Sustained, single 150 KB/sec
Burst 8.3 MB/sec
Startup Time <8 seconds typical
Capacity
Mode 1, 12 cm 550 MB
Mode 2, 12 cm 640 MB
8 cm 180 MB

6-8 Specifications
6.8 DVD-ROM Drive

Table 6-9
DVD-ROM Specifications
Disc Formats Supported DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18
CD-ROM mode 1, mode 2
CD-Digital Audio
CD-XA mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)
CD-I mode 2 (Form1, Form 2)
CD-I Ready
CD-Bridge
CD-R
Photo CD (singlemultisession)
Center Hole Diameter 15 mm
Disc Diameter 12 cm, 8 cm
Disc Thickness 1.2 mm
Track Pitch 1.6 µm
Capacity 4.7-GB - DVD-5
8.5-GB - DVD-9
9.4-GB - DVD-10
550-Mbytes (Mode 1, 12)
640 Mbytes (Mode 2, 12 cm)
180 Mbytes (8 cm)
17.1 - DVD -18
Laser
Output Power 5mw
Type Semiconductor Laser GaA1As
Wave Length 650 nm ± 25 nm (DVD Mode)
795 nm ± 25 nm (CD-ROM mode)
Access time
Random <200 ms
Full Stroke <250 ms
Audio output level
Line Out 0.7 Vrms
Headphone None
Cache buffer 128 KB
Data transfer rate
Sustained, 1x (CD-ROM mode) 150 KB/sec
Sustained, 20x CD-ROM CAV mode 1200-3000 KB/sec
Sustained, DVD mode 2760 Kbytes/s sustained, DVD mode
Burst 16.6 MB/sec
Startup Time <15 seconds typical

Specifications 6-9
 6.9 Battery Packs

Table 6-10
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height .82 in 2.08 cm
Length 5.8 in 14.73 cm
Width 3.2 in 8.13 cm
Weight .85 lb .39 kg
Electrical
Voltage 14.4 V
Amp-hour capacity 2.7 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 40 Wh
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperatures 50°F to 104°F 10°C to 40°C
Nonoperating temperatures -12°F to 140°F -30°C to 60°C

6-10 Specifications
6.10 Convenience Base

Table 6-11
Convenience Base Specifications
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height 4.9 in 12.46 cm
Height w/Monitor Stand 5.2 in 13.208 cm
Length 14.7in 37.34 cm
Width 14.2 in 36.07 cm
Weight
Expansion Base 4.25 lbs 1.93 kg
Expansion Base w/Monitor Stand 5.8 lbs 2.63 kg
Power Supply (Input)
Operating Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Operating Current 1.10 Amp Maximum
Rated Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Rated Current 1.0 Amp Maximum
Line Frequency 47 to 63 Hz.
Temperature
Operating 50 to 95°F 10 to 35°C
Storage -4 to 140°F 20 to 60°C
Relative Humidity
Operating 10 to 90%
Storage 5 to 95%
Altitude
Operating 10,000 ft 3.15 km
Nonoperating 30,000 ft 10.14 km
Shock
Operating 10 G, 11 ms, half sine
Nonoperating 140 G, 2 ms, half sine
Vibration
Operating 0.25 G, 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 octave/min sweep rate
Nonoperating 1.0 G, 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 octave/min sweep rate

Specifications 6-11
 6.11 External Power Supplies
The automobile/aircraft adapter allows the computer to be used in an automobile or in
an aircraft without a drain on the computer's batteries.

Table 6-12
Automobile/Aircraft Adapter
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height 1.42 in 3.6 cm
Width 2.83 in 7.2 cm
Length 4.84 in 12.3 cm
Weight .88 lb 0.4 kg
Input Cord Length 39 in 1m
Power Supply (Input)
Nominal Voltage 13.8 VDC
Operating Voltage 10.5 - 14.8 VDC
Maximum Voltage 16.0 VDC
Input Fuse Protection 8.0 A
Power Supply (Output)
Nominal Voltage 120 VAC
Load Regulated Voltage 108 - 125 VAC
Line Regulated Voltage 105 to 125 VAC
Output Frequency 60 Hz +/- 3 Hz
Output Overload Protection 150W @ 2 sec.
Temperature
Operating 32 to 104°F 0 to 40°C
Nonoperating -4 to 140°F -20 to 60°C
Relative Humidity
Operating 10 to 90%
Nonoperating 5 to 95%

6-12 Specifications
The external battery charger charges the Li-Ion battery outside the computer. It may
also be used to charge spare batteries.

Table 6-13
External Battery Charger
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height 1.57 in 40 mm
Width 5.25 in 133 mm
Length 9.4 in 239 mm
Weight 1.1 lb 4.95 gm
Power Supply (Input)
Nominal Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
Line frequency 47-63 Hz
Power Supply (Output)
Nominal Voltage +18.5 +/- 0.25 VDC
Power 40 to 42 W
Temperature
Operating 41 to 104°F 5 to 40°C
Nonoperating -4 to 185°F -20 to +85°C
Relative Humidity
Operating 10 to 95%
Nonoperating 10 to 95%

Specifications 6-13
 6.12 System Interrupts

Table 6-14
Hardware Interrupts
Hardware IRQ System Function
IRQ0 Timer interrupt
IRQ1 Keyboard
IRQ2 Interrupt controller cascade
IRQ3 COM 2
IRQ4 COM 1
IRQ5 Audio
IRQ6 Diskette Drive controller
IRQ7 EPP Parallel
IRQ8 Real-Time Clock (MSIO)
IRQ9 PCI devices
IRQ10 Unused
IRQ11 Used by PCMCIA
IRQ12 Mouse
IRQ13 Floating point error input
IRQ14 Primary IDE interface
IRQ15 Secondary IDE interface

6.13 System DMA

Table 6-15
DMA Channels
Hardware DMA System Function
DMA 0 Fast infrared or Audio controller
DMA 1 Audio controller
DMA 2 Diskette drive controller
DMA 3 EPP Parallel Port
DMA 4 Not assigned
DMA 5 Audio Controller
DMA 6 Not assigned
DMA 7 Not assigned

6-14 Specifications
6.14 System I/O Address

Table 6-16
System I/O (Port) Addresses
I/O Address (Hex) System Function (Shipping Configuration)
000 - 00F Master DMA Controller # 1
010 - 011 Force Software SMI
012 - 01F Unused
020 - 021 Peripheral Interrupt Controller # 1
022 - 024 Chipset Configuration Registers
025 - 03F Unused
040 - 043 Counter/Timer Registers
044 - 05F Unused
060 Keyboard Data
061 Port B
062 - 063 Unused
064 Keyboard Command/Status
065 - 06F Unused
070 CMOS Index Address
071 CMOS Data
072 - 073 Unused
074 Reserved
075 Unused
076 Reserved
077 - 077F Unused
080 - 08F DMA Page Registers
084 - 085 POST Code Output Port
090 - 091 Unused
092 Fast Reset Register
093 - 09F Unused
0A0 - 0A1 Interrupt Controller # 2
0A2 - 0BF Unused
0C0 - 0DF DMA Controller # 2
0E0 - 0E1 ESS Audio Configuration
0E2 - 0E5 Configuration Registers
0E6 - 0EF Unused
0F0 - 0F1 NCP Numerics Register
0F9 ESS Configuration Lock
0FA Unused
0FB ESS Configuration Unlock
0FC - 0FF Unused
100 - 101 Unused
103 - 16F Unused
Continued

Specifications 6-15
 Table 6-16 Continued
I/O Address (Hex) System Function (Shipping Configuration)
170 - 177 Hard Drive Secondary Registers
178 - 1EF Unused
1F0 - 1F7 Hard Drive Primary Registers
1F8 - 1FF Unused
200 - 21F Unused
220 - 22F ESS Audio Registers (1st Possible) (Default)
230 - 23F ESS Audio Registers (2nd Possible)
240 - 24F ESS Audio Registers (3rd Possible)
250 - 25F ESS Audio Registers (4th Possible)
260 - 277 Unused
278 - 27A LPT2 and High Speed Parallel Port Registers
27B - 27F LPT2 High Speed Printer Port Registers
280 - 2F7 Unused
2F8 - 2FF Serial Control Register COM2
300 - 36F Unused
370 - 371 Reserved
372 Diskette Digital Output Register
373 Unused
374 Reserved
375 Diskette Main Status/Data Registers
376 Reserved
377 Diskette Input/Control Registers
378 - 37A LPT1 and High Speed Parallel Port Registers
37B - 37F Unused
380 - 387 Unused
388 - 38B ESS FM Synthesizer
38C - 3AF Unused
3B0 - 3BB Unused
3BC - 3BE LPT3 and High Speed Parallel Port Registers
3BF LPT1 High Speed Parallel Port Registers
3C0 - 3CD Unused
3D0 - 3DF Unused
3F0 - 3F7 Diskette Drive Controller Primary Registers
3F8 - 3FF COM1 Serial Controller Registers
400 - 4CF Unused
480 - 48F Extended DMS Registers
4D0 - CF6 Unused
CF7 Configuration/NVM Data Register
CF8 - CFB PCI Configuration Index Register
CFC - CFF PCI Configuration Index Register
D00 - FFF Unused

6-16 Specifications
6.15 System Memory Map

Table 6-17
Memory Map
Size Memory Address System Function
640 K 00000000 - 0009FFFF Base Memory
128 K 000A0000 - 000BFFFF Video Memory
48 K 000C0000 - 000CBFFF Video BIOS
160 K 000C8000 - 000E7FFF Unused
64 K 000E8000 - 000FFFFF System BIOS
15 M 00100000 - 00FFFFFF Extended Memory
58 M 01000000 - 047FFFFF Super Extended Memory
58 M 04800000 - 07FFFFFF Unused
2M 08000000 - 080FFFFF Video Memory (Direct Access)
4G 08200000 - FFFEFFFF Unused
64 K FFFF0000 - FFFFFFFF System BIOS ("SHADOW")

Specifications 6-17
6-18 Specifications
appendix
A
C ONNECTORS
This appendix contains the pin assignments for all external connectors.

Table A-1
External Keyboard
Connector Pin Signal
1 Data
1 2

KEY
2 Unused
3 4
3 Ground
5 6
4 +5 VDC
5 Clock
6 Unused
Table A-2
PS/2-Compatible Mouse
Connector Pin Signal
1 Data
1 2

KEY
2 Unused
3 4
3 Ground
5 6
4 +5 VDC
5 Clock
6 Unused
Table A-3
Ethernet RJ-45
Connector Pin Signal
1 (+) Transmit Data
1 3 5 7 2 (-) Transmit Data
2 4 6 8
3 (+) Receive Data
4 Unused
5 Unused
6 (-) Receive Data
7 Unused
8 Unused

Connectors A-1
 Table A-4
USB
Connector Pin Signal
1 Ground
2 - Data
3 + Data
4 +5 VDC

Table A-5
External Monitor

11 15
6 10
1 5

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Red Analog 9 Blank
2 Green Analog 10 Ground
3 Blue Analog 11 Blank
4 Blank 12 Monitor ID (DD)
5 Ground 13 Horizontal Sync
6 Ground 14 Vertical Sync
7 Ground 15 Monitor ID (CC)
8 Ground

A-2 Connectors
 Table A-6
Parallel

14 25

1 13

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Strobe 14 Auto Linefeed
2 Data Bit 0 15 Error
3 Data Bit 1 16 Initialize Printer
4 Data Bit 2 17 Select In
5 Data Bit 3 18 Ground
6 Data Bit 4 19 Ground
7 Data Bit 5 20 Ground
8 Data Bit 6 21 External Diskette Positive Drive Detect
9 Data Bit 7 22 External Diskette Negative Drive Detect
10 Acknowledge 23 Ground
11 Busy 24 Ground
12 Paper End 25 External Diskette Drive Switched to +5 V
13 Select
Table A-7
Serial

6 9

1 5

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Carrier Detect 6 Data Set Ready
2 Receive Data 7 Ready to Send
3 Transmit Data 8 Clear to Send
4 Data Terminal Ready 9 Ring Indicator
5 Ground

Connectors A-3
 Table A-8
Expansion Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GND 31 GREEN
2 GND 32 CRTVSYNC
3 NC 33 RED
4 GND 34 DDCCLK
5 GND 35 PWRLED
6 NC 36 DDCDATA
7 GND 37 DOCK_PWR_EN
8 GND 38 GND
9 AD[31] 39 SPKL
10 DEVSEL 40 LINE_L
11 IRDY 41 SPK_R
12 STOP 42 LINE_R
13 TRDY 43 GND
14 GND 44 DOCK_LG
15 GND 45 GND
16 AD[12] 46 GND
17 AD[13] 47 REQ1
18 GND 48 REQ0
19 GND 49 GNTO
20 CLK1 50 RST
21 AD[0] 51 GND
22 GND 52 AD[23]
23 DOCK_S 53 AD[22]
24 CLK0 54 C/BE2
25 ACVCC 55 AD[20]
26 ACVCC 56 NC
27 ACVCC 57 AD[19]
28 ACVCC 58 FRAME
29 ACVCC 59 AD[17]
30 CRTHSYNC 60 GND
Continued

A-4 Connectors
Table A-8Continued
Pin Signal Pin Signal
61 GND 96 GND
62 AD[14] 97 CBE3
63 AD[15] 98 AD[21]
64 AD[1] 99 NC
65 AD[3] 100 NC
66 AD[2] 101 AD[18]
67 GND 102 C/BE1
68 MDATA 103 PAR
69 KBDATA 104 GND
70 MCLK 105 AD[16]
71 KBCLK 106 AD[6]
72 ACVCC 107 C/BE0
73 PMVCC5 108 AD[5]
74 PMVCC5 109 AD[7]
75 NC 110 AD[4]
76 BLUE 111 BATTLED
77 NC 112 SWC
78 PBUSY 113 TA
79 PDATA7 114 SWB
80 PBDATA3 115 SWD
81 PSLIN 116 SWA
82 GND 117 PMVCC5
83 GND 118 PMVCC5
84 SPK_IN 119 PMVCC5
85 +5v 120 PMVCC5
86 NC 121 PSELECT
87 ERDY 122 PDADA6
88 SYSVCC5A 123 PACK
89 STANDBy_SW 124 PDATA2
90 NC 125 PDATA0
91 NC 126 PFAULT
92 NC 127 GND
93 NC 128 GND
94 GNT1 129 DSRA
95 GND 130 DCDA
Continued

Connectors A-5
 Table A-8 Continued
Pin Signal Pin Signal
131 RTSA 154 AD[8]
132 RIA 155 PORT_REP
133 POWER_SW 156 MSI
134 INTB 157 MSO
135 NC 158 TC
136 INTA 159 TD
137 NC 160 TB
138 GND 161 PMVCC5
139 NC 162 PMVCC5
140 AD[27] 163 PPE
141 AD[30] 164 PMVCC5
142 AD[26] 165 PDATA4
143 AD[29] 166 PDATA5
144 AD[25] 167 PDATA1
145 AD[28] 168 PINIT
146 AD[24] 169 PSTB
147 BLOCK 170 PAFD
148 GND 171 GND
149 PERR 172 GND
150 SERR 173 CTSA
151 AD[11] 174 SINA
152 AD[9] 175 DTRA
153 AD[10] 176 SOUTA

A-6 Connectors
 Table A-9
Speaker Connector

Pin Signal
1 Shield
2 Left channel audio
3 Right channel audio

Connectors A-7
A-8 Connectors
appendix
B
P OWER C ORD S ET R EQUIREMENTS

3-Conductor Power Cord Set

The wide range input feature of your computer permits it to operate from any line
voltage from 100 to 240 volts AC.

The power cord set received with the computer meets the requirements for use in the
country where you purchased the equipment.

Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country
where you use the computer.

General Requirements
The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries:
1. The length of the power cord set must be at least 5.00 feet (1.5 m) and a maximum
of 6.56 feet (2.0 m).
2. All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency
responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used.
3. The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a nominal
voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country’s power system.
4. The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC
320 Standard Sheet C5 connector, for mating with appliance inlet on the product.

Power Cord Set Requirements B-1

 Country-Specific Requirements

3-Conductor Power Cord Set Requirements — By Country

Country Accredited Agency Applicable Note Numbers
Australia EANSW 1
Austria OVE 1
Belgium CEBC 1
Canada CSA 2
Denmark DEMKO 1
Finland FIMKO 1
France UTE 1
Germany VDE 1
Italy IMQ 1
Japan JIS 3
Norway NEMKO 1
Sweden SEMKO 1
Switzerland SEV 1
United Kingdom BSI 1
United States UL 2

Notes:
1. The flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO3VV-F, 3-conductor, 0.75 mm 2
conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear
the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it
will be used.
2. The flexible cord must be Type SPT-2 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor.
The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V)
or NEMA 6-15P (15A 250V) configuration.

The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a "T" mark and
registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. The flexible cord
must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75mm2 conductor size. The wall plug
must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303
(15A, 125V) configuration.

B-2 Power Cord Set Requirements

appendix
C
C ONVENIENCE B ASE
C.1 Models and Features
The convenience bases provide a permanent desktop solution for the computer by
eliminating the need to disconnect external devices such as a printer, keyboard, or
monitor when you undock the computer. All necessary connections and disconnections
are made automatically when the computer is docked and undocked. The following
convenience models are available:

Table C-1
Convenience Bases
Model Serial Configuration
Convenience Base Pass Through model BNH3 (Armada 1500 base)
Convenience Base with Ethernet BNH1 (Armada 1500 base)
Convenience Base II Pass Through model CBY1
Convenience Base II with Ethernet CBX1

Figure C-1. Compaq Armada 1700 Convenience Base

Convenience Base C-1

 C.2 Convenience Base II Features
The Convenience Base pass through models and the convenience base with Ethernet
models include the following features:

Convenience Convenience
Convenience Base Base Convenience Convenience
Base with with Base II Base II
pass Ethernet Ethernet pass with
through (BNC) (RJ45) through Ethernet
Connections
Speaker/headphone ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Audio Line-In ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Serial ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Parallel ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
External Monitor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Keyboard ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Pointing Device ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
MIDI/Joystick ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
USB ■ ■
Cable lock provision ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Pass through AC Power ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
RJ-45 connector ■ ■
BNC Connector ■
10-Base-T ■ ■ ■
100-Base-T (optional) ■
Monitor Stand ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Localized Power Cords ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Kensington lock ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

C-2 Convenience Base

C.3 Convenience Base II Components
The convenience base components are illustrated and described in this section.

Front and Right Side Components

The front and right side convenience base components are shown and identified in this
section.
1 Docking latches
2 Docking alignment pins
3 Docking connector
4 Power switch
5 Security cable lock
6 Docking lever
7 Pass-through AC power outlet
8 Battery charge light
9 Suspend button
: Power/suspend light
; Retaining latches

Figure C-2. Convenience Base II with RJ45 Front and Right Side Components

Convenience Base C-3

 Rear Components
The rear components are shown in the following figure and identified in this section:
1 RJ-45 jack (Ethernet model only)
2 Serial connector
3 Parallel connector
4 External monitor connector
5 MIDI/Joystick connector
6 Pointing device connector
7 Keyboard connector
8 Speaker/headphone jack
9 USB connector
: Audio Line-in jack
; Fan
w AC power connector

Figure C-3. Convenience Base II with RJ45 Rear Components

Table C-2
Convenience Base Models
Item Description Spares Part Number
1 Convenience Base II (Ethernet model) 316312-001
* Convenience Base II (Pass through model) 316291-001
* Not illustrated

C-4 Convenience Base

 Table C-3
Convenience Base II Cables and Power Cords
Description Spares Part Number
* AC Power cord (US/Canada) 255135-001
* AC Power cord (Australia/New Zealand) 255135-011
* AC Power cord (UK) 255135-011
* AC Power cord (Europe) 255135-021
* AC Power cord (Italy) 255135-061
* AC Power cord (Denmark) 255135-081
* AC Power cord (Singapore) 255135-111
* AC Power cord (Japan) 255135-291
* AC Power cord (Korea) 255135-AD1
* Not illustrated

Table C-4
Convenience Base II Options
Description Spares Part Number
* Monitor Stand 316286-001
* Not illustrated

Table C-5
Convenience Base II Shipping Boxes
Description Spares Part Number
Shipping Carton (5 ea) 210432-001

Convenience Base C-5

C-6 Convenience Base
Index
CD-ROM drive from electrostatic discharge,
A caring for, 4-2
removal, 5-22
4-3
to cables and connectors, 4-2
AC power removing and inserting, 4-2 to plastic parts, 4-1
removal, 5-38 solving problems, 2-23 to removable drives, 4-2
AC power cord specifications, 6-8, 6-9 DC-DC converter
3-conductor, 2-1 test error codes, 2-14 removal, 5-31
spare part number, 3-5 clock battery removal, 5-20 spare part number, 3-6
AC Power Module clutch covers design overview
spare part number, 3-8 removal, 5-23 computer, 1-11
audio Compaq Diagnostics, 2-16 disassembly preparation
solving problems, 2-19 Compaq Utilities, 2-7 computer, 5-3
test error codes, 2-14 components disassembly sequence, 5-2
audio board bottom, 1-9 disconnecting power, 5-3
removal, 5-33 rear, 1-8 diskette drive
audio cable right side, 1-7 caring for, 4-2
removal, 5-33 computer error codes, 2-12
audio/LED board features removal, 5-5
spare part number, 3-6 optional, 1-3 removing and inserting, 4-2
automobile/aircraft adapter standard, 1-2 solving problems, 2-24
spare part number, 3-7 models, 1-1 spare part number, 3-4
specifications, 6-12 specifications, 6-2 specifications, 6-5, 6-7
computer checkup (TEST) display
B error codes, 2-10 solving problems, 2-33, 2-35
computer setup, 2-8, 2-9 spare part number, 3-3
base enclosure assembly computer undocking, 5-3 specifications, 6-3
spare part number, 3-3 connector display assembly
battery care when handling, 4-2 removal, 5-25
pack connector pin assignments DMA, system, 6-14
solving problems, 2-21 expansion, 1-4 documentation spare part
battery charger convenience base numbers, 3-9
described, 1-3 described, 1-3 drive
spare part number, 3-7 models, 3-1 CD-ROM
specifications, 6-13 convenience base components caring for, 4-2
battery pack front and right side, 3-3 removing and inserting, 4-2
MultiBay removal, 5-5 rear, 3-4 diskette
removal, 5-4 Convenience Base II caring for, 4-2
spare part number, 3-7 spare part number, 3-7 removing and inserting, 4-2
specifications, 6-10 specifications, 6-11 hard
temperatures, 6-10 country kit caring for, 4-2
beep codes, 2-6 spare part number, 3-8 removing and inserting, 4-2
boot, 2-16 CPU
cover spare part number, 3-3
E
C
electrostatic discharge
cables D preventing damage, 4-3
handling, 4-2 damage, preventing shielding materials, 4-6
spare part number, 3-5 typical voltage levels, 4-6
 error codes workstations, 4-4 M
audio test, 2-14
magnetic fields, avoiding, 4-2
CD-ROM test, 2-14
computer checkup (TEST),
H mass storage devices
2-10 hard drive spare part number, 3-4
diskette drive test, 2-12 caring for, 4-2 battery pack, 3-4
keyboard test, 2-11 removal, 5-11 CD-ROM drive, 3-4
memory test, 2-11 removing and inserting, 4-2 diskette drive, 3-4
parallel printer test, 2-11 solving problems, 2-25 hard drive, 3-4
pointing device interface specifications, 6-4 memory
test, 2-14 hard drive adapter test error codes, 2-11
processor test, 2-10 spare part number, 3-7 memory board
serial test, 2-12 hard drive cover installing, 5-19
video test, 2-13 spare part number, 3-8 removal, 5-17
external computer components hardware installation spare part number, 3-6
bottom, 1-9 solving problems, 2-26 memory map
front, 1-5 hardware interrupts, 6-14 system, 6-17
left side, 1-4 memory options, 1-3
messages
rear, 1-8 I fatal error, 2-6
right side, 1-7
top, 1-6 I/O addresses, 6-15 warning, 2-5
external connectors infrared models, 1-1, 3-1
keyboard, 1-1 connection modem
monitor, 1-2 solving problems, 2-27 removal, 5-8
mouse, 1-1 INSPECT, 2-15 solving problems, 2-28
parallel, 1-3 installation spare part number, 3-6
RJ-45, 1-1 memory board, 5-19 modem cable
serial, 1-3 interrupt requests (IRQ) spare part number, 3-5
speaker, 1-7 system, 6-14 modem cover
USB, 1-2 IR module spare part number, 3-8
external keyboards, 1-4 spare part number, 3-6 monitor
external monitor, 1-4 IRQ assignments, 6-14 optional, 1-4
solving problems, 2-33, 2-35 solving problems, 2-33, 2-35
monitor stand
external pointing devices, 1-4 K spare part number, 3-7
keyboard MultiBay device
F external, 1-4 removal, 5-5
fan removal, 5-14
removal, 5-34 spare part number, 3-3 O
spare part number, 3-8 test error codes, 2-11
fatal error optional boards
spare part number, 3-6
beep codes, 2-6 L options, 1-3
messages, 2-6
features, 1-2 left clutch/display wiring
feet, removal, 5-7 cover P
spare part number, 3-8
lithium clock battery panel lights, 1-10
G removal, 5-20 parallel port
grounding logo kit test error codes, 2-11
equipment and methods, 4-5 spare part number, 3-8 pass-through connections,
packaging and transporting, listing, 3-2
4-3 passwords
clearing, 2-3

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PC Card removal and replacement speakers

removal, 5-6 preliminaries, 4-1 removal, 5-33
solving problems, 2-31 right clutch/microphone cover specifications
PCMCIA spare part number, 3-8 automobile/aircraft adapter,
removal, 5-6 RTC battery 6-12
plastic parts, handling, 4-1 removal, 5-20 battery charger, 6-13
plastics kit spare part number, 3-5 battery pack, 6-10
spare part number, 3-8 RTC battery cover CD-ROM drive, 6-8, 6-9
pointing device spare part number, 3-8 computer, 6-2
interface test error codes, Convenience Base II, 6-11
2-14
pointing devices
S diskette drive, 6-5, 6-7
display, 6-3
external, 1-4 screen hard drive, 6-4
power solving problems, 2-33, 2-35 standard boards
solving problems, 2-32 screw kit spare part number, 3-6
power cord spare part number, 3-8 status panel lights, 1-10
general requirements, 2-1 serial system
country-specific port DMA, 6-14
requirements, 2-2 test error codes, 2-12 I/O address, 6-15
requirements, 2-1 serial number, v interrupts, 6-14
spare part number, 3-5 computer, 5-1 memory map, 6-17
power cord set service considerations, 4-1 memory options, 1-3
notes for 3-conductor, 2-2 service preliminaries, 4-1 system board
spare part number, 3-5 setup password removal, 5-35
power-on password clearing, 2-3 spare part number, 3-6
clearing, 2-3 shielding kit system information, 2-15
processor spare part number, 3-8 system unit, 3-2
test error codes, 2-10 shipping drives, 4-2
software
backup, 1-2
T
R fulfillment, 1-2 technician notes, v
removal spare part number temperatures
audio board, 5-33 AC power cord, 3-5 battery pack, 6-10
audio cable, 5-33 automobile/aircraft adapter, tools required for service, 4-1
battery pack, 5-4 3-7 top cover assembly
CD-ROM drive, 5-22 battery, 3-7 removal, 5-27
clutch covers, 5-23 battery charger, 3-7 spare part number, 3-3
DC-DC converter, 5-31 cables, 3-5 troubleshooting
display assembly, 5-23, 5-25 Convenience Base II, 3-7 audio, 2-19
hard drive, 5-11 country kit, 3-8 battery, 2-21
keyboard, 5-14 diskette drive, 3-4 CD-ROM drive, 2-23
memory board, 5-17 documentation, 3-9 diskette drive, 2-24
modem, 5-8 external battery charger, 3-7 external monitor, 2-33, 2-35
MultiBay device, 5-5 hard drive, 3-4 hard drive, 2-25
PCMCIA (PC Card), 5-6 hard drive adapter, 3-7 hardware installation, 2-26
RTC battery, 5-20 keyboard, 3-3 infrared connection, 2-27
speakers, 5-33 logo kit, 3-8 modem, 2-28
system board, 5-35 modem cable, 3-5 PC Card, 2-31
top cover assembly, 5-27 power cords, 3-5 power, 2-32
 preliminary steps, 2-2 W
screen, 2-33, 2-35
without diagnostics, 2-18 warning messages, 2-5
Windows NT
infrared connection, 2-27
V
video display. See display
video test error codes, 2-13

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