EasyManuals Logo

Compaq Armada 1700 User Manual

Compaq Armada 1700
151 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #22 background imageLoading...
Page #22 background image
1-12 Product Description
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.

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Compaq Armada 1700

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Compaq Armada 1700 and is the answer not in the manual?

Compaq Armada 1700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCompaq
ModelArmada 1700
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Related product manuals