Compaq Armada E500 Series User Manual

Using PC Cards 9-1
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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9
USING PC CARDS
PC Card Types
This computer can support two Type II PC Cards or one Type III
PC Card. It supports both 16-bit and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards.
Several kinds of PC Cards are supported, such as network cards,
hard drive cards, memory cards, and fax/modem cards.
For a current list of third-party PC Cards qualified on this
computer, call your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider.
Inserting a PC Card
1. If you are running Windows NT 4.0 but not CardWare 5.0
provided by Compaq, turn off the computer. If you are
running Windows 95, you do not need to turn off the
computer or initiate Suspend before inserting a PC Card.
NOTE: If you are running Windows NT 4.0 and CardWare 5.0
provided by Compaq, most PC Cards can be inserted while
the computer is on. Contact your PC Card vendor directly for
information about the level of support they offer for hot
insertion with CardWare 5.0.

Compaq Armada E500 Series Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Pentium III
Chipset	Intel 440BX
Optical Drive	24x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Networking	10/100 Ethernet
Wireless	Optional 802.11b
RAM	Up to 512 MB
Display	14.1-inch TFT, 1024x768 resolution
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility with 8 MB
Ports	USB, Parallel, Serial, VGA, PS/2, Infrared
Battery	Lithium-Ion
Operating System	Windows 98, Windows 2000
Storage	6 GB - 12 GB Hard Disk Drive
Battery Life	Approximately 2-3 hours