20 Most Recent Compaq Armada E500 Notebook - Page 8 Questions & Answers

I've found it is highly unlikely to run an old DOS program in Win2000 so I have decided to setup an old computer with Win 3.1 and use it for my DOS software.

Below is the link to your notebook PC on Compaq website. This page has manuals, downloads, upgrade information, etc. This will show you where you RAM memor is located on your notebook. It is on the underside of the base of the laptop.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=96232&lang=en&cc=us

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Brian

Check that you have not dislodged the RAM from its slot(s).

Try tapping the F5 or F8 key (could be either one) right after you power up. This should take you to a short text message with a couple of choices to continue; you'll find the Safe Mode option there.

Here is a link to a full set of support manuals which can show you where the ram cards are and how to replace them:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&contentType=SupportManual&docIndexId=64255&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=96231&lang=en&cc=us

You probably need to replace your drive.

discount laptop battery,here you may get your answer.

Go to BIOS and Reset Bios to Default Settings-Restor Default Settings

First, try the external drive in some other "recent" computer.
Use the other computer to "format" the disk-space,
and thus make an "empty" partition. Then, reconnect it to your computer, and see if the total capacity of the drive has been detected.

According to the manufacturer's web-site:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=96717&prodSeriesId=96231&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1093

this computer dates from 2001/2002. So, the claim of a maximum of 32GB probably is correct -- drives larger than 32GB were either not-available, or were prohibitively-expense, nearly 10 years ago.

Download the latest BIOS-update from the above web-site, and CAREFULLY follow the instructions to update the BIOS.

However, you have not said what happens when you connect the external disk-drive, as a USB device. It *MIGHT* work "as is", i.e., without trying to update the BIOS.

make sure in bios you set as booting option thru hard disk if it is there then re formate the system and install the os again.

Due to the specifications of the system:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10441_na/10441_na.HTML

You are going to have performance issues regardless of the OS (Linux or Windows) If the system has 512 MB RAM, it will run Windows XP fairly well but slow.

As for Linux installation, that system was never certified for Linux and depending on the distribution (Version) you are trying to install, there may be issues.

As far as drive space, linux should load on any of the drive sizes listed by default. If you have not done so, remove all existing partitions and try installing for a Clean HDD.

But to be honest, a Pentium III portable system is for all intents and purposes operationally obsolete. You might want to consider buying a system rather than fight this one.

Example:

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/laptop-inspiron-1545/pd.aspx?refid=laptop-inspiron-1545&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~laptop-inspiron-1545_anav_1~~

what do u mean by refresh ?

1. restart
2. restore
3. refresh screen

If you have most of it backed up you can reset it (put it in dfu mode). it will then be reset by itunes.
To put it in dfu mode:
1. Shut of the itouch
2. Hold down power for 3 seconds
3. Hold down home without letting go of power for 10 seconds
4. Hold down home and let go of power for 30 seconds
5. open itunes and click restore
6. wait for it to be restored and restore the rest of it to your last backup

no thanks

USB 2.0 is supported under Win2000 after Service Pack 4. Update your system (via Windows Update) to the current Service Pack and security patch level.

Normally in laptops, there "might" be one screw under the computer about in the middle of the keyboard. It is normally not hidden anywhere. If there is a little compartment with a cover under the computer, you might remove that and see if there is a screw there.
Otherwise, the keyboard is either held in place by clips or, alternatively, it has screws in the top under the plastic bezel that is on top of the computer just below the screen. You'll have to look carefully at the palm rest to see if there is a separate piece that lifts up to expose the top of the keyboard.

remove the ram and clean it and fixit again.

Turn the computer off.
Disconnect the AC power.
Remove the battery.
Purchase a can of compressed air.
Follow the directions on the can, i.e., keeping it "vertical",
and give the computer a "blow-job", sticking the nozzle into every hole,
to blow out any dust.

The dust acts like a layer of insulation, causing the computer to overheat, and then shutdown to protect itself.

This icon alone to me would be worth the hassle of reinstalling this utility. Why? The answer can be summed up in one word. Accuracy. Take the battery status icon found in the system tray (please). This icon is terribly inaccurate. What else would explain why it can tell you that you have 35% of your battery remaining one minute, and the very next minute tell you that your battery level is critical and you need to connect to an AC adapter immediately.