compaq lte elite User Manual

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Preface 
USING THIS GUIDE
This Maintenance And Service Guide is a troubleshooting reference for
servicing the Compaq LTE Elite Family of Personal Computers, the Compaq
SmartStation, the Compaq MiniStation/EN, and the Compaq MiniStation/TR.
The guide is organized into the following parts:
o Part 1: Compaq LTE Elite Computer (Chapters 1 through 5)
o Part 2: Compaq SmartStation (Chapters 6 through 10)
o Appendices
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Chapter 1 - Compaq LTE Elite Product Overview  
Introduction 
This chapter is an overview of the Compaq LTE Elite Family of Personal
Computers and covers the following topics:
o Serial number
o System overview
o Models and features
o Controls and LEDs
o Connectors
o Functional descriptions
o Docking options
o Running Computer Setup
o Reprogrammable flash ROM
o Power Management
o Security
1.1 Serial Number 
The computer serial number should be provided to Compaq whenever requesting
information or ordering...

1.2 System Overview 
The Compaq LTE Elite has the following upgradeable assemblies:
o Hard drive
o Display assembly
o Processor board
o RAM memory expansion board
The Compaq LTE Elite is designed to dock in one of the following options:
o Compaq SmartStation (Figure 1-1)
o Compaq LTE Lite Desktop Expansion base (with a Compaq LTE Lite Upgrade
Adapter)
o Compaq MiniStation/EN or Compaq MiniStation/TR
When docked in one of these options, the computer has the following
additional features:
o A single...

Computer power is supplied through one of the following sources:
o An internal battery pack
o The computers internal AC adapter when connected to the power cord
(Figure 1-2)
o The computers internal AC adapter when docked in a convenience base
o The 198-pin external options connector when docked in an expansion base
(provides DC power)
o Automobile Adapter (provides DC power) 

1.3 Models And Features 
Models
Table 1-1 lists the Compaq LTE Elite models and model-specific features.
Table 1-1. Compaq LTE Elite Computer Models
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Internal
Model Display Processor Cache RAM Hard Drive
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4/75CX 9.5 Color TFT 486 DX4/75 MHz 16 KB 8 MB 340 or 510 MB
4/50CX 9.5 Color TFT 486 DX2/50 MHz 8 KB 8 MB 340 MB
4/40CX 8.4 Color TFT 486 DX2/40 MHz 8 KB...

o Internal AC adapter
o Upgradeable SL Enhanced Intel486 microprocessors
o User upgradeable display with integrated trackball
o Local bus graphics and graphics accelerator with 1024 x 768 external
video support
o Simultaneous display capability
o Removable 2.5-inch hard drive
o Reprogrammable flash ROM (Section 1.9)
o 4 MB system RAM expandable to 20 MBs or 8 MB system RAM expandable to 24
MBs. The following memory expansion boards are available (Section 1.6):
-4MB
-8MB
-16MB
o 1.44 MB/720 kilobyte (and...

o The following preinstalled software:
- MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows
- TabWorks utility (alternative to Program Manager)
- Computer Setup, Computer Checkup, Power Management, and Security
Management utilities
- Automatic PCMCIA configuration utilities for MS-DOS and Windows
- Windows-based online documentation
- Plug and Play BIOS
- MS-DOS- and Windows-based shutdown capability (for closing out
applications and turning off computer)
- Microsoft Video for Windows Runtime Version
- Adaptec 6360 SCSI...

1. Caps lock LED
2. Display switch
3. Scroll lock LED
4. Num lock LED
5. Power switch
6. Standby button
7. Power/standby LED
8. Hard drive LED
9. Diskette drive LED
10. Power/standby LED
11. Battery LED
12. Trackball
13. Trackball buttons
14. Display control slide(s)
LEDs
Table 1-2 lists the function of the LEDs.
Table 1-2. LEDs
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LED Name Status Indication Location Color...