PORTABLE 386T and COMPAQ PORTABLE IIITM Are Trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation
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F: CONTENTS Introduction . 2 Standard Interfaces ........................ 6 Standard Models and Options . 2 Plasma Display ........................... 6 Features Illustration .......................... 3 Monitor and Video Boards ................... 6 Features/Functions/Benefits ....................4 Physical Characteristics ..................... 7 Microprocessor ........................... 4 Convenience Options ....................... 7 Expansion Unit ........................... 4 Software ................................ 7 Random-Access Memory .................... 4 Documentation ........................... 7 Clock .................................. 5 Memory Expansion ........................... 8 Mass Storage Devices ....................... 5 Technical Specifications ....................... 10 Tape Backup Expansion Unit ................. 5 Physical Measurements ....................... 13 Power Supply ............................ 5 Questions and Answers ....................... 15 Keyboard ...............................6 NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MADE HEREIN; NOR FOR THE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Copyright © 1987, Compaq Computer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. COMPAQ is a Registered Trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. COMPAQ PORTABLE 386T and COMPAQ PORTABLE IIITM are Trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. LotusO is a Registered Trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. Intel is a Registered Trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft® is a Trademark of Microsoft Corporation. MS-DOS® is a Registered Trademark of Microsoft Corporation. COMPAQ PORTABLE 386TM PERSONAL COMPUTER FEATURES /SPECIFICATIONS First Edition (September 1987) Computing devices will be available for sale after FCC certification. Introduction The COMPAQ PORTABLE 386T\t Personal Computer system. It also offers the high-resolution text and provides advanced 80386 architecture, high- graphics capabilities of the COMPAQ® Dual-Mode performance, full personal computer functionality in Plasma Display, and it features the new full-size a small, lightweight portable package that maintains COMPAQ Portable Enhanced Keyboard. Optional compatibility with today's and tomorrow's advanced features are available, such as a 20-MHz 80387 user environments. The COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 is Coprocessor, Expansion Unit with two full-size 8/16-bit the most advanced portable personal computer available. industry-standard expansion slots, 40-Megabyte Fixed The COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 uses the second- Disk Drive Backup (tape) Expansion Unit and the generation industry-standard 80386 microprocessor COMPAQ 1200-Baud or COMPAQ 2400-Baud Inter- operating at a processing speed of 20 MHz. It runs nal Modem, which offer the user the flexibility to ex- applications up to 25% faster than 16-MHz pand the system as his needs change. 80386-based personal computers. The COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 continues the The COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 has a wide range of Compaq tradition of providing quality products while mass storage options for maximum system flexibility, offering the right combination of performance, func- and offers system memory expansion capability that is tionality, and portability. unsurpassed by any portable personal computer Standard Models and Options MODEL 40 RGBI Interface 20-MHz 80386 Microprocessor - Real-Time Clock/Calendar 1 Megabyte of 32-bit, 80-ns Random-Access Memory (RAM) 145-Watt Steady-State Power Supply (160-Watt Peak) • 5V4-Inch 1.2-Megabyte Diskette Drive • Automatic Line Selecting Feature 1 1OV/220V • 40-Megabyte Fixed Disk Drive (Average Access Time Less Than 30 Milliseconds) OPTIONS • COMPAQ Dual-Mode Plasma Display 100-Megabyte Fixed Disk Drive (Average Access Time Less Than • COMPAQ Portable Enhanced Keyboard (12 Programmable 25 Milliseconds) Function Keys) 40-Megabyte Fixed Disk Drive Backup (Tape) Expansion Unit • Socket for 20-MHz 80387 Coprocessor • 360-Kbyte Diskette Drive • Asynchronous Communications Interface COMPAQ 1200-Baud Internal Modem Parallel Interface - COMPAQ 2400-Baud Internal Modem RGBI Interface • Expansion Unit • Real-Time Clock/Calendar • 32-Bit Memory/Modem Interface Board • 145-Watt Steady-State Power Supply (160-Watt Peak) • 1- to 2-Megabyte Memory Expansion Board Automatic Line Selecting Feature 1 1OV/220V • 4-Megabyte Memory Expansion Board 4-Megabyte Memory Extension Board MODEL 100 • 1-Megabyte Memory Upgrade Kit 20-MHz 80386 Microprocessor • 20-MHz 80387 Coprocessor - 1 Megabyte of 32-bit, 80-ns Random-Access Memory (RAM) Second Asynchronous Communications Interface Board • 51/4-Inch 1.2-Megabyte Diskette Drive Asynchronous Communications/ Parallel Printer Board • 100-Megabyte Fixed Disk Drive (Average Access Time Less Than • COMPAQ Color Monitor 25 milliseconds) COMPAQ Enhanced Color Graphics Board • COMPAQ Dual-Mode Plasma Display Desktop Pedestal • COMPAQ Portable Enhanced Keyboard (12 Programmable Carrying Case (Nylon or Leather) Function Keys) MS-DOS'/BASIC Version 3, Release 3.2 or Above • Socket for 20-MHz 80387 Coprocessor COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 Technical Reference Guide • Asynchronous Communications Interface COMPAQ Enhanced Color Graphics Board/COMPAQ Color Parallel Interface Monitor Technical Reference Guide 2 COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 Features Illustration Expansion Unit Cover Expansion Unit Rear Panel - System Board (Back View) Power Supply _ 1iIIiIr COMPAQ IIIIJjIiIII Dual-Mode Plasma Display FJII, •21111' Two 8116-Bit Expansion Slots ,^^^01 & 32-Bit 1 Memory/Modem 7 Interface COMPAQ 1200-Baud or 2400-Baud Internal Modem 4-Megabyte - Memory Expansion Board 40- or 100-Megabyte Fixed Disk Drive 51144nch, 1.2-Megabyte Diskette Drive LED Assembly Brightness Control Knob Full-Size COMPAQ Portable Enhanced Keyboard COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 3 COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 Features/Functions/Benefits Feature Function Benefit • Processes information up to 25% • Increases user productivity wJiPJJw r1 4N.. l; faster than 16-MHz 80386-based by processing more information I personal computers in less time • Provides the ability to process data • Increases user productivity by at 32 bits per CPU cycle (versus reducing the time required for 8- or 16-bit processing) processing sophisticated applications. Provides the oppor- tunity for minicomputer-type applications to be done practically on a personal computer • 20-MHz 80387 • Increases the calculation speed of • Coprocessor can be easily installed coprocessor (optional) math-intensive applications utilizing to increase productivity by the new 20-MHz 80387 coprocessor processing mathematical calculations in less time • Compatible with the Provides speed modes that simulate Protects the user's existing industry standard the processing speed of existing hardware and software personal computers. Maintains investment. Provides the compatibility with software opportunity for minicomputer- designed for 80286-based systems type applications to be done while providing higher pro- practically on a personal cessing speed computer EXPANSION UNIT Two full-size • Snaps onto the back of the • Enhances the functionality of the -- - I 8/16-bit slots unit and allows the installation system by allowing the easy instal- of optional hardware lation of industry-standard boards RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY • 1 Megabyte of Processes up to one million • Optimizes system performance r7i_ RAM (standard) bytes of information at 20 MHz and versatility by providing utilizing 32-bit, high-performance, high-speed memory to handle 80-ns RAM chips complex tasks 0 • 32-Bit Memory • Provides the ability to process data • Increases user productivity by at 32 bits per CPU cycle reducing time required to process sophisticated applications • 80-ns RAM operates • Processes information up to 25% • Increases user productivity by at 20 MHz faster than 16-MHz 80386-based processing more information in products less time. Increases system versatility by providing high-speed memory to handle complex tasks • 10-Megabyte Memory • Provides RAM expansion of up to • Allows the system to grow Expansion Capability 10 megabytes of high-performance, with the user's needs 32-bit, 80-ns RAM without use of the expansion unit • COMPAQ Expanded • Supports the Lotus'/Intel'/ • Allows fast and efficient Memory Manager Microsoft® (LIM) Expanded manipulation of large (CEMM) Memory Specification, Version amounts of data, and 3.20 (EMS). Enables the user to eliminates the need to access memory beyond the purchase additional hardware MS-DOS limitation of 640 Kbytes 4 COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 COMPAQ PORTABLE 386 Features/Functions/Benefits Feature Function Benefit CLOCK Real-time • Supplies the current date • Saves the user time by -. - clock/calendar and time during power-on eliminating the need to • 0 . (battery powered) or system reboot reset the clock MASS STORAGE DEVICES Choice of internal • Holds up to two internal • Provides the user with the storage devices storage devices flexibility to determine the data storage requirements that best meet the needs of specific applications Shock-mounted • Protects the drives by • Enhances system portability by U drives absorbing impact and providing rugged and reliable vibration storage devices • 5¼-inch 1.2-Megabyte • Reads and writes 1.2-megabyte • Provides compatibility with exist- Diskette Drive diskettes; reads 360-Kbyte ing media standards and protects (Standard) diskettes the user's software investment