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
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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