User manual ASUS EEE PC 2G QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] 3 Resume on Ring PC Card Modem Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Compaq Extends EEE PC 2G Family of Personal Computers Compaq is proud to announce three new notebook models and options for the EEE PC 2G family: · · · · · · · A new top-of-the-line EEE PC 2G model, the LTE 5380, with a 133-MHz Pentium processor, 2. 16-GB hard drive, 16-MB base RAM and a 12. 1-inch color TFT 1024 x 768 panel Two new entry-level EEE PC 2G models: the LTE 5250 and LTE 5150 Support for the Compaq brand of leading PC management: Intelligent Manageability Support for new advanced telephony features with new optional Compaq SpeedPaq 288 modem (avail 3Q1996) New MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base, with one ISA slot and new Compaq PremierSound audio New 6X CD-ROM Drive option New 2. 16-GB Hard Drive option In September 1995, Compaq introduced the EEE PC 2G, a high-performance family of Pentium processor-based notebook PCs featuring an innovative modular design that allowed for breakthroughs in flexibility not only in the notebook by itself, but flexibility that extends to the desktop with the industry's first modular expansion base, true 64-bit architecture, and PCI Local Bus graphics as well as providing an extensive combination of multimedia features. In April 1996, Compaq added two new models to the EEE PC 2G family, the LTE 5300 and the LTE 5280 both to establish new performance capabilities in the high end of the EEE PC 2G family. [. . . ] Both products feature: · · · · · · · · · Two MultiBay modular device bays for sharing CD-ROM drives, hard drives or diskette drives with the notebook, or functioning as a battery charger when a battery is inserted Two Type III PC Card slots Integrated Ethernet with RJ-45 and BNC connections Integrated Speakers (Compaq PremierSound only offered on MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base) Infrared Communications Port Support for the optional MPEG and TV/Video Adapter Monitor support cover MIDI/Game Port Notebook locking security provision New 2. 16-GB hard drive option will be available in early third quarter of 1996 for the EEE PC 2G, providing increased storage capacity as an upgrade to existing EEE PC 2G users. This hard drive therefore provides the potential of an impressive 4. 3 GB of notebook storage, and up to 8. 6 GB when combined with either expansion base. New 6X-speed MultiBay CD-ROM drive is being announced to eventually replace the 4XMultiBay CD-ROM. This new option will be available in July. WHITE PAPER (cont. ) . . 6 Compaq Extends EEE PC 2G Family of Personal Computers QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEW MODELS/TRANSITIONS Q1. Do these new models replace any current models within the EEE PC 2G family?The LTE 5380: Represents a new high end EEE PC 2G model that is offered in addition to current models. The LTE 5250: Offered to be a replacement for the 90-MHz LTE 5100 models as well as a enhancement to the 75-MHz EEE PC 2G Model 810 CTFT. The LTE 5150: Offered to be a replacement for the 75-MHz EEE PC 2G Model 810 CSTN 800 x 600 and Model 510 CSTN products. What are the current models that are offered in the EEE PC 2G family?. 7 Compaq Extends EEE PC 2G Family of Personal Computers Q7. Will the original MultiBay Expansion Base still be offered?Yes, both MultiBay Expansion base products will be offered Q15. What feature differences are there between the original MultiBay Expansion Base and the new MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base?The new MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base offers the same support as the original MultiBay Expansion Base with the addition of (1) full length ISA expansion slot, a high performance audio system called Compaq PremierSound. Does the new MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base look different?The ISA slot compartment and audio components were added to the bottom of the original design therefore raising the profile slightly. WHITE PAPER (cont. ) . . 8 Compaq Extends EEE PC 2G Family of Personal Computers Q17. What ISA functions are supported with the new MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base?The following must be considered when choosing the type of ISA expansion board to be installed in the expansion base: Graphics controller boards are not supported. The enhanced performance of the Compaq EEE PC 2G family of personal computers drives an external monitor at resolutions up to 1024 x 768 x 256 colors and at selectable refresh rates up to 72 Hz, making the use of ISA graphics controller boards unnecessary. A National NE2000 compatible network ISA board should not be installed. [. . . ] The EEE PC 2G notebook features 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro compatible stereo sound with built-in speakers, integrated microphone and a physical volume control. It supports PremierSound Audio System through the MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base. What are the features of PremierSound Audio System on the EEE PC 2G?Customers who have an EEE PC 2G docked into the new MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base can enjoy CD-quality audio in their office. [. . . ]