QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 2246 (Radio Shack Model)

MODEL

Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 2246
Compaq P/N 309900-008
UPC
743172570727

STANDARD FEATURES

Dimensions and Weight (Height x Width x Depth):

Unit: 5.23" x 15.76" x 17.80" (24 lbs.)

Package: 12.0" x 19.63" x 23.50" (32 lbs.)

Processor 233 MHz AMD-K6TM MMX Enhanced Processor
System Bus 66MHz
Memory 32 MB SyncDRAM; expandable to 48 MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)
Hard Drive 2.1 GB hard drive
CD-ROM Drive 20X Max (Note 1) CD-ROM drive
Modem 56K (Note 2) modem
Cache 256KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache; upgradable to 512KB
Graphics
  • Accelerated 64-bit Graphics with Direct3DTM
  • 1 MB Video Memory; upgradable to 2 MB
  • MPEG full-motion video playback
  • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1024 X 768 (when supported by monitor)
Easy Access Buttons
  • Instant On
  • Volume up/down
Compaq Audio
  • JBL Pro speakers
  • User-controllable volume button
  • Dynamic Bass Port
  • 10-stage equalization
Compaq Internet The most sensational, fun and easy Internet experience
  • Easy Internet Access with 50 free hours of Internet entertainment (Note 3)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 enhanced by Compaq
  • 56K modem (Note 2) for quick Internet downloads Compaq Internet Setup wizard
Compaq Multimedia
  • Audio CD player
  • Video player (AVI, MPEG and others)
Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Peripherals
Compatibility Plug-and-Play
Power Supply Steady-state 75 watts
Setup
  • Color-coded cables for easy setup
  • Hassle-free integrated speakers
Energy Star Compliant Yes
Recommended Monitors Compaq Presario V410 Monitor (13.2" viewable image area) -285068-001
Expansion Slots
  • One open ISA expansion slot (8" x 4")
  • One open PCI/ISA combo slot (8" x 4")
  • One ISA slot with modem
Expansion Bays Four drive bays populated with:
  • 3.5" diskette drive
  • Hard drive
  • CD-ROM drive
  • One internal 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" drive bay open for expansion
I/O Interfaces
  • Two USB connectors
  • Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
  • Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface; (DB25 connector)
  • Joystick/MIDI compatible game port
  • Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
  • Headphone/speaker-out
  • Microphone-in
  • Mouse and keyboard ports
  • Monitor connector (VGA)
Software Preinstalled Software

Microsoft Windows® 95
Microsoft Works 4.5
Quicken Basic 98

Internet/Online

Compaq Internet Setup wizard
Easy Internet Access
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 enhanced by Compaq
Sprynet

Software on CD

Corel WordPerfect Suite 8
Microsoft Bookshelf 98
Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia
Microsoft Money 98
MotoRacer (MMXTM)
Selective QuickRestore

Technical Support Extra Mile Service

Free technical support is available toll-free 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, during warranty period.

Remote access by Compaq technicians is available to troubleshoot and solve software problems and diagnose hardware issues.

Limited Warranty United States Limited Warranty

Covered by Compaq 1- Year U.S. Limited Warranty – 1 year parts and 1 year carry-in labor with first 90 days on-site.

 

OPTIONS

Option

Option Part#

32 MB SyncDRAM DIMM 271434-001
1MB Video Memory Upgrade 327287-001
512KB Level 2 Cache Upgrade 271436-001

NOTES

1- 20X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1300 to 3000 Kbps

2- The K56flex protocol is designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates currently do not reach 56 Kbps and will vary with line conditions.

3- 50 free hours of Internet access is offered when Easy Internet Access is chosen from Compaq Internet Setup. The 50 free hours can be used over a 90-day period, up to two hours per day. A valid credit card will be required in order to continue service after the trial period.

All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies, including Compaq. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMD and AMD-K6 are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.