QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 5BW177
5000 Series Internet PC
July 2000
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 5BW177
Compaq P/N 180514-403
UPC 720591447007
Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights
(H x W x D)
Unit: 16.55" x 8.76" x 17.3" (25.3 lbs.)
Package: 24.06" x 13.13" x 22.44" (36.6 lbs.)
Free MyStyle Accent Color Kit Free MyStyle Accent Color Kit1 (valid 6/4/00 to 01/31/01)
Camera Logitech QuickCam™ Express Internet Video Camera
Processor Intel® Pentium® III processor - 750 MHz
System Bus 100 MHz system bus
Cache 256 KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
System Memory 128 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory architecture,
two total DIMM slots upgradable to 512 MB (SyncDRAM
DIMM required) - up to 11 MB of dynamic video memory
Hard Drive 30.0 GB2 UltraDMA hard drive
DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive 3
CD-RW Drive CD-RW drive 4
Modem 56K ITU V.90 modem 5
Networking 10/100 Ethernet Networking Card
Graphics
  • Integrated Direct 3D AGP Graphics
  • 64-bit hardware accelerated 3D graphics
  • Video Player (AVI, MPEG and others)
  • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 (when supported by monitor)
  • Audio
  • Integrated ESS Allegro Audio
  • Audio CD Player
  • Create, organize and play digital MP3 7,WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC
  • FM Synthesis Emulation
  • Compatibility/Compliance Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
    Energy Star Compliant
    Plug-and-Play
    Expansion Slots (Four total) One PCI slot with modem installed
    One PCI slot with networking card installed
    Two PCI slots open for expansion
    Expansion Bays (Five total) 3.5” 1.44 MB diskette drive
    Hard drive
    DVD-ROM drive
    CD-RW drive
    One drive bay open for expansion
    I/O Interfaces Four USB ports (2 front, 2 back)
    Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
    Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector)
    Joystick/MIDI/Gamepad compatible game port (back accessible)
    RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
    RJ-45 Ethernet Port
    Audio ports (line-in, line-out and microphone-in)
    Mouse and keyboard ports
    Monitor connection (VGA)
    Power Supply Steady-state 145 watt power supply
    Diskette Drive 3.5” 1.44 MB diskette drive
    Mouse Internet Scroll Mouse
    Compaq USB Internet keyboard One-touch buttons take you directly to your favourite Internet activities.
    Instant Internet - Personalized start page that delivers daily news and information
    Instant e-Mail - One-touch access for sending and receiving e-mail
    My Presario - Learn how to get more out of your PC and the Internet
    Entertainment - The inside entertainment scoop featuring music downloads, video, Webcasts, news and reviews
    Activity - Discover Cam, Photo and Music activities designed exclusively for Presario users. Plus you’ll find step-by-step instructions that make online fun easy
    Search & Research - Search the Web for the latest news, information, music and much more, all with the touch of a button
    Retail Central eCommerce - Go shopping at your favourite computer store and a variety of popular retail sites at the touch of a button
    My Program - Personalize this one-touch button to launch your favourite Web site, application or document
    Help - Push this button when you need technical advice or help
    Navigation Zone - Ergonomically designed for comfort, new directional keys enhance gaming and Web navigation
    Multimedia Zone - One-touch CD controls.
    • Play/pause,
    • previous track & next track,
    • volume up/down,
    • stop,
    • eject,
    • mute
    • sleep
    Internet Access Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC:
  • 500 hour free trial from AOL Canada 6
    - Seven e-mail addresses, personal Web space and access to AOL’s Instant Messenger
  • Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it.
  • Covered by Compaq 1 year Limited Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year carry-in labour
  • Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (1 year toll-free hardware and 90 days free software support) at 1-800-OK COMPAQ
  • Software Preinstalled Software
    Adaptec Easy CD Creator
    McAfee Virus Scan
    Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition*
    Microsoft® Money 2000*
    Microsoft Windows® Media Player
    Microsoft Works 2000*
    RioPort Audio Manager
    Selective QuickRestore
    Software on CD
    Logitech QuickCam™ Express
    My Presario - Learning More CD
    Recovery CD
    Internet/Online
    America Online Canada
    Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe (1 year subscription) Microsoft Internet Explorer
    Netscape Navigator
    * available in English and French
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    1 Shipping and handling, and tax charges apply. 2 For hard drives, GB=billion bytes. 3 DVD-ROM drives read a minimum of 2705 and a maximum of 8115 Kbps. 4 CD-RW drive data transfer rates may vary as follows: for recording to CD-R media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 600KB/s; for writing to CD-RW media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 300KB/s; for reading CD media, the data transfer rate may vary from 1500 to 3600KB/s. 5 ITU V.90 modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex or V.90 compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. 6 With activation of free trial of America Online, the free hours must be used within 30 days from initial sign-up. Internet access does not include local telephone company charges, if any, or applicable taxes. Any long distance charges incurred will be the responsibility of the customer. Please make sure your access number is local. A valid credit card is required in order to initiate the service. Other conditions apply. 7 Appropriate license may be required. After 50 MP3 conversions upgrade charges will apply. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 2000 Compaq Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. QS5BW177/0800E