QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 524cds
210250-002
April 1995
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 524cds
Standard Features
Design All-in-one design
Processor and Cache 486 DX2/66 Microprocessor with internal 8-KB cache
CD-ROM Drive One internal "double speed" CD ROM drive standard
Hard Drive 420 MB, upgradeable to 525 MB
Monitor 14" built-in, .28mm dot pitch, high resolution SVGA color monitor, supports 800x 600 at 256 colors --non-interlaced and 1024 x 768 at 16 colors -- interlaced
Diskette Drive 3-1/2" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Memory 8 MB of RAM standard, expandable to 64 MB
Audio Integrated 16-Bit stereo sound with built-in, tuned port speakers
Power Supply Steady-state 145 watts of power, EPA Energy Star Compliant low-power mode
Expansion Slots Two (8/16 bit) ISA expansion slots, unoccupied
Expansion Bays Three drive bays (populated with floppy, hard drive and CD-ROM drive)
Graphics 512K Video RAM, ISA with Local Bus Graphics
Compatibility Plug & Play compatible
Speakerphone Simultaneous, 2-way (full duplex) speakerphone with speed dialing capability, utilizes AT&T technology
Fax/Modem Built-in 14.4K bps fax/modem
Caller ID Supports Caller ID when service is activated by your local phone company
Personal Message Center Includes telephone answering machine with 10 individual, password-accessible, remote access voice mailboxes and electronic address book with speed dial
File Player WAVE file player and recorder; MIDI file player and recorder
Security MultiLock security features: Power-on password, keyboard password, diskette drive control, diskette boot control, parallel and serial interface control, set-up password
Interfaces Parallel, serial, mouse, video, keyboard, gameport (Compaq mouse and keyboard included)
Software Features MS-DOS 6.2, Microsoft Windows 3.1,TabWorks, MediaPilot (CD Sound System, Address Book, Phone Center, Fax Center), Welcome Center/Control Center/Learning Center, Microsoft Works for Windows CD, Microsoft Encarta CD, Quicken for Windows Special Edition CD, Home Survival Toolkit, Crayola Art Studio CD, KidSoft CD, Dream Team Early Math OR Dream Team Basic Spelling Tricks (free via KidSoft CD), Prodigy (free trial membership), America Online (free trial membership), CompuServe (free trial membership), ImagiNation Network (free trial membership), Reuters
Money Network (free trial membership), Aviation Adventure CD, Visio Home Special Edition, Astound Special Edition, Popular Mechanics 1995 Car Buyers Guide CD, Lode Runner, The Even More Incredible Machine, and King's Quest VI CD
Warranty Covered by CompaqCare unprecedented, 3-year limited warranty
Customer Support Lifetime toll-free customer support 24-hours a day, 7 days a week by calling (800)-OKCOMPAQ
RemotePaq Allows technical support engineers to remotely troubleshoot hardware and software configurations
Options
4 MB Memory Module (70ns/Non-Parity) 147522-001
8 MB Memory Module (70ns/Non-Parity) 147523-001
16 MB Memory Module (70ns/Non-Parity) 147524-001
32 MB Memory Module (70ns/Non-Parity) 147525-001
525 MB Disk Drive 196410-001
720 MB Hard Drive 172678-002
Tilt & Swivel Stand 177037-001