QuickSpecs
Compaq 7479
January 2000
Model COMPAQ 7479
Compaq P/N - y
UPC : 720591337056
Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights
(H x W x D)		 Unit: 16.55" x 8.76" x 17.30" (25.3 lbs.)
Package: 24.06" x 13.13" x 22.44" (36.6 lbs.)
Processor 533 MHz AMD K6®-2 processor with 3DNow! TM technology
System Bus 97 MHz system bus
System Memory 64 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory architeture, two total DIMM slots, upgradable to 512 MB - 8 MB dedicated for video memory (SyncDRAM DIMM required)
Hard Drive 20.0 GB1 UltraDMA hard drive
CD-RW Drive 2 Maximize your PC with the ultimate multifunction CD recorder.
  • Use CD-R and CD-RW media for recording or rewriting capability
  • Store up to 650 MB of data or up to 74 minutes of music
  • 24X Max reading and 4X Max recording
  • Create CD-ROM discs quickly and easily with just!burn® software
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    Modem 56K ITU V.90 modem3
    Cache 512KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
    Compaq Internet Keyboard Explore the Web with powerful tools for easy Internet access all with the touch of a button.
  • Instant Internet Your personalized start page with news and information you need everyday
  • Instant E-mail One-touch access for sending and receiving your E-mail
  • Instant Search Instant access to AltaVista, one of America's favorite search engine
  • Entertainment Ideas The online, inside scoop on the world of entertainment featuring music downloads, streaming video, webcasts, entertainment news and reviews.
  • Retail Central Your instant connection to the store where you purchased your PC.
  • Community Live events, discussion boards and unique content that make the Web a friendlier place.
  • My Your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service and more
  • Multimedia controls:
  • Play/Pause
  • Mute Button
  • Previous Track & Next Track
  • Quick Print
  • Sleep
  • Stop
  • Volume Up/Down
  • 104-key Compaq Windows® keyboard
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    Internet Access Quick and easy internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Internet PC
  • 150 hour free trial from Compaq.NET4
  • 150 hour free trial from AOL4
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    Creativity Action Center5 Two USB ports conveniently located on the front of the PC provide a quick and easy connection for USB cameras, scanners and gamepads.
    Graphics Trident Graphics Integrated in the ViaChipset.
    • Integrated 2X AGP 3D Graphics
    • Integrated 64-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics
    • MPEG full-motion video playback
    • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 (when supported by monitor)
    Compaq Audio
  • ESS Allegro PCI Audio
  • Create, organize and play digital MP3, WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC
  • FM Synthesis
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    Compaq Multimedia
  • Audio CD player
  • Video Player (AVI, MPEG and others)
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    Power Supply
  • Steady-state 145 watts
  • Energy Star Compliant
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    Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
    Mouse Internet scroll mouse
    Expansion Slots (Four total)
  • One PCI slot with modem installed
  • Three PCI slots open for expansion
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    Expansion Bays (Five total)
  • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
  • Hard drive
  • CD-RW drive
  • Two drive bays open for expansion
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    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)
  • Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
  • Audio ports (line-in, line-out and microphone-in)
  • Mouse and keyboard ports
  • Monitor connection (VGA)
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    Compatibility/Compliance
  • Plug-and-Play
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
  • Year 2000 (Y2K) Hardware Compliant 6
    This product was developed for compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program
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    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.
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    Preinstalled Software McAfee Virus Scan
    Microsoft® Money 99*
    Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition*
    Microsoft® Works 2000*
    RioPort Audio Manager

    * available in English and French
    Internet/Online America Online
    Compaq.NET
    Microsoft® Internet Explorer
    Software on CD Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2000
    Options
    32 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 271434-001
    64 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 308877-001
    128 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 308878-001
    256 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module 171558-B21
    French Kit 173654-403
    Monitors with JBL Pro Speakers
    Compaq MV520 (13.8" VIA) 341265-001
    Compaq MV720 (15.9" VIA) 341267-001
    Compaq MV920 (18.0" VIA) 341269-002
    1 For hard drives, GB= billionbytes. 2 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. 3 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. 4 With activation of free trial of Compaq.NET or 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. 5 Works with most third-party devices. 6 System tested using NSTL YMARK2000 hardware test. Non-compliant third-party software/hardware products may affect rollover results. For more details, see: http://www.compaq.com/year2000. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, and the Compaq logo are registered. AMD and AMD-K6 are registered trademarks and 3DNow! is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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. © 1999 Compaq Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Doc. No. QS7479/0100E