QuickSpecs

Compaq Presario 7940

Internet PC

 

January 2000

 

Compaq P/N – 154934-003 UPC – 720591333430



 

Standard Features

Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D) • Unit: 19" x 8.38" x 20.9" (31 lbs.) • Package: 24" x 14.95" x 23.6" (41 lbs.)

 

Processor • 600 MHz AMD Athlon TM processor with Enhanced 3DNow! TM technology • 200 MHz system bus

 

System Memory • 128 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, upgradable to 512 MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)

 

Hard Drive • 30.0 GB 1 UltraDMA hard drive

 

DVD-ROM Drive • DVD-ROM 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

 

Modem • 56K ITU V.90 modem 3

 

Cache • 128KB integrated L1 Cache • 512KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache

 

Compaq Internet Keyboard The Internet Button Suite gives you one-touch access to the hottest spots on the Web.

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 engines.

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 Presario PC.

Community – Live events, discussion boards and unique content that make the Web a friendlier place.

My Presario – Your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service and more.

Compaq Built-in Technician – Automated assistance over the Internet

 

Multimedia controls: • Play/Pause • Mute Button • Previous Track & Next Track • Quick Print • Sleep • Stop • Volume Up/Down • Eject 104-key Compaq Windows® keyboard

 

Internet Access • Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC – 150 hour free trial from Compaq.NET 9

– Reliable, national coverage with local dial-up numbers across the country – Service plans starting at $9.99 per month 10 with no startup fee – 150 hour free trial from AOL 9

– Free Internet access from NetZero 7

 

Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it. • 1-year U.S. Limited Warranty 8 : 1 year parts, 1 year labor (carry-in or on-site). • Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Compaq Remote Support Allows a Compaq technician to connect to your PC and resolve technical difficulties over the phone.

 

Compaq Service Connection Free PC tune-ups performed automatically over the Web.

 

Software Preinstalled Software  • just!burn®  • McAfee Virus Scan  • Microsoft® Money 2000•  Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition  • Microsoft® Windows® Media Player  • Microsoft® Works 2000  • RioPort Audio Manager  • Video Wave III

 

Internet/Online America Online Compaq.NET Microsoft® Internet Explorer NetZero

 

Software on CD Logitech QuickCam TM Express Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2000 Microsoft® Word 2000

 

Digital Creativity Imaging Center 5  with IEEE-1394 • IEEE-1394 input/output connector and software controller for digital camcorders and other digital devices with IEEE-1394 (located on the front) • Two USB ports for connecting digital USB cameras • Video Wave III software allows you to capture, edit and publish high-quality digital movies and still images • Publish creations to your camcorder, VCR or over the Internet

 

Graphics • Diamond Stealth III 16 MB S540 Graphics Card • 16 MB SyncDRAM video memory • Laser-sharp MPEG2 video playback • 128-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz (when supported by monitor)

 

Compaq Audio • Creative Sound Blaster 1373 PCI 128 Voice with EAX 1.0 • Create, organize and play digital MP3, WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC • Dolby® Digital Surround Sound (AC3) • JBL VirtualTheater TM (V-MAx) • FM Synthesis

 

Compaq Multimedia • Compaq DVD Player/Navigator • Microsoft® DirectShow • Audio CD Player • Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others)

 

Power Supply • Steady-state 250 watts

 

Diskette Drive • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive

 

Mouse • Internet scroll mouse

 

Expansion Slots (Six total) • One PCI slot with modem installed • One PCI slot with audio card installed • Three PCI slots open for expansion • One AGP slot with graphics card installed

 

Expansion Bays (Seven total) • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive • Hard drive • DVD-ROM drive • CD-RW drive • Three drive bays open for expansion

 

I/O Interfaces • Four USB ports (2 front, 2 back) • Two IEEE-1394 port (1 front, 1 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)

 

Compatibility/Compliance • Plug-and-Play • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Year 2000 (Y2K) Hardware Compliant 11 – This product was developed for compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program

 

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

 

Monitors with JBL Pro Speakers

Compaq MV520 (13.8" viewable image area) – 341265-001

Compaq MV720 (15.9" viewable image area) – 341267-001

Compaq MV920 (18.0" viewable image area) – 341269-002

1 For hard drives, GB=billion bytes. 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 600 Kbps; for writing to CD-RW media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 300 Kbps; for reading CD media, the data transfer rate may vary from 1500 to 3600 Kbps. 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 Appropriate license may be required. After 50 MP3 conversions, upgrade charges will apply. 5 Works with most third-party devices. 6 Two titles for $9.99 plus $5.00 shipping and handling when ordering over the Internet from www.compaqchoice.com. Or call 1-612-339-4060 for an order form. Additional $4.00 processing fee will be charged for non-Internet ordering. 7 Requires sharing subscriber profile information and viewing targeted ads. Other terms and conditions apply. See NetZero User Agreement. 8 Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518, U.S. 9 With activation of 150 hour free trial of Compaq.NET or 150 hour 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. 10 Compaq.NET offers unlimited Internet access starting at $9.99/month based on pre-paid 12-month service agreement. See User Agreement for additional terms and conditions. 11 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. 12 One PC must be hardwired (cable or modem) to the Internet for additional networked PCs to wirelessly access the network and the Internet. Range is up to 150' from the hardwired PC. Availability may vary. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. AMD is a registered trademark, Athlon and 3DNow! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. NetZero is a trademark of NetZero, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 187A/1199RCP