QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 2254

MODEL

Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 2254
Compaq P/N
319150-004
UPC
743172543073
 

STANDARD FEATURES

Dimensions and Weight Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D)

Unit: 5.23" x 15.76" x 17.80" (22 lbs.)

Package: 12.0" x 19.63" x 23.50" (31.2 lbs.)

Processor 266 MHz AMD-K6 ® MMX TM Enhanced Processor
System Bus 66MHz
Memory 32 MB SyncDRAM, expandable to 64 MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)
Hard Drive 4.0 GB 3 hard drive
CD-ROM Drive 32X Max 1 CD-ROM drive
Modem 56K modem with ITU V.90 updates 2
Cache 256KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache, upgradable to 512KB
Recommended Monitors Monitors with JBL Pro Speakers

Compaq Presario MV400 (13.2" viewable image area) – 340712-001

Compaq Presario MV500 (13.7" viewable image area) – 340674-001

Compaq Presario MV700 (15.9" viewable image area) – 340669-001

Graphics
  • 2 MB video memory
  • 64-bit PCI Hardware Accelerated 3D Graphics
  • MPEG full-motion video playback
  • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1024 x 768 (when supported by monitor)
Easy Access Button Instant-On
Compaq Audio Aureal A3D™ Interactive 360° Positional Sound
Compaq Easy Internet Access Service The most sensational, fun and easy Internet experience
  • Compaq Easy Internet Access with 50 free hours of Internet entertainment 4
  • Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 4.0 enhanced by Compaq
  • 56K modem with ITU V.90 updates 2 for quick Internet downloads
  • Compaq Internet Setup wizard
  • Multiple E-mail accounts
Compaq Multimedia
  • MPEG
  • Audio CD player
  • Video player (AVI, MPEG and others)
Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Peripherals Easy Access Internet Keyboard

One-touch access to Internet activities through the Internet Button Suite

  • Instant Internet gives you one-touch Internet access to news, weather and helpful information about your new Presario PC
  • Instant Search puts you on an Internet information search directly
  • Secure E-Commerce takes you to an electronic shopping experience
  • Instant E-Mail lets you directly send and receive E-mails

Multimedia controls:

  • Play/Pause
  • Stop
  • Previous Track
  • Next Track
  • Favorite Application
  • Volume Up/Down
  • Launch Button
  • Mute
  • Sleep Button

104-key Compaq Windows ® keyboard

Mouse

  • Compaq mouse
Compatibility
  • Plug-and-Play
  • NSTL Year 2000 compliant
Power Supply
  • Steady-state 75 watts
  • Energy Star compliant
Expansion Slots
  • One open ISA expansion slot (8" x 4")
  • One open PCI/ISA combo slot (8" x 4")
  • One ISA slot with modem installed
Expansion Bays Four drive bays populated with:
  • 3.5" diskette drive
  • Hard drive
  • CD-ROM drive
  • One internal 5.25" drive bay open for expansion
Operating System June 15-24: Ad/Shelf language
  • Upgrade to Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 included

After June 24: Ad/Shelf language

  • Microsoft ® Windows ® 98
I/O Interfaces
  • Two USB ports
  • Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
  • Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector)
  • Joystick/MIDI/Gamepad compatible game port
  • Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
  • Audio ports (headphone/speaker-out, microphone-in, line-in/line-out)
  • Mouse and keyboard port
  • Monitor connector (VGA)
Software Preinstalled Software
  • Microsoft ® Works 4.5
  • Quicken Basic 98
  • Ring Central Fax (with Win98 models)

Internet/Online

  • Compaq Internet Setup wizard
  • Compaq Easy Internet Access
  • Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 4.0 enhanced by Compaq

Software on CD

  • Microsoft ® Bookshelf 98
  • Microsoft ® Money 98
  • Microsoft ® Encarta 98 Encyclopedia
  • MotoRacer (MMX TM )
Technical Support Compaq Extra Mile Assistance
  • Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Remote Access software

Compaq Extra Mile Maintenance

  • Antivirus software
  • Automated software updates via the Web

Compaq Extra Mile Solutions

  • Selective QuickRestore CD
  • Electronic Help Guide
Limited Warranty Covered by Compaq 1-year U.S. Limited Warranty 5 : 1 year parts and 1 year carry-in labor with the first 90-days on-site

 

OPTIONS

Option

Option Part#

32 MB SyncDRAM DIMM 271434-001
512KB Pipeline Burst Cache 271436-001

NOTES

  1. 32X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1800 to 4800 Kbps.
  2. The K56flex modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. ITU V.90 updates may be downloaded from the Compaq Web site when available, and are designed to allow faster downloads from K56flex or V.90 compliant digital sources.
  3. For hard drives, GB = billion bytes.
  4. 50 free hours of Internet access is offered when Compaq Easy Internet Access is chosen from Compaq Internet Setup. The 50 free hours can be used over a 45-day period, up to two hours per day. A valid credit card will be required in order to continue service after the trial period.
  5. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-OK-Compaq, U.S.
  6. $100 Mail-in Rebate from Compaq with sign-up for 50-hour free trial of Compaq Easy Internet Access. Offer ends December 31, 1998. See details in store.
  7. If Microsoft Windows ® 95 installed, a mail-in coupon is included for a FREE upgrade CD to Microsoft Windows ® 98.

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 and AMD-K6 are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.