Contents iii
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ONTENTS
preface
About this Guide
Symbols and Conventions............................................................................................ ix
Technician Notes........................................................................................................... x
System Serial Number................................................................................................... x
Locating Additional Information .................................................................................. x
chapter 1
Product Description
1.1 Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computer Models...........................1-2
1.1.1 Desktop Models.....................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Minitower Models.................................................................................1-2
1.2 Features ..............................................................................................................1-3
1.2.1 Pentium System Feature Summary .......................................................1-3
1.2.2 Pentium II System Feature Summary....................................................1-3
1.2.3 Features Common to Both..................................................................... 1-4
1.3 System Design.................................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.1 Design Overview...................................................................................1-5
1.3.2 System Board ........................................................................................1-6
1.3.3 Processor ...............................................................................................1-6
1.3.4 System Memory ....................................................................................1-6
1.3.5 Cache Memory...................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.6 Graphics Controllers ............................................................................. 1-7
1.3.7 Chipsets................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.8 System I/O............................................................................................. 1-8
1.3.9 System BIOS.........................................................................................1-8
1.3.10 Expansion Slots.....................................................................................1-9
1.3.11 Power Supply ........................................................................................1-9
1.3.12 Diskette Drive Interface ........................................................................1-9
1.3.13 Serial Port.............................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.14 Parallel Port...........................................................................................1-9
1.3.15 System Security................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.16 Keyboard/Mouse Controller................................................................ 1-10
1.3.17 Real-Time Clock and CMOS RAM.................................................... 1-10
1.3.18 Power Supply Fan ...............................................................................1-10
1.3.19 Speaker................................................................................................1-10
1.3.20 Software ..............................................................................................1-10
1.3.21 Ordering Additional Operating System Drivers..................................1-11
1.3.22 Intelligent Manageability .................................................................... 1-12
1.4 Desktop Computer Features............................................................................. 1-14