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Technical Reference Guide
Compaq iPAQ Family of Internet Devices
First Edition - March 2000
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides technical information about the Compaq iPAQ Family of Internet Devices.
This document includes information regarding system design, function, and features that can be
used by programmers, engineers, technicians, and system administrators.
This guide and any applicable addendum are available online at the following location:
http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/technical_reference_guides/index.html
1.1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
The chapters of this guide primarily describe the hardware and firmware elements and primarily
deal with the system board and the power supply assembly. The appendices contain general
information about standard peripheral devices such as the keyboard.
1.1.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES
For more information on chipset components mentioned in this guide refer to the indicated
manufacturers’ documentation, which may be available at the following online sources:
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Compaq Computer Corporation: http://www.compaq.com
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Intel Corporation: http://www.intel.com
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Standard Microsystems Corporation: http://www.smsc.com
1.2 MODEL NUMBERING CONVENTION
The model numbering convention for Compaq iPAQ units is as follows:
iPAQ/XNNN/Nb/N/NNN
Memory (in MB)
Operating system: 4 = Win NT 4.0; 9 = Win95/98
Chipset type (b = 810e)
Hard drive size (in GB)
Processor speed (in MHz)
Processor type: C = Celeron; P = Pentium