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Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to identify specific
elements:
❒ Hexadecimal numbers are identified by a lower case h.
For example, 0FFFFFFFh or 32F5h
❒ Binary numbers and bit patterns are identified by a lower case b.
For example, 1101b or 10011011b
Bibliography
❒ System BIOS for IBM PCs, Compatibles, and EISA Computers
(ISBN 0-201-57760-7) by Phoenix Technologies. Addison-Wesley
(publisher).
The following Hewlett-Packard publications may also assist the reader
of this manual:
❒ HP Vectra 500 Series Service Handbook - 3rd edition.
HP Part Number: 5964-8385-EN.
❒ HP Vectra 500 Series Familiarization Guide.
HP Part Number: 5964-8384-EN.
❒ Online Acrobat Reader documents for either the desktop or minitower
packages. These books are:
Upgrade Guide - explaining how to upgrade and install memory, mass
storage devices, expansion cards, and upgrade (overdrive) processors.
Advanced Setup Guide - information about system configurations and
characteristics, using the HP Setup program and communications
options.
Note: These online documents are customized for a particular platform,
depending on the system board, desktop or minitower package, and
communications options.
The following Intel publication provides more detailed information:
❒ Pentium Processor (241595-002)