Compaq 4000N - Manual (Page 13)

Technical Reference Guide
Compaq Deskpro 4000N and 4000S Personal Computers
First Edition - September 1997
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1. Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides technical information about the Compaq Deskpro 4000N and 4000S
Personal Computers. This document includes information regarding system design, function, and
features that can be used by programmers, engineers, technicians, and system administrators.
1.1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
This guide consists of chapters and appendices. The chapters primarily describe the hardware
and firmware elements contained within the chassis and specifically deal with the system board
and the power supply assembly. The appendices contain general information about standard
peripheral devices such as the keyboard as well as separate audio or other interface cards, as well
as other general information in tabular format.
1.1.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES
This guide does not describe in detail other manufacturer’s components used in the product
covered. For more information on individual commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components refer
to the indicated manufacturers’ documentation. The products covered by this guide use
architecture based on industry-standard specifications that can be referenced for detailed
information.
Hardcopy documentation sources:
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The Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification, Ver. 4.0
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PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1
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Extended Industry Standard Architecture Expansion Bus Technical Reference Guide,
p/n 130584, Second Edition, Compaq Computer Corporation
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Compaq Basic Input/Out System (BIOS) Technical Reference Guide
Doc.# 074A/0693, Fourth Edition, Compaq Computer Corporation
Online information 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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VIA Technologies Incorporated: http://www.via.com
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National Semiconductor: http://www.national.com
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S3 Incorporated: http://www.S3.com