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Compaq DESKPRO 386 User Manual

Compaq DESKPRO 386
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COMPAQ DESKPRO 386
Personal Computer
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE GUIDE

Table of Contents

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Compaq DESKPRO 386 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel 80386
Operating SystemMS-DOS
PortsSerial, parallel
RAM1 MB to 16 MB
Floppy Drive5.25" or 3.5"

Summary

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Chapter 1 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Overview of specifications for system components and options for the Compaq Deskpro 386.

1.2 COMPAQ DESKPRO 386 PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM UNIT

Detailed specifications including dimensions, weight, and environmental requirements for the system unit.

1.9 360-KBYTE 5¼-INCH DISKETTE DRIVE

Technical specifications for the 360-Kbyte 5.25-inch diskette drive.

1.17 300-/600-MEGABYTE FIXED DISK DRIVE EXPANSION UNIT

Specifications for the 300/600-megabyte fixed disk drive expansion unit.

Chapter 2 POWER-ON SELF-TEST (POST)/PROBLEM ISOLATION

2.2 POWER-ON SELF-TEST (POST)

Explains the automatic diagnostic tests run when the system is turned on.

2.4 PROBLEM ISOLATION FLOWCHART

Provides a flowchart for quick identification and correction of POST error conditions.

Chapter 3 SETUP PROGRAM

3.1 WHEN TO RUN SETUP

Outlines the situations that require running the system SETUP program.

3.2 HOW TO RUN SETUP

Provides step-by-step instructions for executing the system SETUP program.

Chapter 4 ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM

4.1 PRELIMINARY STEPS

Lists preparatory steps required before running the ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS program.

4.4 TEST SELECTION MENU

Details the various diagnostic tests available for selection in the program.

Chapter 5 ERROR MESSAGES AND CODES

5.3 ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ERROR CODES

Lists ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS error codes, probable causes, and recommended actions.

5.4 MEMORY ERROR CODES

Explains memory error codes and their relation to specific memory locations.

Chapter 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Explains the structure and usage of the illustrated parts catalog.

6.2 SPARE PARTS LIST, U.S.

Lists spare parts available in the U.S. with their corresponding part numbers.

Chapter 7 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

7.1 INTRODUCTION

Overview of module-level procedures for removing and replacing components.

7.2 MONITOR

Procedures for removing and replacing COMPAQ monitors.

7.7 POWER SUPPLY

Steps to remove and replace the system unit power supply assembly.

7.16 SYSTEM BOARD

Procedure for removing and replacing the main system board.

Chapter 8 JUMPER SETTINGS AND SWITCH SETTINGS

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Overview of switch and jumper locations on various system boards and controller boards.

8.2 SYSTEM BOARDS

Diagrams and information on system board switch settings and component locations.

8.3 32-BIT SYSTEM MEMORY BOARD

Jumper settings for the 32-bit system memory board.

Chapter 9 MASS STORAGE CONFIGURATIONS

9.1 THEORY OF OPERATION

Explains options for expansion units: maximum storage, mirroring, and duplexing.

9.3 SETTING UP THE EXTERNAL FIXED DISK DRIVE EXPANSION UNIT

Steps for setting up the external expansion unit using FDISK and EXTDISK utilities.

Appendix A INDEX

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