Compaq Deskpro 4000 - Chapter 1 Introduction; About this Guide; Using this Guide; Additional Information Sources

Technical Reference Guide
Compaq Deskpro 4000 and 6000 Personal Computers
featuring the Pentium II Processor
First Edition - October1997
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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 4000 and 6000 Personal
Computers that employ the Pentium II Processor.
NOTE:
This guide specifically covers systems employing system board PCA# 006627-
xxx (systems introduced September 1997). Pentium II-based systems introduced in July
of 1997 (system board PCA # 006650-xxx) are mentioned in chapter 2 of this document
but use an earlier system architecture that is discussed in detail in the Compaq Deskpro
4000/6000 Personal Computers Technical Reference Guide (document # 299A/0996,
First Edition, September 1996).
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.
Hardcopy documentation sources:
♦ The Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification, Ver. 4.0
♦ PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1
♦ Extended Industry Standard Architecture Expansion Bus Technical Reference Guide,
p/n 130584, Second Edition, Compaq Computer Corporation
♦ Compaq Basic Input/Out System (BIOS) Technical Reference Guide
Doc.# 074A/0693, Fourth Edition, Compaq Computer Corporation
Online information sources:
♦ Compaq Computer Corporation: http://www.compaq.com
♦ Intel Corporation: http://www.intel.com
♦ National Semiconductor: http://www.national.com
♦ Matrox Graphics Inc.: http://www.matrox.com