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Compaq Evo D500 - User Manual

Compaq Evo D500
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Technical Reference Guide
For
Compaq Deskpro and Evo Personal Computers
Covers Evo D500, Deskpro EN and Deskpro Workstation AP230 Models
Featuring
Intel Celeron and Pentium III Processors
And the
Intel 815E Chipset

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Compaq Evo D500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCompaq
ModelEvo D500
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Provides technical information about Compaq Evo, Deskpro EN, and Deskpro Workstation AP230 Personal Computers.

1.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES

Lists manufacturers' documentation and online sources for more information on system components.

1.3 MODEL NUMBERING CONVENTION

Explains the convention used for naming Compaq Deskpro units and their components.

1.4 SERIAL NUMBER

Describes the location and methods to read the unit's serial number.

1.5 NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS

Outlines the notational guidelines used throughout the guide for clarity.

1.6 COMMON ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Lists and defines acronyms and abbreviations used in the document.

Chapter 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Provides an overview of Compaq Deskpro and Evo Personal Computers.

2.2 FEATURES AND OPTIONS

Describes the standard features and available options for the computer models.

2.3 MECHANICAL DESIGN

Details the physical aspects and form factors of the Compaq Deskpro models.

2.4 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Explains the system architecture based on Intel processors and chipsets.

2.5 SPECIFICATIONS

Lists environmental, electrical, and physical specifications for the computers.

Chapter 3 PROCESSOR;MEMORY SUBSYSTEM

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the processor/cache memory subsystem of the computers.

3.2 PROCESSOR

Details the Celeron and Pentium III processors used in the systems.

3.3 MEMORY SUBSYSTEM

Describes the system's memory configuration, including SDRAM DIMM sockets.

3.4 SUBSYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Details the configuration registers for the processor/memory subsystem.

Chapter 4 SYSTEM SUPPORT

4.1 INTRODUCTION

Overviews the system architecture and topics covered in this chapter.

4.2 PCI BUS OVERVIEW

Describes the 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus.

4.3 AGP BUS OVERVIEW

Explains the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) bus for high-performance graphics.

4.4 SYSTEM RESOURCES

Details resource allocation, interrupts, and DMA requests.

4.5 SYSTEM CLOCK DISTRIBUTION

Explains how system clock signals are generated and distributed.

4.6 REAL-TIME CLOCK AND CONFIGURATION MEMORY

Describes the RTC and CMOS functions provided by the 82801 ICH2 component.

4.7 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Covers system functions like security, power management, and status.

4.8 REGISTER MAP AND MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS

Details system I/O map and functions of the ICH2 and I/O controller.

Chapter 5 INPUT;OUTPUT INTERFACES

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the chapter's topics on system board interfaces and I/O-mapped registers.

5.2 ENHANCED IDE INTERFACE

Describes the enhanced IDE interface with primary and secondary controllers.

5.3 DISKETTE DRIVE INTERFACE

Details the diskette drive interface and its operational phases.

5.4 SERIAL INTERFACE

Explains the two serial interfaces and their UART capabilities.

5.5 PARALLEL INTERFACE

Describes the parallel interface and its three operational modes.

5.6 KEYBOARD;POINTING DEVICE INTERFACE

Covers the keyboard/pointing device interface and its operation.

5.7 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACE

Explains the USB interface, data formats, and programming.

5.8 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM

Describes the audio subsystem, including legacy and AC'97 support.

5.9 NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER

Details the Network Interface Controller (NIC) features and support.

Chapter 6 EMBEDDED GRAPHICS SUBSYSTEMS

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces embedded graphics subsystems and available configurations.

6.2 INTEL 815 E-BASED GRAPHICS SUBSYSTEM

Describes the graphics controller integrated into the 82815 GMCH component.

6.3 NVIDIA GRAPHICS SUBSYSTEM

Details the NVIDIA TNT2 Pro AGP graphics controller.

6.4 MONITOR POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Explains monitor power control using VESA DPMS protocol.

6.5 MONITOR CONNECTOR

Describes the DB-15 connector for analog monitor connection.

Chapter 7 POWER AND SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION

7.1 INTRODUCTION

Describes the power supply and method of general power and signal distribution.

7.1 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY;CONTROL

Details the power supply assembly and its programmable logic control.

7.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION

Explains the distribution of voltages to system components.

7.3 SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION

Illustrates general signal distribution between system subassemblies.

Chapter 8 BIOS ROM

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Defines the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and its functions.

8.2 ROM FLASHING

Describes the process of updating system BIOS firmware.

8.3 BOOT FUNCTIONS

Covers functions related to the boot process and Power-On Self-Test (POST).

8.4 SETUP UTILITY

Details the system configuration options available through the Setup utility.

8.5 CLIENT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

Lists BIOS functions supporting intelligent manageability applications.

8.6 PNP SUPPORT

Explains the Plug ’n Play (PnP) support features.

8.7 POWER MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

Describes power management support including Independent PM, APM, and ACPI.

8.8 USB LEGACY SUPPORT

Details BIOS support for USB keyboards during setup.

Appendix A ERROR MESSAGES AND CODES

A.1 INTRODUCTION

Lists error codes and probable causes for system errors.

A.2 BEEP;KEYBOARD LED CODES

Provides codes for system memory and video/graphics failures.

A.3 POWER-ON SELF TEST (POST) MESSAGES

Lists POST error messages and their probable causes.

A.4 SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES (1 xx-xx)

Lists system error messages from 1xx-xx range.

A.5 MEMORY ERROR MESSAGES (2 xx-xx)

Lists memory error messages from 2xx-xx range.

A.6 KEYBOARD ERROR MESSAGES (30 x-xx)

Lists keyboard error messages from 30x-xx range.

A.7 PRINTER ERROR MESSAGES (4 xx-xx)

Lists printer error messages from 4xx-xx range.

A.8 VIDEO (GRAPHICS) ERROR MESSAGES (5 xx-xx)

Lists video error messages from 5xx-xx range.

A.9 DISKETTE DRIVE ERROR MESSAGES (6 xx-xx)

Lists diskette drive error messages from 6xx-xx range.

A.10 SERIAL INTERFACE ERROR MESSAGES (11 xx-xx)

Lists serial interface error messages from 11xx-xx range.

A.11 MODEM COMMUNICATIONS ERROR MESSAGES (12 xx-xx)

Lists modem error messages from 12xx-xx range.

A.13 HARD DRIVE ERROR MESSAGES (17 xx-xx)

Lists hard drive error messages from 17xx-xx range.

A.15 VIDEO (GRAPHICS) ERROR MESSAGES (24 xx-xx)

Lists video error messages from 24xx-xx range.

A.20 POINTING DEVICE INTERFACE ERROR MESSAGES (8601-xx)

Lists pointing device error messages.

Appendix B ASCII CHARACTER SET

B.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the ASCII code set including decimal and hexadecimal values.

Appendix C KEYBOARD

C.1 INTRODUCTION

Describes the standard Compaq keyboard and its types.

C.2 KEYSTROKE PROCESSING

Explains how keystrokes are processed and scan codes are generated.

C.3 CONNECTORS

Details the PS/2 and USB keyboard interface connectors and pinouts.

Appendix D COMPAQ;NVIDIA TNT2 PRO AGP GRAPHICS CARD

D.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the Compaq/NVIDIA TNT2 Pro AGP Graphics Card.

D.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Describes the high-performance 2D and 3D display imaging capabilities.

D.3 DISPLAY MODES

Lists the graphics display modes supported by the NVIDIA TNT2 Pro.

D.4 SOFTWARE SUPPORT INFORMATION

Lists compatible operating systems and programming environments.

D.5 POWER MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMPTION

Details monitor power control and card power consumption.

D.6 CONNECTORS

Describes the display/monitor and feature connectors.

Appendix E COMPAQ;NVIDIA QUADRO2 EX;MXR AGP GRAPHICS CARDS

E.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the Compaq/NVIDIA Quadro2 EX and MXR AGP Graphics Cards.

E.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Describes the high-performance 2D and 3D display imaging capabilities.

E.3 DISPLAY MODES

Lists the 2D graphics display modes supported by the NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR.

E.4 SOFTWARE SUPPORT INFORMATION

Lists compatible operating systems and programming environments.

E.5 POWER MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMPTION

Details monitor power control and card power consumption.

E.6 CONNECTORS

Describes the display/monitor and feature connectors.

Appendix F COMPAQ;Matrox Millennium G450 AGP GRAPHICS CARD

F.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the Compaq/Matrox Millennium G450 AGP Graphics Card.

F.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Describes the high-performance 2D and 3D display imaging capabilities.

F.3 DISPLAY MODES

Lists the graphics display modes supported by the Matrox Millennium G450.

F.4 SOFTWARE SUPPORT INFORMATION

Lists compatible operating systems and programming environments.

F.5 POWER MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMPTION

Details monitor power control and card power consumption.

F.6 CONNECTORS

Describes the display/monitor and feature connectors.

Appendix G COMPAQ;ADAPTEC 29160 N SCSI HOST ADAPTER

G.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the Compaq/Adaptec 29160N SCSI Host Adapter.

G.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Describes the adapter's architecture and high-performance SCSI interfacing.

G.3 SCSI ADAPTER PROGRAMMING

Details SCSI adapter configuration and control.

G.4 SPECIFICATIONS

Lists the operating specifications for the Ultra SCSI Host Adapter.

G.5 SCSI CONNECTORS

Describes the internal and external SCSI connectors.

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