Taking a Look at the Computer 2-1
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chapter
2
T
AKING A
L
OOK AT
THE
C
OMPUTER
This chapter provides an overview of the computer features and
components. Illustrations identify exterior components and give
brief descriptions of their functions.
Features Overview
All models of the computer include the following features:
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Intel Mobile Pentium processor
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64-bit EDO DRAM memory (expandable through memory
upgrades)
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Level 2 cache memory
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Upgradable flash ROM BIOS
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64-bit high-performance PCI bus dual-graphics controller with
hardware video acceleration
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Removable hard drive in a hard drive bay
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Removable diskette drive in a MultiBay, which also supports
an optional CD-ROM drive or second hard drive
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Two CardBus slots that support 16- and 32-bit PC Cards,
including Zoomed Video cards
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IrDA-compliant infrared port (4 Mbps standard) for wireless
file transfer, file synchronization, and printing