Compaq Deskpro 2000 - Manual (Page 5)

Contents iii
C
ONTENTS
preface
About this Guide
Symbols and Conventions............................................................................................ ix
Technician Notes........................................................................................................... x
System Serial Number................................................................................................... x
Locating Additional Information .................................................................................. x
chapter 1
Product Description
1.1 Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computer Models ........................... 1-2
1.1.1 Desktop Models..................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Minitower Models ................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.1 Pentium System Feature Summary ....................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Pentium II System Feature Summary.................................................... 1-3
1.2.3 Features Common to Both..................................................................... 1-4
1.3 System Design.................................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.1 Design Overview................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.2 System Board ........................................................................................ 1-6
1.3.3 Processor ............................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.4 System
Memory .................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.5 Cache Memory ...................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.6 Graphics Controllers ............................................................................. 1-7
1.3.7 Chipsets ................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.8 System
I/O............................................................................................. 1-8
1.3.9 System BIOS ......................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.10 Expansion Slots ..................................................................................... 1-9
1.3.11 Power Supply ........................................................................................ 1-9
1.3.12 Diskette Drive Interface ........................................................................ 1-9
1.3.13 Serial
Port.............................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.14 Parallel Port ........................................................................................... 1-9
1.3.15 System Security................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.16 Keyboard/Mouse
Controller................................................................ 1-10
1.3.17 Real-Time Clock and CMOS RAM .................................................... 1-10
1.3.18 Power Supply Fan ............................................................................... 1-10
1.3.19 Speaker ................................................................................................ 1-10
1.3.20 Software .............................................................................................. 1-10
1.3.21 Ordering Additional Operating System Drivers.................................. 1-11
1.3.22 Intelligent
Manageability .................................................................... 1-12
1.4 Desktop Computer Features ............................................................................. 1-14