Chapter 1 Introduction; About This Guide; Using This Guide; Additional Information Sources - Compaq Deskpro EXS Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide provides technical information about Compaq Deskpro Personal Computers that feature
the Intel Pentium 4 processor and the Intel 850 chipset. This document includes information
regarding system design, function, and features that can be used by programmers, engineers,
technicians, and system administrators.
This guide and any applicable addendums are available online at the following location:
http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/technical_reference_guides/index.html

1.1.1 USING THIS GUIDE

The chapters of this guide primarily describe the hardware and firmware elements and primarily
deal with the system board and the power supply assembly. The appendices contain general
information about standard peripheral devices such as the keyboard.

1.1.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES

For more information on chipset components mentioned in this guide refer to the indicated
manufacturers' documentation, which may be available at the following online sources:
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Compaq Computer Corporation:
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Intel Corporation:
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Standard Microsystems Corporation:
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MODEL NUMBERING CONVENTION

The model numbering convention for Compaq Deskpro units is as follows:
XXX/XNNN/NNX/N/NNNxxx
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NIC/Modem: blank = none, n = NIC, m = modem
Graphics: blank = integrated, a = AIMM, v = nVIDIA
Removable storage: b = CD/CDRW, c = CD, d = DVD, r = CDRW, z = ZIP
Memory (in MB)
OS type (9 = Dual install Win95/98, 4 = Win NT 4.0, 6 = Dual install Win NT/2000)
Chipset type (e = 850)
Hard drive size (in GB)
Processor speed (in MHz)
Processor type: C = Celeron; P = Pentium
Form factor: D = Desktop, M = Minitower
Deskpro series: EX = EXS, WK = Workstation
Compaq Deskpro EXS and Workstation 300 Personal Computers
First Edition – December 2000
Technical Reference Guide
Featuring the Intel Pentium 4 Processor
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