Overview
Figure 1-1 Functional Block Diagram
Memory
The system comes with 8MB of on-board DRAM for system memory and 256KB of L2
cache memory (on selected models).
System memory can be upgraded to a total of 16MB, 24MB and 40MB. The upgrade is
performed by installing two 4MB, 8MB, or 16MB DIMM modules. Two identical memory
modules must be installed when adding additional memory.
BIOS
The system has a 256KB Flash ROM for system BIOS (Phoenix BIOS 4.04). The BIOS
provides support for the following:
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Suspend to RAM/Disk
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Full APM 1.1 supported
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Password protection(System and HDD)
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Auto-configured with replicator/docking/modules
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Windows 95 ready with PnP
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32KB ROM for 51SL keyboard controller
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Gas-gauge for battery status information
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Various hot-keys for system control
Video Controller Chip
Video support is provided by the Neo Magic NM2090 VGA Controller Chip. This chip
provides the following functions:
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PCI Bus support
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Simultaneous display supported
1–2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Service Guide