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INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides technical information about the Compaq Deskpro EX Series of Personal
Computers. 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:
Compaq Computer Corporation:
Intel Corporation:
Standard Microsystems Corporation:
1.2
MODEL NUMBERING CONVENTION
The model numbering convention for Compaq Deskpro EX units is as follows:
EXX/XNNN/NNc/N/NNNxxx
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NIC/Modem: 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 (c = 815)
Hard drive size (in GB)
Processor speed (in MHz)
Processor type: C = Celeron; P = Pentium
Form factor: D = Desktop, M = Minitower
Deskpro series
Compaq Deskpro EX Series of Personal Computers
Review Copy - August 2000
Technical Reference Guide
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