Compaq Deskpro 2000 C

Contents iii

CONTENTS

Symbols and Conventions............................................................................................ ix

Technician Notes........................................................................................................... x

System Serial Number................................................................................................... x

Locating Additional Information.................................................................................. x

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