System I/O address specifications

I/O address (hex)

System function (shipping configuration)

 

 

 

000

- 00F

DMA controller

 

 

 

000

- CF7

PCI bus

 

 

 

010

- 01F

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

020

- 021

Programmable interrupt controller

 

 

 

022

- 03F

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

040

- 043

System timer

 

 

 

044

- 05F

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

060

- 060

Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2 Keyboard

 

 

 

061

- 061

System speaker

 

 

 

062

- 062

Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

 

 

063- 063

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

064

- 064

Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard

 

 

 

065

- 065

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

066

- 066

Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

 

 

 

067

- 06F

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

070

- 071

System CMOS/real-time clock

 

 

 

072

- 07F

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

080

- 080

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

081

- 083

DMA controller

 

 

 

084

- 086

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

087

- 087

DMA controller

 

 

 

088

- 088

Motherboard resources

 

 

 

089

- 08B

DMA controller

 

 

08C - 08E

Motherboard resources

 

 

08F - 08F

DMA controller

 

 

 

090

- 09F

Motherboard resources

 

 

0A0 - 0A1

Programmable interrupt controller

 

 

0A2 - 0BF

Motherboard resources

 

 

0C0 - 0DF

DMA controller

 

 

0E0 - 0EF

Motherboard resources

 

 

0F0 - 0FF

Numeric data processor

 

 

1F0 - 1F7

Primary IDE channel

 

 

 

274

- 277

ISAPNP Read Data Port

 

 

 

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1000 specifications

The HP 1000 was a series of minicomputers produced by Hewlett-Packard from the early 1970s through the late 1980s. Originally introduced in 1973, the HP 1000 aimed to provide high-performance computing capabilities within the reach of small to medium-sized businesses and specialized industries. This machine was distinctive not only for its advanced technology but also for the versatility it offered in various applications.

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The HP 1000 series was fully modular, allowing users to customize and expand their systems as needed. It supported various input/output devices, memory sizes, and even offered options for solid-state disk drives, which were cutting-edge for that time. The system’s modularity not only provided flexibility but also enhanced maintainability, enabling users to swap out components without significant downtime.

Another key aspect of the HP 1000 was its support for a wide range of programming languages, including FORTRAN, COBOL, and BASIC. This made it appealing to a variety of users, from engineers who needed to perform complex calculations to business analysts focused on data management. Additionally, the HP 1000 was designed to run multiple jobs simultaneously, making it a precursor to modern multitasking operating systems.

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