Preface
This technical reference contains hardware and software interface information specific to the IBM* ThinkPad* 560/560E computer. This technical reference is intended for those who develop hardware and software products for the computer. Users should understand computer architecture and programming concepts.
This publication consists of the following sections and appendixes:
ŸSection 1, “System Overview,” describes the system, features, and specifications.
ŸSection 2, “System Board,” describes the
ŸSection 3, “Subsystems,” describes the hardware functions
specific to the ThinkPad 560/560E computers.
ŸAppendix A, “System Management API (SMAPI) BIOS
Overview,” describes the system software interface built into the system, called the System Management Application Program
Interface (SMAPI) BIOS, which controls the system information, system configuration, and power management features of the ThinkPad system.
ŸAppendix B, “Notices,” contains special notices and trademark information.
An index is also included.
This technical reference should be used with the following publications:
IBM Personal System/2 Hardware Interface Technical Reference
IBM Personal System/2 and Personal Computer BIOS Interface
These publications contain additional information on many of the subjects discussed in this technical reference. Information about diskette drives, hard disk drives, adapters, and external options are in separate technical references.
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