IBM 770 manual Preface

Preface

This technical reference contains hardware and software interface information specific to the IBM ThinkPad 770 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:

Section 1, “System Overview,” describes the system, features, and specifications.

Section 2, “System Board,” describes the system-specific hardware implementations.

Section 3, “Subsystems,” describes the hardware functions specific to the ThinkPad 770 computer.

Appendix A, “System Resources,” describes the available system resources for the computer and docking stations.

Appendix B, “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 computer.

Appendix C, “Notices,” contains special notices and trademark information.

An index is also included.

Attention
The termReserved describes certain			signals, bits, and registers that
should not be changed. Use of reserved areas can cause
compatibility problems, loss of data, or permanent damage to the
hardware. When	the contents	of a register are changed, the state of
the reserved bits must be		preserved. Read the register first and
change only the	bits that	must be	changed.

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