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
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.
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The termReserved describes certain | signals, bits, and registers that | ||
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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. |
Copyright IBM Corp. 1997 | ix |
