Technical Reference Guide
Compaq Deskpro EX Series of Personal Computers
First Edition - August 2000
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Chapter 4
SYSTEM SUPPORT
4.
Chapter 4 SYSTEM SUPPORT
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter covers subjects dealing with basic system architecture and covers the following
topics:
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PCI bus overview (4.2)
page 4-2
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AGP bus overview (4.3)
page 4-10
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System resources (4.4)
page 4-15
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System clock distribution (4.5)
page 4-22
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Real-time clock and configuration memory (4.6) page 4-23
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System management (4.7)
page 4-33
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System cooling (4.8)
page 4-37
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Register map and miscellaneous functions (4.8) page 4-38
This chapter covers functions provided by off-the-shelf chipsets and therefore describes only basic
aspects of these functions as well as information unique to Compaq Deskpro EX Personal
Computers. For detailed information on specific components, refer to the applicable
manufacturer’s documentation.