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Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to identify specific
elements:
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Hexadecimal numbers are identified by a lower case h.
For example,
0FFFFFFFh or 32F5h
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Binary numbers and bit patterns are identified by a lower case b.
For example,
1101b or 10011011b
Bibliography
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System BIOS for IBM PCs, Compatibles, and EISA Computers
(ISBN 0-201-57760-7) by Phoenix Technologies. Addison-Wesley
(publisher).
The following Hewlett-Packard publications may also assist the reader
of this manual:
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HP Vectra 500 Series
Service Handbook - 3rd editio
n.
HP Part Number: 5964-8385-EN.
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HP Vectra 500 Series Familiarization Guide.
HP Part Number: 5964-8384-EN.
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Online Acrobat Reader documents for either the desktop or minitower
packages. These books are:
Upgrade Guide
- explaining how to upgrade and install memory, mass
storage devices, expansion cards, and upgrade (overdrive) processors.
Advanced Setup Guide
- information about system configurations and
characteristics, using the HP Setup program and communications
options.
Note: These online documents are customized for a particular platform,
depending on the system board, desktop or minitower package, and
communications options.
The following Intel publication provides more detailed information:
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Pentium Processor
(241595-002)