Preface ix
Preface
This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up
and maintain the Versa Note
®
notebook computer.
The manual also provides hardware and interface information for users who need an
overview of the system design. The manual is written for customer engineers, system
analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Section 1, Overview of the Versa Note, provides an overview of the hardware and interface
components.
Section 2, Installation and Upgrade, provides information on setup and installation of
drivers, utilities, and system upgrades.
Section 3, Software Functional Overview, provides information on BIOS, power and
battery management, and other settings.
Section 4, Hardware Functional Overview, shows the system boards and the peripheral
devices.
Section 5, Maintenance and Disassembly, provides detailed instructions on how to
disassembly the notebook and preventive maintenance.
Section 6, Troubleshooting and Repair, provides the most common problems encountered
with the Versa Note notebook computer and some troubleshooting checklists.
Section 7, Notebook Specifications, lists physical dimensions, video modes, pin
assignments, connector locations, memory map and interrupt controllers.
An Index is included for convenience.