This document is a comprehensive system reference for the DIGITAL PC 3100 and DIGITAL PC 5100 computers. It covers critical procedures for operation, configuration, and system expansion. Key topics include:
- Setup and Maintenance: Instructions for securing the chassis, removing and replacing the cover, and managing the working environment for ergonomic health.
- BIOS Configuration: Detailed guidance on using the BIOS Setup utility for configuring hardware, boot sequences, security settings (passwords and virus protection), and power management.
- Internal Hardware: Explanations of internal components, backplane layouts, and procedures for removing/replacing the main logic board, upgrading processors, and replacing the lithium battery.
- Expansion: Instructions for adding memory (DIMMs), video memory, expansion boards (ISA and PCI), and mass storage devices (diskette, IDE, and SCSI).
- Technical Data: Extensive technical specifications, including system dimensions, environmental requirements, current/power requirements, switch settings, device mapping (I/O, memory, interrupts, DMA), and video resolution modes.