This system reference guide is intended for anyone responsible for configuring, operating, or expanding the DIGITAL PC 3500/5510 computers. It covers the following key areas:
- General Information: Regulatory notices (FCC, Canadian, VCCI, German), safety information, and basic hardware features.
- BIOS Setup: Detailed procedures for accessing and using the BIOS Setup utility to manage hardware configurations, security (passwords/SecureBIOS), power management, and boot priorities.
- Internal Hardware: Descriptions of components, backplanes, and procedures for removing/replacing the main logic board, lithium battery, processor, and Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM).
- Expansion: Instructions for adding system memory (DIMMs), video memory, and various expansion boards (AGP, ISA, PCI).
- Mass Storage: Procedures for adding and connecting internal storage devices like hard drives, CD-ROMs, and diskette drives.
- Specifications: Detailed technical specifications including dimensions, environmental requirements, power needs, and connector pinouts.