IBM Personal Computer User manual

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Personal Computer

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Hardware Reference

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Library

Guide

Operations

Revised Edition (April 1984)

This product could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are

periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new

editions of the publication.

possible that this material may contain references to, or information about, IDM

products (machines and programs), programming or services that are not announced in

your country. Such references

information must not be construed to mean that

IDM

intends to announce such

IDM

products, programming,

services in your country.

Products are not stocked at the address below. Requests for copies of this product and for

technical information about the system should be made to your authorized IBM Personal

Computer dealer.

The

following

paragraph applies only to the United Statesand Puerto Rico: A Reader's

Comment Formis provided at the back

this publication.

the form has been removed,

address comments to: IDM Corp., Personal Computer, P.O. Box 1328-C, Boca Raton,

Florida 33432. IDM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it

believes appropriate without incurring any obligations whatever.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT

Warning: The equipment described herein has been

certified to comply with the limits for a Class B

computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part

FCC

rules. Only peripherals (computer

input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.)

certified to comply with the Class B limits may be

attached to this computer. Operation with

noncertified peripherals is likely to result in

interference to radio and TV reception.

peripherals not offered by IBM are used with the

equipment, it is suggested to use shielded grounded

cables with in-line filters if necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS

USER

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in

strict accordance with the operating instructions,

reference manuals, and the service manual, may cause

interference to radio

reception.

has been

tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part

FCC

rules, which are designed to provide reasonable

protection against such interference when operated in a

residential installation.

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this equipment does cause interference to radio

reception, which can

determined by turning

the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

correct the interference

one

the following

measures:

• Reorient

the

receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect to

the

receiver.

• Move the equipment away from

the

receiver.

.•

Plug the equipment into a different outlet so

that

equipment and receiver are

different branch

circuits.

• Ensure

that

card mounting screws, attachment

connector screws, and ground wires are tightly

secured.

• Ensure that card slot covers are in place when no

card

installed.

•

peripherals not offered by

are used with this

equipment, it

suggested to use shielded, grounded

cables, with in-line filters if necessary.

necessary, consult your dealer service representative

for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer

not

responsible for any radio

interference caused

unauthorized modifications

to this equipment.

is the responsibility of the user to

correct such interference.

CAUTION

This product is equipped with a line cord and plug

for the user's safety.

is to

used in conjuction

with a properly grounded receptacle

avoid

electrical shock.

Preface

The Guide to Operations introduces you to the IBM

Personal Computer.

you are setting up

using the

Personal Computer, you need this publication.

has

seven sections:

SECTION 1, INTRODUCTION, displays two typical

system arrangements and identifies a wide variety

options available to you.

SECTION 2, SETUP, contains instructions for cabling

and running the system self-tests.

SECTION 3, OPERATIONS, introduces you

the

IBM Personal Computer. Whether you are a newcomer

an experienced operator, this section will become a

ready reference.

contains information about displays

and the keyboard.

SECTION 4, PROBLEM DETERMINATION

PROCEDURES, describes the steps to correct

problems that may occur.

SECTION 5, OPTIONS,

where information included

with the various options should be inserted. Switch

setting charts are also provided because it

sometimes

necessary to change switches when options are added to

your system.

SECTION 6, RELOCATE, provides information

needed if it becomes necessary to disconnect cables and

relocate your system. Recommendations are given to

prevent damage to the units.

SECTION 7, KEYBOARD TEMPLATES, provides

graphic layouts of keyboards available to you when

using National DOS.

Protruding tabs help you find the section you are

looking for. Each section has a contents page listing

the subjects in the section.

Notes:

Contents

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

.............

1-1

Introduction

.........................

1-3

Example of a System Arrangement

........

1-4

Option Examples

.....................

1-5

Handling Diskettes

....................

1-7

SECTION 2. SETUP

....•.•..............•

2-1

Installation

..........................

2-3

Mini Power-On Self Test

...............

2-7

Rear Panel Reference

..................

2-9

Component Arrangement

..............

2-11

Keyboard and Display Adjustment

.......

2-12

Power-On Self Test (POST)

............

2-14

Loading Diskette Diagnostics

...........

2-17

Summary

.......................

2-20

SECTION 3. OPERATIONS

........••....•.

3-1

Introduction

.........................

3-3

Getting Your IBM Personal Computer Ready

3-5

IBM Monochrome Display

..............

3-8

IBM Color Display

....................

3-9

Controls

........................

3-9

Vertical Hold Control

.............

3-10

Vertical Size Control

.............

3-11

Keyboard

..........................

3-13

The Typewriter Area

.............

3-14

The Numeric Keypad

.........

....

3-18

Function Keys

...................

3-22

SECTION 4. PROBLEM DETERMINATION

PROCEDURES

.........................

4-1

SECTION 5.

OPfIONS

....................

5-1

How

Use This Section

...............

5-3

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

.........

5-4

Switch Setting Charts

..................

5-7

16K-64K System Board Switches

.........

5-8

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5-1/

4 Inch Diskette Drives

.........

5-10

Coprocessor

....................

5-10

Types

Displays

................

5-11

Memory Option Switches ·

.............

5-12

(16KB-64

CPU) System Board

...

5-12

96K Total Memory ·

..............

5-13

128K Total Memory ·

.............

5-14

160K Total Memory ·

.............

5-15

192K Total Memory ·

.............

5-16

224K Total Memory ·

.............

5-17

256K Total Memory ·

.............

5-18

288K Total Memory ·

.............

5-19

320K Total Memory ·

.............

5-20

352K Total Memory ·

.............

5-21

384K Total Memory ·

.............

5-22

416K Total Memory ·

.............

5-23

448K Total Memory ·

.............

5-24

480K Total Memory ·

.............

5-25

512K Total Memory ·

.............

5-26

544K Total Memory ·

.............

5-27

576K Total Memory ·

.............

5-28

608K Total Memory ·

.............

5-29

640K Total Memory ·

.............

5-30

1"'""'\

Extender Card Switches ·

..............

5-31

64K-256K System Board Switches

.......

5-33

Coprocessor

....................

5-34

Types of Displays

................

5-35

5-1/

4 Inch Diskette Drives

.........

5-36

Memory Option Switches ·

.............

5-37

64KB-256KB System Board

........

5-37

288K Total Memory ·

.............

5-38

320K Total Memory ·

.............

5-39

352K Total Memory ·

.............

5-40

384K Total Memory ·

.............

5-41

416K Total Memory ·

.............

5-42

448K Total Memory ·

.............

5-43

480K Total Memory ·

.............

5-44

512K Total Memory ·

.............

5-45

544K Total Memory ·

.............

5-46

576K Total Memory ·

.............

5-47

608K Total Memory ·

.............

5-48

640K Total Memory ·

.............

5-49

Extender Card Switches ·

..............

5-50

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