IBM 5150 Hardware Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
The IBM Personal Computer is a powerful small computer which
offers a wide variety
of options to give the user the ability to
tailor his system to meet his needs now, and growth potential for
~the future.
IBM Monochrome Display
Diskette Drives
(A and
B)
System Unit
Keyboard
Matrix Printer
The System Unit contains
the processor and can house two optional
5-1/4" Diskette Drives. The System Unit also contains five expansion
slots
for optional adapters or memory expansion options.
Input to the System Unit is via an 83-key Keyboard which includes a
~ numeric keypad and 10 function keys. The Keyboard is connected
with a six foot coiled cable which allows the Keyboard
to be moved
to a comfortable operating position.
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IBM 5150 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel 8088
Clock Speed	4.77 MHz
RAM	16 KB - 256 KB
Manufacturer	IBM
Model	5150
Release Year	1981
Storage	5.25-inch floppy drives
Graphics	MDA or CGA
Operating System	IBM PC DOS
Ports	Cassette, keyboard
Expansion Slots	5