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The 16KB Memory Expansion Kits allow you to increase the memory
size
of
your IBM p.ersonal Computer. The base system comes standard
with 16KB
of
memory.
Up
to three 16KB Memory Expansion Kits
may be installed to increase the memory size to 64KB. Memory can
be
further increased to 256KB with additional memory options once these
three Expansion Kits are installed.
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Expansion Kits plug into the System Board and must be installed
sequentially. They do not occupy any
of
the
five
System Expansion
Slots.
The 32KB and 64KB Memory Expansion Options permit you to
increase memory capacity beyond 64KB. Multiple 32KB and 64KB
Memory Expansion Options may be installed as long as System
Expansion Slots are available. A maximum
of
three 64KB memory
options may be installed for a total of 256KB
of
memory.
The 32KB and 64KB Memory Expansion Options require a System
Expansion Slot
in
the System Unit. The first 64KB on the System
Board
is
required before 32KB and 64KB Memory Expansion Options
can be installed.
The Asynchronous Communications Adapter provides a channel to
data processing or input/output devices outside of your immediate
~
system. These can be connected by telephone using a plug-in modem,
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directly by cable when the device is nearby.
This option utilizes the RS232C asynchronous (start-stop) interface
permitting attachment to a variety
of
devices including a large "host"
computer
or
another IBM p.ersonal Computer.
This option supports 50 to 9600 BPS transmission speeds. One
25
pin
"D"
shell, male type connector
is
provided to attach various peripheral
devices. A "current loop" interface
is
located in the same connector,
and a jumper block
is
provided to manually select either the voltage or
the current loop interface.
The Asynchronous Communications Adapter requires a System
Expansion Slot
in
the System Unit. An external modem
is
required for
telephone line transmission.
The Game Control Adapter permits the attachment of user-supplied
joysticks
or
paddles. Two joysticks and up to four paddles may be
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attached. IBM does not manufacture either the joysticks or the paddles.
This option provides connectors for joysticks or paddles and requires a
System Expansion Slot in the System Unit.
A block diagram
of
the system
is
on the following page (1-4).
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BrandIBM
Model5150
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

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