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Warning:

• The 8088 Processor

static sensitive.

Maintain personal grounding by touching

the system frame with one hand while

installing the 8088 processor.

• Incorrect placement of the 8088 can

result in damage to the system board

to the 8088.

• The pins

the 8088 are easily bent.

26 The new 8088 processor can

identified

its

shiny plastic surface. Be sure the notch in the

8088

facing the rear of the system unit.

Carefully align the pins with the connector and

firmly press the new 8088 in place.

8088

Processor

4-24

Option Installation

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IBM 5155 Specifications

General

Model	IBM 5155
Category	Desktop
Release Year	1984
CPU	Intel 8088
Clock Speed	4.77 MHz
Display	9-inch monochrome CRT
RAM	256 KB, expandable to 640 KB
Storage	One or two 5.25" 360KB floppy disk drives
Graphics	CGA (Color Graphics Adapter)
Ports	Parallel, Serial, Keyboard
Operating System	IBM PC DOS
Weight	30 pounds (13.6 kg)