IBM Personal Computer User Manual

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 to 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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IBM Personal Computer Specifications

General

Manufacturer	IBM
Model	IBM Personal Computer 5150
Release Year	1981
Processor	Intel 8088
Clock Speed	4.77 MHz
RAM	16 KB - 256 KB
Graphics	MDA or CGA
Power Supply	63.5 W
Weight	21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Storage	5.25-inch floppy disk drives, optional 10 MB hard drive
Operating System	IBM PC DOS
Ports	Parallel, Serial, Cassette