IBM 5150 User manual

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Hardware Reference
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Library
Guide to
Operations

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: This equipment has been certified to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part f\
15 of 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 non-certified
peripherals
is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
First Edition (August 1981)
Changes are periodically made
to the information herein; these changes will be
incorporated in new editions
of this publication.
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
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A Product Comment Form
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P.O. Box 1328, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.
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© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1981

Preface
This publication provides you with an introduction to the IBM
Personal Computer. Included are instructions for Setup, Problem
Determination Procedures (PDPs) Option Installation and Relocate.
Once your system
is functional, Operation Instructions will aid you
in the use of your new system.
This publication
is intended for anyone who will be setting up, using
or programming
the IBM Personal Computer.
This guide has six sections:
Section 1. Introduction, will highlight the configurations available
and identify the wide variety
of options available to you.
Section 2. Setup Procedures, contains instructions for placement,
cabling, and running
the System Mini-test of your new IBM
Personal Computer.
Section 3. Operation Instructions, introduces the user to the
fundamentals
of system use.
Section 4. Problem Detennination Procedures (PDPs), is the
section
that will assist you in correcting problems that may occur
during setup and/or normal operations.
Section 5. Options, instructs you on how to install, check out and
solve any problems
that may occur during the installation of any
of the options available.
Section 6. Relocate, provides the information needed if it becomes
~ necessary to uncable and relocate your system.
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The Easy Way to Start
Let's take a look at the easiest way to use Guide to Operations.
The first thing you should notice is the six external tabs labeled:
INTRO, SETUP, OPERATIONS, PDPs, OPTIONS, and
RELOCATE. These are the major sections and the tabs will help
you get to the information you need quickly.
INTRO: This section will highlight the way your IBM Personal
Computer can be arranged and show
you some of the many
options available to
you in both hardware and software.
SETUP: This
part of the Guide helps you cable and test your
system to see that it's working Okay.
OPERATIONS: Let's call this
the learning and reference section.
Behind the section tab
you will find a content page, and on the
right side
of the page you will notice what we call bleeder tabs.
The bleeder tabs help
you select what information you want
within
a" section. The bleeder tabs that have lots of pages also have
their own detailed
content pages (for example, Printer, DOS). If
you're new to computers, this section is written in easy-to-
understand language, and we think you'll find
it helpful to spend a
little time reading it and trying
out a few of the examples on your
IBM Personal Computer. If you are experienced at using
computers, this section
may be used for a handy reference.
PDPs: Problem Determination Procedures.
If you have any type
of problem with your IBM Personal Computer, this is the section
you will go to. To help you solve your problems most effectively,
all notes, steps, and information should be read carefully. This
section can also
be used to thoroughly check out your system.
OPTIONS: This
is the do-it-yourself section. The installation
instructions
you receive when you purchase an option should be
inserted behind the proper bleeder tab. This part
of Guide to
Operations can contain a few pages
or many pages depending on
how many options you have.
RELOCATE: Whenever
you need to move your IBM Personal
Computer, this section should be reviewed.
It contains a few hints
on how to move your system safely and without damage.
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GUIDE TO OPERATIONS
Contents
Section 1. ffitroduction
Section 2. Setup
... .Setup 2-1
Section 3. Operations . Operations 3-1
Getting Your IBM Personal Computer
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
Ready
............... . . Getting Ready
Keyboard Layout and Usage
.... . Keyboard
IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer Operations · Printer
Using DOS · . DOS
Using BASIC
............ . · BASIC
Section 4. Problem Detennination Procedures
(PDPs)
.....
· . PDPs 4-1
Section S. Options Options
5-1
5-1
Cabling Your
IBM Monochrome Display ·Display
IBM Monochrome Display and Parallel Printer
Adapter Option Installation . . . . . . ·Display
5-3
Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter Option 5-21
IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer Option
5-1
5-15
5-1
5-33
16KB Memory Module Kit Option
5-1
5-21
5-41
5-1
5-15
Installation
.......... . · Display
Installation
.......... . · Printer
Parallel Printer Adapter Option Installation Printer
5W' Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . Diskette
514" Diskette Drive Adapter .Diskette
.r"\ Installation. . . . . . . . . . . · Memory
32KB Memory Expansion Option Installation. .Memory
64KB Memory Expansion Option
Installation.
.Memory
Game Control Adapter . . . . . . . . . · General
Asynchronous Communications Adapter . . . · General
. Intro I-I
Section 6. Relocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Relocate
6-1
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Notes:
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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . · Introduction 1-3
Configuration Examples · Introduction
1-4
Option Examples . . . . · Introduction
1-6
Introduction 1-1

Notes:
Introduction 1-2