IBM Academic System 6152 User manual

First Edition (January 1988)
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The following information should be recorded and retained:
IBM Product Name
IBM Model Number
IBM Serial Number
IBM Key Number
• The product name is on the front of the cabinet.
• The model number of this product is located on the outside of the
cabinet on the tag that states in part:
"Type" or
"Model."
• The serial number of this product is located on the outside of the
cabinet and has a prefix of SIN.
• The serial number for the keys is located on the tag attached to
the keys. Additional keys may
be ordered from the address listed
on the key tag.
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Electrical Safety Electrical
current from power, telephone,
and communications cables is hazardous.
Connect and disconnect cables as shown
when installing, moving,
or opening the
covers of this product
or attached devices.
Turn Everything OFF.
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Then Outlets.
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Outlets First,
Then
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The following statement applies to this IBM product. The statement for other IBM
products intended for use with this product will appear in their accompanying
materials.
Federal Communications Commis~ion (FCC) Statement
Warning:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device, pursuant to Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation
of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,
in which case the user at
his/her own expense will be required to
take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Instructions to User: Ifthis equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.
• Move the computer away from the receiver.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver
are on different branch circuits.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to
the system host in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper IBM cables are available
from authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by using other than the recommended cables or by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the FCC helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio- TV Interference Problems
This booklet is available from the following:
FOB Public Contact Branch
Room 725
1919 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20554
Tele. [phone]
CAUTION
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Room 254
1919 M St. NW
Washington, DC_20554
Tele. [phone]
This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the
user's safety. Use this power cord in conjunction with a properly
grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
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Related Publications
The following publications contain further information about the IBM
Academic System
6152:
• IBM Personal Systeml2 8550/8560 Hardware Maintenance
Service
• IBM Personal Systeml2 8550/8560 Hardware Maintenance
Reference
• IBM Academic System 6152 Hardware Maintenance Service
Supplement
• IBM Academic System 6152 Hardware Maintenance Reference
Supplement
• IBM Academic System 6152 Technical Reference
• IBM Personal Systeml2 8550/8560 Technical Reference
• Academic Operating System 4.3 for the IBM Academic System
6152
• Program Directory -IBM Academic Operating System 4.3.
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Contents
Introducing the IBM Academic System 6152
Description 2
Getting Started 4 o
Identifying the Computer Features 6
What Happens When the Computer Starts?
10
What Is the Reference Diskette? 12
Setting Passwords 15
Installing IBM Opllons 19
How to Install an Option 20
System Unit Cover 21
Adapter 24
Drives 27
Installing a Math Coprocessor 38
Removing and Installing the Battery 39
Solving Computer Problems 41
How to Start Testing 42
Troubleshooting Charts 43
What If Testing Cannot Find the Problem? 45
How to Get Service 48
Appendix A: Additional Information 49
Ordering Additional Cover Lock Keys 49
Diskette Drives and Diskettes 49
Write-Protecting Diskettes 51
Moving the Computer 52
What Is IBM Cassette BASIC? 54
IBM Power Cords 55
Index 57
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