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IBM RT PC
Guide to Operations
Personal Computer
Hardware Reference
Library

Second Edition (September 1986)
This is a major revision of and obsoletes the first edition of IBM RT PC Guide To Operations.
This edition applies to all subsequent releases until otherwise indicated in new editions or technical newsletters. Changes are made
periodically
to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication.
References in this publication
to ffiM products, programs, or services do not imply that ffiM intends to make these available in all countries
in which ffiM operates.
Any reference to an ffiM licensed program in this publication is not intended to state or imply that you can use
only ffiM's licensed program. Y oucan use any functionally equivalent program instead.
International Business Machines Corporation provides this manual
as is, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but
not limited to,
the imp6ed warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. mM may make improvements and/or changes in
the products and/or the programs described in this manual at any time.
Products are
not stocked at the address given below. Request copies of this product and technical information about the system from your
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© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1985, 1986

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Warning: This equipment 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 own
expense, will
be required to correct the interference.
Instructions To User
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, the
equipment may cause interference to radio communications.
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device according
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely
to cause interference in which case the user, at his
own expense, will
be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
If this equipment causes interference to radio communications, which can be
determined
by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the
interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and
receiver are
on different branch circuits.
• Ensure that card mounting screws, attachment connector screws, and
ground wires are tightly secured.
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• Ensure that card slot covers are in place when no card is installed.
• If peripherals not offered by IBM are used with this equipment, it is
suggested to use shielded, grounded cables, with in-line filters if
necessary.
Consult the dealer service representative for additional suggestions.
IBM is not responsible for any radio
or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. The user
is responsible for
correcting such interference.
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Purpose
About This Book
This book describes the various IBM devices available for the IBM RT
Personal Computerl. Procedures for the day-to-day use of the IBM RTl PC
are also provided. Read this book to learn how to:
• Operate the IBM 6150 and 6151 system units
• Handle diskettes
• Use diskette drives, fixed-disk drives, the IBM RT PC Keyboard and the
IBM
RT PC Mouse
• Clean the IBM RT PC Mouse
• Operate the supported displays
• Describe additional input device
• Move the IBM 6150 and 6151 system units.
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Audience
This book is intended for anyone who uses the IBM RT PC2. This book
should
be helpful to people who need introduction to the system.
How to Use This Book
Organization
This book provides instructions for operating the IBM 6150 and 6151
system units. Section 2
of the book describes the IBM RT PC Keyboard
and IBM RT PC Mouse. Section 3 and 4 describe the displays and other
devices
that can be attached to the IBM RT PC system units. In addition,
Sections 6-9 provide convenient location for operating instructions that
come with printers, plotters, terminals, and the IBM 6157 Streaming Tape
Drive.
For your convenience, each section can be located with tabs.
This manual contains the following sections:
Section 1, "Operating the IBM RT PC System," describes the operation of
the IBM 6150 and the 6151 system units. This section also explains the
operation of diskette drives and fixed-disk drives.
Section 2, "Using the Keyboard and Mouse," discusses the operation of the
IBM
RT PC Keyboard and IBM RT PC Mouse.
Section 3, "Using the Displays," describes the displays available for the
IBM
RT PC System and the controls associated with each display.
Section 4, "Using Other Input Devices," describes some of the different
input devices
that can be used on the IBM RT PC System.
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Related Publications
Section 5, "Moving the System," discusses preparing the IBM 6150 and
6151 system units
to be moved.
Section 6, "Printers," is provided for you
to insert the printer guide to
operations
that is shipped with the printer.
Section 7, "Plotters," is provided for you
to insert the plotter guide to
operations
that is shipped with the plotter.
Section 8, "Terminals," is provided for you to insert the terminal guide
to
operations that is shipped with the terminal.
Section 9, "IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive," is provided for you
to insert
the guide to operations
that is shipped with the IBM 6157 Streaming Tape
Drive.
The glossary describes terms used in the book.
You
can use this book in two ways:
• Read and work through it from the first section to the last one.
• Use the Table of Contents and the Index to locate particular topics.
A Reader's Comment
Form and Book Evaluation Form are provided at the
back of this book. Use the Reader's Comment Form at any time to give
IBM information
that may improve the book. After you become familiar
with the book, use the Book Evaluation
Form to give IBM specific feedback
about the book.
• IBM RT PC Options Installation provides instructions for installing
optional adapters in IBM 6151 and IBM 6150 and installing fixed-disk
and diskette drives in IBM 6150. (Packaged with IBM RT PC User
Setup Guide)
• IBM RT PC User Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up and
connecting devices to the system units. This book also gives procedures
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for testing the setup. (Packaged with IBM RT PC
Options Installation)
• IBM RT PC Problem Determination Guide provides instructions for
running diagnostic routines
to locate and identify hardware problems. A
problem determination guide for software and two high-capacity
(1.2MB) diskettes containing the IBM
RT PC diagnostic routines are
included.
• IBM RT PC Installing and Customizing the AIX Operating System
provides step-by-step instructions for installing and customizing the
AIX Operating System3, including how to add or delete devices from the
system
and how to define device characteristics. This book also explains
how
to create, delete, or change AIX and non-AIX minidisks.
• IBM RT PC Usability Services Reference supplements IBM RT PC
Usability Services Guide by including information on using all of the
Usability Services commands. (Packaged with Usability Services Guide)
• IBM RT PC Using and Managing the AIX Operating System describes
using
AIX Operating System commands, working with the file system,
and developing shell procedures. This book also provides instructions
for performing such system management tasks as adding and deleting
user IDs, creating
and mounting file systems, backing up the system, and
repairing file system damage.
• IBM RT PC Exploring Usability Services is an online tutorial for
first-time users
of the Usability Services. This tutorial simulates the user
interface and shows how
to use the keyboard and the optional mouse,
how
to manipulate windows, and how to use files and directories.
• IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive Setup and Operating Instructions
provides instructions for setting up and operating the IBM 6157
Streaming Tape Drive. This pamphlet also describes procedures for
cleaning the recording head
of the tape drive and handling tape
cartridges.
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Ordering Additional Copies of This Book
To order additional copies of this publication (without program diskettes),
use either of the following sources:
• To order from your IBM representative, use Order Number SV21-8021.
• To order from your IBM dealer, use
Part Number 75Xll19.
A binder and tabs are included with the order.
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Contents
Section 1. Operating the IBM RT PC System .............. 1-1
About This Section ........................................ 1-3
Introducing the IBM 6150
and IBM 6151 ...................... 1-4
System Unit
............................................. 1-5
Operator Panel ........................................... 1-8
Diskettes
............................................... 1-13
Diskette Drives
.......................................... 1-16
Fixed-Disk Drives
........................................ 1-21
Section 2. Using the Keyboard and Mouse ................. 2-1
About This Section ........................................ 2-3
Introducing the Keyboard
and Mouse .......................... 2-4
Keyboard
............................................... 2-5
Mouse
................................................. 2-22
Section 3. Using the Displays ........................... 3-1
About This Section ........................................ 3-3
Introducing the Displays
.................................... 3-4
IBM 5151 Personal Computer Display
......................... 3-5
IBM
5154 Personal Computer Enhanced Color Display ........... 3-6
mM 6153 Advanced Monochrome Graphics Display ............ 3-11
mM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display .................. 3-12
IBM 6155 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display
............. 3-13
IBM 5081 Color Graphics Display
........................... 3-14
Section 4. Using Other Input Devices ..................... 4-1
About This Section ........................................ 4-3
IBM
5080 Dials Feature .................................... 4-4
IBM
5080 Lighted Program Function Keyboard Feature ........... 4-5
mM 5083 Tablet ......................................... 4-6
Section 5. Moving the System .......................... 5-1
About This Section ........................................ 5-3
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Before the Move .......................................... 5-4
What Type
of Move Are You Making? ......................... 5-7
Short Distance Move
...................................... 5-8
Packing for a Long Distance Move
........................... 5-10
Moving the IBM 5081 Color Graphics Display ................. 5-14
Section 6. Printers ................................... 6-1
About This Section ........................................ 6-3
Section 7. Plotters ................................... 7 -1
About This Section ........................................ 7-3
Section 8. Terminals .................................. 8-1
About This Section ........................................ 8-3
Section 9. IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive ................ 9-1
About This Section ........................................ 9-3
Glossary ........................................... X-1
Index .............................................. X-5
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Section 1. Operating the IBM RT PC System
Section 1. Operating the IBM RT PC System 1-1

CONTENTS
About This Section ............................................................ 1-3
Introducing the IBM 6150 and IBM 6151
.......................................... 1-4
System Unit
................................................................. 1-5
Declaration
of Noise Emission Values for IBM 6150 ................................ 1-6
Declaration
of Noise Emission Values for IBM 6151 ................................ 1-7
Operator Panel ............................................................... 1-8
Keylock
.................................................................. 1-9
Ordering a Key
and Keylock ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-10
Power On and Power Off .................................................... 1-11
Two-Digit Display
......................................................... 1-12
Diskettes
................................................................... 1-13
Write-Protect
............................................................. 1-14
Diskette Care
............................................................. 1-15
Diskette Drives
.............................................................. 1-16
About Diskette and Drive Compatibility ........................................ 1-17
Operating the Diskette Drive
................................................. 1-18
Fixed-Disk Drives
............................................................ 1-21
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About This Section
This section describes the RT PC system units and includes information on
diskette drives, fixed-disk drives, and the operator panel.
Read this section to become familiar with:
• Handling diskettes
• Ordering keys and keylocks
• Powering on the system
• Powering off the system.
Section 1. Operating the IBM RT
PC System 1-3

Introducing the IBM 6150 and IBM 6151
IBM RTPC-........
(6151 )
The RT PC family includes the IBM 6150 and the IBM 6151 system units.
The IBM 6150s are floor-standing system units and the IBM 6151s are
table-top system units.
An IBM RT PC system consists of the system unit, a keyboard, and a
display. A wide range of options are available, such
as a mouse, IBM 6157
Streaming Tape Drive, printers, data communications, terminals, and color
plotters.
The operation of the system unit, diskette drives, fixed-disk drives, and IBM
6157 Streaming Tape Drive
is the same for IBM 6150 and IBM 6151. The
IBM 6150 provides larger expansion capability than the IBM 6151.
Keyboard
Keyboard
Streaming Tape Drive
IBMRTPC
(6150)
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System Unit
IBM RT PC
6150
The main component of the RT PC system is the system unit. The system
unit contains hardware components such as memory
or option cards and
fixed-disk and diskette drives. These hardware components support the
AIX Operating System. The AIX Operating System controls operations for
the system and processes programs. Various program packages are
available
to help you meet a variety of application needs.
The AIX Operating System stores data on and retrieves data from the
fixed-disk
or diskettes using the system unit hardware.
See the publications for the
AIX Operating System for additional
information about installing and using the
AIX Operating System.
IBM RT PC
6151
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Section 1. Operating the IBM RT PC System 1-5

Declaration of Noise Emission Values for IBM 6150
L
WAd
Operating Idle
(bels) (bels)
6.1 6.1
The following chart describes the machine noise levels for IBM 6150.
Stated noise levels are subject to change.
Product
Type Description
6150 System Console
LpAm
<LpA>m
Impulsive Prominent
Noise Discrete
Tones
Operating Idle (dB) Operating Idle (dB) {aLI}
(dB) (dB)
N/A
N/A
46.0 46.0 No Yes
Notes:
1. L
WAd
is the declared sound power emission level for a production series
of machines.
2.
LpAm is the mean value of the sound pressure emission levels at the
operator position (if any) for a production series
of machines.
3. <LpA>m is the
mean value of the space-averaged sound pressure
emission levels at the one-meter positions for a production series of
machines.
4.
N/ A = Not Applicable (No operator position).
All measurements are made in accordance with ISO DIS 7779,
and reported
in conformance with ISO DIS 7574/4.
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Declaration of Noise Emission Values for IBM 6151
LWAd
Operating Idle
(bels) (bels)
6.0 6.0
The following chart describes the machine noise levels for IBM 6151.
Stated noise levels are subject to change.
Product
Type Description
6151
System Console
LpAm
<LpA>m Impulsive Prominent
Noise Discrete
Tones
Operating Idle (dB) Operating Idle (dB) {aLI}
(dB) (dB)
51.0 51.0 46.0 46.0
No Yes
Notes:
1. LWAd is the declared sound power emission level for a production series
of machines.
2.
LpAm is the mean value of the sound pressure emission levels at the
operator position for a production series of machines.
3. <LpA>m
is the mean value of the space-averaged sound pressure
emission levels
at the one-meter positions for a production series of
machines.
All measurements are made in accordance with ISO DIS 7779,
and reported
in conformance with ISO DIS 7574/4.
Section 1. Operating the IBM RT PC System 1-7