IBM RT PC User manual

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IBMRTPC
Options Installation
Personal Computer
Hardware Reference
Library

Second Edition (September 1986)
Changes are made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication.
References in this publication to mM products, programs, or services do not imply that mM intends to make these available in all countries
in which
mM operates. Any reference to an mM licensed program in this publication is not intended to state or imply that only mM's
licensed program may be used. Any functionally equivalent program may be used instead.
International Business Machines Corporation prondes this manual "as is," without warranty of any kind, either express or impHed, including, but
not 6mited to, the impHed warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. mM may make improvements and/or changes in
the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this manual at any time.
Products are not stocked at the address given below. Requests for copies of this product and for technical information about the system
should be made to your authorized mM RT PC dealer.
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If the form has been removed, address comments to mM
Corporation, Department 997, 11400 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78758. mM may use or distribute whatever information you supply in
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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 Ru1es,
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.
mM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. The user
is responsible for
correcting such interference.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Warning: This equipment is verified to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operations with peripherals (computer input/output devices,
terniinals, printers, and so on) not in compliance with the Class B
limits, is likely to result in interference to radio and television
reception.
Instructions To User
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If not installed
and used according
to the operating instructions, reference, and service
manuals, the equipment may cause interference to radio and television
reception.
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device according
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a residential installation.
If this equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, 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.
• Ensure that card slot covers are in place when no card is installed.
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• 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.
mM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. The user is responsible for
correcting such interference.

Purpose
About This Book
IBM RT PC Options Installation shows you how to install optional adapters
and drives in the
mM RT Personal Computerl. The book is written to
cover every possible mM RTl PC system setup situation. Because each
system is different, the book cannot tell you, in all cases, the exact slot for
each adapter. The book does provide, however, the possible slots you can
use, depending
on the combination of adapters you have. The book also
tells you where
to install each of the optional drives.
This book provides step-by-step instructions
to help you install optional
adapters, fixed-disk drives, and diskette drives in the IBM 6150 system units
and optional adapters in the
mM 6151 system unit. These instructions
apply whether you are installing options in a new system
or adding options
to a system already in use.
Who Should Read This Book
This book is written for a person trained to install drives and adapters in the
mM RT PCl System units. The only tools you need are this book and two
flat-bladed screwdrivers, small and medium sized.
You may find that this task goes more smoothly if only one person reads
and follows the steps. However, two or more people should handle the
heavier devices.
Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
About This Book vii

How to Use This Book
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Read Section 1, "Getting Started" for instructions
on removing the covers
from the system units. Read this section when installing options in a new
system
or when adding options to a system already in use.
Both system units are shown in many drawings. Select the appropriate
drawing for reference.
To protect yourself and the equipment, do the steps in order and carefully
read and follow the instructions under the Warning and Caution notices.
Section 2, "Removing and Installing Drives in the IBM 6150 System
Units" gives instructions for installing the optional fixed-disk and diskette
drives.
The instructions in Section 3, "Installing the Adapters" provide general
information for installing the optional adapters and the system unit covers.
Section 4, "Processor Options" through Section 8, "Additional Options"
contain the information needed to install the different optional adapters.
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
mM 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.

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Related Information
You do not need to read any other books before you do this task, but
you might find the following books helpful:
• IBM RT PC Guide to Operations describes the IBM 6151 and IBM
6150 system units, the displays, keyboard, and other devices that can
be attached. This guide also includes procedures for operating the
hardware and moving the IBM
6151 and IBM 6150 system units.
• IBM RT PC Installing and Customizing the AIX Operating System
provides step-by-step instructions for installing and customizing the
AIX Operating System2, 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 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 User Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up
and connecting devices to the system units. This book also gives
procedures for testing the setup (packaged with
IBM RT PC Options
Installation
).
Ordering Additional Copies of This Book
To order additional copies of this publication, use either of the following
sources:
• To order from your IBM representative, use Order Number
SV21-8020.
• To order from your IBM dealer, use part 08F3464.
A binder is included with the order.
2 Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
About This Book ix

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See IBM RT PC Bibliography and Master Index for order numbers of
IBM RT PC publications and diskettes.

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Serial Plotters ........................................... 2-23
Parallel Printers
......................................... 2-24
Terminals and Work Stations (RS232C)
...................... 2-25
Terminals and Work Stations (RS232C) (Continued)
............ 2-26
Terminals and Work Stations (RS232C) (Continued)
............ 2-27
Terminals and Work Stations (RS232C) (Continued)
............ 2-28
Terminals and Work Stations (RS232C) (Continued)
............ 2-29
Terminals and Work Stations (RS232C) (Continued)
............ 2-30
Terminals and Work Stations (RS422A)
...................... 2-31
Modems and Autocall Units
................................ 2-32
Modems and Autocall Units (Continued)
...................... 2-33
Modems and Autocall Units (Continued)
...................... 2-34
Modems and Autocall Units (Continued)
...................... 2-35
Modems and Autocall Units (Continued)
...................... 2-36
mM Personal Computer Network ........................... 2-37
mM 3270 Network ....................................... 2-38
Ethernet Network
........................................ 2-39
mM Token-Ring Network ................................. 2-40
mM 5080/IBM RT PC Graphics System ...................... 2-41
mM S/370 Host Interface Adapter/IBM RT PC Graphics System .. 2-42
mM Megapel Display Adapter .............................. 2-43
mM RT PC Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Adapter .... 2-44
Section 3. Testing the System .................••........ 3-1
Before You Start .......................................... 3-3
Checking
Out the System ................................... 3-5
Appendix A. System Cabling Records ..................... A-1
Purpose .............................................. A..;. 1
Using the System Cabling Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-I
Summary of Changes ................................... X-I
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General Instructions ....................................... 3-5
Handling Static-Sensitive Adapters
.......................... 3-6
Installing Adapters
...................................... 3-8
Installing the Covers
on the System Units ..................... 3-15
IBM 6150 System Unit
.................................. 3-15
IBM 6151 System Unit
.................................. 3-18
Section 4. Processor Options ........................•.. 4-1
About This Section ........................................ 4-3
Installing Processor Options
................................. 4-4
IBM
RT PC Personal Computer AT Coprocessor Option ........ 4-5
IBM
RT PC Floating-Point Accelerator ...................... 4-7
mM Advanced Floating-Point Accelerator ................... 4-8
Section 5. Memory Options ............................ 5-1
About This Section ........................................ 5-3
Installing Memory Options
.................................. 5-4
mM Personal Computer AT 512KB Memory Expansion Option ... 5-5
mM RT PC 1MB Memory Expansion Option ................. 5-7
IBM
RT PC 2MB Memory Expansion Option ................. 5-8
mM RT PC 4MB Memory Expansion Option ................. 5-9
mM RT PC 4MB Fast Memory Expansion Option ............ 5-10
mM RT PC 8MB Fast Memory Expansion Option ............ 5-11
Section 6. Communication and Network Adapter Options ...... 6-1
About This Section ........................................ 6-3
Installing Communication and Network Options
................. 6-4
IBM Personal Computer AT Serial/Parallel Adapter
............ 6-5
IBM
PC Network Adapter ................................ 6-9
IBM
RT PC Baseband Adapter ........................... 6-11
IBM Personal Computer
3278/79 Emulation Adapter .......... 6-15
IBM
RT PC Multiprotocol Adapter ........................ 6-17
IBM Token-Ring Network
RT PC Adapter .................. 6-20
mM Token-Ring Network RT PC Adapter (Part Number
61X3797)
........................................... 6-21
mM Token-Ring Network RT PC Adapter (Part Number
69X8142)
........................................... 6-25
4-Port Asynchronous Adapters
........................... 6-30
Section 7. Display Adapter Options ...................... 7 -1
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About This Section ........................................ 7-3
Installing Display Adapter Options
............................ 7-4
IBM
PC Enhanced Graphics Adapter ........................ 7-5
IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter
............... 7-13
IBM
RT PC Advanced Monochrome Graphics Display Adapter .. 7-14
IBM
RT PC Extended Monochrome Graphics Display Adapter .. 7-15
IBM
RT PC Advanced Color Graphics Display Adapter ........ 7-16
IBM Megapel Display Adapter
............................ 7-17
Section 8. Additional Options ........................... 8-1
About This Section ........................................ 8-3
Installing Additional Options
................................ 8-4
mM RT PC Streaming Tape Drive Adapter ................... 8-5
IBM
RT PC 5080 Attachment Adapter ...................... 8-6
IBM
RT PC 5080 Peripheral Attachment Adapter .............. 8-7
mM S/370 Host Interface Adapter ......................... 8-9
IBM
RT PC Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Adapter .. 8-10
Appendix A. System Unit Diagram Worksheets ............. A-I
Glossary
X-I
Index .............................................. X-5
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Section 1. Getting Started
Section 1. Getting Started 1-1

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CONTENTS
About This Section ............................................................ 1-3
Removing the Covers
From the System Units ....................................... 1-4
mM 6150 System Unit ....................................................... 1-4
mM 6151 System Unit ...................................................... 1-10
Recording Optional Drives and Adapters .......................................... 1-14
Recording Drive Positions
For IBM 6150 System Units ............................. 1-14
Identifying Adapter Positions
................................................. 1-15
System Board Slots ......................................................... 1-16
Adapters in Fixed Positions
.................................................. 1-16
Recording Adapter Positions
................................................. 1-18
Adapter Conflicts
.......................................................... 1-19
Conflicting Memory Addresses
................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-19
Conflicting Interrupt Levels.
................................................ 1-19
Conflicting
DMA Channels ................................................ 1-19
Determining Adapter Conflicts
............................................. 1-20
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About This Section
This section shows you how to remove the system unit covers. See "IBM
6150 System
Unit" on page 1-4 or "IBM 6151 System Unit" on
page 1-10, whichever applies.
The section then shows you how to identify and record the options
on the
appropriate system unit diagram.
Section
1. Getting Started 1-3

Removing the Covers From the System Units
To remove the covers from the system unit, follow the instructions under
either
"mM 6150 System Unit" or "IBM 6151 System Unit" on page 1-10,
whichever applies.
Note:
Do not operate the system unit with the covers removed. Operating
with the covers on ensures adequate cooling of the components.
mM 6150 System Unit
You do not need any tools to remove the covers of the system unit.
Note: You might find this task easier if you put the unit
on a sturdy table.
CAUTION
This device is heavy. Three or more people should lift the system unit,
which weighs up
to 42 kg (92 Ib). Use a dolly if possible.
Do the following to remove the IBM 6150 covers:
1. Turn the system off.
;,~
On
~ I
Off
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2. Turn any connected devices off.
3. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Section
1. Getting Started 1-5