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IBM RT PC
User Setup Guide
Personal Computer
Hardware Reference
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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 manuals.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Instructions to User: Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for
connection to peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables are available from
IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
CAUTION:
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.
Third Edition (June 1988)
This major revision obsoletes previous editions of the IBM RT PC User Setup Guide.
This edition applies to all subsequent releases until otherwise indicated in new editions or technical newsletters. Changes arc
made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication.
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©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1985, 1986,
1987, 1988. All rights reserved.

Safety Notice Translations
DANISH
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Pag. 3-6
ADVARSEL - de elektriske kabler og stik er udformet for maksimal sikkerhcd. Benyt
kun stikkontakter med jordforbindelse for at undge elektrisk stud.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
DUTCH
Waarschuwing
Schakel de systeemeenheid en aile randapparatuur uit
en haal de netspanningsstekkers van de
systeemeenheid
en van aile randapparatuur uit de stopcontacten, voordat ueen kap opent of
een signaalkabel loshaalt.
Page 3-6
"LET 01" - De machines hebben elektrichiteitskables en stekers die aan de
veiligheidsvoorschriften voldoen".
Sluit de machines aileen aan op een contactdoos met randaarde am elektrische schokkcn
te vermijden.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
FINNISH
Huomio
Ennen minkiiiin yhteyskaapelin tai kannen irroillamista, katkaise virta systeemiyksikostii ja
kaikista siihen liitetyistii lailleista; irroita sillen kaikki verkkojohdot pistorasioistaan.
Sivu 3-6
VARon-us -Laittcen virheet()11 ja turvallinen toiminta vaatii. etta Sl' liitct~iUn vain
maatettuun pIstoraSlaan.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
FRENCH
Page 3-6
ATTENTION: Ce materiel est equipe de cables electriques et de fiches repondant aux
normes de securite. II doit elre connecte aun receptable electrique muni d'une mise ala
terre reglementaire, afin d'eviter tout risque electrique.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
GERMAN 'ACHTUNG
Achtung
Vor dem Entfernen von Verkleidungen oder dem Trennen von Signalkabeln Netzschalterder
Systemeinheit und aller angeschlossenen Gerate ausschalten. Dann aile Netzkabel aus den
Netzsteckdosen ziehen.
Beite 3-6
Vorsicht -aile Geracte verfuegen ueber Kabel und Stecker.
Zur Vermeidung von elektrischen Schlaegen aile Geraete nur an geerdete Steckdosen
anschliessen.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
ITALIAN
Attenzione
Prima di togliere qualsiasi coperchio 0scollegare qualsiasi cavo di segnale, spegnere gli
interruttori di alimentazione dell'unita di sistema edi tutti idispositivi collegati; scollegare poi
dalle prese di corrente tutti icavi di alimentazione esterni.
Pag. 3-6
AVVERTEI\ZA - Tutte Ie unita sono dotate di cavi espine progettate per la sicurella.
Per evitare scariche elettriche usarc prese con messa aterra.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
JAPANESE
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
NORWEGIAN ••
Advarsel
fllr du tar av dekselet eller trekker ut signalkabler, ma du sla av nettbryterne pa systemenheten
og aile tilkoplede enheter (AV, Off eller
0) og trekke ut aile nettkablene Ira stikkontaktene.
Side 3-6
"ADVARSEL: Enhetene er utstyrt med kabler og plugger som bare rna koples til
forskriftsmessing jordede stikkontakter'.'
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
PORTUGUESE
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Cuidado
Antes de remover qualquertampa au de desligarqualquercabo de sinal coloque as interruptores
de corrente eh~ctrica da unidade do sistema e de todos as disposilivos aela ligados na posic;ao
de desligado (off) edesligue das tomadas lodos as cabos externos de corrente electrica.
As informac;6es sobre seguranc;a incluidas neste Manual estao especificadas e tradu/idas
para Portugues neste documento.
Pagina 3-6
ell IDADO -Os dispositivos tem cab os electricos e tomadas que obedccem aregras de
seguranc;a. Lingue todos os dispositivos apenas a tomadas com fio de terra para evitar
chog ues electricos.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
SPANISH
Precaucion
Antes de quitar cualquier cubierta 0desconeetar cualquier cable de se6al, coloque los
interruptores de alimentaci6n en la unidad del sistema yen todos los dispositivos conectados
en posici6n de APAGADO; desenchufe entonces todos los cables externos de alimentaci6n de
las tomas de corriente.
Pa. 3-6
;\TF'CIO:\ - Los cahlcs y cnchufcs electncos de los dispositivos han sido discllados con
vistas a la seguridad. Fnchufc los dispositivos s()[o en tomas de corricntc con COTleXil'Hl
de tierra para cvitar posihlcs dcscargas electricas.
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Safety Notice Translations (Continued)
SWEDISH
-
Yarning
Innan du tar bort nagon kapaeller lossar nagon signalkabel maste du sla fran strombrytarna pa
systemenheten och alia anslutna enheter samt lossa alia natkablar fran sina unag.
1'[, sidan 3-6 finns fblijande varningstcxt:
Vi\R"iIl\G - Fnheterna tir av stikerhetsskal fl\rscdda mcd jordade ntitkhlar. Dc Iill
endast anslutas tilljordade cluttag.
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User Setup Process
Follow the Checklist
to Complete the Setup'
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System
Cabling
Record
Testing
Connecting
Devices
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Read This Belore
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About This Book
IBM RT PC User Setup Guide contains information to help you set
up the IBM RT Personal Computer®. The setup process consists of
three basic tasks:
1. Identifying, unpacking, and connecting (cabling) the devices to
the system unit
2. Testing the system setup
3. Installing the operating system and adding devices.
To help you set up the IBM RT PC, IBM has provided three types
of information: .
•
Check list of tasks (Section 1, the most important section of this
book)
• Sections 2 and 3 of this book (supporting information for every
type of setup)
• Other books (detailed information).
How to Do The Setup Task
Section 1, "Setup Tasks Check List" directs you through a
checklist of tasks to completely set up the IBM RT PC System.
Each task refers you to other documentation for information about
the task.
Do the tasks in the order given, and complete each individual task
before going to the next one.
RT PC and RT Personal Computer are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
RT is atrademark of International Business Machines Corporation
About This Book xv

Section 2, "Connecting Devices to the IBM RT PC System Unit"
contains drawings and reference material to help you connect
IBM-supported devices to the system units. The section shows the
adapters, ports, connectors, and cables needed to connect each
device.
The book shows every possible setup situation for IBM-supported
devices. Select the instructions for the devices you need to connect
to the system unit. This section helps you do task 6 on page 1-6.
Section 3, "Testing the System" contains the steps for testing the
hardware setup. This section helps you do task 7 on page 1-7.
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.
What You Need
You can unpack, set up, connect devices, test the hardware, and
install the operating system programs using the check list, the
other information in this book, other referenced documentation,
and two flat-bladed screwdrivers (small and medium).
You also need sufficient floor space in which to work, sturdy desks
or tables on which to set up the devices, and grounded electrical
outlets for most of the devices.
To begin the setup, go to task 1 in Section 1 of this book.
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Related Information
You may 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 stew by-step instructions for installing and
customizing the AIX M Operating System, 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 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 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.
See IBM RT PC Bibliography and Master Index for order numbers
of IBM RT PC publications and diskettes.
AIX is atrademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
About This Book xvii

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
SA23-2608.
•To
order from your IBM dealer, use part 22F9802.
A
binder and tabs are included with the order.
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Contents
Section 1. Setup Tasks Check List 1-1
Before You Start 1-3
Setup Tasks Check List 1-5
Section 2. Connecting Devices to the IBM RT PC
System Unit 2-1
Before You Start 2-3
Example Office Arrangements 2-3
Preparing the Devices 2-4
System Unit Drawings 2-5
Serial Ports Sl and S2 2-6
Completing the System Cabling Record 2-6
Input Devices 2-7
IBM RT PC Keyboard and IBM RT PC Mouse Connected to
IBM 6150 System Unit 2-7
IBM RT PC Keyboard and IBM RT PC Mouse Connected to
IBM 6151 System Unit 2-7
IBM 5083 Tablet (Model 11 or 12) Connected to IBM 6150
System Unit 2-8
IBM 5083 Tablet (Model 11 or 12) Connected to IBM 6151
System Unit 2-8
IBM 5083 Tablet (Model 11A or 12A) Connected to IBM 6150
System Unit 2-9
IBM 5083 Tablet (Model 11A or 12A) Connected to IBM 6151
System Unit 2-9
IBM 5080 Lighted Program Function Keyboard Feature and
IBM 5080 Dials Feature Connected to IBM 6150 System
Unit 2-10
IBM 5080 Lighted Program Function Keyboard Feature and
IBM 5080 Dials Feature Connected to IBM 6151 System
Unit 2-10
Display (IBM 6155) 2-11
IBM 6155 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display
Connected to IBM 6150 System Unit 2-11
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IBM 6155 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display
Connected to IBM 6151 System Unit 2-12
Display (IBM 6154) 2-13
IBM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display Connected to
IBM 6150 System Unit 2-13
IBM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display Connected to
IBM 6151 System Unit 2-14
Display (IBM 6153) 2-15
IBM 6153 Advanced Monchrome Graphics Display
Connected to IBM 6150 System Unit 2-15
IBM 6153 Advanced Monchrome Graphics Display
Connected to IBM 6151 System Unit 2-16
Display (IBM 5154) 2-17
IBM 5154 Personal Computer Enhanced Color Display
Connected to IBM 6150 System Unit 2-17
IBM 5154 Personal Computer Enhanced Color Display
Connected to IBM 6151 System Unit 2-18
Display (IBM 5151) 2-19
IBM 5151 Personal Computer Display Connected to IBM
6150 System Unit 2-19
IBM 5151 Personal Computer Display Connected to IBM
6151 System Unit 2-20
Display (IBM 5081) 2-21
IBM 5081 Monochrome Display (Model 11) Connected to
IBM 6150 System Unit 2-22
IBM 5081 Monochrome Display (Model 11) Connected to
IBM 6151 System Unit 2-22
IBM 5081 Color Display (Model 12) Connected to IBM 6150
System Unit 2-23
IBM 5081 Color Display (Model 12) Connected to IBM 6151
System Unit 2-23
IBM 5081 Color Display (Model 16 or 19) Connected to IBM
6150 System Unit 2-24
IBM 5081 Color Display (Model 16 or 19) Connected to IBM
6151 System Unit 2-24
IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive 2-25
IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive Connected to IBM 6150
System Unit 2-25
IBM 6157 Streaming Tape Drive Connected to IBM 6151
System Unit 2-26
Serial Printers and Plotters 2-27
Serial Plotters 2-29