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Page 3: ... editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time It is possible that this publication may contain reference to or information about IBM products machines and programs programming or services that are not announced in your country Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM...

Page 4: ...inet 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 iii ...

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Page 6: ...t 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 O Then Outlets Outlets First Then v ...

Page 7: ... 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 fr...

Page 8: ...ml2 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 vii ...

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Page 10: ...em 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 ...

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Page 12: ...ece of hardware that can be attached to or installed inside the system unit to expand the capabilities of the computer Many options are available to meet your present and future needs This section contains Description 2 Getting Started 4 Identifying the Computer Features 6 What Happens When the Computer Starts 10 What Do the Diskette and F1 Prompts Mean 11 What Does the Password Prompt Mean 11 Wha...

Page 13: ...20Mb fixed disk drive with 2 or 4Mb memory One 44Mb fixed disk drive with 4 or 8Mb memory One 70Mb fixed disk drive with 4 or 8Mb memory One of the following local area network LAN adapters Ethernet2 NICps 23 Adapter Token Ring Network AdapterlA IBM Monochrome Display 8604 optional Optional second 44Mb fixed disk drive Optional second 70Mb fixed disk drive IBM Display Adapter 8514 A required for I...

Page 14: ...sion slots including one occupied by the fixed disk drive adapter one by the LAN adapter and two by the RISC Adapter Card Diskette drive controller Parallel port Serial port Display connector Keyboard connector Pointing device connector 1Mb Random Access Memory RAM Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Random Access Memory CMOS RAM Battery to keep CMOS RAM active when power is off Speaker 1 44Mb...

Page 15: ...and external options o Use the instructions supplied with the option along with the Installing IBM Options section in this manual Some examples of options are communications adapters additional memory and printers 3 Record the system unit and key serial numbers Write the information on page iii in this manual 4 Introducing the IBM Academic System 6152 ...

Page 16: ...ystem 6152 Reference Diskette hereafter called Reference Diskette Use this diskette as a starting point to acquaint yourself with the features of the computer After reviewing the diskette be sure to set the date and time and make a backup copy of the diskette 6 Install your operating system and application programs Follow the instructions that come with thei r manuals and diskettes Introducing the...

Page 17: ...Identifying the Computer Features 111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111 6 Introducing the IBM Academic System 6152 ...

Page 18: ...erial Number is the system unit s unique identification number You should record this number on page iii in this manual II DiskeHe Drive In Use Light comes on when the drive is reading data from or writing data to a diskette D DiskeHe Drive A is the primary diskette drive To start a program that is on a diskette you usually insert the diskette into this drive For information about using diskettes ...

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Page 20: ...r serial printer signal cable usually plugs in II Display Connector is where a display signal cable usually plugs in However some displays require their signal cable to be plugged into an adapter that is installed in an expansion slot The correct connection depends upon the type of display you have Contact your IBM Marketing Representative if you are uncertain 1m Expansion Slots allow the installa...

Page 21: ...tested The number increases until it matches the amount of memory installed The computer has successfully completed its internal self tests 3 You see one of these on the screen Diskette and F1 Prompts Password Prompt The beginning of your program If anything other than the above happen there is a problem To fix the problem see Solving Computer Problems on page 41 10 Introducing the IBM Academic Sy...

Page 22: ... displays the Diskette and F1 Prompts These prompts indicate that you should insert a diskette into drive A and press the F1 key to start the diskette J 1 dl JV What Does the Password Prompt Mean If a power on password is set the Password Prompt appears each time the computer is turned on and successfully completes its internal self tests Before you can use the computer you must type the correct p...

Page 23: ...lways use the backup copy This ensures that the backup copy contains the current configuration information and testing programs Set configuration is used to view change back up and restore the computer configuration The computer automatically sets its configuration when the Reference Diskette is started or when Run automatic configuration see below is selected During automatic configuration the co...

Page 24: ... removed or replaced Run automatic configuration causes the computer to configure itself automatically and store the information on the backup copy of the Reference Diskette Set features is used to Set date and time so that you have the convenience of recording the date and time of your computer activities Once the date and time are set the computer battery keeps them current even when the compute...

Page 25: ...and metal shutter end first into drive A Make sure the diskette clicks into place 2 Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the screen If the computer is already on 1 Insert the backup Reference Diskette with the label up and metal shutter end first into drive A Make sure the diskette clicks into place 2 Press and hold the Ctrl and Alt keys then press the Del key Release them all 3 Fol...

Page 26: ...Enter When the password is entered correctly an OK appears momentarily If the password is entered incorrectly a key with an X over it appears If you have not entered the password correctly after three tries you must turn off the computer then on and try again To set a power on password start the backup copy of the Reference Diskette see page 14 Go to the main menu and select Set features then Set ...

Page 27: ...ode Your computer can now be turned on so other computers on the network can access your fixed disk drive while your keyboard is locked Before setting a network server password you must first set a power on password see page 15 After setting a power on password set the network server mode by going to the Main Menu of the Reference Diskette and selecting Set features then Set passwords Then select ...

Page 28: ...nd follow the instructions on the screen After installing the keyboard program continue with the following Setting and using a keyboard password Go to the DOS prompt usually A or C then To lock the keyboard type KP and press Enter The keyboard is locked when you hear a beep To unlock the keyboard type your keyboard password and press Enter The keyboard is unlocked when you hear a beep If the keybo...

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Page 30: ...tem unit see pages 8 and 9 IMPORTANT Use this section to install only IBM options that are designed for this computer This section contains How to Insta an Option 20 System Unit Cover 21 Removing the System Unit Cover 21 Insta ing the System Unit Cover 22 Adapter 24 Insta ing an Adapter 24 Removing an Adapter 27 Drives 27 Insta ing a Fixed Disk Drive 27 Insta ing a Diskette Drive 33 Removing a Dis...

Page 31: ...structions follow the instructions necessary from this section to install that option For example to install an adapter you would follow the instructions from this section for a Removing the System Unit Cover on page 21 b Installing an Adapter on page 24 c Installing the System Unit Cover on page 22 3 For the option to work after installation you must start the backup copy of the Reference Diskett...

Page 32: ...display and printer 2 Unplug all computer power cords from electrical outlets Then make a note of all cables and cords connected to the rear of the system unit and disconnect them 3 Check that the cover is unlocked 4 Use a coin to loosen the cover screws 111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111 Installing IBM Options 21 ...

Page 33: ...5 Remove the cover Installing the System Unit Cover 1 Locate 0 and II 22 Installing IBM Options ...

Page 34: ...2 Align the cover latches with the cut outs and install the cover 3 Tighten the screws using a coin 111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111 Installing IBM Options 23 ...

Page 35: ... Adapter 8514 A must be installed in the extended slot slot 6 Installing an Adapter 1 Check the instructions supplied with the adapter to see if the backup copy of the Reference Diskette needs to be updated or if the adapter must be installed in a specific expansion slot 2 Turn off the computer and unplug all cords and cables Then remove the cover see page 21 3 Locate the expansion slots numbered ...

Page 36: ...to the available expansion slot you must remove the expansion slot cover To do this loosen the screw use a coin if it is too tight and remove the expansion slot cover D You may discard the expansion slot cover Installing IBM Options 25 ...

Page 37: ...en tighten the screw 6 Install the cover see page 22 then plug in all cords and cables 7 Start the backup copy of the Reference Diskette see page 14 and follow the instructions on the screen to run automatic configuration See Set configuration on page 12 for more information 26 Installing IBM Options ...

Page 38: ... the cover see page 21 2 Make a note of the adapter location and any internal cables connected to it then disconnect any cables 3 Loosen the screw and remove the adapter 4 To install the adapter see the instructions on page 24 Drives Installing a Fixed Disk Drive 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all cords and cables Then remove the cover see page 21 Installing IBM Options 27 ...

Page 39: ...disk drive you must remove its terminating resistor There are two different types of terminating resistors The terminating resistors for the 44 and 70Mb disk drives have T RES printed on them Using the illustrations below find and remove the terminating resistor from the fixed disk drive 1 28 Installing IBM Options ...

Page 40: ...d disk drive with the brackets and slide it in three fourths of the way 5 Before connecti ng cables to the fixed disk drive remove the top cable clip from inside the system unit and discard it Installing IBM Options 29 ...

Page 41: ...e end that has four prongs Firmly connect this end to o Then connect the other end to D The ends connect only one way If you have difficulty connecting an end turn it over and try again Inside the system unit find the unattached flat cable end marked P2 With the P2 facing you connect the cable to II 30 Installing IBM Options ...

Page 42: ... the P7 facing you connect the cable to D Then connect the other end to mwith the P6 facing down Get the ground wire supplied with the fixed disk drive and connect either end to the prong on the fixed disk drive at D then connect the other end to the prong at II Installing IBM Options 31 ...

Page 43: ...the way and tighten the knobs 8 Install the system unit cover plate by pressing its top post int the top hole of the system unit and then firmly pressing the bottom of the cover plate in until it snaps into place 32 Installing IBM Options ...

Page 44: ...hen follow the instructions on the screen This automatically configures the fixed disk drive for correct operation See Set configuration on page 12 for more information Installing a Diskette Drive These instructions may also be used for installing an option other than a diskette drive 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all cords and cables 2 Remove the blank diskette drive cover plate by firmly pu...

Page 45: ...ette drive into the system unit until it clicks into place Note If you removed the system unit cover plate then install it and continue with step 4 34 Installing IBM Options 111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111 1 __ _ ...

Page 46: ...he longer cover plate with the diskette drive and firmly press it into place until it clicks Save the blank diskette drive cover plate you removed in step 2 If the diskette drive is ever removed the blank cover must be installed 5 Plug in all cords and cables 11111111111101111111 111111111111111111111 6 Start the backup copy of the Reference Diskette see page 14 and follow the instructions on the ...

Page 47: ...emoving a Diskette Drive 1 Turn off the computer and unplug all cords and cables Then remove the cover see page 21 2 Remove the system unit cover plate by firmly pulling it away 36 Installing IBM Options ...

Page 48: ... 0 while pressing and holding up the release latch II and sliding the drive out 4 Store the diskette drive in a safe place for future use 5 If you are installing an option into the diskette drive B position go to page 34 and follow steps 3 through 6 Installing IBM Options 37 ...

Page 49: ...ions on removing an adapter 3 Install the coprocessor To do this find the notch on the coprocessor With the notch facing to the rear of the system unit carefully align the pins of the coprocessor with the openings in the socket and firmly press the coprocessor into place Note If you have difficulty first align the bottom row of pins with the openings then apply downward pressure to align the top r...

Page 50: ...s cell contents to water Dispose of the baHery as required by local ordinances or regulations When replacing the baHery use only Part No 72X8498 Use of another baHery could result in ignition or explosion of the battery Replacement baHeries can be ordered from IBM or IBM Authorized Dealers The configuration information is lost from the computer memory when the battery is removed or replaced After ...

Page 51: ...lling the battery 4 Install the cover see page 22 then plug in all cords and cables 5 Start the backup copy of the Reference Diskette see page 14 and follow the instructions on the screen to run automatic configuration See Set configuration on page 12 for more information If you previously backed up the configuration display the Main Menu of the Reference Diskette and select Set configuration then...

Page 52: ...rmation in this section you should be able to solva the problem yourself or provide a considerable amount of information to the service technician Always use the backup copy of the Reference Diskette The backup copy should contain the current configuration information and testing programs IMPORTANT Use this section to test only IBM products Non IBM products may give misleading errors or incorrect ...

Page 53: ...king and you should have the system unit serviced If you are not sure about the beep turn the computer off then on again If you cannot go beyond the IBM screen check to see that the keyboard cable is plugged into the correct connector on the system unit see pages 8 and 9 If the connector is correct have the system unit the keyboard and the keyboard cable serviced If the testing stops and does not ...

Page 54: ...electrical outlet and into the display 2 The display is turned on and the Brightness and Contrast controls are turned up 3 The display signal cable is plugged into the correct connector on the system unit The correct connector depends upon the type of display Some displays plug into the display connector Other displays plug into an adapter that may be installed in an expansion slot See the display...

Page 55: ...ce Diskette in drive A That the diskette is inserted correctly label up and metal shutter end first into drive A See How to Start the Reference Diskette on page 14 If the above items are correct and both prompts remain have the system unit serviced A power on password is set To use the computer you must type the correct password and press Enter see pages 11 15 and 16 If the power on password is no...

Page 56: ... Reference Diskette do on the keyboard not find the problem have the keyboard and keyboard do not work cable serviced The mouse or If the testing programs on the Reference Diskette do pointing device not find the problem check the instructions supplied does not work with the mouse or pointing device for additional testing information If no testing information is available have the mouse or pointin...

Page 57: ...of the option the backup copy of the Reference Diskette was started for the computer to automatically configure itself If the above items are correct and the testing programs on the Reference Diskette found no problem have the system unit and option serviced An IBM option Check to see that used to work does not 1 That all of the option hardware and cable work now connections are tight 2 If the opt...

Page 58: ...e items are correct and the problem remains contact an IBM service technician for help INTERMITTENT ACTION PROBLEMS Does your A problem may be difficult to find because it occurs computer have just once in a while If your computer has such a an intermittent problem check to see that problem 1 All cables and cords are tightly connected to the rear of the system unit and attached options 2 When the ...

Page 59: ... the Reference Diskette This option diskette contains the testing program and configuration information for the option If you installed an option check its instructions to see if it came with such a diskette How to Get Service If the computer needs service you can Call an IBM authorized service technician to come and repair it Take it to an IBM authorized service center for repair When getting ser...

Page 60: ...diskettes are identified by their storage capacity for example 1 44Mb diskette drive 2Mb diskette The IBM Personal System 2 Model 60 operates with 1 44Mb diskette drives These drives use 1Mb or 2Mb 3 5 inch diskettes Other IBM computers may operate with 720Kb diskette drives that use only 1Mb 3 5 inch diskettes The 1Mb diskettes can be used i n both 720Kb and 1 44Mb diskette drives however 2Mb dis...

Page 61: ...ing diskettes When using commands that format a diskette before writing for example the DOS command DISKCOPY be sure the target diskette has the appropriate storage capacity 1Mb Diskettes must be formatted to 720Kb You can do this with either a 720Kb or a 1 44Mb diskette drive When you use a 1 44Mb diskette drive be sure to specify a format of 720Kb otherwise the diskette will be formatted to 1 44...

Page 62: ...ce Diskette are permanently write protected When diskettes are write protected you can read from the diskettes but you cannot write onto them To locate the write protect switch turn the diskette over with the label facing down o o o o CJ o o Not Write Protected Write Write Protect Switch Protected To prevent writing onto a diskette slide the switch down To allow writing onto a diskette slide the s...

Page 63: ...Move the computer to prepare the fixed disk drive for moving 3 Remove any diskettes from the drives Be sure to store the backup copy of the Reference Diskette in a safe place 4 Turn off the computer system unit and all attached options 5 Unplug all the computer power cords from electrical outlets Make a note of all cables or cords connected to the rear of the system unit and disconnect them 6 Use ...

Page 64: ...k Then while lifting the flat metal piece up pivot the foot down c While tilting the system unit slightly to the side pivot the other foot up d Install the cover see page 22 Continue with step 7 on page 54 Appendix A Addition al Information 53 ...

Page 65: ...te BASIC is the lowest version of BASIC and is not intended for productive use as no information can be saved For more information about BASIC refer to the IBM BASIC manual not included with this product Note If you have already installed an operating system on the fixed disk drive you will not be able to start Cassette BASIC To start Cassette BASIC 1 Remove any diskettes from the diskette drives ...

Page 66: ... States and Canada are listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standards Association CSA These power cords consist of Electrical cables type SVT or SJT Attachment plugs complying with National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA 5 15P Appliance couplers complying with International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Standard 320 Sheet C13 The part number for this c...

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Page 68: ...ointing device 8 9 power cord 8 9 printer 8 9 serial 8 9 coprocessor math 38 copy option diskette 13 reference diskette 12 cover lock system unit description 7 keys 5 location 6 ordering keys 49 when to unlock 21 cover system unit installing 22 lock 5 6 7 removing 21 D date and time set 13 disk operating system OS 11 17 diskette and F1 prompts 11 diskette drives compatibility 49 description 7 ejec...

Page 69: ... date and time 13 keyboard password 17 keyboard speed 13 network server mode 16 passwords 13 power on password 11 15 time and date 13 feet system unit 7 description 7 location 6 pivoting 52 58 Index fixed disk drive in use light 6 7 installing 27 moving 52 formatting diskettes 50 H hand slots system unit 8 9 handle carrying 8 9 in use lights diskette drive 6 7 fixed disk drive 6 7 installing adapt...

Page 70: ...lel connector 8 9 password keyboard 17 network server mode 16 power on 15 problems with 44 prompt 11 removing power on 16 pointing device connector 8 9 problems 45 power cord connector system unit 8 9 power switch 6 7 power good light 6 7 power on password 11 power on password set 15 printers connector 8 9 problems 45 problems blank screen plus no beeps 43 blank screen plus one beep 43 blank scree...

Page 71: ...s safety electrical v screen blank 43 self tests computer 10 42 serial connector 8 9 serial numbers recording iii 4 60 Index system unit 6 7 service how to get it 48 set configuration 13 date and time 13 features 13 keyboard password 17 keyboard speed 13 network server mode 16 power on password 15 time and date 13 setup sheet 4 slots expansion 8 9 hand 8 9 solving computer problems how to start te...

Page 72: ...roblems 45 display problems 43 intermittent problems 47 keyboard problems 45 messages on the screen 44 mouse problems 45 W option problems 46 pointing device problems 45 printer problems 45 reference diskette problems 48 software problems 47 solving computer problems 41 write protect diskettes 51 Numerics 1 44Mb diskette drives 6 7 49 1Mb diskettes 49 50 2Mb diskettes 49 50 720Kb diskette drives 4...

Page 73: ...ss Machines Corporation 1988 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America References in this publication to IBM products or services do not imply that IBM intends to make them available outside the United States 33F6215 ...

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