Chapter 1. System Overview
Chapter 1. System Overview
The IBM PC 300GL (6272 and 6282) are versatile products designed to provide state-of-the-art computing
power with room for future growth. Several model variations are available.
Major Features
The major features are:
Intel Pentium Processor or Intel Pentium Processor with MMX Technology
256 KB of external L2 cache (expandable to 512 KB)
Up to 128 MB of system memory
Cirrus CL-GD5446 video subsystem
1 MB of video memory expandable to 2 MB or 2 MB standard
Industry-standard compatibility
Network connection
– Integrated 10BASE-T Ethernet controller (some models only)
– Ethernet Wake on LAN adapter (some models only)
– Token-ring Wake on LAN adapter (some models only)
ISA/PCI I/O-bus compatibility
ISA/PCI expansion slots
Enhanced IDE drives
Bus master IDE controller
Two 16550-UART serial ports
Two USB ports
One 15-pin monitor port
One infrared port
One parallel port
Ports for keyboard and mouse
Preinstalled 16X Max CD-ROM drive (some models only)
Preinstalled SoundBlaster compatible audio adapter (some models only)
EnergyStar compliant
Choice of system unit size
– The PC 300GL 6272 has two expansion slots and three drive bays
– The PC 300GL 6282 has four expansion slots and four drive bays
PC 300GL 6272 Without Diskette Drive is shipped with a cover torx screw for extra security and
without a diskette or CD-ROM drive
Copyright IBM Corp. October 1997
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