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Page 5: ...tion If peripherals not offered by IBM are used with the equipment it is suggested to use shielded grounded cables with in line filters if necessary INSTRUCTIONS TO USER This equipment generates and u...

Page 6: ...rews and ground wires are tightly secured 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 that you us...

Page 7: ...This section provides a brief description of how to use this manual Section 2 Cover Removal This section shows you how to remove the system unit s cover Section 3 Internal Option Installation This se...

Page 8: ...on provides a list of things that should be done before you turn the system s power on Section 7 Power On Self Test This section guides you in performing the Power On Self Test and using the Setup pro...

Page 9: ...nal Computer AT 128KB Memory IBM Personal Computer AT 512KB Memory IBM Personal Computer AT Fixed Disk Installing the First Fixed Disk Installing a Second Fixed Disk IBM Personal Computer AT Serial Pa...

Page 10: ...rinter IBM Personal Computer Color Printer Paper r IBM Personal Computer AT Serial Adapter External Option Installation Instructions 5 3 IBM Monochrome Display 5 5 IBM Color Display 5 9 IBM Personal C...

Page 11: ...1 3 SECTION 1 START Contents Things you should know Installing Internal Options 1 4 Installing External Options 1 6 Start 1 1...

Page 12: ...Notes 1 2 Start...

Page 13: ...f your system unit If your dealer has setup your system go to CHART 1 Cabling Your System If you are setting up your system and you have not completed the steps on CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Opt...

Page 14: ...ions that came in the carton with the options listed below IBM Personal Computer AT 256KB Memory Module Kit IBM Personal Computer AT Math Coprocessor IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter IBM Monochrome...

Page 15: ...dapter IBM Binary Synchronous Communications Adapter IBM Personal Computer AT Prototype Adapter IBM Game Control Adapter IBM Personal Computer AT Floor Standing Option IMPORTANT To install an option n...

Page 16: ...sonal Computer Display Stand IBM Personal Computer Graphics Printer IBM Personal Computer Graphics Printer Stand IBM Personal Computer Color Printer IBM Personal Computer Color Printer Paper Rack IBM...

Page 17: ...SECTION 2 COVER REMOVAL Contents Cover Removal 2 3 Cover Removal 2 1...

Page 18: ...Notes 2 2 Cover Removal...

Page 19: ...ructions in this manual Installation instructions for internal options are located in Section 3 Installation instructions for external options are located in Section 5 Required Tools Medium size flat...

Page 20: ...ower off 2 Turn all externally attached devices power off printer display etc Be sure that the Key Lock is unlocked turn the key counterclockwise and remove the key 3 Unlocked Position Locked Position...

Page 21: ...outlet 5 Disconnect all cables from the back of your system unit and note their location 110 J i j Remove the back panel from the rear of your system unit Note The back panel is attached to the syste...

Page 22: ...ve cover mounting screws Cover Mounting Screws Cover Mounting Screws 8 Remove the cover 7 lC J 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 J 9 Continue with Section 3 Internal Option Installation 2 6...

Page 23: ...Computer AT Serial Parallel Module Kit 3 7 IBM Personal Computer AT Math Coprocessor 3 17 IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter 3 21 IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 3 29 Expansion Option 3 37...

Page 24: ...ications Adapter 3 105 IBM Binary Synchronous Communications BSC Adapter 3 109 IBM Personal Computer AT Prototype Adapter 3 115 IBM Game Control Adapter 3 121 IBM Personal Computer AT Floor Standing O...

Page 25: ...tive Devices Some of your options can be damaged by static discharge To prevent this damage the options are wrapped in anti static bags Certain precautions must be taken before removing an option from...

Page 26: ...i static bag Hold option adapters by the edges only Avoid touching the components or connections Hold diskette drives and fixed disk drives by their metal frames Hold modules by the ends Avoid touchin...

Page 27: ...is the suggested order for installation Refer to the table of contents for this section to find the starting page number for your option installation instructions If your system unit s cover has not b...

Page 28: ...Notes 3 6 Internal Option Installation...

Page 29: ...IBM Personal Computer AT 256KB Memory Module Kit If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option 256KB Memory Module Kit 3 7...

Page 30: ...e left rear of your system unit Your system may have some or all of the eight system unit expansion slots used for adapters Adapters installed in slots 1 through 6 will have to be removed to install t...

Page 31: ...2 Remove the screws that hold the adapters in place Save the screws for the installation of the adapters 256KB Memory Module Kit 3 9...

Page 32: ...the adapter by the top and lift Make a note of the slot from which you remove each adapter Warning Put your adapters in a safe place They can be damaged if not handled r carefully 3 10 lS6KB Memory Mo...

Page 33: ...4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the adapters in expansion slots 1 through 6 are removed 256KB Memory Module Kit 3 11...

Page 34: ...5 Familiarize yourself with the figure below Top View of System Board Keyboard Connector System Unit Expansion Slots r _____ __________ A Front 3 12 256KB Memory Module Kit...

Page 35: ...d with the connector before the module is pressed in place Improperly inserted modules can cause damage to the module or the system board Module Module Pins l l Notch Connector 7 Check each module to...

Page 36: ...ters you removed in Steps 2 and 3 Check the notes you made in Step 3 and install the adapters in their proper slots Hold each adapter by the top and press it firmly into its expansion slot 3 14 2S6KB...

Page 37: ...nstalled 10 Locate the Setup Information fold out at the back of this manual and circle the Base Memory size With all four rows of memory modules installed the Base Memory size 512K bytes 11 If you ha...

Page 38: ...Notes 3 16 2S6KB Memory Module Kit...

Page 39: ...IBM Personal Computer AT Math Coprocessor If your system has not been instaUed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before instaUing this option Coprocessor 3 17...

Page 40: ...Installation Instructions 1 Assemble the safety protector as shown below Inserting slot A into slot B Inserting slot C into slot D 3 18 Coprocessor...

Page 41: ...ns of the safety protector should be on the top of the coprocessor Warning The coprocessor is static sensitive Reduce static by touching the system frame with one hand while installing the coprocessor...

Page 42: ...ssor firmly into place Make sure the notch on the coprocessor lines up with the notch on its connector Top View of System Board Front 4 If you have any other internal options that need to be installed...

Page 43: ...IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Color Graphics Monitor Adapter 3 21...

Page 44: ...ion slot 1 or 7 Note The Color Graphics Monitor Adapter should be installed in expansion slot 1 If expansion slot 1 is already being used install this adapter in expansion slot 7 These numbers are 1 2...

Page 45: ...lds the expansion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Note Expansion slot 1 does not come with an expansion slot cover Rear Panel Expansion Slot s Cover Color Grap...

Page 46: ...Look at the IBM Personal Computer AT Fixed Disk and Diskette Drive Adapter installed in expansion slot 8 as a reference Note Your IBM Personal Computer AT comes with support brackets installed for all...

Page 47: ...4 Install the screw you removed in step 2 Color Graphics Monitor Adapter 3 25...

Page 48: ...switch for the primary display the display that you want to come on when you turn your system unit s power on For color as the primary display push the switch toward the front of your system unit For...

Page 49: ...etup program on your Diagnostics diskette after all your options are installed If you have any other internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installati...

Page 50: ...Notes 3 28 Color Graphics Monitor Adapter...

Page 51: ...BM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 3 29...

Page 52: ...er should be installed in expansion slot 1 If expansion slot 1 is being used this adapter can then be installed in any available expansion slot These numbers are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 located on the back of...

Page 53: ...sion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Note Expansion slot 1 does not come with an expansion slot cover save this screw t Rear Panel Expansion Slot s Cover Monoc...

Page 54: ...k at the IBM Personal Computer AT Fixed Disk and Diskette Drive Adapter installed in expansion slot 8 as a reference Note Your IBM Personal Computer AT comes with support brackets installed for all ex...

Page 55: ...4 Install the screw you removed in step 2 Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 3 33...

Page 56: ...t No Set the display switch for the primary display the display that you want to come on when you turn your system unit s power on For color as the primary display push the switch toward the front of...

Page 57: ...program on your Diagnostics diskette after all your options are installed If you have any other internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installation M...

Page 58: ...Notes 3 36 Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter...

Page 59: ...AT 128KB Memory Expansion Option a aa a rnaaa arn rn rn rnl1mrnrnrnrn urn rn OO If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option 128KB...

Page 60: ...is option Only one IBM Personal Computer AT I28KB Memory Expansion Option can be installed in your machine 1 The IBM Personal Computer AT I28KB Memory Expansion Option may be installed in expansion sl...

Page 61: ...2 Remove the screw that holds the expansion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Save this screw t Rear Panel Expansion Slot s Cover 128KB Memory Expansion 3 39...

Page 62: ...y the top and firmly press it into the expansion slot making certain the adapter is in the support bracket Use the adapter installed in expansion slot 8 as a reference Adapter Support Brackets 3 40 12...

Page 63: ...are installed 5 Locate the Setup Information fold out at the back of this manual and circle the Base Memory size With the 128KB Memory Expansion Option installed Base Memory size 640K bytes 6 If you h...

Page 64: ...Notes 3 42 128KB Memory Expansion...

Page 65: ...IBM Personal Computer AT 5I2KB Memory Expansion Option If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option S12KB Memory Expansion 3 43...

Page 66: ...imum memory capacity of 512K bytes before you install this option The IBM Personal Computer AT 512KB Memory Expansion Option may be installed in expansion slots 2 through 6 These numbers are 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 67: ...2 Remove the screw that holds the expansion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Save this screw t Rear Panel Expansion Slot s Cover 512KB Memory Expansion 3 45...

Page 68: ...3 Use a ball point pen to set the memory switches The chart on the next page shows you how to set the memory switches 3 46 512KB Memory Expansion...

Page 69: ...mory Expansion Adapter 4th 512KB Memory Expansion Adapter 5th 512KB Memory Expansion Adapter number of 512KB Memory Expansion adapters installed Use the information on this chart and set the memory sw...

Page 70: ...this manual and circle the Total Expansion Memory size One 512KB Memory Expansion option installed 512K bytes Two 512KB Memory Expansion options installed 1024K bytes Three 512KB Memory Expansion opti...

Page 71: ...the top and firmly press it 6 into the expansion slot making certain the adapter is in the support bracket Use the adapter installed in expansion slot 8 as a reference Adapter Support Brackets S12KB M...

Page 72: ...7 Install the screw you removed in step 2 8 If you have any other internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installation 3 50 512KB Memory Expansion...

Page 73: ...er AT High Capacity Diskette Drive IBM Personal Computer AT Double Sided Diskette Drive High Capacity Diskette Drive Double Sided Diskette Drive If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Ins...

Page 74: ...Installation Instructions 1 Remove the two screws holding the cover plate and remove the cover plate Cover Plate Screws Front View 3 52 Diskette Drive...

Page 75: ...w 4 Mounting Screws and 3 Clips Remove the mounting screw and two mounting clips from the position shown below Replace one of the clips and the mounting screw Note The remaining clip will be used late...

Page 76: ...Slide diskette drive A out approximately 50 75 4 mm 2 3 in but do not disconnect the cables Diskette Drive A G1L 50 75 mm 2 3 in Side View 3 54 Diskette Drive...

Page 77: ...drive you are installing It is no longer needed Note To remove the terminating resistor insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the resistor and lift up Not on all drives Terminating Resistor D D...

Page 78: ...Slide drive B into the center slot of your system 6 unit until it is even with drive A I Diskette Drive A DlskaHe D ve B I Center Slot II L Side View 3 56 Diskette Drive...

Page 79: ...7 Find the connector labeled B located behind the diskette drives I __ L 1 11_ _ iiA Fixed Disk Drive C b Diskette Drive B Locating Key Diskette DriveA Diskette Drive 3 57...

Page 80: ...B and press the connector firmly into place Look at the connector on drive A for reference Note Depending on the number of drives you have installed in your system you may have extra cable connectors...

Page 81: ...9 Find the connector labeled p12 front VieW Diskette Dri e 3 59...

Page 82: ...10 Connect the P12 Look at the conn tnordt diskette drive B fIve A f or reference Con nector P1 2 Diskette Drive B Side View 3 60 Diskette D rive...

Page 83: ...re to diskette drive B Look at the ground wire on drive A for reference Note You may have only one free ground wire Ground wire located here Front View C O d Diskette Drive B P X J Ground Wire Side Vi...

Page 84: ...12 Slide diskette drives A and B into your system unit and install the four clips and mounting screws Mounting Screws and Clips Front View 3 62 Diskette Drive...

Page 85: ...13 Push the cables down and out of the way They should be no higher than the power supply Cables Power Supply o Side View Diskette Drive 3 63...

Page 86: ...emoved in Step 1 Remove the two screws and faceplate They are no longer needed Diskette Face Plate 0 0 0 0 000 J 0 0 0 Cover Plate Screws 15 Install the cover plate and two screwS c Cd r 1 r d C 1 v c...

Page 87: ...16 Rotate the diskette drive lever open counterclockwise l Front View 17 Remove the shipping insert Front View Diskette Drive 3 65...

Page 88: ...his manual and circle the drive type for diskette drive B The High Capacity Diskette drive has no special markings The Double Sided Diskette drive is identified by a large asterisk below the in use li...

Page 89: ...IBM Personal Computer AT Fixed Disk Drive If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Fixed Disk 3 67...

Page 90: ...k drive and void the warranty These instructions are used to install either your first or r second fixed disk drive If this is your first fixed disk drive go to the next page to begin If this is your...

Page 91: ...InstaUing the First Fixed Disk Drive 1 Remove the tWO screws and clips rrl1 III Mounting Screws and Clips Front View Fixed Disk 3 69...

Page 92: ...2 Disconnect the power supply connector from the load resistor Remove the two screws and load resistor They are no longer needed Power Supply Connector r Load Resistor Rear View 3 70 Fixed Disk...

Page 93: ...3 Slide the lilted disk drive into the slot until its Iront panel is approximately 50 15 rom 2 3 in from your system unit s frame front VieW Fixed Disk 3 71...

Page 94: ...rs on the fixed disk drive signal cable They connect to the fixed disk drive s printed circuit board in only one way The signal cable comes installed in your system unit Fixed Disk Drive C Diskette Dr...

Page 95: ...with the locating slot on fixed disk drive C and press the connector firmly into place Note Depending on the number of drives you have installed in your system you may have extra cable connectors Fixe...

Page 96: ...d disk drive data cable It connects to the fixed disk drive s printed circuit board in only one way The data cable comes in the carton with your fixed disk drive 7 Connect the data cable to the fixed...

Page 97: ...onnect the data cable to the Fixed Disk and Diskette drive adapter as shown Notice that pin 4 is blank and aligns with the plugged hole 4 in the data cable connector Data Cable Connector Fixed Disk 3...

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Page 99: ...10 Slide the fixed disk drive into your system unit Connect the PI0 connector to the fixed disk drive Power connector Back View Fixed Disk 3 77...

Page 100: ...11 Connect the ground wire to the fixed disk drive Note You may have only one free ground wire Ground Wire Back View 3 78 Fixed Disk...

Page 101: ...12 Install the ountinll cliPS and screWs N ounting screWs and CUps sacK ieW FiJled Disk 3 79...

Page 102: ...stalled 13 Locate the Setup Information fold out at the back of this manual and record the fixed disk drive type number by using the following example I Type Number 14 If you have any other internal o...

Page 103: ...Installing a Second Fixed Disk Drive 1 Remove the two screws holding the cover plate and remove the cover plate Cover Plate Screws Front View Fixed Disk 3 81...

Page 104: ...2 Remove the two mounting screws and clips from diskette drive A E 3 t l 1 c c d 5 7 9 Mounting Screws and Clips Front View 3 82 Fixed Disk...

Page 105: ...Slide diskette drive A out approximately 50 75 3 mm 2 3 in but do not disconnect the cables Diskette Drive A GIL 50 75 mm 2 3 in Side View Fixed Disk 3 83...

Page 106: ...the terminating resistor from the fixed disk drive It is no longer needed Note To remove the terminating resistor insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the resistor and lift up Terminating Resi...

Page 107: ...sk drive data cable It connects to the fixed disk drive s printed circuit board in only one way The data cable comes in the carton with your fixed disk drive Connect the data cable to the fixed disk d...

Page 108: ...ive UPright Guide the data 7 cable as you slide the drive into the bottom slot of your system unit until its front panel is even with drive A Diskette Drive A Fixed Disk Drive D L 50 75 mm 2 3 in Side...

Page 109: ...t the data cable to the Fixed Disk and Diskette Drive adapter as shown Notice that pin 4 is blank and aligns with the plugged hole 4 in the data cable connector Data Cable Connector Front View Fixed D...

Page 110: ...isk drive signal cable They connect to the fixed disk drive s printed circuit board in only one way The signal cable comes installed in your system unit Fixed Disk Drive C Locating Key Diskette Drive...

Page 111: ...r D with the locating slot on fixed disk drive D and press the connector firmly into place Note Depending on the number of drives you have installed in your system you may have extra cable connectors...

Page 112: ...11 find the connector labeled pH connector p12 oc o 0000 o OOOOOo FrontVieVi 3 90 Fixed Disk...

Page 113: ...12 Slide the fixed disk drive into your system Connect the P12 connector to the fixed disk drive Look at the connectors on fixed disk drive C for reference Connector P12 Back View Fixed Disk 3 91...

Page 114: ...13 Connect the ground wire to the fixed disk drive D Look at the ground wire on fixed disk drive C for reference Ground Wire Back View 3 92 Fixed Disk...

Page 115: ...14 Push the cables down and out of the way They should be no higher than the power supply Cables Power Supply Side View Fixed Disk 3 93...

Page 116: ...tup program on your Diagnostics diskette after all your options are installed 15 Locate the Setup Information fold out at the back of this manual and record the fixed disk drive type number by using t...

Page 117: ...16 Be sure that the fixed disk drive is completely into your system unit and install the cover plate and two screws Cover Plate Screws Front View Fixed Disk 3 95...

Page 118: ...ystem unit and install the two clips and mounting screws Mounting Screws and Clips Front View 18 If you have any other internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section...

Page 119: ...IBM Personal Computer AT Serial Parallel Adapter If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Serial Parallel Adapter 3 97...

Page 120: ...olds the expansion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Note The IBM Serial Parallel Adapter can be installed in any available expansion slot t Save this screw I t...

Page 121: ...pter 1 If you are using it as serial adapter 1 no action is required go to the next page If you are using this adapter as serial adapter 2 remove the module 11 and install it as shown below Note To re...

Page 122: ...apter 1 If you are using it as parallel adapter 1 no action is required go to the next page If you are using this adapter as parallel adapter 2 remove the module 12 and install it as shown below Note...

Page 123: ...4 Hold the adapter by the top and firmly press it into the expansion slot Serial Parallel Adapter 3 101...

Page 124: ...3 102 Serial Parallel Adapter 5 Install the screw you removed in step 1...

Page 125: ...sed in your system unit the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter is always used by your system unit as parallel adapter 1 LPTl The following combinations show how each parallel adapter is identi...

Page 126: ...pter X Monochrome Display and Printer adapter with two Serial Parallel adapters Adapters Installed lPTl lPT2 lPT3 IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter X 1st Serial Parallel Adapter X 2nd Serial...

Page 127: ...ronous Data Link Control SDLC Communications Adapter If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Synchronous Data Link Control SD...

Page 128: ...lot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Note The Synchronous Data Link Control SDLC Communications Adapter can be installed in any available expansion slot __ Save this...

Page 129: ...2 Hold the adapter by the top and firmly press it into the expansion slot Synchronous Data Link Control SDLC 3 107...

Page 130: ...stall the screw you removed in step 1 4 If you have any other internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installation 3 108 Synchronous Data Link Control...

Page 131: ...ary Synchronous Communications BSC Adapter o If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Binary Synchronous Communications Adapte...

Page 132: ...ot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Note The Binary Synchronous Communications Adapter can be installed in any available expansion slot f Save this screw t Rea Panel...

Page 133: ...per clip on pins 2 and 4 selects the primary mode Installing the jumper clip on pins 1 and 3 selects the alternate mode Install the jumper clip according to your needs Connectors P 1 and P 2 must have...

Page 134: ...3 Hold the adapter by the top and firmly press it into the expansion slot 3 112 Binary Synchronous Communications Adapter...

Page 135: ...4 Install the screw you removed in step 1 Binary Synchronous Communications Adapter 3 113...

Page 136: ...5 If you have any other internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installation 3 114 Binary Synchronous Communications Adapter...

Page 137: ...IBM Personal Computer AT Prototype Adapter If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before instalUng this option Prototype Adapter 3 115...

Page 138: ...Instructions 1 The mM Personal Computer AT Prototype Adapter can be installed in expansion slots 2 through 6 These numbers are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 located on the back of this panel Rear Panel 3 116 Proto...

Page 139: ...2 Remove the screw that holds the expansion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Save this screw Rear Panel t Expansion Slot s Cover Prototype Adapter 3 117...

Page 140: ...retaining bracket to the back non component side of the Prototype Adapter The retaining bracket and mounting screws are included with your adapter Component Side Bracket Mounting Screws _ 3 118 Proto...

Page 141: ...y the top and firmly press it into the expansion slot making certain the adapter is in the support bracket Use the adapter installed in expansion slot 8 as a reference Support Brackets Front Panel Pro...

Page 142: ...now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installation Note As sold by the manufacturer this Prototype card does not require certification under the FCC s rules for Class B devices The user is responsible for...

Page 143: ...IBM Game Control Adapter If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Game Control Adapter 3 121...

Page 144: ...that holds the expansion slot s cover in place Save the screw for the installation of the adapter Note The Game Control Adapter can be installed in any available expansion slot Save this screw t Expan...

Page 145: ...2 Hold the adapter by the top and firmly press it into the expansion slot Game Control Adapter 3 123...

Page 146: ...3 Install the screw you removed in step 1 4 If you have any other Internal options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 4 Cover Installation 3 124 Game Control Adapter...

Page 147: ...IBM Personal Computer AT Floor Standing Option If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Floor Stand 3 125...

Page 148: ...chrome Display and Printer Adapter are located in this section Warning To prevent a permanent loss of data on the fixed disk drive we recommend that all files be backed up and that the head be parked...

Page 149: ...is option your system unit s cover must be removed and all cables disconnected To remove the system unit s cover see Section 2 Cover Removal Slide the new template into place over the installed templa...

Page 150: ...2 Look inside the system unit s cover and locate the back side of the IBM Personal Computer AT logo Push on the back of the logo and turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise 3 128 Floor Stand...

Page 151: ...ions manual Before you install the system unit s cover make sure you have Connected the system unit battery See CHART 1 Installing Your Internal Options Battery Cable Connector Recorded the Setup Info...

Page 152: ...play Switch If you have installed expansion memory options set the expansion memory option switches See the IBM Personal Computer AT 512KB Memory Expansion Option installation instructions illffi ill...

Page 153: ...st the rail and slide it onto your system unit o t J 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Rail Install the five cover mounting screws Note The system unit back panel is not used when you i...

Page 154: ...e the system unit It weig sap prOXImately fifty pounds 7 Place your system unit d surface and install the PSI e down on the work o guIde rails on the bottom of the system UUIt as shown GUide Rails 1I1...

Page 155: ...ewdriver into the slots on the bottom of the floor stand front cover gently twist to release the cover Pull the cover bottom out then lift up to remove it from the floor stand Floor Stand Front Cover...

Page 156: ...Align the guide rails and slots and slide your 9 system unit until it latches into the enclosure Guide Rail Slots 3 134 Floor Stand...

Page 157: ...10 Set the top of the floor stand front cover on the latch of the floor stand then press the front cover into place Latch 11 Press the Floor Standing Option s back panel into place 0 Floor Stand 3 135...

Page 158: ...loor Standing Option on the floor and connect the cables to your system unit 13 If you have any external options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List 3 1...

Page 159: ...SECTION 4 COVER INSTALLATION Contents Cover Installation Check List 4 3 Cover Installation 4 1...

Page 160: ...Notes 4 2 Cover Installation...

Page 161: ...rations manual IMPORTANT Before you install the system unit cover make sure that you have Connected the system unit battery See CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options Battery Cable Connector Battery...

Page 162: ...uctions Display Switch If you have installed expansion memory options set the expansion memory option switches See the IBM Personal Computer AT 512KB Memory Expansion Option installation instructions...

Page 163: ...r supply Cables Power Supply o Side View 3 Install the system unit s cover Make sure that the cover is under the rail on the frame Lift the cover up against the rail and slide it onto your system unit...

Page 164: ...Install the five cover mounting screws Cover Mounting Screws Cover Mounting Screws 5 Remove the paper backing from the plastic fasteners on the back panel Rear View of Back Panel 4 6 Cover Installatio...

Page 165: ...our system unit and press it into place If you have any options to install that attach to the outside of your system unit go to Section 5 External Option InstallationII If not go to Section 6 System C...

Page 166: ...Notes 4 8 Cover Installation...

Page 167: ...rsonal Computer Graphics Printer Stand 5 39 IBM Personal Computer Color Printer 5 43 Using Single Sheets of Paper or Forms 5 57 Continuous Paper and Forms Operation 5 58 Forms Thickness Control Lever...

Page 168: ...Notes 5 2 External Option InstaUation...

Page 169: ...appear in this section is the suggested order for installation Refer to the table of contents for this section to find the starting page number for your option installation instructions Required Tools...

Page 170: ...attached devices power off printer display etc 3 Unplug your system unit s power cord from the wall outlet Power Cable 4 Go to the installation instructions that are in this section for the external o...

Page 171: ...IBM Monochrome Display 7 If your system has not been installed go to CHAR T 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Monochrome Display S S...

Page 172: ...in your system If not refer to the option instructions for the display adapter Install the display adapter before continuing DANGER Serious shock hazards exist within the covers of the IBM Monochrome...

Page 173: ...em Unit 1 Connect the monochrome display s signal cable to the monochrome display adapter and tighten the screws 2 Connect your display s power cable to the back of your system unit D Signal Cable Pow...

Page 174: ...be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List Note The operating instructions for your IBM Monochrome Display are located in the Operating your IBM Personal Computer AT secti...

Page 175: ...IBM Color Display If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option mM Color Display 5 9...

Page 176: ...in your system If not refer to the option instructions for the display adapter Install the display adapter before continuing DANGER Serious shock hazards exist within the covers of the IBM Color Disp...

Page 177: ...1 Cabling Your Display to the System Unit Connect the IBM Color Display signal cable to the color display adapter Signal Cable IBM Color Display 5 11...

Page 178: ...signed for the user s safety It is to be used with a properly grounded receptacle to avoid possible electrical shock Connect the Power cord to the rear of the IBM Color Display then to a properly grou...

Page 179: ...to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List Note The operating instructions for your IDM Color Display are located in the Operating your IDM Personal Computer AT section...

Page 180: ...Notes 5 14 IBM Color Display...

Page 181: ...IBM Personal Computer Display Stand If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Display Stand 5 15...

Page 182: ...nstallation Instructions 1 Place the display stand so the front track faces you Note You may find it easier to position your display on the stand with the display cables disconnected 5 16 Display Stan...

Page 183: ...2 Lift and gently place the front feet of your display in the track of the display stand f e co o Display Stand 5 17...

Page 184: ...djust your display by pivoting the stand up or down and by rotating it 4 If you have any other external options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List 5 18...

Page 185: ...IBM Personal Computer Graphics Printer If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option IBM Graphics Printer 5 19...

Page 186: ...t refer to the option installation instructions for the printer adapter Install the printer adapter before continuing DANGER Serious shock hazards exist within the covers of the IBM Personal Computer...

Page 187: ...1 Shipping Screw Removal Raise the printer access cover and lift it from the printer s base as shown IBM Graphics Printer 5 21...

Page 188: ...2 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two shipping screws from the bottom of your printer o o 1 11 1111111111111111 IIII Shipping Screws 5 22 IBM Graphics Printer...

Page 189: ...nsert one end of the forms rack into the hole in the side of the printer s frame 2 Compress the other side of the rack and insert the end into the hole on that side of the printer s frame IBM Graphics...

Page 190: ...idge Installation 1 Turn your printer s power off 2 Using your finger move the print head to the center of your printer Print Head 3 Remove the ribbon cartridge from the packing material 5 24 IBM Grap...

Page 191: ...Grasp the tab in the center of the ribbon cartridge Tab Guide the two tabs on the left side of the ribbon cartridge into the slots on the left side of the printer s frame Tabs Mh IBM Graphics Printer...

Page 192: ...n cartridge into the two slots on the right side of the printer s frame Press the ribbon cartridge firmly into place 7 Using a pencil or your finger guide the ribbon into the slot between the print he...

Page 193: ...he knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon Carefully move the print head to be sure the ribbon is free to move between the print head and the ribbon shield IBM Graphics Pr...

Page 194: ...your system unit s power off 2 Connect the printer cable to the appropriate adapter on your system unit 3 Tighten the screws IBM Monochrome Display Serial Parallel or and Printer Adapter Adapter o o o...

Page 195: ...ke sure that the cable is pressed firmly into the connector and that the spring retainers are snapped into the slots of the connector Remove the grounding screw and place the ground wire on the screw...

Page 196: ...with a properly grounded receptacle to avoid possible electrical shock Plug the power cable into a properly grounded outlet 6 Note If your printer has a detachable power cord connect it to the printer...

Page 197: ...rms Installation Make sure your printer s power is off Place the continuous paper or forms behind and below your printer If you have a printer stand that s ideal The floor will also work Printer Stand...

Page 198: ...3 Center the forms guide roller 4 Open the tractor covers 5 Move the print scale toward the front of your printer Forms Guide Roller Print Scale 5 32 IBM Graphics Printer...

Page 199: ...ween the forms rack and plastic roller Note Make sure the printer cables are out of the paper path so they do not interfere with the paper Forms Rack Tilt the forms rack up as shown and guide the pape...

Page 200: ...8 Push the paper into the opening until 76 to 101 mm 3 to 4 in appear in the front 5 34 IBM Graphics Printer...

Page 201: ...ors by moving the tractor lock levers forward and sliding the tractors to the correct width Tractor r Lock Lever 10 Place the paper s holes over the top of the tractor pins and close the tractor cover...

Page 202: ...oll the paper up with the roller knob Ensure that the paper is feeding properly Be sure the paper or forms are centered under or behind the printer Do not allow the paper or forms to rub against anyth...

Page 203: ...ng is too light move the lever toward the rear of the printer if the printing is smeared move the lever toward the front The best position for the lever is as far to the front of the printer as possib...

Page 204: ...alled install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List The operating instructions for your IBM Personal Computer Graphics Printer are located in the Operating your IBM Personal Computer AT se...

Page 205: ...IBM Personal Computer Graphics Printer Stand If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Graphics Printer Stand 5 39...

Page 206: ...pe the surface of the printer stand clean Remove the paper backing from the clip 2 Place the clip on the stand Note The clip cannot be moved once it is in place Align with the edge Align with the edge...

Page 207: ...the top shelf of the stand 89 mm 3 1 2 in from the rear edge of the stand 4 Connect the printer cable to the connector on your IBM printer and route the cable through the clip Spring Retainers ____ __...

Page 208: ...forms on the bottom shelf of the stand and insert the paper or forms 6 If you have any other external options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List 5 42 G...

Page 209: ...IBMPersonal Computer Color Printer u your systemhaS not been rostaJled go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before msta tiDI tbis option IBM Color Printer 5 43...

Page 210: ...em If not refer to the option instructions for the printer adapter Install the printer adapter before continuing DANGER Serious shock hazards exist within the covers of the IBM Personal Computer Color...

Page 211: ...wall outlet or to your system unit until you have completed these unpacking instructions You could damage your printer 1 Follow the instructions printed on the shipping carton to remove your printer...

Page 212: ...of your printer 5 Remove the packing tubes by carefully pulling them up and off the carriage support shaft 6 Remove the print sample Twist Ties Note You may wish to keep the packing tubes and shippin...

Page 213: ...as set at the factory for the standard U S voltage range You must verify this by looking into the window next to the power cord connector on the back of the printer You will see the number 120 If you...

Page 214: ...dard 180 236 Vac 200 190 264 Vac 220 9 Compare your required setting with the number visible through the window at the back of your printer This number is the present voltage setting of your printer 1...

Page 215: ...then remove the fuse from the printer 14 Using a needle nose pliers or similar tool pull the voltage selection card straight out of the printer 15 Arrange the voltage selection card so that the settin...

Page 216: ...printer and press it all the way in You should now see only the number for your required voltage setting 17 Reinstall the fuse between the clips and close r the window by sliding it to the right Fuse...

Page 217: ...CablingYour Printer to Your systeDl Turn your system unit s pOwer ofl Note is the intemational symbOl lor on o is the international symbol lor OU 19 Turn your printer s power oll IBM Color Printer 5...

Page 218: ...pter connector on your system unit The figure below will help you identify it 21 Connect the printer cable to your system unit and tighten the screws in the cable connector 2S Pin Connector Connector...

Page 219: ...e spring retainers into the slots on the edges of the cable connector 24 Connect the ground wire Remove the nut from the ground stud Remove one of the two star washers Place the ground wire on the stu...

Page 220: ...power Cord Connection 1 Turn your prin er S power ol 5 54 IBM Color Printer...

Page 221: ...and plug designed for the user s safety It is to be used with a properly grounded receptacle to avoid possible electrical shock 2 Locate the power cable in the paper feed opening at the back of the p...

Page 222: ...3 Connect the power cord to the rear of your printer 4 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded wall outlet Caution Connect to a properly grounded receptacle 5 56 IBM Color Printer...

Page 223: ...loading slots are shown at the end of this section Single sheets can be loaded only at the front loading slot The following two sections describe how to use either type of paper Each section is comple...

Page 224: ...r forms close to the front loading slot Note The front loading slot is easiest to use when first learning to use the printer If you choose to use the rear or bottom loading slot place a supply of form...

Page 225: ...3 4 Open the access cover Access Cover Center the print head carriage by sliding it left or right IBM Color Printer 5 59...

Page 226: ...r toward the front of your printer to the open continuous paper or forms position feed Mode lever 6 Move the Forms Thickness Control lever toward the front of your printer forms Thickness Control leve...

Page 227: ...7 8 Unlock both tractors by pushing the Tractor Lock levers down Slide both tractors to their outermost positions Left Tractor Right Tractor IBM Color Printer 5 61...

Page 228: ...9 Lock the left tractor in place by pushing the lock lever up Lett Tractor 5 62 IBM Color Printer...

Page 229: ...10 Open both tractor doors IBM Color Printer 5 63...

Page 230: ...ost positions Note This step is for front loading only lett Paper Guide Right Paper Guide 12 Insert continuous paper or forms into the paper loading slot until they just pass the tractors Front loadin...

Page 231: ...13 Adjust the a erso the holes in the left side align with the left tractor pins IBM Color Printer 5 65...

Page 232: ...14 Close the left tractor door 15 Adjust the right tractor so the tractor pins align with the holes in the right side of the paper Right Tractor 5 66 IBM Color Printer...

Page 233: ...ose the tractor door and push the lock lever up 11 the paper buckles unlock the right tractor and slide it to the right Then lock the tractor in place Tractor Door Tractor lock lever IBM Color Printer...

Page 234: ...1 7 Center the tWO sheet feed rollers betWeen the tractors Sbeet feed Ro ers 5 68 IBM Color Printer...

Page 235: ...sheet position Note If the printing smears gradually move this lever toward the front of your printer until the smearing stops See Forms Thickness Control Lever on the next page Forms Thickness Contro...

Page 236: ...inting is too light move the lever toward the rear of the printer if the printing is smeared move the lever toward the front The best position for the lever is as far to the front of the printer as po...

Page 237: ...aper or forms can also be loaded from the rear or bottom of your printer as shown in the figures below The instructions are the same as for front loading with the exception of Step 11 Rear Loading Li...

Page 238: ...ms 3 Mode c J Line 4 Feed OR Form Feed Initialize 5 Move the paper to the approximate position you wish to set as the top of form Set your printer to the forms mode Move the paper up or down to the ex...

Page 239: ...per follow this procedure 1 Turn your printer s power off 2 Open the printer access cover 3 With continuous paper or forms installed unlock both tractors by pushing the Tractor Lock levers down 4 Slid...

Page 240: ...talled install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List Note The operating instructions for your IBM Personal Computer Color Printer are located in the Operating your IBM Personal Computer AT...

Page 241: ...r continuoUS paper or forms turo to ContinUOUS Paper and forms operation Paper Installation 1 Remove any paper presently in your printer 2 Turn your printer s power off 3 open the access cover AccesS...

Page 242: ...Center the print head carriage by sliding it left or right Print Head 5 Move the Feed Mode lever toward the rear of the printer to the closed single sheet position Feed Mode Lever 5 76 IBM Color Print...

Page 243: ...6 7 Unlock both tractors by pushing the Tractor Lock levers down Tractor Slide both tractors to their outermost positions Left Tractor Right Tractor IBM Color Printer 5 77...

Page 244: ...S sUde the left paper guide untll its right edge is aligned with the arrowhead on the scale lett Pa er Guide 9 Slide the right paper guide to the far right Ri bt Paper Guide 5 78 IBM Color Printer...

Page 245: ...10 Close the access cover 11 Turn your printer s power on I Mode IBM Color Printer 5 79...

Page 246: ...12 Wait for the Fault light to come on approximately 10 seconds 5 80 IBM Color Printer...

Page 247: ...he top left edge of a test sheet of paper against the left paper guide do not push the paper up into the feed mechanism 14 Slide the right paper guide against the right edge of the paper IBM Color Pri...

Page 248: ...ically moves the paper to the first printable line approximately 19 mm 3 4 in below the top edge of the ribbon 16 Press the Ready button once to turn the Ready light Off I 17 Press and hold the Line F...

Page 249: ...18 Turn your printer s power off 19 Open the accesS cover 20 Open both tractor doors IBM Color Printer 5 83...

Page 250: ...d rollers on the tractor drive rail so the outside edges of the rollers are even with the edges of the paper EveD Here 22 Slide each tractor against its respective sheet feed roller Sheet Feed Roller...

Page 251: ...lock the tractors in place by pushing the Tractor Lock levers up Tractor Lock Lever Tractor Door 24 Close the access cover 25 Turn your printer s power on Press the Ready button to turn the Ready lig...

Page 252: ...aper out of your printer The Fault light will then come on 27 You can now insert a sheet of paper into the front loading slot The paper will automatically advance to the first printable line 7 1 7 I i...

Page 253: ...inting is too light move the lever toward the rear of the printer if the printing is smeared move the lever toward the front The best position for the lever is as far to the front of the printer as po...

Page 254: ...3 Mode c J Line 4 Feed OR Form Feed T Initialize 5 Move the paper to the approximate position you wish to set as the top of page Set your printer to the forms mode Move the paper up or down to the ex...

Page 255: ...es 38 1 mm 1 1 2 in from the left edge of the paper If you want to start your lines farther to the right see ESC X under Printer Control Codes To adjust the paper position 1 Move the front paper guide...

Page 256: ...installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check Note The operating instructions for your IBM Personal Computer Color Printer are located in the Operating your IBM Personal Computer AT s...

Page 257: ...IBM Personal Computer Color Printer Paper Rack this option u your printer ba not been set up do so before insta liDl IBM Color Printer Paper Rack 5 91...

Page 258: ...et your Paper Rack into the holes in the top of your printer as shown 2 If you have any other external options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List 5 92...

Page 259: ...IBM Communications Cable If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before instaUing this option Communications Cable 25 pin 5 93...

Page 260: ...in your system If not refer to the option instructions for the communications adapter and install it before continuing 1 Connect the communications adapter cable silver colored end to the communicati...

Page 261: ...2 Connect the other end of the cable to the modem or any other RS 232 data communications equipment 25 Pin Connector Communications Cable 25 pin 5 95...

Page 262: ...3 If you have any other external options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List 5 96 Communications Cable 25 pin...

Page 263: ...IBM Personal Computer AT Serial Adapter Cable If your system has not been installed go to CHART 2 Installing Your Internal Options before installing this option Serial Adapter Cable 5 97...

Page 264: ...d in your system If not refer to the option instructions for the communications adapter and install it before continuing Installation Instructions 1 Connect the Serial Adapter cable 9 pin end to the c...

Page 265: ...2 Connect the other end of the cable 25 pin end to the modem or any other RS 232 data communications equipment 25 Pin Connector Serial Adapter Cable 5 99...

Page 266: ...3 If you have any other external options that need to be installed install them now If not go to Section 6 System Check List 5 100 Serial Adapter Cable...

Page 267: ...SECTION 6 SYSTEM CHECK LIST Contents System Check List 6 3 SYSTEM CHECK LIST 6 1...

Page 268: ...Notes 6 2 SYSTEM CHECK LIST...

Page 269: ...ystem unit be sure The 115V 230V selector switch is set to the proper position See CHART 1 Installing Your Internal Options Screwdriver tr o o The system unit cover is on and all five cover screws ins...

Page 270: ...fi The back panel is on All external devices are connected 6 4 SYSTEM CHECK LIST...

Page 271: ...Your system unit s power is off ll 1 IIIII111 11III1 0 System Unit Power Switch All externally attached devices power is off printer display etc SYSTEM CHECK LIST 6 5...

Page 272: ...1 Connect the keyboard to your system unit t 6 6 SYSTEM CHECK LIST...

Page 273: ...signed for the user s safety It is to be used with a properly grounded receptacle to avoid possible electrical shock 2 Connect the power cable to the system unit Plug the power cable into the wall out...

Page 274: ...3 Record the serial numbers for any options that you have installed in Appendix B of your Guide to Operations manual 4 Go to the Power On Self Test 6 8 SYSTEM CHECK LIST...

Page 275: ...SECTION 7 POWER ON SELF TEST Contents Power On Self Test 7 3 POST 7 1...

Page 276: ...Notes 7 2 POST...

Page 277: ...television or composite display it must be U S television system NTSC compatible Your display or TV may also cause you to experience data errors while using your diskette or disk drive You can correc...

Page 278: ...ways of handling your diskettes Proper handling will reduce the possibility of damaging them ego 0 Don t Bend Proper Grasp by Corner 0 ego 0 Improper No Pencils No Clips No Ballpoints When Not In Use...

Page 279: ...e located in the back of your Guide to Operations manual Insert the Diagnostics diskette into diskette drive A Push the diskette in until you hear it click into place Diagnostics Diskette Diskette Dri...

Page 280: ...I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4 Rotate the diskette drive lever clockwise I I I I I Diskette Drive Lever I III I I 7 6 POST...

Page 281: ...status lights blink on and off Event 3 The keyboard status lights blink on and off then two short beeps are heard when POST Is complete_ Event 2 Memory size test appears in upper left corner of screen...

Page 282: ...ckwise Turn your display power on if it has a Power switch 7 Turn all externally attached devices printer TV etc power on 8 Turn your system unit s power on System Unit Power Switch 9 Adjust your disp...

Page 283: ...an option Note If you received a 302 System Unit Key Lock is Locked message unlock the lock on the front of the system unit before continuing XXXXX KB OK 161 System Options Not Set Run SETUP RESUME F...

Page 284: ...OPY DISKETTE 3 PREPARE SYSTEM FOR MOVING 4 SETUP 9 END DIAGNOSTICS SELECT THE ACTION DESIRED 1 DOES YOUR SCREEN MATCH THE SCREEN SHOWN ABOVE YES The Power On Self Test has completed Your IBM Personal...

Page 285: ...fixed disk drive Then it must verify the diskette drive types and memory size The answers to the questions this program will ask are listed on the Setup Information foldout which is in the back of thi...

Page 286: ...Notes 7 12 POST...

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