THE IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER
Today IBM is announcing the IBM Personal Computer. This low
cost system provides computing capability in a small package: system
unit with keyboard, diskette drives, monochrome display, and an 80
cps printer. Application software is available for stand-alone
operation and, with the BASIC programming language, users may write
their own programs. The asynchronous communications capability will
provide access to host systems and other information sources.)
It is IBM's intent to provide a subset of full 3270 emulation
capability on the IBM Personal Computer.
The system is composed of separate units:
* System Unit: A high-performance microprocessor with 40K bytes of
read-only memory (ROM) and up to 256K bytes of random access
memory for user programs. All memory is parity checked. The
following are standard on each System Unit:
- An enhanced version of the Microsoft BASIC 80 Interpreter
(contained in ROM).
- A speaker which can be programmed to produce tones.
- Attachment for a customer-supplied cassette recorder for
loading and saving programs and data.
- An 83-key keyboard.
The following options are available:
- Installation of up to two IBM 5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette Drives
inside the System Unit.
- Asynchronous (start-stop) ASCII communications.
- Attachment of the IBM Monochrome Display, and/or a
customer-supplied color or black and white monitor or TV,
using optional adapters. Attachment of a TV requires a
customer-supplied RF modulator.
- Attachment of the IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer using an optional
adapter.
* Monochrome display with 25 lines of 80 characters
* 80 cps bidirectional matrix printer
The optional IBM Personal Computer Diskette Software (DOS
Diskette) provides:
* Support for the 5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette Drives
* Extension to the BASIC Interpreter for diskette operations and
enhancements to the display graphics, speaker, light pen, and
joystick support
* Diskette utilities including copying, naming, and displaying files
* Support for the Pascal compiler
Optional application software:
* Asynchronous Communications Support - support for operation as a
TTY* ASR 33/35 terminal and for the exchange of program and data
files with the host system
* VisiCalc** - powerful calculator/spread sheet functions for the
business professional
* EasyWriter*** - an easy-to-use, functionally rich word processor
* The Accounting System by Peachtree Software, Inc. - business
software including packages for general ledger, accounts
receivable and accounts payable
* Microsoft Adventure - an educational game
* Trademark of Teletype Corp.
** Trademark of Personal Software Inc.
*** Trademark of Information Unlimited Software Inc.)
Standard System Unit/Keyboard configurations
Two standard configurations are offered to meet the
requirements of a majority of customers. The customer must select a
video output adapter option for the System Unit and provide the
appropriate video output device. Other customer-installable options
are also available. The System Unit configurations and the
customer-installable options are shown in Figure 1 attached and
described below.
Configuration 1: Includes the System Unit/Keyboard, 40KB of
ROM, 48KB of user memory, programmable speaker, cassette attachment
jack, 5 1/4 Inch Diskette Drive Adapter, one 5 1/4 Inch-160KB
Diskette Drive and an Asynchronous Communications Adapter.
Configuration 2: Same as Configuration 1 but with 64KB of user
memory and two 5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette Drives.
Note: For System Unit Configurations 1 and 2 shipped prior to
January 1982, the Asynchronous Communications Adapter must be
installed in one of the System Unit's five system expansion slots.
For System Unit Configuration 2, the customer must install a 16KB
Memory Expansion Kit on the System Unit's system board to bring the
memory to 64KB and also install the second diskette drive in the
System Unit. After January 1982, these installations will be
completed prior to shipment.
Each configuration uses two of the five system expansion slots
in the System Unit, one for the 5 1/4 Inch Diskette Drive Adapter and
one for the Asynchronous Communications Adapter.
One of the three remaining system expansion slots must be used
for an adapter to support a video output device. The customer must
order and install an adapter and either a display, monitor, or TV as
follows:
* The IBM Monochrome Display requires an IBM Monochrome Display and
Printer Adapter.
* A customer-supplied color or black and white monitor or TV
requires the IBM Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter. If a TV is used,
the customer must also provide an RF modulator.
The two remaining system expansion slots may be used to
support customer-installable options:
* The IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer requires either the IBM Monochrome
Display and Printer Adapter (which may already be installed to
support the IBM Monochrome Display) or the IBM Printer Adapter.
* 32KB or 64KB memory expansions (if installed on a Configuration 1,
a 16KB memory expansion, which does not require a system expansion
slot, is required to fully populate the system expansion board to
64KB).
Note: The maximum memory which may be installed on a standard
configuration after a video adapter option is installed is 192KB
(64KB on the system expansion board and two 64KB Memory Expansion
Options in the system expansion slots).
* The Game Control Adapter supports customer-supplied paddles or
joysticks for video game interaction.
A second 5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette Drive may be installed on
Configuration 1 and will utilize the already installed 5 1/4 Inch
Diskette Drive Adapter.
The minimum configuration consists of Configuration 1 with a
video output device and appropriate adapter. To write to or to read
from the diskette drive, the IBM Personal Computer Diskette Software
(DOS Diskette), which includes the Disk and Advanced levels of the
BASIC interpreter, is required. Each unit is shipped with an
unpack/inventory checklist and installation instructions. A DOS
reference manual and binder are shipped with the DOS Diskette. The
BASIC reference manual, included with the System Unit, describes the
Disk and Advanced levels.
Terms and conditions: A customer can order one time, via a
Supplement to the Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines, up to five
systems for a pilot, or more under the Volume Purchase Amendment to
the Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines. All pilot systems will be
shipped at the same time. The customer will be charged the unit price
for these pilot systems. The customer will have four months from
shipment of the pilot systems to sign a Volume Purchase Amendment for
any additional quantity. If the customer elects to do this, the pilot
system quantity will be included in the additional quantities to
determine the volume purchase price reduction percent to be applied
to the additional quantities, but no reduction shall apply to the
pilot system quantity.
The Volume Purchase Amendment Exhibit (IBM Personal Computer -
No. 3222-0) will be available from the IBM Data Processing Division
National Marketing Center.
The following is an overview of the provisions of the Exhibit
to the Volume Purchase Amendment for the IBM Personal Computer:
* Contract period: 12 months from the Commencement Date
* Price protection Upper Limit Percent: 0%
* Order changes - minimum notice period: Two months
* Settlement charges: $10 to $50 depending on category*
Volume purchase price reduction table*
Quantity of Eligible Volume Purchase Price
Machines for Each Category Reduction Percent
1 - 19 0%
20 - 49 5%
50 - 149 10%
150 or more 15%
* See Exhibit for categories and restrictions.
IBM Program License Agreement
Programs offered by IBM for the IBM Personal Computer will be
available under this new agreement, which licenses the customer to:
* Use the program in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
* Use the program on a single machine
* Copy and modify the program, except when "copy protected"
* Transfer the program and license to another party who agrees to
accept the terms and conditions of this agreement
Programs are provided "as is" without warranty. IBM only
warrants the diskette(s) on which the program is furnished to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for three months from date
of delivery.
The agreement is packaged and shipped with each program and is
visible to the customer before the diskette package is opened. The
customer is advised that opening the diskette package indicates
acceptance of these terms and conditions. No signature is required.
IBM Personal Computer Licensed Program Volume Licensing
Agreement
This new agreement provides terms and conditions for volume
licensing of programs comparable to those of the VPA for machines.
The terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement, which
is packaged and shipped with each IBM Personal Computer licensed
program, will apply to the programs offered under the Volume
Licensing Agreement.
Customers who commit to quantity orders of individual programs
during the contract period will pay a one-time charge per copy of the
licensed program less the applicable volume discount.
The following is an overview of the provisions of the Volume
Licensing Agreement:
Contract period: 12 months from the time the agreement is
accepted by IBM.
Scheduling: IBM and the customer will agree upon a delivery
schedule.
Settlement charges: Apply for each copy of a licensed program
ordered but for which delivery was refused by the customer during the
contract period. The charges are defined in the Exhibit to the Volume
Licensing Agreement.
Order changes: The customer may, upon two months' written
notice, request a revised Planned Shipment Schedule, provided that in
each case the requested shipment dates are within the contract
period.
Additional quantities: A Supplement for Additional Quantities
is used to order additional quantities for programs listed in the
Volume Licensing Agreement. Such additional quantities, if available
for shipment within that period, will be eligible for any applicable
related volume price discount. However, the one-time charge and terms
and conditions for such additional quantities shall be those of IBM's
applicable Exhibit then generally in effect at the time the
Supplement is signed by IBM.
If, when combined with quantities of the same licensed
programs ordered for delivery within the contract period, a higher
level price reduction is attained as a result of such additional
quantities, that price reduction shall only apply to licensed
programs shipped after the date a signed Supplement is received by
IBM, provided the Supplement is signed by IBM.
Price protection: During the twelve month contract period, IBM
may not increase the price for those programs listed on the
Agreement.
Adjustment to charges: If the customer refuses delivery for
the contracted quantity within the scheduling period, the prices for
programs already invoiced will be adjusted, if required, to reflect
the appropriate one-time charge.
The volume licensing discount schedule for each licensed
program is:
Volume Discount
Quantity Schedule in Percent
1 - 19 0%
20 - 49 5%
50 - 149 10%
150 or more 15%
Technical assistance: A newly-formed Personal Computer
Assistance Center will provide telephone assistance to DPD customers
installing IBM-marketed software for the IBM Personal Computer for a
period of three months after the Date of Installation of each system.
In addition, customers who have signed a VPA may designate a
coordinator at one location who may call the center. Assistance for
this coordinator will be available during the VPA period and for
three months after the Date of Installation of the last system
shipped under the VPA. If it appears that a problem is related to a
code defect in the software, the center will document the problem and
submit it to the Information Systems Division (ISD).
Additional details on the Personal Computer Assistance Center
will be available at first-customer shipment.
Warranty and maintenance service
Warranty period: Three months.
Warranty service: Warranty service for the IBM Personal
Computer may be obtained by delivering the malfunctioning machine
(Monochrome Display, Matrix Printer) or machine element (System Unit,
Keyboard) to an IBM Product/Service Center, an IBM Customer Service
Division (CSD) designated Service Location, or to an authorized IBM
Personal Computer dealer. The machine and machine elements will be
referred to as units. The IBM Product/Service Centers and CSD Service
Locations will be referred to as service locations. Warranty service
is also available by mailing the malfunctioning unit to the IBM
National Support Center, Greencastle, Indiana. Proof of purchase
(e.g. invoice) from IBM or an authorized IBM Personal Computer dealer
is required to obtain warranty service.
Warranty service by IBM is the repair of the System Unit and
the replacement of the Monochrome Display, the Matrix Printer, or
Keyboard. The replacement unit will be a similarly configured unit in
good working order. The malfunctioning unit will become the property
of IBM.
Customers desiring warranty service from IBM must call the
toll-free number for the National Support Center and provide
information including the results of the problem determination
Diagnostic Aid program, machine serial number and location, and
whether the malfunctioning unit will be carried to a service location
or mailed to the National Support Center.
Units taken to a service location will be picked up by the
customer. For units mailed to the National Support Center, the
customer must pay shipping charges to the National Support Center and
insure or assume risk of loss or damage in transit. IBM will pay
these charges for return shipment to the customer's location. It is
IBM's objective to repair the customer's System Unit in one or two
days. If the repair is performed at the National Support Center,
shipping time should be added to the repair time. If the
malfunctioning unit is the Monochrome Display, the Matrix Printer, or
the Keyboard, it is IBM's objective to have a replacement unit
available at a service location within 24 hours of notification to
IBM. If the customer ships the malfunctioning unit to the National
Support Center, it is IBM's objective to ship a replacement unit
within 24 hours of receipt.
If a customer requests warranty service on a unit IBM would
ordinarily elect to replace instead of repair, the customer may
choose to have the unit repaired at the National Support Center,
instead of exchanged, at an additional charge. It is IBM's objective
to repair the malfunctioning unit in one or two days. Shipping time
should be added to the repair time.
Maintenance service: Maintenance service is offered by IBM and
is available under the terms and conditions of the IBM Personal
Computer Service Agreement, Warranty Extension Option and Annual
Option. The Warranty Extension Option is available only if selected
prior to or during the warranty period. The agreement commencement
date is concurrent with the start of warranty and continues for
twelve months. At the end of the twelve months, the service agreement
will be renewed automatically under the Annual Option which is
described later. Written notice of any applicable price changes will
be provided prior to renewal. Customers not wishing to renew must
withdraw their machines from the agreement.
The Warranty Extension Option provides for IBM-arranged pickup
of the malfunctioning unit and replacement with a
similarly-configured unit in good working order at a location
designated by the customer. Pickup and delivery is available if the
unit is located within a designated service area, nominally within a
30-mile radius of a service location. Service continues to be
available by carry-in to a service location or mail-in to the
National Support Center. IBM's objective is to have a replacement
unit available at a service location, for pickup or for delivery to
the customer if within the designated service area, within 24 hours
of notification to IBM. If the customer ships the malfunctioning unit
to the National Support Center, it is IBM's objective to ship a
replacement unit within 24 hours of receipt of the unit.
The Annual Option may be selected during the warranty period
and, if accepted by IBM, the commencement date will be the day after
the end of warranty. If this agreement is selected after the end of
the warranty period, IBM must inspect the machine at the National
Support Center. There is a charge for this inspection. If repairs are
required to qualify for this agreement, IBM will provide an estimate
and, upon the customer's authorization, the work will be performed.
The customer will be billed at the time and material rates in effect
at that time.
The service provided by the Annual Option is the same as that
provided by the Warranty Extension Option. The term of this option is
twelve months and it is automatically renewed annually. Written
notice of any applicable price changes will be provided prior to
renewal. Customers not wishing to renew must remove their machines
from the agreement.
Under both options, the customer may choose to have a unit
repaired, rather than replaced, at the National Support Center. In
that case, it is IBM's objective to repair the malfunctioning unit in
one or two days. Shipping time should be added to the repair time.
The following customer responsibilities apply during warranty
and under the Service Agreements:
* Identifying the malfunctioning unit through problem determination
using the Diagnostic Aid program.
* Notifying IBM, through the National Support Center toll-free
number, of the malfunctioning unit and providing all required
information, including results of the Diagnostic Aid program,
machine serial number and location.
* Preparing the malfunctioning unit for shipment in the original or
equivalent container. IBM will provide shipping containers for
purchase by the customer.
* Removing all non-IBM devices or features prior to delivery to
IBM.
* Accepting, unpacking, and checkout of the replacement (or
repaired) units.
The National Support Center will be accessible via a toll-free
number to receive notification of hardware problems and to assist the
customer in isolating a problem to a specific unit. The Center will
obtain certain customer information, provide advice on equipment
disposition related to the customer's agreement, assist in isolation
of the malfunctioning unit, and coordinate pickup and delivery when
required.
Agreements are not transferrable in the event of the loss or
sale of a unit. Agreements are purchased for a period of 12 months,
payable through a one-time annual charge at time of purchase. This
charge is not refundable.
The following IBM service locations are planned for 1981:
* Product/Service Centers
Baltimore, MD
San Francisco, CA
Philadelphia, PA
* Other Service Locations
Los Angeles, CA
Seattle, WA
Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Washington, DC
* National Support Center
Greencastle, IN
Time and materials service: Time and materials service is only
available via mail-in to the National Support Center, Greencastle,
IN. Labor, service parts, and all transportation costs are billable
to the customer. The customer's responsibilities are to perform
problem determination using the Diagnostic Aid program, telephone the
National Support Center, remove all non-IBM devices and features,
insure or assume risk of loss or damage in transit to Greencastle,
and accept, unpack, and check out the repaired unit.
Self service: In addition to the CSD service offerings, the
customer may purchase Advanced Service Aids which will enable the
customer to isolate a problem to an under-the-cover field replaceable
unit (FRU). Personnel using this diagnostic package must have
completed the service training requirements for the IBM Personal
Computer. If the customer has the technical ability to follow written
service procedures, the customer will be able to perform many of the
necessary repairs.
Testing allowance: None.
Educational allowance: Qualifying educational institutions
will be eligible to receive the standard educational allowance which
will be available only for orders of VPA quantity. The standard
educational allowance will be applied when it is greater than the
volume purchase price reduction percentage. The educational allowance
will not be applied to the pilot system quantity included in the VPA
quantity.
Customer setup: The IBM Personal Computer is a customer setup
(CSU) machine. The allowance for setup is one day. Detailed setup
instructions are included with each machine.
Customer responsibilities: The customer is responsible for
unpacking the system components, attaching them correctly, and
running the diagnostic program.
Customers using DOS Diskette and any software which requires
the use of diskettes are responsible for producing back-up copies of
the original diskettes, when copying is permitted, and according to
the terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement.
Data security: The IBM Personal Computer is subject to the
controls of its environment. Customer management is responsible for
the selection, implementation and adequacy for the intended
application of these controls.
Delivery: First-customer shipment is planned for October 1981
For more information on the IBM Personal Computer contact your
IBM marketing representative, or call the IBM Data Processing
Division National Marketing Center. You may use the following
toll-free numbers:
In New York State - (800) 942-1918
In Continental United States, but
outside of New York State - (800) 431-2670
In Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
(call collect) - (914) 696-6840
Or write to the IBM Corporation, Data Processing Division,
Department 86R, 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10604.
Prices
Annual Maintenance
Charge
Warranty
Item Extension Annual
Type Model Number Purchase Option Option
Standard configurations*
Configuration 1 5150 813 $2,385 $160.50 $204.00
Configuration 2 5150 824 3,045 215.50 274.00
* See section on Standard System Unit/Keyboard Configurations for
description
Options
IBM Monochrome
Display 5151 001 345 52.50 66.50
IBM 80 CPS Matrix
Printer 5152 001 755 141.00 179.00
Keyboard 1501100 270 * *
IBM Monochrome Display
and Printer Adapter 1504900 335 15.50 20.00
Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter 1504910 300 32.50 41.00
Printer Adapter 1505200 150 1.50 2.00
16KB Memory Expansion Kit 1501001 90 6.00 8.00
32KB Memory Expansion Option 1501011 325 32.00 40.50
64KB Memory Expansion Option 1501012 540 96.00 122.00
5 1/4 Inch Diskette Drive
Adapter 1503780 220 5.00 6.00
5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette
Drive 1503800 570 49.00 62.00
Asynchronous Communications
Adapter 1502074 150 6.50 8.00
Game Control Adapter 1501300 55 1.00 1.50
Printer Cable 1525612 55 ** **
Accessories
Printer Stand 1525614 55 N/A N/A
Shipping containers (ordering information and prices will be
available at first-customer shipment)
* Included in System Unit maintenance charge.
** Included in Printer maintenance charge.
Item One-time
System software Number Charge
IBM Personal Computer Diskette
Software (DOS Diskette) 6024001 $ 40
IBM Personal Computer PASCAL Compiler 6024010 300
Application software
Asynchronous Communications
Support 6024032 40
VisiCalc 6024004 200
EasyWriter 6024005 175
General Ledger by
Peachtree Software, Inc. 6024008 595
Accounts Receivable by
Peachtree Software, Inc. 6024009 595
Accounts Payable by
Peachtree Software, Inc. 6024007 595
Microsoft Adventure 6024006 30
Advanced Diagnostics Package 6025077 155
Supplies: The following supplies will be available from IBM:
* 5-1/4" diskettes
* 9-1/2" x 11" single ply, 20 lb., blank, white paper with 1 1/2"
tear-off carrier strips.
See your IBM Information Records Divison representative for
additional information.
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IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER - DETAILED DESCRIPTION
System Unit/Keyboard
The System Unit is the heart of the IBM Personal Computer. The
System Unit with its companion keyboard is rugged, easy-to-use, and
controls a variety of input/output devices. Each System Unit comes
with at least 16KB (16,384 bytes) of memory for user programs. Based
on the high performance Intel 8088 Microprocessor, each System Unit
includes in the 40KB ROM an enhanced version of the popular Microsoft
BASIC-80 Interpreter and a jack for attachment of a user-supplied
cassette recorder for loading or saving programs and data. A
programmable speaker which can produce tones is also standard. The
System Unit can be further expanded through options that are
customer-installed in five system expansion slots (one of which is
used for a display or monitor adapter).
Memory may be incremented from 16KB to 64KB on the system
board of the System Unit and then up to a System Unit total of 256KB.
While each System Unit has a jack for the attachment of a cassette
recorder, one or two diskette drives may be easily added for rapid
access to programs and data.
Highlights of the System Unit include:
* Intel 8088 Microprocessor
* 4.77 MHz clock speed
* Up to 256KB random access memory
* 250ns memory access time
* 410ns cycle time
* Parity checking
* 63.5 watt power supply; cooling fan
* Approximate dimensions: 410mm (16") depth, 500mm (20") length,
142mm (6") height
* Approximate weight: 9.5kg. (21 lbs) (without diskette drives)
An enhanced version of the Microsoft BASIC-80 Interpreter
(cassette level) is standard in the ROM of each System Unit.
Highlights of the BASIC-80 Interpreter include:
* Select 40 or 80 character display lines
* Full screen editor for easy program creation and modification
* Up to 16 foreground and 8 background colors (with appropriate
monitor adapter)
* Automatic line numbering
* 40-character variable names (all characters significant)
* Multiple statements per program line
* 250 characters per program line
* Comments on program lines
* Up to 17-digit numeric precision
* Supports sequential cassette files
* Error trapping
* Addressable workspace up to 60KB
* Integer/real/string variables
* Single and double precision floating point numbers
The Keyboard is attached to the System Unit with a six foot
coiled cable, permitting adaptation to a variety of work
environments. The 83-key keyboard, with an adjustable typing angle,
offers commonly-used data and word processing functions in a design
that combines the familiar typewriter and calculator pad layouts. All
non-control keys are typamatic (repeating). Ten program-supported
function keys (total of 40 possible functions using keyboard shift
keys) are standard. Special symbols, such as those used to draw
lines, may be accessed with a combination of keys. Depending on the
application program, from ten to forty special function keys may be
supported. Other keys, like those used to print the current screen
contents, correct a typing error, or "scroll" a long document, are
clearly labeled. Access to all 256 characters (ASCII and special) is
provided by use of the ALT key.
The approximate dimensions of the keyboard are: 200mm (8")
depth, 500mm (20") length, 57mm (2.5") height. The approximate
weight is 2.8 kg (6 lbs).
The IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer may be attached for hard-copy
output.
For video output, the user has a choice of connecting, with
proper adapters, a high-quality IBM Monochrome Display, a color or
black and white monitor, or, through a customer-supplied RF modulator
attachment, a color or black and white TV set. Computer-generated
video output may vary from a simple 40 x 25 character alphabetic
display, to 80 character-per-line "text" applications, to
high-resolution graphics.
The Keyboard and customer-supplied cassette recorder are
plugged directly into the System Unit. The displays and printer are
connected via optional adapters installed inside the System Unit.
When turned on, the System Unit automatically runs a power-on
self test to verify system readiness. If the validation is
successfully completed, the BASIC ROM Interpreter (cassette level) is
made ready and identified on the display screen. The user may now
enter a program from the keyboard or load it from a cassette
recorder. If a failure is found, an identifying number will appear on
the screen.
If a diskette drive is installed, the System Unit
automatically loads from the diskette in drive. This is typically the
Disk Operating System (DOS) or an application program. The DOS may in
turn invoke the Disk or Advanced levels of BASIC, followed then by
the manual or automatic execution of one or more BASIC programs.
The IBM Personal Computer requires a video display device for
display output. A cassette recorder or a diskette drive is required
for program or data storage. The IBM Personal Computer is powered by
a standard 110 Volt, 60 Hz power source.
IBM Monochrome Display
The IBM Monochrome Display is a high-resolution device with an
11 1/2" diagonal, green phosphor screen. The screen area provides for
25 rows of 80 characters. Characters are 7 x 9 dots in a 9 x 14 dot
box. Both upper and lower case letters can be displayed. The
character attributes provide underline, blinking, high intensity,
reverse image, and non-display. In addition to the normal alphameric
characters, a large number of special characters are provided. A set
of line graphic characters is supported for simple display drawings.
The IBM Monochrome Display is supplied with signal and power
cables. The signal cable is plugged into the IBM Monochrome Display
and Printer Adapter which is inserted into the second System
Expansion Slot on the left as viewed from the front of the System
Unit. The power cable is plugged into the System Unit.
The approximate display dimensions are 350mm (14") depth,
380mm (15") length, 280mm (11") height.
The weight is approximately 7.9kg. (17 pounds).
IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer
The printer is an 80-character-per-second bidirectional matrix
printer which uses pin-feed, continuous form (4 inch to 10 inch
width), multi-part paper. Under program control, the pitch can be
selected for 40, 66, 80, or 132-character lines. Both horizontal and
vertical tabs are supported. Twelve character styles are available.
Several features of the printer make it especially easy to
use. When first turned on, it runs a self test. A bell sounds when
it is out of paper. Paper is simple to load and adjust. The ribbon
cartridge can be quickly changed, and the print head is a low-cost
item that can be replaced by the user.
The printer responds to a variety of commands from the System
Unit to control page spacing, select the desired character style, or
skip to a specified row or column.
The printer requires a signal cable for connection to either
the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter or the IBM Printer
Adapter. A 6-foot signal cable may be purchased from IBM. The printer
comes with a 6-foot power cable and requires a 120 volt, 60 Hz
source.
The approximate printer dimensions are 400mm (16") length,
370mm (15") deep, and 110mm (4.5") height. It weighs approximately
5.9kg. (13 pounds).
Options
The following options can be added to the System Unit. An
asterisk (*) identifies the options which use one of the five system
expansion slots.
IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter (1504900)*
An adapter which provides for attachment of both the IBM
Monochrome Display and the IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer. The adapter
provides cable connectors for attachment of the printer and the
display at the rear of the System Unit. The adapter should be plugged
into the second system expansion slot on the left as viewed from the
front of the System Unit.
Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter (1504910)*
Provides for the attachment of a television frequency display
to the IBM Personal Computer. Either a "direct-drive RGB" signal or a
"composite" video signal can be selected. The display can be a
monitor or, through a customer-suplied RF modulator, a standard TV
set. Either a color or black and white monitor or TV can be attached.
Sixteen foreground and 8 background colors are supported in text
(character) mode. This attachment also provides support for
four-color medium resolution graphics (320 dots horizontal, 200 dots
vertical) and black and white high-resolution graphics (640 dots
horizontal, 200 vertical). 256 characters are available in "text"
mode, 128 in medium or high resolution graphics. The adapter provides
16KB of built-in memory to store multiple display screen contents and
supports a customer-supplied light pen. The adapter should be plugged
into the second system expansion slot on the left as viewed from the
front of the System Unit.
Printer Adapter (1505200)*
Provides for attachment of the IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer.
This option is used when the Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter is
selected instead of the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter.
16KB Memory Expansion Kits (1501001)
Up to 64KB of memory can be plugged into the system board.
This memory is available in 16KB increments and must be used to
provide the first 64KB of memory.
32KB Memory Expansion Option (1501011)*
Used to increase the memory beyond the 64KB on the system
board by installing one or more of these options. Each option
provides an additional 32KB of memory. The system board must first
contain 64KB of memory before this option can be used. Each option
requires a system expansion slot.
64KB Memory Expansion Option (1501012)*
Used to increase the memory beyond the 64KB on the system
board by installing one or more of these options. Each option
provides an additional 64KB of memory. The system board must first
contain 64KB of memory before this option can be used. Each option
requires a system expansion slot.
5 1/4 Inch Diskette Drive Adapter (1503780)*
Allows up to two 5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette Drives to be
installed inside the System Unit.
5 1/4 Inch-160KB Diskette Drive (1503800)
This user-installable drive allows the IBM Personal Computer
to read, write, and store data on 5 1/4" diskettes. Storage capacity
is approximately 160KB per diskette. The diskette drive has the
following characteristics:
48 tracks/inch, 40 tracks/diskette, 300 revolutions/minute, 8 ms
track to track access time, and 20,480 bytes/second transfer rate.
Up to two may be installed in a System Unit.
Asynchronous Communications Adapter (1502074)*
The Asynchronous Communications Adapter provides the IBM
Personal Computer user with a channel to data processing or
input/output devices outside of the immediate system. These can be
connected by telephone using a plug-in modem, or directly by cable
when the device is nearby. The communication "target" may be a large
host computer, a Series/1, another IBM Personal Computer, a paper
tape reader, a communicating typewriter, a laboratory instrument, or
other machines providing the popular RS-232-C asynchronous interface.
The Asynchronous Communications Adapter is flexible enough to
match most of the computers and related products available in the
microcomputer marketplace. The user's program selects the appropriate
speed (50-9600 bps), format (5, 6, 7 or 8-bit characters), parity and
stop bits to reflect the attached device. Once communication has been
established, the user's program performs reads and writes. Interrupts
permit the program to perform data processing such as calculating,
diskette reading or writing, or printing, and then pause to resume
communications when a signal appears on the line.
The Asynchronous Communications Adapter has been verified to
communicate with an IBM Series/1 with feature #1610, 2091/2092
attachment card using a sample program provided on the IBM Personal
Computer DOS Diskette, and an application program running on Realtime
Programming System Version 5 (5719-PC5) and Event Driven Executive
Version 3 (5719-XS3).
The Asynchronous Communications Adapter provides an EIA
RS-232-C interface. One 25 pin "D" shell, male type connector is
provided to attach various peripheral devices. In addition, a
current-loop interface is located in the same connector. A jumper
block is provided to select manually either the voltage or the
current loop interface.
BASIC language application programs supporting communications
will require a diskette-based, minimum 32KB system containing DOS and
the BASIC language extensions which include communications support.
Printer Cable (1525612)
Signal cable to connect the IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer to
either the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter or the Printer
Adapter.
Printer Stand (1525614)
Supports the IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer and holds fanfold
paper.
Game Control Adapter (1501300)*
Supports two customer-supplied joysticks for video game
interaction, allowing the user to move an object on the screen in any
direction, or supports up to four customer-supplied game "paddles"
for simple horizontal or vertical movement.
System software
IBM Personal Computer Diskette Software (DOS Diskette)
(6024001)
The IBM Personal Computer Diskette Software (DOS Diskette)
consists of the IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System (DOS) and
the Disk and Advanced BASIC language extensions to the Cassette level
BASIC which is included in the ROM of the System Unit. DOS Diskette
is designed so that the user can load into memory DOS, Disk or
Advanced BASIC depending upon the functions required.
IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System (DOS)
The IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System (DOS) provides
a high-level interface between a program and its hardware
environment. DOS supports one or more 5 1/4" diskette drives.
Sequential and random access of files is supported and file space is
allocated dynamically as data is added. DOS functions include the
display of a diskette directory and the rename, erase, display,
compare, or copy of files. DOS also permits the chaining of a series
of diskette programs contained in a predefined job stream. Either a
job stream or a single program may be designated for automatic
execution when the system is first turned on.
The IBM Personal Computer DOS provides the diskette I/O for
the PASCAL Compiler and any programs produced by it. DOS also
provides Editor and Debug utility programs to aid in program
development. A Linkage Editor is provided to convert language
compiler relocatable modules to executable load modules.
The IBM Personal Computer DOS resides on the DOS Diskette. If
the DOS Diskette is present in diskette drive "A" when power is
turned on, DOS will automatically be loaded into memory. DOS requires
a minimum of one diskette drive and 32KB memory.
IBM Personal Computer BASIC language extensions
The IBM Personal Computer BASIC Interpreter is structured in
three functional levels: ROM Interpreter (Cassette), Disk, and
Advanced. The Cassette level not only provides the necessary cassette
input/output instructions, but also supports display, keyboard,
printer, and customer-supplied light pen and joystick, and a full
complement of editing, logic, math, and string functions. The
Cassette level of BASIC is provided with each computer in the form of
built-in read-only memory (ROM).
The Disk and Advanced levels of BASIC may be loaded into
memory from the DOS Diskette. The Disk extensions to the language
provide a full set of instructions, commands and built-in functions
which support the companion Disk Operating System and add date, time
of day, and communications capability. The Advanced extension to
BASIC includes the Disk functions and further enhances the support
for display graphics, and customer-supplied light pen and joystick.
It also includes both the Graphics Macro Language (paint, circle,
get/put display contents, store, and draw line segments) and the
Music Macro Language* (provides 84 notes for the programmable
speaker) and provides the capability to support a variety of external
hardware devices. Advanced BASIC also supports interrupts for
communications, function keys, light pen, and game controllers.
* Trademark Microsoft Inc.
The IBM Personal Computer language extensions require a
minimum 32KB memory and at least one diskette drive. While IBM
Personal Computer DOS can be loaded only from drive "A", the BASIC
extensions may be loaded from either drive "A" or "B".
Some examples of the minimum memory configuration required are:
Total User Memory Available/
Memory Total System Memory of
Required 32KB 48KB 64KB
Cassette Level
BASIC (ROM) 4.0KB 28.0KB 44.0KB 60.0KB
DOS 12.0KB 20.0KB 36.0KB 52.0KB
Disk Level
BASIC
- without communica-
tions option 24.0KB 8.0KB 24.0KB 40.0KB
- with default communi-
cations option 25.5KB 6.5KB 22.5KB 38.5KB
Advanced Level
BASIC
- without communica-
tions option 29.0KB 3.0KB 19.0KB 35.0KB
- with default communi-
cations option 30.5KB 1.5KB 17.5KB 33.5KB
IBM Personal Computer Pascal Compiler (6024010)
The Pascal Compiler is available as an optional software
product. The IBM Personal Computer Pascal version supports all of the
facilities of the International Standards Organization (ISO) Working
Draft #6, with the exception of conformant array parameters, which
are instead provided by the "super array" type. Many additional
features are also supported.
The Pascal program must be created as a source (text) file
using a text editor such as the EDLIN utility program that is
packaged with DOS on the DOS Diskette. The Pascal Compiler is then
used to compile the program, producing a machine language (object)
file in relocatable format. Finally, the Linker program, packaged
with DOS on the DOS Diskette, is used to convert the relocatable
program into one that is ready for loading and execution at a
specific memory address.
A minimum 128KB two-diskette system is required to produce the
final load module, although the module itself may be executable in a
smaller system. If the program performs diskette I/O, the IBM
Personal Computer DOS must be diskette and memory resident.
Applications software
Asynchronous Communications Support (6024032)
This support allows users, with no additional programming
support, to use their IBM Personal Computer as a TTY ASR 33/35
terminal. In addition to the interactive terminal support, the
package provides for the exchange of program and data files between
the IBM Personal Computer and the host system with which it is
communicating as well as between two IBM Personal Computers if both
have the Asynchronous Communications Support.
The Asynchronous Communications Support Program is designed to
allow connection to most host systems which support TTY ASR 33/35
terminals. The following terminal parameters may be stored on the
IBM Personal Computer or specified interactively at program
initiation:
* Bit rate (75 bps to 2400 bps)
* Parity
* Number of stop bits
* Line output turnaround characters
* Half or full duplex
* XON/XOFF support
If additional parameter settings supported by the Asynchronous
Communications Adapter are needed, the user can expand the program
using the BASIC language.
The program has operated with VM/370 Release 6 and VM/Systems
Product Release 1 on an IBM System/370 Model 158 with an IBM 3705.
The User's Reference Manual contains a discussion of the VM
system requirements to communicate with the Asynchronous
Communications Support.
The IBM Personal Computer configuration must include 64KB of
memory, the IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System (DOS), Disk
BASIC language extensions, and the Asynchronous Communications
Adapter.
VisiCalc (6024004)
VisiCalc for the IBM Personal Computer is a unique tool which
allows the businessman, the accountant, the analyst, and the planner
an efficient way to solve their problems with no knowledge of a
traditional programming language. VisiCalc combines the convenience
and familiarity of a pocket calculator with the powerful memory and
electronic screen capabilities of the IBM Personal Computer. Taking
advantage of the tutorial nature of the documentation, new users will
be able to build a spread sheet of numeric values easily, which they
can then modify, causing the complete spread sheet to be recalculated
using the new value or values entered.
Users can add labels, headings, and lines to their data to
allow the printing of reports displaying the different "what if"
situations which can be computed with the simple change of one or
more of the data elements.
The VisiCalc program provides the facility to arrange data
into a grid of up to 63 columns and 254 rows. Any element in this
grid can be a numeric value, a label, or a formula. These formulas
allow elements of the grid to relate to other elements, and have a
wide range of flexibility. The formulas can also use the standard
functions provided by VisiCalc. Some of these are: summation, net
present value, integer, and trigonometric functions.
VisiCalc for the IBM Personal Computer is designed to operate
with a minimum of 64KB of memory, 1 diskette drive, and one of the
following display options:
* The IBM Monochrome Display and the IBM Monochrome Display and
Printer Adapter;
or
* A direct-drive color monitor or any 80-column black and white
monitor with the Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter.
VisiCalc also requires the IBM Personal Computer Disk
Operating System (DOS). VisiCalc supports the attachment of the IBM
Printer.
EasyWriter (6024005)
EasyWriter is an extremely versatile and easy-to-use word
processor whose menu-driven interface allows users with varied skills
to be productive quickly. The simple text entry and the
full-function, full-screen text editor facilitate: adding,
inserting, deleting, and correcting of existing files; horizontal and
vertical scrolling through text; and global and selective search and
replace. This is combined with the flexibility of formatting the
output to the printer.
EasyWriter is designed to operate with a minimum configuration
of 64KB memory, 1 diskette drive, the IBM Printer, and one of the
following display options:
* The IBM Monochrome Display and the IBM Monochrome Display and
Printer Adapter;
or
* A color or black and white monitor with the Color/Graphics Monitor
Adapter. If this option is chosen, the Printer Adapter is also
required to support the IBM Printer.
EasyWriter also requires the IBM Personal Computer Disk
Operating System (DOS).
The Accounting System by Peachtree Software Inc.
The IBM Personal Computer Peachtree Accounting System is
organized into three packages: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable
and Accounts Payable. These cross-industry programs are applicable to
many different businesses and provide the user with powerful tools
for running and managing a business. The packages may be installed by
selecting any combination of the three packages or a fully integrated
system consisting of all three, depending on the user's specific
needs.
Each package in the Accounting System by Peachtree Software
Inc. is designed to operate with an IBM Personal Computer with 64KB
of memory, 2 diskette drives, the IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer with the
Printer Adapter or the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter,
and one of the following display/adapter options:
* The IBM Monochrome Display and the Monochrome Display and Printer
Adapter;
or
* A customer-supplied direct drive color or 80-column black and
white monitor and the Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter.
The IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System (DOS) and Disk
BASIC language extensions are also required.
The IBM Personal Computer General Ledger By Peachtree Software
Inc. (6024008)
General Ledger is the heart of the total accounting system.
It keeps a detailed record of all financial transactions and
generates the balance sheet and income statement to provide timely
information on the financial status of the company.
The General Ledger provides a comprehensive set of 16
application programs which collectively perform the creation,
maintenance, updating, and report-generation function of the system.
The system provides for the creation of a flexible chart of accounts
which can be added to, changed, or deleted as the user requirements
change. Transactions are entered through one transaction entry
program and posted to the appropriate account after any required
editing of the information.
If other packages are present, summary transactions can be
passed from these packages to the General Ledger at the end of the
accounting period. At the end of an accounting period, reports
generated include: trial balance, transaction registers, balance
sheet, and income statements.
The IBM Personal Computer Accounts Receivable by Peachtree
Software Inc. (6024009)
Accounts Receivable is a complete invoicing and monthly
statement generating package that keeps track of the current and aged
accounts receivable. A complete record is maintained for each
customer including: customer number; address; credit, discount, and
tax rate; balances; credit, debit, and year-to-date information. The
current status of any active customer account is instantly available.
Highlights of this package include: open item or balance forward;
automatic interface to the General Ledger; accounts receivable aging
which includes three aged and one current period; and interface to
the General Ledger package.
The IBM Personal Computer Accounts Payable by Peachtree
Software Inc. (6024007)
Accounts Payable keeps track of current and aged accounts
payable and incorporates programs which maintain a complete record
for each vendor. Highlights of this package include: cash
requirements forecast based on due or discount dates, printing checks
with detailed stubs for vendors, automatic check register for each
generation of checks, and interface to the General Ledger package.
Microsoft Adventure (6024006)
Microsoft Adventure is a role-playing game where a single
player acts out an adventure with the help of an IBM Personal
Computer. The setting for this adventure is a vast network of caves
beneath the earth and the land outside in the vicinity of the
entrance to the caves. The world created by this program contains 130
rooms or nodes, 15 treasures, 40 useful objects, and 12 problems to
solve.
Microsoft Adventure was designed to operate on an IBM Personal
Computer with at least 32KB of memory, one diskette drive, and one of
the following display options:
* The IBM Monochrome Display and the IBM Monochrome Display and
Printer Adapter;
or
* A customer-supplied color or black and white monitor with the
Color/Graphics Display Adapter;
or
* A customer-supplied color or black and white TV set with the
Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter and a customer-supplied RF
modulator.