IBM PC 5150
Personal computer, 1981, IBM. The IBM PC 5150 is the original IBM Personal Computer, the machine that defined the industry standard.
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) |
| Model | PC 5150 |
| Processor / coprocessor | Intel 8088 / 8087 at 4.77 MHz |
| RAM | 16 to 256 KB |
| ROM | 40 KB (power-on self test and BASIC) |
| Monitor | 12 inch monochrome CRT (5151), 720 x 350 |
| Storage | 2 x 5.25" floppy disk drives (160 KB each) |
| Video interface | monochrome (MDA) or colour (CGA) |
| Interfaces | RS232C (DB-9 and DB-25), Centronics (DB-25) |
| Expansion | 5 slots |
| Dimensions | 508 (W) x 406 (D) x 140 (H) mm |
| Weight | system 12.7 kg, monitor 7.9 kg, keyboard 2.7 kg |
| Operating system | DOS 1.0, BASIC interpreter |
| Power supply | system 63 W, monitor 95 W |
| Price (1981) | $1,585 to $4,500 |
Documentation
- How to diagnose and repair IBM floppy disk drive 5 1/4 - 360 Kb
- IBM PC 5150 - General information (PC and XT)
- IBM PC 5150 - Hardware maintenance and service information
- IBM PC 5150 - Hardware maintenance reference, part 1
- IBM PC 5150 - Hardware maintenance reference, part 2
- IBM PC 5150 - Hardware maintenance reference, part 3
- IBM PC 5150 - Introduction to diagnostics (PC and XT)
- IBM PC 5150 - Jumpers and switch settings
- IBM PC 5150 - Operator's manual
- IBM PC 5150 - Repair information (PC and XT)
- IBM PC 5150 - Service manual
- IBM PC 5150 - Technical reference
- IBM PC 5150 - Technical reference
- IBM PC 5150 - User's guide
