IBM 5155 User Manual

Moving Your Options
Preparation of Your Expansion Unit
~ Warning: Before moving your expansion unit, you
should copy
all disk files onto diskettes. Normal
shipping and handling can result in permanent loss
of the data on your fixed disk drives. Depending on
the amount of data stored, you may need as many as
32 diskettes to backup each fixed disk drive. Refer
to the
mM Disk Operating System manual for a
description of the Backup command.
1 Insert the Diagnostics diskette into drive A.
2 Set the Power switch on the expansion unit, if
attached, to On.
3
Set the Power switch on the system unit to On.
The following message
will appear on your
screen.
SELECT AN OPTION
o - RUN DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES
1- FORMAT DISKETTE
2 - COPY DISKETTE
3 - PREPARE SYSTEM FOR RELOCATION
9 - EXIT TO SYSTEM DISKETTE
ENTER THE ACTION DESIRED
?
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IBM 5155 Specifications

General

Model	IBM 5155
Category	Desktop
Release Year	1984
CPU	Intel 8088
Clock Speed	4.77 MHz
Display	9-inch monochrome CRT
RAM	256 KB, expandable to 640 KB
Storage	One or two 5.25" 360KB floppy disk drives
Graphics	CGA (Color Graphics Adapter)
Ports	Parallel, Serial, Keyboard
Operating System	IBM PC DOS
Weight	30 pounds (13.6 kg)

Summary

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INSTRUCTIONS TO USER

Explains RF energy generation and potential interference, advising proper installation and use.

Section 1. Introduction/Installation

External Options

Illustrates external components that expand capabilities.

Installation

Outlines initial setup steps and procedures for the system.

Section 2. Problem Determination Procedures

Section 3. Operating Your IBM Portable Personal Computer

System Unit

Describes the main component responsible for processing and controlling operations.

Keyboard

Details the layout and functions of the keyboard.

Diskette Drive

Details how to insert and remove diskettes from the drive.

Section 4. Option Installation

Installation Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing options.

Section 5. Moving Your IBM Portable Personal Computer

Moving Your System Unit

Steps for preparing and safely moving the system unit.

System Setup

Instructions for setting up the system unit in a new location.

Moving Your Options

Guidance on preparing and moving peripherals and expansion units.