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PS/1 - 2155 78C/79C/87C/CC1/NM1 (SL-B) System Information

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PS/1 - 2155 (SL-B) System Information

2155 System Architecture

Model

2155 78C

2155 79C

2155 87C

Processor

486SX2/50

486SX2/50

486DX2/50

Cache / Max

0 / 256KB

0 / 256KB

0 / 256KB

Video Chipset

CL-5428

CL-5428

CL-5428

VRAM / Max

1MB / 1MB

1MB / 1MB

1MB / 1MB

Disk Drive

3.5"

Combo*

Combo*

Hard Drive

253 MB

253 MB

420 MB

Memory / Max

4 MB / 64 MB

4 MB / 64 MB

4 MB / 64 MB

Modem Speed

2400 bps

2400 bps

2400 bps

Fax Speed (S/R)

N/A

N/A

9600 / 4800

CD-ROM

Matsushita 2x

Matsushita 2x

Matsushita 2x

Sound Card

Sound Blaster

Sound Blaster

Sound Blaster


Model

2155 NM1

2155 CC1

Processor

486SX2/50

486DX2/50

Cache / Max

0 / 256KB

0 / 256KB

Video Chipset

CL-5428

CL-5428

VRAM / Max

1MB / 1MB

1MB / 1MB

Disk Drive

3.5"

3.5"

Hard Drive

340 MB

340 MB

Memory / Max

4 MB / 64 MB

4 MB / 64 MB

Modem Speed

2400 bps

2400 bps

Fax Speed (S/R)

9600 / 4800

9600 / 4800

CD-ROM

Matsushita 2x

Matsushita 2x

Sound Card

Sound Blaster

Aria 16


*The Combo drive integrates a 5.25" and a 3.5" diskette drive into a single 5.25" enclosure.
Cache denotes installed external cache, VRAM denotes installed video memory, Memory denotes installed system memory, Max denotes maximum expandability. Fax speed is listed only on machines whose modems have fax capabilities and are listed as (Send/Receive) bps.

Regular system memory is upgraded with 36-bit or 32-bit (parity or non-parity) industry standard 70ns 72-pin SIMM chips. If the machine has 2 SIMM sockets, it can handle up to a 32MB SIMM in each socket. If it has 4 SIMM sockets, it can handle up to a 16MB SIMM in each socket.

Video drivers for these machines are available on IBM's FTP site. The Windows 3.1 driver for the CL-GD5428 chipset is at ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/pccbbs/ps1/c5426_28.exe

To upgrade cache memory on machines that have that capability (see product matrix), you will need to add either 4 (in bank 1 for 128K) or 8 (in both banks for 256K) 28-pin 32K x 8, 25ns SRAM modules. You will also need to add the appropriate TAG chip (32K x 8, 20ns SRAM for 256K ; 8K x 8, 20ns SRAM for 128K). If you are adding 256K of cache, you will also need to move the cache jumpers as shown below.

All of these machines use a standard IDE controller. This interface should support any standard IDE device. Some Enhanced IDE (EIDE) devices (namely hard drives larger than 528MB) may be able to function with the use of disk overlay software, normally supplied by the drive manufacturer, but is not supported by IBM. Though EIDE CD-ROMs are not supported on these machines, a CD-ROM with it's own ISA interface controller should work. Any ISA card (CD-ROM controller, modem, SCSI card) added to these machines needs to be non-"Plug and Play" to help insure compatability.

Processor Upgrade Matrix

Model

CPU

Upgrade Processor

Installation Notes

2155 78C

SX2/50

487SX, P24T-63

J24: 1-2, J25: 1-2, J31: 2-3 for either

2155 79C

SX2/50

487SX, P24T-63

J24: 1-2, J25: 1-2, J31: 2-3 for either

2155 87C

DX2/50

P24T-63

J24: 1-2, J25: 1-2, J31: 2-3

2155 CC1

DX2/50

P24T-63

J24: 1-2, J25: 1-2, J31: 2-3

2155 NM1

SX2/50

487SX, P24T-63

J24: 1-2, J25: 1-2, J31: 2-3 for either


The 487SX indicates the Intel 487SX math coprocessor. The P24T-63 indicates the Intel Pentium Overdrive Processor (63 Mhz). If you receive a 2462 Startup POST error after installing a Pentium Overdrive, you may need a BIOS chip upgrade (FRU 76H6938) Under installation notes (Jxx: y-z), Jxx denotes a jumper and y-z denotes its position. These are the only processor upgrades supported by IBM for these machines.

Phone Support for these machines is available from IBM on a fee basis over the IBM Club's 900# (1-900-555-2582). The first minute of this call is free, each additional minute is charged to your phone bill at a rate of $2.99/minute.

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Technical Specifications

Date Created

13-04-98

Last Updated

19-02-99

Revision Date

19-02-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

PS/1

Machine Type

2155

Model

78C; 79C; 87C; NM1; CC1

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