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PS/1 - 2168 - Technical specifications, Canada models 40P, 40F, BB1, 57C

Applicable to: Canada

Overview:
Source: Announcement letter A94-475

2168A-40P - 80486DX2-50MHz, 6/8, 4MB, 340MB HD, 14" SVGA - English
2168A-40F - 80486DX2-50MHz, 6/8, 4MB, 340MB HD, 14" SVGA - Canadian French
2168A-BB1 - 80486DX2-66MHz, 6/8, 4MB, 420MB HD, No monitor - English
2168A-57C - 80486DX2-66MHz, 6/8, 8MB, 720MB HD, No monitor - English

System Planar:

Description

40P/40F

BB1

57C

MicroProcessor

80486DX2

486DX2

486DX2

Clock Speed

50MHz

66Mhz

66Mhz

CoProcessor Socket

No

No

No

OverDrive Socket

No

STD

STD

P24T Upgrade

Yes

Yes

Yes

Processor

238

238

238


The following is applicable to all the above models

Upgrade PIN

Yes (Smart Energy System)

SES Enabled

AT/ISA

Bus Type

(Video is Local Bus)

Int Cache Support

8K

Ext Cache Support

0Kb (upgradable to 256Kb Write-back)

Cache Sockets

9

Full Size Slots

6

3/4 Size Slots

2

Half-Size Slots

0

Empty Slots

7

Empty Bays

4

3.5" SH

3

3.5" HH

1

5.25" HH

2

Parallel Port

1 x 25-Pin Bi-directional

Serial Ports

2 x 9-Pin with RS232D (16450 emulation not a removable chip set)

Serial Port Type

N-FIFO

Power-on Password

Yes

Password Reset

No


Power Supply:

Power Supply

145 Watts

BTU

409

Power Mfg

-

Voltage

100-240

Volt 115/230 Switch

Yes

Hz

50/60


Memory:
System Memory. Note: All memory is socketed, none is soldered on planar.

Standard

4 MB (8MB 57C)

Sockets

4

Open Sockets

3

Max Memory

64 MB

Speed

70 ns

SIMM Type

72-PIN TIN/LEAD
36-bit capable*

SIMM Sizes

1 to 32 MB

Parity Checked

No


*Note: The machines are shipped with non-parity (32-bit) memory but are designed to accommodate parity (36-bit) memory. Do not mix memory types.

Cache Memory.
There are 9 sockets for L2 write-back cache modules. All cache memory modules must be 28 pin. Bank 1 and 2 modules must be 32K x 8, 25ns SRAM. The tag module must be 8K x 8, 20ns SRAM for 128Kb or 32K x 8, 20ns for 256Kb. The 486 processor contains 8Kb of L1 cache.

Media:
Diskette Drives

Description

All models

Combo

No

Combo Mfg

N/A

Combo Form Factor

N/A

3.5" 1.44

Yes

3.5" Mfg

Yedata

3.5" Form Factor

Slim High

5.25" 1.2

No


Fixed Disk Drives
Note: BIOS will only support 2 internal IDE Fixed Drives. SCSI must be used for 3 or more. 'AT' Interface supporting ANSI standard for AT.

Description

All models

Manufacturer

IBM

Form Size

3.5

Capacity MB

340 MB
(420MB BB1)
(720MB 57C)

Controller

IDE

Seek Time MS

16

Cache Size KB

96


CD-ROM:
The 2168-40P/40F did not ship with a CD-ROM drive. The 2168-BB1 includes a 2x multi-session/PhotoCD CD-ROM drive and a 16-bit wavetable sound card. The 2168-57C did not ship with a CD-ROM drive.

Video:
Video Upgrade.
On-board Video memory is not upgradable. A third-party video card may be used to replace the on board video controller.

CLMODE.
The CLMODE Utility, which allows the user to change/set various display modes, is located in C:\VIDEO.

Video

SVGA/LBus Accelerated

Manufacturer

Cirrus Logic

Chip

CL-GD5428

Vesa Connector

Yes

VRAM Soldered

1 MB

VRAM Sockets

0

Video Disable

Yes - J15


The Display is compatible with PS/2 VGA interface.

Color Display

SVGA(A) *BB1/57C models did NOT include a display

Display Size

14"

Dot Pitch

0.28

Manufacturer

Daewoo

Interlaced

No

Multi-scan

Yes

Connector

15-pin D-sub (PS/2 VGA)

Max Resolution

1024 x 768 NI / 1280 x 1024 I

Max Colours

16 Million

Contrast Control

Yes

Bright Control

Yes

Horiz Center

Yes

Vert Center

Yes

Horiz Size

Yes

Vert Size

Yes

Hz

50/60

Voltage

100-127VAC

VGA

Yes

640x480 72Hz

Yes

800x600 56Hz

Yes

800x600 60Hz

Yes

800x600 72Hz

Yes

1024x768 Inter

Yes

1024x768 60Hz NI

Yes

1024x768 70Hz NI

Yes

1280x1024 Int.

Yes

Borderless

No

Hor Freq (KHz)

30-60

Ver Freq (Hz)

60-120

BIOS Setting

HiFunction (In PS/1 Configuration Utility)


Modem:

Type

Data/FAX

Data/FAX (BB1/57C)

BPS

2400/9600

1

Card Size

6"

6"

Beeper

Yes

Yes

Command Set

Hayes

Manufacturer

GVC

?

GVC P/N

FM-9648HR/1

Volume control

No

Jacks

Wall/Phone

Wall/Phone

DIP IRQ/COM

Yes (IRQ and COMM are setable via dip switches on back of modem card)

Yes


Mouse:

Manufacturer

Logitech

Dots Per Inch

400

Interface

6-PIN PS/2

Buttons

2

Cable

6 feet


Preloaded Software:
System comes preloaded with following software:
1. MS-DOS 6.21
2. Windows 3.11
3. MSWorks for Windows Version 3.0
4. PS/1 Fitness
5. Acorn software (Rapid Resume)
6. Co-session
7. WinFax Lite is bundled (Docs and diskette), not preloaded

Physical Specifications:
Note: All weights and measurements are approximate.

System Unit

Width

188 mm

Depth

415 mm

Height

378 mm

Weight

14.5 kg

Display

Width

369 mm

Depth

369 mm

Height

356 mm

Weight

11.5 kg

Heat Output

approx. 230 BTU/HR

Keyboard

Width

450 mm

Depth

156 mm

Height

38 mm

Weight

.9 kg


Warranty:
1. Three years from date of purchase.
2. One year On-Site service if within 80km of a major city.
3. One year Depot Service if outside 80km range. Customer bears cost of shipping to depot. IBM pays return ship costs.
4. Years 2 and 3 are Depot service.
5. Warranty covers hardware, software, and media.

Technical Notes:
BIOS Configuration Utility.

Error History
BIOS has an added Error History which can be accessed by pressing F9 when the POST Configuration Icon appears. The last three error codes will be displayed along with a brief explanation of the error.

SES Interface
The BIOS Configuration Utility has an added third page which acts as the SES interface. It can be accessed by pressing F1 when the POST configuration icon appears on a cold boot or it by typing CONFIGUR at a DOS prompt.
Note: SES does not allow a normal POST when it has saved an application that was running when SES was entered. To exit SES, do soft boot [CTRL+ALT+DEL] when the Rapid Resume logo appears. Then power off, wait 10 seconds, and power on for normal boot.

Page three of the utility allows you to change the following options:
1. APM BIOS Mode [16- or 32-bit protected]
2. Rapid Resume [Enable/Disable]
3. Automatic Power Off [Set # of inactive minutes 15 to 90]
4. Initialize Adapter Cards [Yes, Automatic, No]
5. Standby [Set # of inactive minutes 15 to 90]

Enabling Rapid Resume.
1. Open Windows
2. Double click on PS/1 Tools Icon
3. Double click on PS/1 Fitness Icon
4. Double click on Rapid Resume Manager Icon
5. Click on Enable
6. Click on Setup
7. Set minutes of inactivity
8. Set Rapid Resume Task List to Enabled if you wish to see a list of open applications.

Enabling Standby.
1. Open Windows
2. Double-click on PS/1 Tools Icon
3. Double-click on PS/1 Fitness Icon
4. Double-click on Standby Icon
5. Enter number of minutes for inactivity

Rapid Resume.
Warning: Not all adapter card states are saved under Rapid Resume. Refer to SES Adapter Cards Tech Note.
Overview.
o Current working environment is saved and restored
o Automatic power off saves energy when the computer is not in use
o Quick access to environment and applications after power on

Using Rapid Resume allows the computer to save the current working environment and power off. When the computer is powered on again, the previous working environment is restored. This allows quicker access to applications and the working environment. Rapid Resume will also automatically power off the computer after a period of inactivity.
Note: The system only recognizes the keyboard, mouse or hard drive when monitoring for activity Printing, network communications and floppy drive actions are not considered activities. The system will power off if there is no actual mouse, keyboard or hard drive activity.

Turning off the computer using Rapid Resume.
Power Off - Pressing the Power switch on/off with Rapid Resume enabled causes the computer to save its state and power off. Other devices need to be powered off separately.

Power Strip - If connected to a a power strip; turn the unit off first, then turn off the power strip.

System Beeps.
If you press the on/off button and the computer beeps three times, Rapid Resume cannot proceed. Press the on/off switch again. If you fail to press the on/off switch the system will power off however data and state info may not be saved.

Cancel Rapid Resume.
Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL while the computer is turning off will cancel the Rapid Resume.

Turning on the computer using Rapid Resume.
When the computer is turned on with Rapid Resume enabled an abbreviated hardware test is performed and then the Rapid Resume process is started. The Rapid Resume logo appears and the computer state is restored.

To by-pass Rapid Resume: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL when the Rapid Resume Logo appears. This will re-boot the system. Any data files that were not saved before powering off will be lost.

If the hardware configuration has changed, Rapid Resume may not be able to continue. A configuration message is displayed and the user is given two choices:
1. Cancel the Rapid Resume, previous state will be lost
2. Power off and return the system to it's previous hardware configuration.

Smart Energy System (SES).
The Smart Energy System provides two features to save energy:
Standby - Allows the computer to enter a low power state after a period of inactivity. Computer uses less power but remains fully functional.

Rapid Resume - Automatically powers off the computer when not in use, saving the current working environment which is restored when system is powered on again.

Inactivity is considered to be no keyboard, mouse, or hard disk activity. Printing, network, or floppy disk activity will not be detected and the machine will automatically power off during these activities.

SES can be used with any operating system that contains an APM driver. The following steps should be performed:
1. Make sure the APM driver is installed
2. Make sure the proper APM BIOS mode is set (OS/2 requires '16-bit Protected, Windows, 32-bit Protected)
3. Allocate a save area partition or use PS1PART.EXE in the PS/1 Tools directory or on the Recovery Diskette

The PS1START.EXE program, which is run from the AUTOEXEC.BAT, allocates consecutive disk sectors for a hidden file, '_PS1SAVE.DAT', on the host drive. The file contains system information that is used by the Rapid Resume feature. If PS1START.EXE cannot find consecutive disk sectors due to fragmentation, the following steps must be taken if the user wishes to continue using the Rapid Resume feature.

1. Temporarily reduce the size of the compressed disk DBLSPACE /SIZE C
2. Defrag the compressed drive DEFRAG C /F /H
3. Reboot
4. Resize the C drive DBLSPACE /SIZE /RES=4 C. This will conserve 4MB of uncompressed space on the Host.

SES and Adapter Cards.
Adapter Cards may loose state information and not function properly after Rapid Resume. To solve this problem, the Initialize Adapter Cards option was added in the Configuration Utility.

There are three types of Adapter Cards.
1. Cards requiring no hardware initialization i.e. modem cards.
2. Cards requiring device drivers i.e. Sound cards. The Initialize Adapter Cards option must be set to Yes This will force the system to execute the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files.
3. Cards requiring device drivers and other software i.e. Token-ring cards. WARNING!!! These cards cannot be used with Rapid Resume.

Changing the Display Resolution in Windows.
Normally, display resolution can be changed by:
1. Opening the PS/1 Tools Window.
2. Double-clicking on the PS/1 Fitness Icon.
3. Double-clicking on the Display Selection Icon.
4. Selecting the Resolution and number of colors.
5. Restarting Windows.

In some cases the resolution you may want to use a resolution that is not listed under available resolutions or is 'grayed' out.
If this is the case, check the C:\VIDEO directory. This directory contains the CLMODE utility and at least one INF file i.e. GD5424.INF, GD5428.INF or OEMSETUP.INF.

If no OEMSETUP.INF file appears, rename the GD542x.INF file which matches the video chip on the system to OEMSETUP.INF, e.g. ren GD5424.inf oemsetup.inf
You may now use Windows Setup to change the video driver:
1. Open Main Window.
2. Double-click on Windows Setup Icon.
3. Click on Options.
4. Click on Change System Settings.
5. Click on the down-arrow beside the Display box.
6. Scroll or page-down and select 'Other Display (Requires disk from OEM).
7. Click OK.
8. Delete the A:\ and enter C:\VIDEO.
9. Click OK.
10. Select the desired resolution.
11. Click OK.
12. Restart Windows when requested.

If Windows does not restart properly or the video is unreadable, go to the DOS prompt, change to Windows directory and type SETUP. Select another resolution following basically the same steps as outlined above i.e. Select Display, Other Display, and enter C:\VIDEO when asked to insert a disk.

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Date Created

14-12-98

Last Updated

22-01-99

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Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

PS/1

Machine Type

2168

Model

40P; 40F; BB1; 57C

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