PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 MODEL 70 486 (8570-B61 AND 8570-B21) IBM Announcement Letter Number 189-196 dated December 19, 1989 IBM US - Last Revised on December 19, 1989 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The Personal System/2 (R) Model 70 486 (8570-B61 and 8570-B21), with a 25MHz i486 (1) 32-bit microprocessor, enhances the PS/2 (R) family of systems by offering a new level of advanced performance in a desktop unit. The Model 70 486 includes a 25MHz i486 32-bit microprocessor that features an internal memory cache controller, an internal 8KB memory cache, and an internal floating-point processing unit to perform the functions of an external 80387 Math Co-Processor. The Model 70 386 (8570-A61 and 8570-A21) can be upgraded to the Model 70 486 by the installation of the 486/25 Power Platform. The 486/25 Power Platform was previously announced in Product Announcement 189-102, dated June 20, 1989, and is currently being shipped. The Model 70 486 is appropriate for advanced users who perform numeric-intensive applications requiring floating-point operations, or large memory resident applications that will benefit from the advanced processing capabilities of the 25MHz i486 32-bit microprocessor. The Model 70 486 is compatible with most existing software products for IBM personal computer and Personal System/2 systems. Due to the higher speed of the i486 processor in the Model 70 486, some timing sensitive software may require modification. The Model 70 486 is supported by Operating System/2 (TM) (OS/2 (R)) Standard Edition 1.1 and 1.2, OS/2 Extended Edition 1.1 and 1.2, and the Disk Operating System (DOS) Version 3.3 and 4.0. Corrective Service Diskette UR 25066 is required to support Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) with DOS 4.0. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Trademark of Intel Corporation. PURCHASE PRICES: PS/2 Model 70 486 (8570-B61) $ 12,390 PS/2 Model 70 486 (8570-B21) 12,990 Planned Availability Date: December 19, 1989 Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o 25MHz i486 32-bit microprocessor o Internal memory cache controller and 8KB internal memory cache o Internal floating point unit replaces need for external 80387 o System board memory expandable to 8MB o 60MB or 120MB fixed disk with integrated controller o Micro Channel (TM) Architecture with one 16-bit and two 32-bit slots o Well suited for applications such as engineering/scientific, image processing, financial modeling, software development, and other numeric-intensive applications o Software compatibility with 80386 systems o Upgrade capability from Model 70 386 (8570-A61/A21) (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. DESCRIPTION The Personal System/2 Model 70 486 enhances the PS/2 family of systems by offering a new level of advanced performance in a desktop unit. The Model 70 486 with 25MHz i486 processing power is particularly well suited to advanced users who perform numeric-intensive applications, such as: o Engineering/scientific analysis o Image processing o Financial modeling o Software development. STANDARD FEATURES The Model 70 486 comes standard with: o 1.44MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive o 2MB of high speed memory o 60MB or 120MB fixed disk drive with integrated controller o Keyboard port o Pointing device port o Serial/asynchronous port o Parallel port o Video Graphics Array (VGA) port o Three I/O slots o IBM Enhanced Personal Computer Keyboard. GRAPHICS The VGA port supports graphics and text modes including 640 x 480 graphics, 320 x 200 graphics in 256 colors, and 720 x 400 text, and maintains compatibility with Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) and Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) modes. DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS The fixed disk drive has a capacity of 60MB or 120MB. The fixed disk controller is integrated with the drive. Capacity 60MB 120MB Bytes/Sector 512 512 Sectors/Track 32 32 Cylinders 928 920 Number of Heads 4 8 Data Transfer Rate 10.2Mbps 10.2Mbps Average Access Time 23ms 23ms Sector Interleave 1:1 1:1 BIOS The system has two levels of BIOS that total 128KB. The Compatibility BIOS (CBIOS) with memory addressability of up to 1MB provides compatible support for current application programs. An additional version of BIOS, Advanced BIOS (ABIOS), provides support for multitasking operating systems and has extended memory addressability up to 16MB. FEATURE INTEGRATION The high level of feature integration on the system board reduces the requirement for optional adapters. Memory on the system board can be expanded to 8MB. The integrated 80387 compatible Math Co-Processor provides enhanced performance in arithmetic calculations. The system is designed for tool-free installation and includes security features in BIOS/CMOS and an external keylock. Additional features of the system unit include three I/O slots (two 32-bit slots and one 16-bit slot with video extension), a 132-watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply, a time and date clock with a built-in battery, an additional position for a second 3.5-inch diskette drive or tape backup unit, and the IBM Enhanced Personal Computer Keyboard. FEATURES SUPPORTED Both models of the Model 70 486 support the following announced IBM and IBM compatible hardware. o 2-8MB 80386 Memory Expansion Option (#5211) (6450605) o 1MB Memory Module Kit (85ns) (#5212) (6450603) -- supported on the 2-8MB 80386 Memory Expansion Option o 2MB Memory Module Kit (85ns) (#5213) (6450604) -- supported on the 2-8MB 80386 Memory Expansion Option o 2MB Memory Module Kit (80ns) (#5214) (6450608) -- also supported on the 8570-A21 and 8570-A61 system boards o 80386 Memory Expansion Kit (#3064) (6450372) o 80386 Memory Expansion Option (#3019) (6450367) o Enhanced 80386 Memory Expansion Option 4MB Kit (#3011) (34F3011) o Enhanced 80386 Memory Expansion Option 2MB Kit (#3077) (34F3077) o 4MB Memory Module Kit (#3933) (34F2933) -- supported on the Enhanced 80386 Memory Expansion Option Kits o 1.44MB Diskette Drive (#3057) (6450353) o Mouse (#8770) (6450350) o 5.25-inch External Diskette Drive Adapter/A (#8760) (6450245) o 5.25-inch Diskette Adapter/A (#1007) (6451007) o 3119 Adapter/A (#5442) (94X2415) o 6157 Tape Drive Adapter (#4160) (92X1458) o Display Adapter 8514/A (#4054) (1887972) o 8514 Memory Expansion Kit (#4081) (1887989) o Dual Async Adapter/A (#1014) (6451013) o Image Adapter/A (#4324) (07F4400) o Image Adapter/A Memory Expansion Kit (#3231) (07F4406) o Image Adapter/A Printer/Scanner Option (#1632) (07F4402) -- requires ImagePlus (TM) Workstation Program o 3270 Connection (#2000) (25F8448) o System 36/38 Workstation Emulation Adapter (#6279) (69X6279) o PC Network Baseband Adapter/A (#1223) (1501223) o PC Network Adapter II/A (#1222) (1501222) o PC Network Adapter II/A -- Frequency 2 (#5647) (96X5647) o PC Network Adapter II/A -- Frequency 3 (#5648) (96X5648) o Token-Ring Network Adapter/A (#4790) (69X8138) o Token-Ring Network Trace and Performance Adapter/A (#5774) (96X5774) o Token-Ring Network Adapter/A -- Remote Program Load (#8881) (25F8887) o Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter/A (#1133) (16F1133) o 300/1200 Internal Modem/A (#0349) (6450349) o 300/1200/2400 Internal Modem/A (#1755) (94X1755) o Multi-protocol Adapter/A (#3043) (6451003) o Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 (#6263 or #6247) (09F1897 or 16F1820) and related features o Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A (#6360/53F2601, #6364/53F2604, or #6368/53F2607) and related features o X.25 Interface Co-Processor/2 (#6401) (16F1858) and related features o Personal Pageprinter Adapter/A (#7002) (75X8267) o Display Station Emulation Adapter/A (#7743) (92X0743) o InfoWindow (R) Attachment Kit (#4239) (83X9239) o Wizard Adapter (#3462) (34F3062) o Wizard Memory Expansion (#3461) (34F3061) o Leased Line Modem (#1862) (26F1862) o System/370 (TM) Channel Emulation Adapter/A (#3206) (06F3160) (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. CABLES: o Serial Adapter Cable (#0217) (6450217) o Serial Adapter Connector (#0242) (6450242) o Communications Adapter Cable (#2067) (1502067) o Printer Adapter Cable (#5612) (1525612) o Token-Ring PC Adapter Cable (#3390) (6339098) o PC Network Baseband Adapter Cable (#1229) (1501229) o Cabling System PC Network Baseband Network Baseband Cable (#1227) (1501227) o System 36/38 Workstation Emulation Cable (#6293) (69X6293) o Display Station Attachment Cable (# 7742) (92X0742) o General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) Cable (# 5040) (63X4882) ACCESSORY: o Data Migration Facility (#5003) (1501224) INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES SUPPORTED DISPLAYS: o 8503 Monochrome Display o 8506 Monochrome Display -- requires Image Adapter/A o 8507 Monochrome Display o 8508 Monochrome Display -- requires Image Adapter/A o 8512 Color Display o 8513 Color Display o 8514 Color Display o 4055 InfoWindow Display PRINTERS: o 3812 Page Printer o 3852 Color Jetprinter Model 2 o 4201 Proprinter (TM) Model 1, 2, 3 o 4202 Proprinter XL Model 1, 2, 3 o 4207 Proprinter X24 Model 1, 2 o 4208 Proprinter XL24 Model 1, 2 o 4216 Personal PagePrinter o 4019 LaserPrinter o 5201 Quietwriter (R) Model 1 o 5201 Quietwriter Model 2 o 5202 Quietwriter III o 5204 Quickwriter (R) o 5216 Wheelprinter Model 2 o 5223 Wheelprinter E Model 2 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PLOTTERS: o 6180 Color Plotter o 6182 Auto Sheet Feed Plotter o 6184 Color Plotter o 6185 Color Plotter o 6186 Color Plotter Model 1, 2 o 7372 Color Plotter o 7374 Color Plotter o 7375 Color Plotter Model 1, 2 SCANNERS: o 3117 Scanner o 3118 Scanner o 3119 PageScanner TAPE: o 6157 Streaming Tape Drive o 6157 Streaming Tape Drive Model 2 OTHER DEVICES: o 4869-001 5.25-inch External Diskette Drive o 4869-002 5.25-inch External Diskette Drive o Personal System/2 Tape Backup Unit (#5279) (30F5279) o 3363 Optical Disk Drive (A11, B01) o ROLMphone (R) 244PC (#46900) o Personal System/2 Screen Reader (TM) (6450602) (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. NATIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT: NLS support is provided for the following languages: Arabic Italian Belgian (Flemish/French) Latin-American Spanish Canadian-French Norwegian Danish Portuguese Dutch Spanish Finnish Swedish French Swiss (German/French) German U.S. English Hebrew Worldwide English (U.K.) The NLS support includes PC national language code page support, national language keyboard support, multilingual nomenclature, and translated documentation and machine-readable information as required by the individual countries. For Belgium, NLS publications are provided in French. For Switzerland, NLS publications are provided in French or German. For Arabic and Hebrew, NLS publications are provided in English. STATEMENT OF DIRECTION The Model 70 486 will be supported by the AIX (TM) PS/2 operating system in first quarter 1990. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped with the product: o SETUP SHEET -- Illustrations showing how to set up the system unit, keyboard, and display. o QUICK REFERENCE and REFERENCE DISKETTE -- The Quick Reference manual contains an introduction to the computer, feature installation instructions, and trouble-shooting instructions. The Quick Reference Diskette contains diagnostics and utilities. Additional copies are available separately. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Setup Sheet S68X-2246 68X2246 IBM Model 70 486 Quick Reference and Reference Diskette S15F-2183 15F2183 HARDWARE PUBLICATIONS: The HARDWARE MAINTENANCE publications are for service personnel and detail many aspects of maintaining the machine. The publications include a parts catalog, the reference diskette containing advanced diagnostics, and instructions for identifying the failing field replaceable unit. The supplements for the Model 70 486 update the IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE (68X2222) and IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 HARDWARE MAINTENANCE REFERENCE (68X2221) manuals. The TECHNICAL REFERENCE publications are for programmers, engineers, and others who want to understand the Model 70 486 system unit. The publications include functional specifications, software specifications, and pinouts for peripheral connectors. The supplements for the Model 70 486 update the IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 AND PERSONAL COMPUTER BIOS INTERFACE TECHNICAL REFERENCE (68X2341) and IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 HARDWARE INTERFACE TECHNICAL REFERENCE (68X2330) manuals. The following publications are available. To order, contact your IBM representative. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Service Summary S15F-2167 15F2167 Hardware Maintenance Library Supplement S15F-2168 15F2168 Technical Reference Supplement S15F-2136 15F2136 SLSS is not available for any of the publications. Publications that may be purchased are available through IBM, IBM Authorized Dealers, or the Technical Directory. Publications may be ordered from an IBM Authorized Dealer, an IBM representative, or through the Technical Directory. Also, publications are available through the IBM Software/Publications Hotline (1-800-327-5711). A complete listing of IBM Personal System/2 and IBM personal computer hardware publications is available by calling the Technical Directory at 800 IBM-PCTB (1-800-426-7282). EDUCATION SUPPORT Education is provided in a combination of self-study and classroom courses. Customer technical and customer executive education will be updated to reflect these announcements. A description of these self-study and classroom courses is contained in the Catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244). Call IBM Direct -- Education at 1-800-426-2468 for schedules, enrollments and orders for self-study courses. SCHEDULE The planned availability date is December 19, 1989. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: o Dimensions: - Width -- 360mm (14.2-inches) - Depth -- 420mm (16.5-inches) - Height -- 140mm (5.5-inches) - Weight -- 9.5kg (21 pounds) o Electrical: - 100-125 (nominal) VAC; 50-60Hz - 200-240 (nominal) VAC; 50-60Hz o BTU Output: 751 BTU/Hr. o Noise Level: Class 3D o Equipment Approvals: - FCC -- Class B - UL -- 478, 5th Edition OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o Temperature -- 15.6 to 32.2 (degs)C (60 to 90 (degs)F) o Relative Humidity -- 8 to 80% MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The Model 70 486 requires an analog display (8503, 8506, 8507, 8508, 8512, 8513, 8514 or equivalent). PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The Model 70 486 is designed to maintain compatibility with the following operating systems: o OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.1 or 1.2 o OS/2 Standard Edition Version 1.1 or 1.2 o DOS Version 3.3 or 4.0. Corrective Service Diskette UR 25066 is required to support EMS with DOS 4.0. o AIX PS/2 -- supported in first quarter 1990. COMPATIBILITY: The Model 70 486 is designed to maintain compatibility with most software products currently operating under DOS and OS/2 on the Personal Computer XT (TM), the Personal Computer AT (R), and the Personal System/2 family. Due to the higher speed of the i486 processor in the Model 70 486, some timing sensitive software may require modification. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. LIMITATIONS: The Model 70 486 supports a maximum of 16MB of memory. 128KB of memory is used for high performance BIOS. An additional 256KB is reserved for system use in systems with 16MB of memory. USER GROUP REQUIREMENTS: The Model 70 486 addresses numerous customer requests and requirements for advanced levels of performance in the business and technical office environments. The system is particularly well suited to advanced users who perform numeric-intensive applications, such as engineering/scientific analysis, image processing, financial modeling, and software development. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The Model 70 486 is designated as customer setup. CABLE ORDERS: No cabling is required, other than for system power, keyboard, and display connections. Cables are provided with the system unit, keyboard, and display, and the instructions are provided as part of initial setup. INSTALLABILITY: By following the setup instructions, the user attaches the keyboard and peripherals and inserts the Reference Diskette. Power is then turned on and Set Configuration is run after the computer has successfully completed its initial self-tests. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: If a failure is found at initial installation, an instruction will appear on the screen. If the test is successfully completed, the system attempts to load an operating system from the A drive. If an operating system is not found, the system attempts to load one from the C fixed disk drive. If an operating system is not found, the user will be prompted to insert a diskette via an icon. A final default is provided through the use of a ROM-loaded BASIC interpreter as explained in the Quick Reference manual. PACKAGING: PRODUCT SHIPMENT GROUP Personal System/2 System Unit Carton: Model 70 486 8570-B61 or 8570-B21 System Unit Quick Reference and Reference Diskette Keyboard Carton (90X9252): Setup Sheet U.S. Line Cord IBM Enhanced Keyboard Keyboard Cable ACCESSORIES AND/OR SUPPLIES: 3.5-inch, 2.0MB diskettes (6404078) can be purchased from IBM Authorized Supplies Dealers, IBM Authorized Distributors or from IBM Direct Response Operations (DRO). Call IBM DRO at 800 IBM-2468. Mail orders should be sent to: IBM Corporation IBM Direct Response Operations One Culver Road Dayton, NJ 08810 SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL Security and auditability features of this product are: o A mechanical lock to allow the user to lock the system cover o A user-invoked password function used to prevent the use of the system by unauthorized persons. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME PURCHASE DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is available under the Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) to Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines. The 8570 is included in Category A Discount Group 1 of the Workstations and Related I/O Exhibit (WKSN). Customers with an existing VPA with a commitment in Category A may order the 8570 as additional quantities to, or as direct substitutes for, any other machines in the same category subject to availability. For further information regarding volume orders, contact your IBM marketing representative. IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Term leases and installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION APPLIES: Yes. ELIGIBLE MACHINE UNDER ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR IBM MACHINES: No. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTY SERVICE: Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR). WARRANTY OPTIONS: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR). IBM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR). IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. IBM Warranty Service, Maintenance Service or IBM Hourly Service may be obtained by calling 800 IBM-SERV. IBM Hourly Service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if applicable. VOLUME MAINTENANCE AMENDMENT: The 8570 is an eligible machine and a qualifying machine under the Volume Maintenance Amendment to IBM Maintenance Agreement. MID-RANGE SYSTEM AMENDMENT: The 8570 is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT PERCENT TYPE THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR 8570 17% 22% CORPORATE SERVICE AMENDMENT: The 8570 is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. DISCOUNT PERCENT OPTION THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR Network 25% 30% System 25% 30% EXTENDED MAINTENANCE OPTION: The 8570 is an eligible machine for the Extended Maintenance Option Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes, customer setup allowance is one day. IBM setup is available at the applicable IBM Hourly Service rate and terms. LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No. IBM EDUCATION ORDER CENTER: The 8570 is eligible to be ordered through the IBM Education Order Center. The IBM Education Order Center is the ordering vehicle for qualified faculty and staff members of Kindergarten through 12th Grade educational institutions to order personal computers and related hardware/software from IBM. NATIONAL EDUCATION PRICE (NEP): A National Education Price is available under the terms and conditions of the National Education Price Exhibit. The NEP price is not subject to any further discount or allowance. The 8570 is included in the National Education Price Exhibit. CHARGES MACHINE PART PURCHASE DESCRIPTION TYPE MODEL NUMBER PRICE PS/2 Model 70 486 8570 B61 8570B61 $ 12,390 PS/2 Model 70 486 8570 B21 8570B21 12,990 MAINTENANCE AND USE CHARGES WARRANTY MINIMUM OPTION MAINTENANCE UPGRADE CHARGE CHARGE ANNUAL (FROM CCR PRODUCT (IOR) TO IOR) 8570-B61 $ 645 $ 40 8570-B21 645 40 PUBLICATION CHARGES ORDER TITLE NUMBER CHARGE Setup Sheet S68X-2246 * Quick Reference and Diskette S15F-2183 * Service Summary S15F-2167 * Hardware Maintenance Library Supplement S15F-2168 * Technical Reference Supplement S15F-2136 * * Previously released price.