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I BM Personal Computer Questions and Answers



     October 7, 1981 (Second issue this date)



                             Dick Dievendorff



                             I BM Corporation
               DPD Region 14 Market Support
                     3424 Wilshire Boulevard
                     Los Angeles, CA 90010
                                (213) 736-4879
                        I BM Tiel i ne 285-4879
                VNET Node DEM014(DIEVEN)




             **   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY     **
**   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY   **
PREFACE




This is an IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY document and, therefore, its use
is confined to IBM employees.

This document has not been subjected to any formal review and has not
been checked for technical accuracy.

The products referenced in this document may not be available in all
countries.

This documeht is a mixture of announcement material, answers from the
National Marketing center, information from the employee information
packet, results from a physical examination of the unit, general indus-
try knowledge, and a liberal amount of personal opinion.

If you have further questions, corrections to my answers, or any further
information, I'd like to hear from you.

THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR, NOT IBM.




Preface                                                                 ii
**   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY    **
CONTE~TS




Employee Questions      .................... .                       1
 What does the NNC say about this document? (10/5)                   1
 What are the employee prices? (10/5)                                1
 What is the fastest way to get one? (9/18)                          2
 \';hat if I went the employee price? (9/18)          . . . . . .    2
  What. is the first day order window for employees? (10/7)          3
  Do I have ~o order by 10/31 to get the Employee price? (9/18)      3
  Can I get a Special Price on new announcements'? (10/7)            3
  When does the payroll deduction start? (9/23)                      3
  When will I get my system? (10/6)           . . . . . .            3
  How many systems can I get at the Employee price? (10/7)           4
  Will I have to pay sales taxes? (10/5)                             4
  What payment options do I have? (10/7)      ... .                  4
  What is the finance charge? (10/7)          .... .                 4
  Where can I see the IBM Personal Computer? (10/5)                  4
  When will I. get my information packet? (10/S)                     4
  Who can submit software? (9/20)     ..... .                        S
  What if IBM rejects my submission? (10/6)                          S
  Is there an Engineering Change policy? (10/7)                      S
  Can I write it off my income tax? (10/S)                           S
  Can I change my order after I submit it? (10/S)                    S
  Do I need a separate Diskette Adapter? (10/6)                      S
  Should I order the Communications software now? (10/7)             6

Marketi ng Information  ......... .                                  7
 How do I deal with customer inquiries? (10/6)                        7
 Where is the nearest ComputerLand? (10/6)                            7
 How do I deal with distributor inquiries? (10/7)                    7
 What promotional material is available? (9/18)                      8

System Questions       ......... .                                   9
  Is the S-100 bus used?            . . . .                          9
  Is a real time clock included? (9/21)                              9
  Is it simple to start up? (9/21)                                   9
  Are 5 expansion slots enough? (10/5)                               9
  How much memory do I need? (10/6)                                  10
  What are some sample configurations? (10/6)                        10
  \';hat memory chips are us ed? (9/21)                              16
  Is the display memory addressable from the CPU? (9/25)             16
  Are all address lines on the bus? (10/S)       . . . .             17
  Does it matter where the adapters are plugged? (9/25)              17
  \'lhat is in the Technical Nanual? (10/6)                          17

Processor Questions                                                  18
  What microprocessor is used? (10/6)                                18
  Can I use 8080 or Z-80 programs? (9/21)                            18
  What's the difference between the 8088 and the 8086?               18
  Does the microprocessor have multiply and divide? (9/2S)           18


Contents                                                            iii
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 Is' multiprogramming supported?                                    19
 Why 4.77 NHz for a clock? (10/5)                                   19
 Is there an 8087 coprocessor? (10/5)                               19'

Cassette Questions                                                  20
  Does the cassette interface have motor control? (10/5)            20
  What is the baud rate? (10/7)                                     20

General Display Questions         . . . .                           21
 What's the difference between adapters?                            21
  Do I lleed both the Color and Monochrome adapters? (9/21)         22
  Can I put both adapters in at the same time? (10/6)               22
 What CRT controller is used? (9/14)                                22

Monochrome Display Questions    ....                        . ...   23
 Can I use my own monitor with the IBN Monochrome adapter? (9/21)   23

Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter Questions                            24
 Can I use a TV set instead of a monitor? (10/6)                    24
 Can I use the Monochrome Display with the Color adapter? i10/6)    24
 Where can I get an RF modulator? (9/17)    .... .                  24
 What does a color monitor cost? (9/23)   ..... .                   24
 How good is the text quality with the color adapter? (10/6)        24

Keyboard Questions                                                  26
 How good is it? (10/6)                                             26

Printer Questions                                                   27
  Can I use other printers? (10/5)                                  27
  Does the IBM Printer have friction feed? (10/5)                   27
  Is the ~lality adequate for correspondence? (9/21)                28
  What are the 12 fonts? (10/5)     .....         . ....            28
  Does the Printer come with a c'able? ~10/5)                       28

Diskette Questions                                                  29
  What controller chip is used? (9/14)                              29
  Do I have to use IBM diskettes? (9/21)                            29
  How is the data organized? (10/6)                                 29
  What if I need more diskette capacity? (9/21)                     29
  Does the diskette controller use Direct Memory Access?            29

Communications Questions                                            30
  Will it emulate a 3270? (10/6)                                    30
  How can I use the Communications adapter? (9/21)                  30
  Do I need a modem also? (9/25)   ...... .                         30
  How about Binary Synchronous operation? (10/6)                    30

Game Control Adapter Questions                                      31
  What resistance should the joysticks be? (10/5)                   31

Software Questions           . . . . .                              32
 What do I get with the Disk Operating System?                      32
 Where is my assembler? (10/6)     .....                            33
  What's in the BASIC interpreter? (9/21)                           33


Contents                                                            iv
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 How much storage is left with DOS and BASIC? (9/21)   33
 What is VisiCalc? (9/23)   ............ .             33
 Will CP/M-86 or UCSD Pascal be available? (10/6)      33
 What does the Debug program provide? (9/23)           34

Glossary                                               35




Contents                                                v
    **   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY     **
    EMPLOYEE QUESTIONS




    What does the NMC say about this document? (10/5)

    I sent a copy of this document to the National Marketing Center for
    their information and verification. They asked me to emphasize that
    there is considerable personal opinion in this document, and that it may
    !lot be entirely correct. I'll state it again, THE OPIN IONS
    EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR, NOT IBM.

    It is not my intent to mislead anyone, or to reveal IBM Confidentia:
    product plans. This information is derived from:

         The announcement literature

         The employee information packet

5        The Technical Reference manual

         Discussions with the National Marketing Center

         Personal observation of the IBM Personal Computer

         intelfs product literature

         Experience with other personal computers

         Personal opinion

         Personal Computer periodicals


    What are the employee prices? (10/5)




    Employee Questions                                                     1
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              Component                                  List   Empl      Disc

              System Unit (48K, 1 diskette)              2235   1517       32
              16KB Hemory Expansion Kit                    90     45       50
              32KB Memory Expansion Option                325    212       34
              64KB Hemory Expansion Option                540    344       36
              Additional diskette drive                   570    366       36
              IBH Honochrome Display                      345    227       34
              IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335     207       38
              Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter              300    223       22
              IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755    555       26
              Printer Adapter                             150     89       41
              Printer Cable                                55     37       33
              Printer Stand                                55     37       33
              Game Control Adapter                         55     39       29
              IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40     20       50
              Asynchronous Communications Adapter         150     96       36
              Asynchronous Communications Support          40     25       38
              VisiCalc                                    200    135       32
              EasyWriter                                  175     91       48
              Pascal Compiler                             300    150       50
              General Ledger                              595    300       49
              Accounts Receivable                         595    300       49
              Accounts Payable                            595    300       49
              Microsoft Adventure                          30     18       40
              Advanced Diagnostics                        155     93       40
5             Technical Reference Hanual                   36     21.50    40

    The employee price applies to components purchased with the system unit.


    What is the fastest way to get one? (9/18)

    Buy it from ComputerLand. Put in your order now.   You won't get the
    employee price that way, though.


    What if I want the employee price? (9/18)

    Mail the information request card in the current issue of THINK magazine
    to Boca Raton.  If you haven't received THINK, mail a letter to:

             International Business Machines, Inc.
             IBM Personal Computer
             Employee Purchase
             P.O. Box 1328-E
             Boca Raton, Florida 33432

    Include your name, employee number, IBH location, and home address in
    the letter.




    Employee Questions                                                           2
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    What is the first day order window for employees? (10/7)

    All employee orders received before October 31 will be pooled, and a
    random selection will determine the delivery sequence.

    Only one system per employee will be placed into the first day order
    pool.

    If you place multiple orders before October 31, Boca Raton will pick one
    arbitrarily or they may contact you.

    Boca Raton will compare serial numbers on all employee orders to keep
    employees from ordering multiple systems in the first day order lottery.
    That means if you have multiple IBM employees in your family, you can
    get into the lottery multiple times.


    Do     have to order by 10/31 to get the Employee price? (9/18)

    No.    Employees should be able to get the discount at any time.


    Can I get a Special Price on new announcements? (10/7)

    Boca Raton indicates that the discount will be available only with sys-
    tem units.  If a new announcement occurs~ an employee price will be
    available on the new component. However, to get the employee price, you
    must order a (new) system unit.

5   If a new announcement occurs before you receive your system, you may
5   cancel your order and send in a new order.  You will get a changed (that
5   means later) delivery date.
5
5   If you anticipate new announcements later, give consideration to delay-
5   ing your order until that announcement occurs. Balance your immediate
5   desire to get a system with the financial impact of the employee price
5   on a new announcement.


    When does the payroll deduction start? (9/23)

    I assume that the payroll deductions begin when your system is
    delivered, but I'm not sure.  I'm checking with ISD.


    When will I get my system? (10/6)

6 The Employee information packet indicates that employee orders will be
6 scheduled on an "as available" basis. Volume shipments for employees
6 may not begin until the first quarter of 1982.




    Employee Questions                                                        3
 **   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY    **
 How many systems can I get at the Employee price? (10/7)

 One per immediate family member.      Boca Raton defines "immediate ff family
 members as your dependents.

 Only one system per employee will be placed into the first day order
 pool.


 Will I have to pay sales taxes? (lOIS)

5 I'm afraid so. The employee information packet states that the taxes
5 you will be charged are the applicable taxes that apply to the pick-up
5 location (dealer store).


 What payment options do I have? (1017)

  Boca Raton iadicates you have two options:

      Pay the total price by check at delivery

      Finance the total amount over two years

  If you want to payoff the total early, contact your local payroll
  department, they will compute the payoff charge.


  What is the finance charge? (10/7)

  12% in all states except Alabama, which is 10%.

  Boca Raton indicates that the computation is:

      Take the total price, including sales tax

      Hult1ply by 1.13

      Divide by the number of pay periods in two years (normally 104 or
      48)

      The result is the per paycheck deduction for your system


  Where can I see the IBM Personal Computer? (lOIS)

5 A demonstration system should be available at most ComputerLand stores.


  When will I get my information packet? (lOIS)

  The National Marketing Center indicated that the packets would be mailed
  during the week starting September 21. The first day order window was
  also extended to 10/31/81 for employees to get the packets back.


  Employee Questions                                                             4
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5 Some employees reported receipt as early as September 28.           ! received
5 mine October 3.


    Who can submit software? (9/20)

    The program is open to the general public with the exception of the few
    IBM employees who evaluate submissions. The submitter must be an adult
    (age 18 or over).


    What if IBM rejects my submission? (10/6)

    IBM's position is that if IBM rejects employee submitted software, it
    would be a conflict of interest for the employee to market it independ-
    ently or submit it to someone else.

6 Several of the IBM Computer Clubs plan to distribute public domain soft-
6 ware for the IBM Personal Computer and solicit employee contributions of
6 software that IBM rejects.
6
6 Those clubs are checking with the       la~vyers   to find out if such operations
6 will be permitted.


    Is there an Engineering Change policy? (10/7)

    Boca Raton has no plans to upgrade systems to reflect engineering chang-
    es.


    Can I write it off my income tax? (10/5)

5 Check with your accountant.  I'd suggest two possible approaches, either
5 a professional tool, or as an offset to software royalty income.


    Can I change my order after I submit it? (10/5)

5 You can cancel it and reorder.        That will probably affect your delivery
5 date.


    Do I need a separate Diskette Adapter? (10/6)

6   The Employee information packet lists a diskette adapter, item number
6   1503780, with an employee price of $135. Some employees are confused by
6   this item's significance.
6
6   YOU DON'T NEED TO ORnER A SEPARATE DISKETTE DRIVE ADAPTER, it is
6   included in the Employee System unit configuration.




    Employee Questions                                                             5
**   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY    **
Should I order the Communications software now? (10/7)

The Employee information packet indicates that the Asynchronous Communi-
cations Support software wouldn't be available until December, and
employees ordering that software wouldn't get a delivery date until it
became available.

I wouldn't mess with it.   The employee discount on that item is only
$15.

Note that the hardware (which is the expensive part) isn't delayed, just
the software.




Employee Questions                                                      6
    **   I BM I NTERNAL USE ON L Y   **
    MARKETING INFORMATION




    How do I deal with customer inquiries? (10/6)

    If your customer is a Volume Purchase Agreement (VPA) candidate (e.g. if
    they are interested in 20 or more units), the IBM Marketing Represen-
    tative or the customer can call the National Marketing Center at (800)
    431-2670.  IBM employees can use tieline 254-6840.

    If the interest is in less than 20 units, the customer should be
    referred to a ComputerLand store, a Sears Business Systems Center, or an
    IBM Product Center. ComputerLand is the only active distribution chan-
    nel .. in the Los Ange les area.

6 Please don't call me to tell me about your prospect.     That is the func-
6 tion of the National Marketing Center.


    Where is the nearest ComputerLand? (10/6)

6        La Mesa:             7200 Parkway Drive           (714) 464-5656
6
6        Lawndale:            16720 South Hawthorne Blvd. (213) 371-7144
6
6        Newport Beach:       4250-M Scott Drive           (714) 975-0953
6
6        Pasadena:            81 North Lake Avenue         (213) 449-3205
6
6        San Bernardino:      289 East Highland Avenue     (714) 886-6838
6
6        San Diego:           4233 Convoy Street           (714) 560-9912
6
6        San Fernando Valley: 20812 Ventura Boulevard      (213) 716-7714
6
6        Thousand Oaks:       171 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.   (805) 495-3554
6
6        Tustin:              104 West First Street        (714) 544-0542
6
6        West Covina:         853 South Glendora Avenue    (213) 960-6351
6
6        West Los Angeles:    10600 Pico Boulevard         (213) 559-3353


    How do I deal with distributor inquiries? (10/7)

    The Blue letter states:

    Inquiries from enterprises who wish to act as distributors or resellers
    of the IBM Personal Computer should be directed to:



    Marketing Information                                                      7
**   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY     **
       Hanager of Pers-onal Computer Harketing
       DPD HQ, Department 8C3
       1133 Westchester Avenue
       White Plains, NY 10604

The NNC told me that they were routing these inquiries to ISD.

Other inquiries, such as firms desiring to develop software or hardware,
or "professional or technical" inquiries, should be directed to:

       IBM Personal Computer
       P.O. Box 1328-P
       Boca Raton, Florida 33432


What promotional material is available? (9/18)

The following publications can be ordered from Mechanicsburg:

        G520-3722   For Professional Productivity brochure
        G520-3723   For the Educational Community brochure
        G520-3916   Hardware Overview flyer
        G520-3917   Software Overview flyer
        G520-3918   Accounts Receivable flyer
        G520-3919   Accounts Payable flyer
        G520-3920   General Ledger flyer
        G520-3921   Communications flyer
        G520-3922   VisiCalc flyer
        G520-3923   EasyWriter flyer

I'm told that Mechanicsburg is out of these, well back ordered, and some
weeks from relieving that backlog.




Marketing Information                                                  8
 **    IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY     **




  Is the S-100 bus used?

 No.

  Is a real time clock included? (9/21)

  Yes. You can set the time of day from DOS or from BASIC. The time and
  date are lost when the system is bootstrapped or powered off.


  Is it simple to start up? (9/21)

  You just insert a system disk into drive A and turn on the power. If
  you want to re-boot without turning the power off, you press three keys
  simultaneously and it re-boots.


  Are 5 expansion slots enough? (10/5)

  In my opinion, it could be a problem.

  The first 64KB fits onto the system board, taking no slots.

5 Each additional memory increment (32 or 64KB) takes one slot.

  One expansion slot is also used by each of the following:

       5-1/4 inch Diskette Drive Adapter

       Asynchronous Communications Adapter

       Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter

       Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter

       Printer Adapter

       Game Control Adapter

  The maximum 256K configuration uses 3 expansion slots for memory boards,
  and probably one slot each for the diskette adapter the Monochrome Dis-
  play and Printer Adapter.

  You probably wouldn't need both the Monochrome Display and Printer
  Adapter and the Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter. Furthermore, the Print-
  er Adapter isn't necessary if you have the Monochrome Display and Print-
  er Adapter.


  System Questions                                                          9
 **    IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY       **
 I talked this issue over with the National Marketing Center, they sug-
 gested that I probably wouldn't need all the cards at the same time, and
 depending upon what I was doing, I could swap cards.


 How much memory do I need? (10/6)

       EasyWriter and VisiCalc need a minimum of 64KB.

       Pascal requires 128KB.

       128KB is recommended for VisiCalc.

       BASIC won't be able to use much more than 96KB.

6 I don't know how to say this well, but I'd get 128KB minimum if I were a
6 machine language programmer.


 What are some sample confjgurations? (10/6)

 Use these configurations for comparison, your configuration may differ.

 The mlnlmum system for the employee price includes a system unit with
 48KB RAM, a diskette drive adapter, and one diskette drive.

  In all of the below configurations, the "System Unit" includes:

       40KB ROM containing Microsoft BASIC

       48KB User memory

       83 key keyboard

       Programmable speaker

       Cassette attachment jack

       5-1/4 inch diskette drive adapter

       One 5-1/4 diskette drive

  1.   Minimal configuration.     User supplies RF modulator and TV set.

             Component                                     List   Empl
             ----------------------------------
             System Unit                                   2235   1517
             Color/Graphics Honitor Adapter                 300    207
             IBH Personal Computer DOS diskette              40     20

             Total                                         2575   1744

       The employee price is 32% off list.



  System Questions                                                         10
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2.   Minima) configuration pIns games. User supplies RF modulator, TV
     set, and game paddles or joysticks.

           Component                                    List   Empl
           ----------------------------------
           System Unit                                  2235   1517
           Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter                300    207
           Game Control Adapter                           55     39
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette             40     20

           Total                                        2630   1783

     The employee price is 32% off list.

3.   Minimal configuration plus printer.   User supplies RF modulator and
     TV set.

           Component                                    List   Empl

           System Unit                                  2235   1517
           Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter                300    207
           IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                     755    555
           Printer Adapter                               150     89
           Printer Cable                                  55     37
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette             40     20

           Total                                        3535   2425

     The employee price is 31% off list.

4.   Minimal Monochrome configuration.

           Component                                    List   Empl

           System Unit                                2235     1517
           IBM t-1onochrome Display                    345      227
           IBM Nonochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335       207
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40       20

           Total                                        2955   1971

     The employee price is 33% off list.

s.   Minimal i'lonochrome configuration plus printer.

           Component                                    List   Empl

           System Unit                                2235     1517
           IBM Monochrome Display                      345      227
           IBM Nonochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335       207
           IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755      555
           Printer Cable                                55       37
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40       20



System Questions                                                        11
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           Total                                       3765   2563

     The employee price is 32% off list.

6.   Monochrome word processing configuration, 64KB.

           Component                                   List   Empl

           System Unit                                2235    1517
           16KB Memory Expansion Kit                    90      45
           IBM Monochrome Display                      345     227
           IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335      207
           IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755     555
           Printer Cable                                5S      37
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40      20
           Easy\vriter                                 175      91

           Total                                       4030   2699

     The employee price is 33% off list.

7.   Monochrome word processing configuration, 64KB and 2 drives.

           Component                                   List   Empl
           ----------------------------------
           System Unit                                2235    1517
           16KB Memory Expansion Kit                    90      45
           Additional diskette drive                   570     366
           IBM Monochrome Display                      345     227
           IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335      207
           IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755     555
           Printer Cable                                55      37
           IBM Personal Computer Dos diskette           40      20
           EasyWriter                                  175      91

           Total                                       4600   3065

     The employee price is 33% off list.

8.   Monochrome planning configuration, 128KB, 2 drives, VisiCalc, and
     EasyWriter.




System Questions                                                         12
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            Component                                  List        Empl

            System Unit                                2235        1517
            16KB Hemory Expansion Kit                    90          45
            64KB Memory Expansion Option                540         344
            Additional diskette drive                   570         366
            IBM Monochrome Display                      345         227
            IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335          207
            IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755         555
            Printer Cable                                55          37
            IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40          20
            VisiCalc                                    200         135
            EasyWriter                                  175          91
                                                        -4 _ _ _



            Total                                      5340        3544

     ~he   employee price is 33% off list.

9.   Monochrome Pascal programming configuration, 128KB, 2 drives, and
     printer.

            Component                                  List        Empl
             ----------------------------------
            System Unit                                 2235       1517
            16KB Memory Expansion Kit                     90         45
            64KB Memory Expansion Option                 540        344
            Additional diskette drive                    570        366
            IBM Monochrome Display                       345        227
            IBM ~1onochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335         207
            IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                    755        555
            Printer Cable                                 55         37
            IBN Personal Computer DOS diskette            40         20
            Pascal Compiler                              300        150

            Total                                       5265       3468

     The employee price is 33% off list.

10. Monochrome Pascal programming configuration, 128KB, 2 drives, print-
    er, communications, VisiCalc, and EasyWriter.




System Questions                                                          13
**   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY     **
          Component                                   List   Empl

          System Unit                                2235    1517
          16KB Memory Expansion Kit                    90      45
          64KB Memory Expansion Option                540     344
          Additional diskette drive                   570     366
          IBM Monochrome Display                      345     227
          IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335      207
          IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755     555
          Printer Cable                                55      37
          Asynchronous Communications Adapter         150      96
          IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40      20
          Asynchronous Communications Support          40      25
          Pascal Compiler                             300     150
          VisiCalc                                    200     135
          EasyWriter                                  175      91

           Total                                      5830   3815

     The employee price is 34% off list.

11. 128KB, 2 drives, Pascal, VisiCalc, EasyWriter, communications, and
    games.  User supplied monitor, printer, game paddles or joysticks,
    and light pen.

           Component                                  List   Empl
           ----------------------------------
           System Unit                                2235   1517
           16KB Memory Expansion Kit                    90     45
           64KB Memory Expansion Option                540    344
           Additional diskette drive                   570    366
           Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter              300    223
           Printer Adapter                             150     89
           Printer Cable (see note below)               55     37
           Game Control Adapter                         55     39
           Asynchronous Communications Adapter         150     96
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40     20
           Asynchronous Communications Support          40     25
           VisiCalc                                    200    135
           EasyWriter                                  175     91
           Pascal Compiler                             300    150

           Total                                      4900   3177

     The employee price is 35% off list.

     Note: The printer cable is included because it is non standard.   See
     printer section for details.

12. 128KB, 2 drives, Pascal, VisiCalc, EasyWriter, communications, and
    games.  IBM Monochrome Display, Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter for
    games on TV. User supplied game paddles or joysticks, and light pen.




System Questions                                                         14
**   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY      **
           Component                                    List    Empl
           ----------------------------------
           System Unit                                2235      1517
           16KB Hemory Expansion Kit                    90        45
           64KB Hemory Expansion Option                540       344
           Additional diskette drive                   570       366
           IBt-I Nonochrome Display                    345       227
           IBN Nonochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335        207
           IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755       555
           Color/Graphics Nonitor Adapter              300       223
           Printer Cable                                55        37
           Printer Stand                                55        37
           Game Control Adapter                         55        39
           Asynchronous Communications Adapter         150        96
           IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40        20
           Asynchronous Communications Support          40        25
           VisiCalc                                    200.      135
           EasyWriter                                  175        91
           Pascal Compiler                             300       150
           Microsoft Adventure                          30        18

           Total                                        6270    4132

     The employee price is 34% off list.

13. IBN Monochrome Display and Printer, 128KB, 2 drives, communications,
    EasyWriter, VisiCalc, and Pascal.

           Component                                    List    Empl

           System Unit                                   2235   1517
           16KB Memory Expansion Kit                       90     45
           64KB Nemory Expansion Option                   540    344
           Additional diskette drive                      570    366
           IBM Monochrome Display                         345    227
           IB:t-1 Nonochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335     207
           IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                      755    555
           Printer Cable                                   55     37
           Printer Stand                                   55     37
           Asynchronous Communications Adapter            150     96
           IBN Personal Computer DOS diskette              40     20
           Asynchronous Communications Support             40     25
           Pascal Compiler                                300    150
           VisiCalc                                       200    135
           EasyWriter                                     175     91

           Total                                        5885    3852

     The employee price is 34% off list.

14. All hardware (except printer adapter) and software, 256KB. Note
    that not all the hardware can be installed at the same time.




System Questions                                                       15
    **   IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY       **
                Component                                   List   Empl

                System Unit                                2235    1517
                16KB Memory Expansion Kit                    90      45
                64KB Memory Expansion Option                540     344
                64KB Memory Expansion Option                540     344
                64KB Memory Expansion Option                540     344
                Additional diskette drive                   570     366
                IBM Monochrome Display                      345     227
                IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 335      207
                Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter              300     223
                IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer                   755     555
                Printer Cable                                55      37
                Printer Stand                                55      37
                Game Control Adapter                         55      39
                Asynchronous Cowmunications Adapter         150      96
                IBM Personal Computer DOS diskette           40      20
                Asynchronous Communications Support          40      25
                Pascal Compiler                             300     150
                VisiCalc                                    200     135
                EasyWriter                                  175      91
                General Ledger                              595     300
                Accounts Receivable                         595     300
                Accounts Payable                            595     300
                Microsoft Adventure                          30      18
                Advanced Diagnostics                        155      93
6               Technical Reference Manual                   36      21.50

6               Total                                       9326   5834.50

           The employee price is 37% off list.


    What memory chips are used? (9/21)

    I examined a unit that had chips labeled "AN9016DPC" on the system unit
    board.  I did not examine a memory expansion board.


    Is the display memory addressable from the CPU? (9/25)

    Yes.

           The Monochrome Display Adapter memory occupies 4KB starting at
           X'BOOOO' .

           The Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter memory occupies 16KB starting at
           location X'B8000 r 



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