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PS/1 - 2121 - Technical specifications

Applicable to: Canada

Overview:

Source: Announcement letters A91-900, A92-248
The PS/1 2121 was released in October, 1991. The processor was changed to an 80386SX and expansion paths were added. The 4-Quad User Interface was maintained.

Types:

• E42 80386SX-16MHz, 40MB Fixed Disk, 2MB Memory
• P82 80386SX-20MHz, 40MB Fixed Disk, 2MB Memory
• R82 80386SX-16MHz, 40MB Fixed Disk, 2MB Memory

System Planar: Note: The System Unit is powered through the display and the two cannot be operated separately.

Microprocessor	80386SX
Clock Speed	16MHz (P/Q82 Types are 20HMz)
CoProcessor Socket	No
Bus Type	ISA/AT
Internal Bus	32-BIT
Address Bus	24-BIT
External Bus (I/O)	16-BIT
Interrupt Levels	16 Edge-triggered
DMA Channels	7
AT Adapter Slots	2-11 inch (E/F42 requires ACU )
Parallel Port	Yes
Serial Port	No (Adapter avail as an option)
Battery Life	15 years
Power on Password	No
Modem	2400bps Hayes Compatible

Memory:

Speed	85 NS
Wait States	0
Standard	2 MB
Max-IBM on System	6 MB
Max-OEM on System	16MB (Require OEM Expansion Card)
Chip Type	DRAM
ROM Size	256K

Note: There is a slot for the Memory upgrade card at the bottom, front left corner of the unit (to remove unit cover, press button on top of system unit and slide the cover back). The memory card can be popped in and out of the slot using the small handle attached to the left corner of the card.

Media:

5" 1.44 MB	Yes
Max Diskette Drives	2
Std Fixed Disk	80MB (40MB on E/F42)
Max # of Fixed Disks	2 (Only 1 on E/F42)
Fixed Disk Size	80 or 129 MB (No 2nd Drive on E42)
Controller Type	IDE (Industry Standard)
Access Time	21 ms

Drive Options:

Part Number	Description
92F9933	5.25" 360KB External Drive
92F9934	5." 1.2MB External Drive
92F9937	80MB Hard Drive
92F9938	129 MB Hard Drive

Video:
Note: The Display powers the System Unit; the two cannot be operated separately. There are NO "Video Disable" Jumpers.

Screen	12 inch
Mode	VGA
Colours	16
Resolution	640 x 480
Dot Pitch	0.36 mm
Memory	VRAM 256K (Not Upgradeable)
VGA Graphics	16-BIT

Options:

6450215	Serial/Parallel Adapter
92F9931	Audio Card and Joystick
92F9932	Audio Card

Preloaded Software:

• IBM DOS R4.01 DOS Kernel and interface in ROM
• Your Software (to locate and run programs)
• Install Software on Your Fixed Disk
• Microsoft(R) Works 2.0
• Windows 3.0 (not on E/F42 Types)
• Productivity Pak for Windows (not on E/F42 Types)
• PS/1 System Tutorial
• BASIC Programming Language

Physical Specifications:
System Unit and Display Dimensions

Width	27 cm (10.75 inches)
Depth	43 cm (17.0 inches)
Height	40 cm (15.75in) - (E/F42 36cm 14.25in)
Weight	18 kg (39 lbs)

Keyboard Dimensions

Width	45 cm (17.75 in)
Depth	11cm (6.25 in)
Height	4 cm (1.5in)
Weight	1 kg (2.1 lbs)

Electrical:
Note: Power input to display if for the entire system.

Low voltage Colour:	3 Wire, 120-125 V, 2.5 A, 50/60 Hz
Noise Level:	Class 3D

Certifications:

Safety	CSA
EMC	DOC
Radiation	DHHS Compliance
Modem	DOC

Operating Environment:

Temperature	10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F
Humidity	8 to 80 percent

Warranty:

• One year from date of purchase.
• Covers hardware, software, and media.
• Customer Carry-in.

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	Date Created	09-12-98
	Last Updated	19-02-99
	Revision Date	19-02-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	PS/1
	Machine Type	2121
	Model	E42; F42; P82; Q82; R82; T82
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