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TP 560X - Personal Systems Reference Sheet

Applicable to: World-Wide

IBM ThinkPad 560X 12.1" TFT SVGA color

Type - model (code)
2640-70U

Processor type

Pentium 233/66 MHz with MMX technology / 64 bit transfers to L2 and memory

Processor upgrade

None

L2 cache

256 KB / write-back / direct mapped / 8 ns / synchronous pipelined burst

Diskette drive

External 3.5" 1.44 MB (connects to left side) / includes case with a cable

External FDD port

External FDD port (works with standard external diskette; no kit reqd)

CD-ROM drive

None (CD-ROM drive as option via PCMCIA or parallel port)

Preload (see side)

Windows 95 OSR2

Available date

November 1997

Disk - size / ms

4.0 GB / 13 ms / Ultra DMA/33 or PIO Mode 4 / SMART

Disk controller

EIDE / busmaster / PCI 2.1 / supports one internal disk

Display - size and type

12.1" TFT SVGA color / 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 / 262,144 simultaneous colors

Display - technology

Active Matrix TFT / 100 to 1 contrast ratio

Graphics - controller

NeoMagic MagicGraph128XD (NM2160) / 128 bit SVGA accelerator

Graph - arch/data path

2 MB / IDRAM (embedded) / PCI 2.1 / Zoomed Video support

Graphics - features

Interpolation in X and Y axis / color space conversion

Graphics - features

Simultaneous LCD and CRT / 135 degree tilt

Graphics - external

External SVGA to 1024 x 768 with 65,536 colors (or 800 x 600 with 16.7 mil)

Memory - std / max

32 MB std / 96 MB max

Memory - features

60 ns / non-parity / 3.3 volt / EDO

Memory - upgrade

1 socket for one JEDEC 144 pin EDO SO-DIMM of 8, 16, 32, 64 MB

Keyboard / # of keys

Full size alp/num / 85 keys (6 Fn key functions)

Keyboard slope

Large palm rest / keyboard remains flat (no sloop) / opt P Replicator adds slope

Pointing device

TrackPoint III / no drag lock keys

Palm rest

Integrated palm rest / external keyboard support (with optional cable 54G0441)

Dimensions

11.7" x 8.7" x 1.22" (124 cubic inches); 297 mm x 222 mm x 31 mm

Weight

4.1 pounds (1.88 kg)

Battery - type

Lithium Ion / intelligent

Battery - life (1 batt)

3.5 hours

Charge time - on / off

2.5 to 3.5 hrs / 1.5 hrs

Architecture

PCI 2.1 / 32 bit / 33 Mhz (EIDE, graphics, PCMCIA, USB) /
ISA (audio, diskette, serial, parallel, infrared) / NS PC97338 (FDC, IR, I/O) Intel 430TX PCIset / PIIX4 (EIDE, USB, PCI to ISA bridge) / TI1250A

Docking Station

None

Port replicator

ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator / ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator

PC Card Std slots

2 Type I or 2 Type II or 1 Type III / CardBus 32 bit PCI / Zoomed Video PCMCIA 2.1compatible / Texas Instruments TI1250A controller

Serial / parallel ports

One 9 pin; 16550A / one (IEEE P1284-A, EPP, ECP, bidirectional)

USB port

One USB port

Other features

Universal AC Adapter; 3 prong (56 watts) with barrel connector /
APM-aware BIOS / APM 1.2 / Selectable boot / IBM BIOS

Video in/out

None

MPEG decoder

None (software support for MPEG-1 in Windows 95)

Data/fax modem

None

Audio support

16 bit audio chip / 18 voice MIDI FM synthesis / CS4237B
Internal mono speakers / .5 watt / rotary volume control / internal microphone

Jacks

Input jack (3.5 mm) / stereo output jack (3.5 mm) / not full duplex speakers/mic

Telephone

None

Infrared ports

Infrared port (left side) / IrDA 1.1 compatible / up to 4 Mbps

Security

Power-on password / hard disk password / security keyhole on back /personalization screen at startup

Preinstalled software

Windows 95 with applications (listed below)

Warranty

1 year - ThinkPad EasyServ (depot repair service) or carry-in

Service options

On-Site, M-F, 8-5, next bus day (71 cities) / warranty extension to 3 or 5 years

New features of 560X (compared to 560E):
233 MHz Pentium (vs 150 or 166 MHz)
32 MB memory standard (vs 16 MB)
96 MB maximum memory (vs 80 MB)
4 GB disk (vs 2.1 GB)
CardBus and Zoomed Video PC Cards
One USB port (vs none)
Supports Enhanced Port Replicator
430TX (vs 430MX)
MagicGraph128XD (vs CYBER9382)
256K simultaneous colors (vs 64K)
56 watt AC Adapter (vs 35 watt)
ConfigSafe and LANDesk preloaded

WINDOWS 95 PRELOAD
Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2 (FAT16)
Online User's Guide
ThinkPad Features Program
SystemSoft CardWorks
Diskette Factory and Utilities
1. Puma TranXit
2. IBM Anti-Virus
3. IBM Global Network with
Netscape web browser
4. Intelliquest Registration Mailer
5. Artisoft ConfigSafe
6. Intel LANDesk Client Manager
7. PointCast (with ThinkPad channel)
8. Ergonomics
9. Lotus SmartSuite 97
10. NetFinity for Windows 95 (license only)
Recovery CD-ROM with boot diskette

Windows 95 CD-ROM (no installation)
Disk is not removable (like 755/760 systems), but it can be upgraded via a dealer or service center (not customer installable).




FEATURES OF 560 MODELS

Quick Setup Guide
Plug and Play 1.0a
Standby, suspend, safe suspend, and hibernation modes
US EPA Energy Star compliant
Personalized nameplate indention
Personalization screen at startup
International Warranty Service
IBM SystemXtra Program
24 hour / 7 day telephone, bulletin board, fax, electronic, and Internet (http://www.pc.ibm.com) support
IBM and dealer warranty/service
The optional ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator acts as a wedge which attaches to the back and bottom of the unit and provides a
keyboard slope.
Following are its connectors:
Release button
Security keyhole
Mouse
Keyboard
External monitor
Parallel
Serial (9 pin)
External diskette drive
Power jack

Easy-Setup is entered by holding F1 when turning on.

System does not have non-disruptive battery exchange. Battery can be changed while system is off, in hibernation, or under AC power.
ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator provides cable management, additional I/O ports, and CardBus PC Card slots. Features include:

Dual IBM lock slots to secure the ThinkPad, PC Cards, and Port Replicator

Connectors:
USB
Serial (RS-232, 9 pin), Parallel (25 pin)
External display, Keyboard, Mouse
Audio in and out (3.5 mm)
Joystick/MIDI port (15 pin) - not on system
External diskette drive connector
Power connector

Features of the PC Card slots:
Two Type III slots (side by side)
PC Card Standard 95 compliant
CardBus compliant (PCI 2.1 / 32 bit)
8/16 bit PC Card support (no Zoomed Video)

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General Information

Date Created

16-02-98

Last Updated

31-03-98

Revision Date

13-03-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 560X

Machine Type

2640

Model

various

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