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PS/1 - 2133 - Technical specifications (Canada models E11, F11, E43, F43, E53, F53)

Applicable to: Canada

Overview:
These PS/1 systems are configured with standard memory, increased hardfile capacity, SVGA displays and preloaded software.

Types:

• E11 80386SX-25MHz, 85MB Fixed Disk, 2MB Memory
• E43 80486SX-20MHz, 129MB Fixed Disk, 4MB Memory
• E53 80486SX-25MHz, 129MB Fixed Disk, 4MB Memory

System Planar:

Microprocessor	80486SX (E11/F11-80386SX)
Clock Speed	25MHz (E43/F43 - 20MHz)
CoProcessor Socket	Yes (processor & speed equivalent)
Overdrive	No
P24T Upgrade	No
Bus Type	ISA/AT
Internal Bus	32-BIT
Address Bus	24-bit (E43/E53 32-bit)
External Bus (I/O)	16-BIT
Int Cache Support	8K (E11 - none)
Ext Cache Support	None
Open 'AT' Slots	2
# of Bays	3
Empty Bays	None
Parallel Port	25-PIN BI-DIRECTIONAL
Serial Ports	1 16450 UART
Serial Port Type	9-Pin (RS232D)
Power On Password	Yes
Password Reset	Yes

Memory:
Note: The E11 has all video and system memory soldered to the planar.

Description	E11	E43/53
Std on Planar	2 Soldered	4 Socketed
Speed	80ns	80ns
Type	72 pin gold	30 pin tin
Planar Max	16	32
SIMM Sockets	2	8
Open Sockets	2	4
SIMM Sizes	1,2,4 or 8MB	1 or 4
ROM Size	128K	128K
Parity Checked	Yes	Yes

2133-E11/F11 SIMM Requirements

• Manufacturer is IBM
• 2MB RAM is soldered on
• SIMMs are 72-pin with Gold Tabs
• Two 72-pin SIMM sockets are available
• Supported SIMMs are: 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB
• SIMM speed is 70 to 85ns
• Sockets can accept either size or speed
• Interleaving can occur when 2 SIMMs of same size and speed are installed
• POST error '225 Unsupported SIMM' appears if SIMM of wrong value is installed

2133-E43/F43 and 2133-E53/F53 SIMM Requirements

• Manufacturer is OEM
• SIMMs are 30-pin with Tin-Lead Tabs

• Size	Speed	Description
  1MB	80ns	1MEG x 9
  4MB	80ns	4MEG x 9

  
  1. The 486SX has no onboard memory, but has two banks of SIMM sockets and each bank holds four SIMMs. The possible values for each bank are 1M, 4M, 8M, or 16M, for a maximum total of 32M.
  2. Some of the 30-pin SIMMs on the market are taller than others and may interfere with the lower card slot. The SIMM must not touch the lower adapter card.
  3. No POST error code will be displayed when a SIMM of a wrong value is installed. If SIMMs are installed in groups of 3 or less a POST error code of 201 will appear.
  4. Two banks of four sockets to allow max of 32MB.
  5. Supported SIMMs: 1MB, 4MB.
  6. Must be installed in groups of 4 identical SIMMs.
  7. One or both banks must be occupied.
  8. Each bank must contain SIMMs of same size and speed.
  9. SIMMs must be 80ns or faster.
  10. SIMMs must be 9 bits wide.
  

  Media:
  Diskette Drives
  Note: The button on the B: drive must be pushed 'in' to read a diskette.
  

  3.5" 1.44 MB	Yes
  Manufacturer	Alps
  5.25" 1.2 MB	Yes
  Manufacturer	Canon
  Max Drives	3

  
  

  Hard Drives
  Note: BIOS in all models will support a maximum of 2 internal hard disks.
  

  Fixed	E11	E43/E53
  Std Hard Disk	85MB	129MB
  Max Hard Disks	2	2
  Controller	IDE	IDE
  Access	18MS	18MS
  Cache	32K	64K
  Mfg	Maxtor	Maxtor
  Auto Park	Yes	Yes

  
  Optional 2nd Hard Drives (ACUR A92-854)
  

  Part #	Description
  6451296	170MB 16MS
  32G3861	212MB 15MS

  
  

  Capacity	85	129	170	211
  Controller	IDE	IDE	IDE	IDE
  Bytes/Sector	512	512	512	512
  Sectors/Track	17	17	34	38
  Cylinders	984	936	984	682
  Heads	10	16	10	16
  RPM	3600	3524	3551/ 3551	3600
  Transfer Rate(m bits/Sec)	13.3	12	13.3/ 9.0	9
  Track to Track(ms)	5	4	5.0/ 4.0	4
  Avg (ms)	18.5	17	18.5/ 17.0	17
  Max (ms)	32.5	30	32.5/ 30.0	30
  Interleave	1:1	1:1	1:1	1:1
  Recording Method	RLL	RLL	RLL	RLL

  
  Video:
  Note: There is no IBM part number for additional Video RAM for the E11. OEM must be DRAM, 256K x 4, 80ns, 20-pin DIP package.
  

  Screen	14"
  Mode	SVGA
  Manufacturer	Cirrus (E43/E53 - Tseng)
  Chip	Cirrus CL-GD5424 Tseng ET4000
  Max Resolution	1024 x 768
  Colors at Max Res	256
  Dot Pitch	0.28 mm
  VRAM	512 KB
  VRAM Upgrade	No (E43 to 1MB)
  Video Disable	No

  
  SVGA Display
  1. Colour 14", .28 dot-pitch tri-synch SVGA display (Samsung); VLMF.
  2. Supports VGA, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768 Modes.
  3. Includes a tilt swivel stand; not attached but packaged in display box with installation instructions.
  4. Incudes its own power switch & user controls (Horz and vert centering, brightness, contrast, horz and vert size and side pin cushion.)
  5. Interlaced display.
  6. No volume control.
  7. Connector for a detachable grounded, 3-wire power cord.
  8. Attached signal cable; 1.5 meters; black.
  9. 50/60Hz.
  

  Resolution	Horz Freq
  VGA Text Modes	Yes
  640 x 480	60Hz
  800 x 600	56Hz
  1024 x 768	43Hz

  
  Screen Shift in 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 Modes The screen will shift to the left in the above modes. This is normal. To resposition Program Manager, click on the title bar and drag the Window to it's desired location. To make the new position the default setting:
  

  1. Click on Options
  2. Click on Save Save Settings on Exit
  3. Exit Windows
  4. Start Windows
  5. Repeat steps 1 and 2
  

  Preloaded Software:
  Note: No Original Diskettes were shipped. All original sotware can be found in compressed form in the \RECOVERY directory. (See Tech Notes)

  • IBM DOS 5.0
  • Windows 3.1
  • Works for Windows V2.0
  • PS/1 Software
  • Windows Tutorial
  • PS/1 Index
  • PS/1 Fitness
  • Your Software
  
  

  Physical Specifications:
  

  System Unit and Display	Dimensions
  Width	14.2 in
  Depth	16.6.in
  Height	5.8.in
  Weight	20.lbs
  Keyboard	Dimensions
  Width	45 cm (17.75 in)
  Depth	11 cm (6.25 in)
  Height	4 cm (1.5 in)
  Weight	1 kg (2.1 lbs)
  Electrical: E11, E43	3 wire, 110/125 Volts, 2.8 Amps, 50/60Hz

  
  Certifications:
  

  Safety	CSA
  EMC	DOC
  Monitor Radiation	DHHS, MPR2

  
  Operating Environment:
  

  Temperature	16-32›C 60-95›F
  Humidity	8 to 80%

  
  Warranty:

  • One year from date of purchase.
  • One year On-Site service
  • Covers hardware, software, and media.
  
  

  Technical Notes:
  CMOS
  To enter the system's CMOS:
  1. Power system OFF (must be Cold Boot).
  2. Power system ON.
  3. When an icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen, Press F1 and hold.
  4. System Configuration screen will appear.
  

  Backing up Original Software
  You will need 11 hig density diskettes
  1. Open Windows.
  2. Double-click on the PS/1 Tools icon.
  3. Double-click on the PS/1 Fitness icon.
  4. Double-click on the Recovery Diskette icon.
  5. Follow on-screen instructions.
  6. Double-click on the Backup icon.
  7. Follow on-screen instructions.
  

  Note: The RECOVERY directory may be deleted once backup has been run. First try a Restore, to make sure all the disks are OK.
  

  Recovery Directory
  All 2133 machines come pre-loaded with a RECOVERY directory. This directory contains ZIP files which hold compressed copies of all the original pre-load software.
  

  Lost or corrupted files can be restored as follows:
  At a DOS prompt, type the following:
  cd \RECOVERY
  pkunzip *.zip -o -d c:\ dirname\filename.ext
  Be sure to leave a space after the c:\
  

  Restoring Original Software
  1. Insert the Recovery Disk in drive A: and re-boot.
  2. Select Restore Original Software.
  

  Note: The system will ask from where the Restore should occur; if the \RECOVERY directory has been deleted from the Hard Drive, say NO to the first prompt and YES to the second.
  

  CAUTION:
  Do not use recovery diskettes if the system has been upgraded from DOS 5.0 to DOS 6.0 UNLESS the correct patch diskette has been applied and new recovery/backup disks were created.
  

  By-pass the PS/1 Logo
  To remove the PS/1 Logo from the normal boot procedure; edit AUTOEXEC.BAT and REM out c:/ps1tools/hwcheck. The HWCHECK program runs routines that analyze the hardware on your system and writes the results to a data file. The data file is used by the System Information program in PS/1 Fitness. The only impact on removing it is that the System Information will not remain current when you add or remove hardware.
  

  Starting at the PS/1 Menu
  To have the system start at the PS/1 Menu instead of Windows:
  Edit the START.BAT file in the \PS1TOOLS directory and change the following line
  ON ERRORLEVEL1 GOTO MENU
  to read
  GOTO MENU
  Save the file and reboot the system.
  

  Keys not working in Windows
  The original shipments of 2133 E11/E43s were shipped with the incorrect keyboard set in Windows. To correct this:
  

  1. Start Windows.
  2. Double-click on Main Icon.
  3. Double-Click on Control Panel Icon
  4. Double-Click on International Icon.
  5. Change Keyboard Layout from US International to US.
  6. Click on OK.
  7. Close Control Panel.
  8. Restart Windows
  

  Black Dots in DOSShell
  If you experience little black dots around the mouse in DOSShell, try loading an earlier version of MOUSE.COM (The problem was first detected with Mouse.com version 7.04) The problem occurs in machines with the TSENG video chip and is related to the refresh. MicroSoft is aware of the problem but had no plans on correcting it as of Oct 21, 1992.
  

  Modem Settings:
  Internal Modems are 2400baud, 'AT' Hayes Compatible
  

  COM	Addr	IRQ	Switch	Switch	Switch	Switch
  COM1	3F8	4	ON	ON	OFF	OFF
  COM2	2F8	3	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF
  COM3	3E8	4	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF
  COM4	2F8	3	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF

  
  Note: Jumper positions 2 and 5 are not used. Switches 3 and 4 should be set to OFF.
  

  Cache Memory Upgrade:
  Note: Refer to Hardware Maintenance Manual
  Note: Memory is 32K x 8, 25ns SRAM
  If the system board has cache memory modules already installed, the computer has 128K of cache memory. Upgrade to 256K by adding memory as follows:
  Bank 2 Add four 28-pin modules Tag Replace existing module with one 28-pin module
  If you are installing cache memory in a board with no cache memory previously installed, install 128K or 256K as follows:
  Bank 1 - Add four 28-pin modules
  Bank 2 - Add four 28-pin modules
  Tag - Add one 28-pin module
  Cache memory jumpers are preset at the factory for 128K cache memory. Reset the jumpers for 256K by moving them forward to cover two jumper pins.
  

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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	2133
  	Model	E11; F11; E43; F43; E53; F53
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