Microsoft KB Archive/64452

Works 2.00: Description of the IBM PS/1

PSS ID Number: Q64452 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

2.00

MS-DOS

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The following is a description of the IBM PS/1 home computer. Microsoft does not directly support customers of Works 2.00 on the IBM PS/1. For more information on Works-IBM PS/1 support policy, query on the following words:

SUPPORT and IBM and PS1

Specifications:


 * 1) Four PS/1 Models are as follows:


 * VGA color, 30MB HD, 1MB RAM
 * VGA color, no HD, 512K RAM
 * VGA monochrome, 30MB HD, 1MB RAM
 * VGA monochrome, no HD, 512K RAM

  All IBM PS/1s are 12MHz 80286 machines with no expansion slots. To obtain three expansion slots, you must purchase an expansion box. All models include a 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, built-in parallel port, PS/2 mouse, and 2400 baud Hayes compatible modem.   The VGA used is referred to by IBM as “Photo-Graphic” VGA. The resolution is a maximum of 640 x 480 with 256 colors (similar to MCGA).   Works is bundled on the IBM PS/1 hard drive or working copy disk, but is not supported directly by Microsoft. The IBM PS/1 accesses DOS from a 256K ROM. The DOS version is 4.01 with additional graphics. *Note: PC Works is installed into a directory. This may generate problems for PS/1 owners who install additional printer drivers into the directory, as Works will not be able to access these printer drivers. .PRD files must be installed into the directory on the PS/1 in order to operate properly with Works. 

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