IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 486/50 PROCESSOR UPGRADE OPTION Contents Announcement Letter Number 191-096 dated June 11, 1991 US - Last Revised on June 11, 1991 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option enhances the PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 and 95 XP 486 family of systems. The processor upgrade option features the new Intel 80486 50MHz microprocessor and provides the capability of processor performance upgrade on the PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 and 95 XP 486 systems. This new microprocessor includes an internal memory cache controller, 8KB memory cache and an integrated floating-point processor unit. Additionally, an external 256KB level two cache is provided as standard on the processor complex. The 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option significantly increases system processor performance in compute-intensive applications while providing investment protection. Planned Availability Date: Availability will be announced following Intel's (1) announcement of the 486/50MHz processor chip. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Trademark of Intel Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o 50MHz 80486 32-bit microprocessor o Internal memory cache controller and 8KB internal memory cache o Internal floating-point processor unit o External 256KB level two cache o Allows processor upgrade in PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 and 95 XP 486 systems o Well suited for single user compute- and numeric-intensive applications and multiuser environments such as a data base server DESCRIPTION INVESTMENT PROTECTION The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option provides ease of performance upgrade and software compatibility with a wide range of Personal System/2 operating systems. Upward migration via processor upgrade is allowed for customers desiring greater processor performance. The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option is net priced based on the return of the replaced processor complex to IBM. By implementing the IBM Personal System/2 8590 and 8595 family of systems, IBM provides customers with a wide range of function and hardware designed to meet customer requirements in many different application environments. The common processor complex design of the 8590 and 8595 PS/2 system family helps protect the customer's original investment by allowing a significant performance upgrade in compute-intensive applications as computing demands increase. GROWTH ENABLEMENT The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option offers PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 and 95 XP 486 customers significantly increased system processor performance in compute-intensive applications while providing investment protection. USER PRODUCTIVITY The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option when installed in the PS/2 8590 and 8595 family is designed to maintain user-friendly and interactive features, and the high productivity of the IBM Personal System/2 family of systems. The processor upgrade enhances end-user productivity by maintaining hardware and software compatibility with the base system, features and applications. Common user interface enables significant performance enhancements and increased productivity without new system education, commands or unique instruction. PUBLICATIONS The Installation Instructions -- illustrations and descriptions explaining the installation procedures for the PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option, is shipped with the product. The following publications will be available when the PS/2 486/50MHz Processor Upgrade Option becomes available: ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Model 90 Hardware Maintenance Library S84F-9795 92F2687 Model 95 Hardware Maintenance Library S85F-1677 92F2686 To order, contact your IBM representative. SLSS is available. EDUCATION SUPPORT All educational, self-study/classroom materials are available under the system support area. Call IBM Direct -- Education at 1-800-IBM-TEACh (426-8322) for schedules, enrollments and to place orders for self-study courses. SCHEDULE The planned availability date will be announced following Intel's announcement of the 486/50MHz processor chip. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The PS/2 486/50MHz Processor Upgrade Option currently meets FCC Class A and B requirements and will be issued Class B Certification prior to availability. MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option can be installed in PS/2 Model 90 XP 486 and 95 XP 486 systems only in the specified processor complex slot on the system board. COMPATIBILITY: The Sales Manual pages will be updated with the software compatibility listing at availability. The software compatibility listing will be provided with the availability notice. LIMITATIONS: Only one processor complex may be installed in a PS/2 90 XP 486 or 95 XP 486 at a time. USER GROUP REQUIREMENTS: The IBM PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option product addresses numerous customer requests and satisfies requirements submitted by IBM user groups. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option is installable by IBM or an IBM Authorized Remarketer. Contact your IBM marketing representative to arrange for installation. CABLE ORDERS: No cables required. PACKAGING: PRODUCT SHIPMENT GROUP 486/50 Processor Installation Instructions Upgrade Option 486/50 Processor Complex Reference Diskettes SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL The PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option uses the security and auditability features of the Personal System/2 Model 90 XP 486 or 95 XP 486 in which it is installed. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FEATURE SECTION WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes. Installable by IBM or an IBM Authorized Remarketer. CUSTOMER SETUP: No. The IBM processor complex removed during the installation of the IBM PS/2 486/50 Processor Upgrade Option must be returned to IBM. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM Personal System/2 Model 90 XP 486 and Model 95 XP 486 system in which this option is installed. IBM EDUCATION ORDER CENTER: No. CHARGES FEATURE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION NUMBER PRICE 486/50 PROCESSOR UPGRADE OPTION: From 486SX/20 or 487SX/20 5265 $ 7,245 * From 486/25 5266 5,345 * From 486/33 5267 3,695 * * The removed IBM PS/2 processor complex becomes the property of IBM and must be returned. ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES 5265 5266 5267 IBM IBM IBM ON-SITE ON-SITE ON-SITE REPAIR REPAIR REPAIR (IOR) (IOR) (IOR) $ 300 $ 250 $ 150 PUBLICATION CHARGES: TITLE ORDER NUMBER CHARGE Model 90 Hardware Maintenance Library S84F-9795 $ 15.00 Model 95 Hardware Maintenance Library S85F-1677 16.50