IBM 5170
- Chipset
- discrete
- CPU family
- 286-class
- Form factor
- AT
- Slots
- 2× 8-bit ISA, 6× 16-bit ISA
- BIOS
- IBM AT (1984 variant)
- Ports
- DIN keyboard
IBM 5170
RH-QBCHThe IBM Personal Computer AT (Model 5170), released in August 1984 for $4,000 to $6,000, was a powerful second-generation personal computer. Key specifications include an Intel 80286 processor, a 1.2 MB 5.25-inch floppy drive, and 16-bit expansion slots.
Details
| Manufacturer | IBM |
|---|---|
| Model | 5170 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Form factor | AT |
| Chassis | desktop |
| CPU | Intel 80286-6 |
| Installed RAM | 18× 41256 (512 KiB + parity) |
| Condition | Partially working |
| Source | RC Table Sale (ctrl-alt-Rees) |
| Acquired | 2026-07-26 |
| Notes | Motherboard tested, does complete POST. |
| Reference | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Personal_Computer_AT |
Machine
| Catalogue model | PC/AT 5170 — IBM PC, 1984 |
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Motherboard
Parts
1
IBM 68X3814
- Chip
- WDC WD11C00C-JU
- Interface
- 16-bit ISA
- Ports
- 2× MFM, Floppy
Files
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History
| 2026-08-19 |
variant: (empty) → PC/AT 5170
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| 2026-07-27 |
linked part RH-7WWA
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| 2026-07-27 |
note Faceplate reattached, temporary screws installed. Needs full restoration.
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| 2026-07-27 |
note Power supply has not yet been tested. May contain RIFA capacitors.
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| 2026-07-27 |
note Booted, ran CheckIt, full 512K RAM test passed.
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| 2026-07-27 |
changed the default photo ×2
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| 2026-07-27 |
added 4 photo(s)
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| 2026-07-27 |
fetched a photo from the reference
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| 2026-07-27 |
created
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Photographs
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