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IBM 1640401 PC OR XT SYSTEMBoard
- IBM SYSTEMBoard
- Compatible with IBM PC and XT
- Part Number: 1640401
- Core component for early IBM PCs
- Provides essential system functionality
- Designed for legacy hardware
- Crucial for retrocomputing
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 1640401
- Type
- SYSTEMBoard / Motherboard
- Compatibility
- IBM PC, IBM XT
Product details
This IBM 1640401 is a SYSTEMBoard designed for the original IBM PC or XT personal computers. It represents a core component of these early computing machines.
Technical Information
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 1640401 |
Additional Specifications
| Type | SYSTEMBoard / Motherboard |
| Compatibility | IBM PC, IBM XT |
Description
The IBM 1640401 SYSTEMBoard is a critical piece of hardware for the foundational IBM Personal Computer (PC) and the IBM XT models. As the central motherboard, it houses the processor, memory sockets, and expansion slots, serving as the backbone for the entire system. This board is essential for the operation of these iconic early computers, enabling them to run the software and utilize the peripherals of their era. Designed during a pivotal time in computing history, the 1640401 embodies the architecture that defined the personal computer revolution. Its specifications would have dictated the performance capabilities of the PC and XT, including the type and speed of the CPU it could support (such as the Intel 8088 or 8086), the amount and type of RAM that could be installed, and the number and type of expansion cards (like graphics adapters, disk controllers, or memory expansion cards) that could be added. For enthusiasts and collectors of vintage computing hardware, the IBM 1640401 SYSTEMBoard is a highly sought-after component. Its presence is fundamental to restoring or maintaining the functionality of original IBM PC or XT machines. Understanding the architecture and components of this board provides insight into the evolution of computer technology and the design principles that guided the development of personal computing.
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