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The IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

The last in the original IBM PS/2 line, but the first IBM 386 desktop, the PS/2 Model 70 386 was introduced on June 2, 1988. Several innovative features of the PS/2 line would evolve and live on for years: PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, “plug and play”-style CMOS system configuration management, IDE-style hard drive interfaces, tool-less case design, among others. To stave off PC clone manufacturers, IBM employed a new proprietary, high performing bus architecture, known as Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) in the PS/2 line. MCA was the “Betamax bus" of its day, and like Betamax, was a market failure, despite being technologically superior. This photo gallery catalogs the complete tear down and build up sequence of a 30+ year old IBM PS/2 Model 70 386, sourced from multiple PS/2 Model 70 computers/components, to produce a single near museum quality period-correct example circa 1988. Original list price for this machine, as configured, $10,248 circa 1988-1989 ($21,500 in 2019 dollars). Also included are screenshots of its cold boot and ultimate successful connection to the Internet in the year 2019 – with no hardware or operating system components manufactured later than 1992/Windows 3.1. This machine is like a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - but in reverse. It's traveled from 30+ years in the past to the present; finding itself in a world that has drastically changed from what it knew before. Yet somehow... it manages.
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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 featuring an Intel 386 DX 16 MHz, Intel 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB RAM, 60 MB hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive. Original list price, as configured, $10,248 circa 1988-1989 ($21,500 in 2019 dollars). This is the E61 IBM PS/2 Model 70.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 featuring an Intel 386 DX 16 MHz, Intel 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB RAM, 60 MB hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive. Original list price, as configured, $10,248 circa 1988-1989 ($21,500 in 2019 dollars). This is the E61 IBM PS/2 Model 70. Weighs in at a sporty 20.8 pounds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 rear view. Made in USA, Armonk, NY. Slot 1 - 3Com 523 Ethernet card. Slot 2 - IBM 360K floppy riser card. Slot 3 - IBM XGA card.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model M keyboard. Weight: Around 5 pounds. October 1988.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model M keyboard. Weight: Around 5 pounds. October 1988.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model M keyboard. Weight: Around 5 pounds. October 1988.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Keyboard

    IBM PS/2 Model M keyboard. Weight: Around 5 pounds. October 1988.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 VGA Monitor

    IBM 8513 12" Color VGA monitor, 640x480x256 colors. Weight: 22 lbs. Circa late 1980's.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 360K Floppy Drive

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 360K Floppy Drive

    IBM 4869 external 360K floopy drive. IBM FRU 72X6759. Circa 1986.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 360K Floppy Drive

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 360K Floppy Drive

    IBM 4869 external 360K floopy drive. IBM FRU 72X6759. Circa 1986.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 360K Floppy Drive

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 360K Floppy Drive

    IBM 4869 external 360K floopy drive. IBM FRU 72X6759. Circa 1986.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Mouse

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Mouse

    IBM PS/2 mouse for IBM PS/2 computers.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Mouse

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Mouse

    IBM PS/2 mouse for IBM PS/2 computers.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 387 Math Coprocessor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 387 Math Coprocessor

    The Intel 387 math coprocessor. Circa 1989.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 387 Math Coprocessor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 387 Math Coprocessor

    The Intel 387 math coprocessor. Circa 1989.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 387 Math Coprocessor

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 387 Math Coprocessor

    The Intel 387 math coprocessor. Circa 1989.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 386. This Model 70 features an Intel 16 MHz 386 processor, a matching Intel 16 MHz 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB of RAM, 60 MB hard drive, and a 1.44 MB 3.5” floppy drive. This machine also has three Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) cards installed: an IBM XGA video card, a 3Com 3C523 ethernet card, and an IBM 360K external floppy drive riser card. This machine is a period and configuration correct 8570-E61 386 model with maxed out on-board system memory, circa 1988-1989. Total system weight: ~48 pounds (monitor, CPU case, and keyboard)

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 386. This Model 70 features an Intel 16 MHz 386 processor, a matching Intel 16 MHz 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB of RAM, 60 MB hard drive, and a 1.44 MB 3.5” floppy drive. This machine also has three Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) cards installed: an IBM XGA video card, a 3Com 3C523 ethernet card, and an IBM 360K external floppy drive riser card. This machine is a period and configuration correct 8570-E61 386 model with maxed out on-board system memory, circa 1988-1989. Shown with an external 360K floppy drive, IBM 4869.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 386. This Model 70 features an Intel 16 MHz 386 processor, a matching Intel 16 MHz 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB of RAM, 60 MB hard drive, and a 1.44 MB 3.5” floppy drive. This machine also has three Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) cards installed: an IBM XGA video card, a 3Com 3C523 ethernet card, and an IBM 360K external floppy drive riser card. This machine is a period and configuration correct 8570-E61 386 model with maxed out on-board system memory, circa 1988-1989. Shown with an external 360K floppy drive, IBM 4869, and a sealed copy of OS/2 2.1.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 386. This Model 70 features an Intel 16 MHz 386 processor, a matching Intel 16 MHz 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB of RAM, 60 MB hard drive, and a 1.44 MB 3.5” floppy drive. This machine also has three Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) cards installed: an IBM XGA video card, a 3Com 3C523 ethernet card, and an IBM 360K external floppy drive riser card. This machine is a period and configuration correct 8570-E61 386 model with maxed out on-board system memory, circa 1988-1989. Shown with an external 360K floppy drive, IBM 4869, and a sealed copy of IBM PC DOS 6.1.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    The IBM PS/2 Model 70 386. This Model 70 features an Intel 16 MHz 386 processor, a matching Intel 16 MHz 387 math coprocessor, 6 MB of RAM, 60 MB hard drive, and a 1.44 MB 3.5” floppy drive. This machine also has three Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) cards installed: an IBM XGA video card, a 3Com 3C523 ethernet card, and an IBM 360K external floppy drive riser card. This machine is a period and configuration correct 8570-E61 386 model with maxed out on-board system memory, circa 1988-1989. Shown with an external 360K floppy drive, IBM 4869, and a sealed copy of Microsoft DOS 5.0 & Windows 3.1.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Reference Boot

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Reference Boot

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Reference Boot

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Reference Boot

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 RAM Check

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 RAM Check

    6 MB RAM OK. Time to check: 25 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    60 MB hard drive stats. Windows 3.1 plus Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Gold and a 16 MB swap file leaves only 15 MB free.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 DOSLYNX

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 DOSLYNX

    Brutman.com. Time to load: 9 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 DOSLYNX

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 DOSLYNX

    Latest headlines from cnn.com June 23, 2019. Time to load: 1.6 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 DOSLYNX

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 DOSLYNX

    Main google search page. Time to load: 6 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1

    Windows 3.1 splash screen. Copyright 1992. Time to boot into Windows: 30 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    The Internet program group. Installed are Netscape Navigator Gold and Internet Explorer (IE) 3.0. Both browsers were released in August 1996. IE 3 was the last supported version of IE that ran on Windows 3.1.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Internet Explorer 3.0. Brutman.com. Time to load: 19 seconds for text, 28 seconds including Brutman jpg.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Internet Explorer 3.0. Latest headlines from cnn.com June 23, 2019. Time to load: 7 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Internet Explorer 3.0. Google main search page.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Internet Explorer 3.0. Google search results.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Netscape Navigator Gold. Splash screen. Release date: August 1996. Time to load: 2 min 15 seconds.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Netscape Navigator Gold. Brutman.com. Time to load: 1 min 21 seconds to load text, another 22 seconds to load Brutman.com jpg.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 Windows 3.1 Internet

    Netscape Navigator Gold. Google search results.

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  • IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    IBM PS/2 Model 70 386

    Windows 3.1 Solitaire.

    386IBM PS2 Model 70Vintage Computing

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