[ IBM PC AND AT SYSTEM BOARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
IBM PC/AT 5170 Planar Board
IBM PC/AT system board, 1984 generation. This file identifies a specific part or clearly bounded model family, rather than an overview of the category.
IDENTIFY THE REVISION: Check the complete product code, suffix, board revision, region, firmware, and date code. Similar names do not guarantee the same hardware.
Part specifications
| Catalog subcategory | IBM PC and AT system boards |
|---|---|
| Catalog identity | IBM PC/AT 5170 Planar Board |
| Generation / family | IBM PC/AT system board, 1984 generation |
| Architecture / ratings | Intel 80286; 16-bit ISA; DIP RAM; BIOS and board revisions vary by AT model and installed memory. |
| Interface / fit | Requires IBM AT power/chassis wiring and system-specific BIOS; expansion cards and timing must match ISA bus. |
| Variants / field identification | 5170 boards were produced across revisions; preserve board number and ROM labels. |
| Evidence to collect | Photograph the nameplate and PCB labels; record test system, firmware, installed accessories, condition, and manual/datasheet revision used to verify specifications. |
Compatibility, care & service
- Check electrical signaling, pinout, voltage, current, connector, mounting and supported firmware before installation; do not rely on matching shapes alone.
- Inspect physical condition and manufacturer warnings; mains PSUs, CRTs, batteries and spinning media may retain hazardous energy or require specialist service.
- For vintage equipment, use the correct bus generation, BIOS, driver, media type, cable orientation and resource configuration documented for the machine.
- Record measured results separately from the manufacturer's published limits and state the setup and measurement conditions.
Model-specific notes
Requires IBM AT power/chassis wiring and system-specific BIOS; expansion cards and timing must match ISA bus.
5170 boards were produced across revisions; preserve board number and ROM labels.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards reference — IBM PC/AT 5170 Planar BoardSource for product-family specifications; compare exact suffix, revision, and region with the unit label.
- Manufacturer / standards reference — IBM PC/AT 5170 Planar BoardSource for product-family specifications; compare exact suffix, revision, and region with the unit label. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.
Links lead to manufacturer or standards references where available. If a source covers a family, use the exact model's manual as the final authority.