7 microprocessor – SOYO SY-7VCA User Manual

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Motherboard Description

SY-7VCA

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1-7 MICROPROCESSOR

The motherboard supports a single Socket 370 processor. The processor’s

VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard

to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed (100

MHz and 133 MHz) is automatically selected. The motherboard supports

all current Socket 370 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.

1-7.1 Microprocessor Packaging

The CPU is packaged in a 370 pin PGA package. A fan must be used to

ensure adequate cooling.

1-7.2 Second Level Cache

The second-level cache is located on the substrate of the CPU package.

The cache includes 0KB/128KB or 512 KB of synchronous pipelined

burst static RAM. All supported onboard memory can be cached.

1-7.3 Microprocessor Upgrades

The motherboard can be upgraded with Socket 370 processors that run at

higher speeds. When upgrading the processor, use the BIOS configuration

mode to change the processor speed.

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