6 microprocessor – SOYO SY-K7VTA User Manual

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Motherboard Description

SY-K7VTA

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1-6 MICROPROCESSOR

The motherboard supports a single Socket 462 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 (200

MHz ) is automatically selected. The motherboard supports all current

Socket 462 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.

1-6.1 Microprocessor Packaging

The CPU is packaged in a 462 pin PGA package. A fan must be used

to ensure adequate cooling.

1-6.2 Second Level Cache

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

The cache includes Athlon-256KB / Duron-64KB of synchronous

pipelined burst static RAM. All supported onboard memory can be

cached.

1-6.3 Microprocessor Upgrades

The motherboard can be upgraded with Socket 462 processors that run at

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

mode to change the processor speed.

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