The Processor Info Utility

1.Open the Processor Info Utility

Open the folder in which you copied the Processor Info utility. Double-click on the XLR8 Processor Info. Review the dialog for correct information.

Note: If the CPU speed or cache size are reading incor- rectly, you may have a problem with your system. Consult Chapter 5 - Tech Support.

CPU operating clock speed is determined by the formula: BUS Ratio X BUS Speed = CPU speed in MHz.

The MACh Speed G3 cards are preset at factory as follows:

Model

Bus Speed

CPU Ratio

CPU Speed

MACh Speed G3 266

41.00 MHz

6.5:1

266.5 MHz

MACh Speed G3 275

42.60 MHz

6.5:1

276.9 MHz

MACh Speed G3 300

40.00 MHz

7.5:1

300.0 MHz

MACh Speed G3 333

41.60 MHz

7.5:1

334.5 MHz

MACh Speed G3 366

46.00 MHz

8.0:1

368.0 MHz

MACh Speed G3 400

50.00 MHz

8.0:1

400.0 MHz

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Information provided in the PI Utility includes:

XLR8 Contact: This is handy information for when you need to contact XLR8 for question or comments.

CPU Speed:

Checks the current operating speed of

 

the CPU.

Bus Speed:

Provides the current speed of the bus

 

(connection) between the CPU and the

 

motherboard.

CPU to Bus

Provides the current multiplier used

Ratio:

to run the CPU at the current speed.

Backside

Provides the current size of the

Cache:

backside cache on the MACh Speed G3

 

Upgrade Card.

CPU Temp:

This provides the current temperature

 

for the CPU on the MACh Speed. the

 

optimum temperature range is from 0˚ C

 

to 85˚ C.

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Interex MACh Speed G3 quick start Processor Info Utility