SOYO SY-K7VTA manual Microprocessor Packaging, Second Level Cache, Microprocessor Upgrades

Motherboard Description SY-K7VTA

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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