SV: OT: dual processor question
Hi.
I can't recall any ps/2 model being able to run a dual processor setup,
definitely not the old ones. What the other socket is for is most likely a
coprocessor, or FPU, which would speed things up a bit when running programs
that have the capability of using an FPU, like CAD/CAM applications, some
graphical and layout progs and so on. In my opinion the most efficient way
of upgrading your old PS/2's would be to install more ram. Ram is good for
all functions in the computer, not just the floating-point calculations.
About breaking the 'board: It depends which proc's are installed. Late 486's
and on mostly have a small lever on the side of the socket, which you lift
and the proc' is released. 386: use moderate violence. Try to support the
'board so it won't die from stress. A cowboy-trick is to gently wedge a
small screwdriver between the proc' and socket and try to pry it off.
Good Luck
Vitux
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> I've got three old IBM PS/2 #70s. There looks to be an extra socket for
> a processor on the motherboard. I don't know if it would really help to
> speed up the system or not as they only have 4 MB of RAM, or even if it
> would work. I was thinking about trying to add a processor to one of
> the computers but how do you get the thing off? This may be an
> incredibly stupid question but when I pull on the processor I'm afraid
> I'm going to break the motherboard.
> Thanks,
> kent
>
>
>
> Robert Rati wrote:
> >
> > Yes this is true, to some extent. YOu have to have two processors with
> > the same stepping and revision in order to dual-proc them. I have heard
> > though, that you can have two processors of different stepping and
> > revision numbers and still multi-proc them, but your performance may
> > suffer a little.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > On Mon, 7 Jun 1999, Christian Pernegger wrote:
> >
> > > Is it true that two Pentium II 400 have to have a same number of some
> kind
> > > to use them in dual mode. I'd intended to buy a dual board and add a
> new
> > > proc. to my 400 but someone told me that wouldn't work....
> > >
> > > Comments appreciated
> > >
> > > tia
> > > Christian
> > >
> > >
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