Re: SV: OT: dual processor question
> 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
I've got a old 486, that has a slot for a Weitek Co-processor.... just out
of curiosity to see what kindof punch that would add, I tried searching
around for one to no avail... they seem almost non-existant...
> '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
Personally, the best method is to wedge your flat-head screwdriver under
the edge of the chip (between the chip and housing _not_ the motherboard
lest you kill tracings) and give the screwdriver a slight twist, raising
the chip a bit... do this around the whole chip on all 4 sides a little
at a time and you'll have no problem getting it out with out bent pins...
if you do end up with bent pins you could straighten them out by hand, or
just pop the chip in a ZIF socket throw down the latch and take it out
again and that should straighten them out a bit also.
--George
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