Re: MMX-upgrading

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From: Andy Eder
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 00:00

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On Tue, 4 Feb 1997, Marcel Stegehuis wrote:

> Matt Kauffman wrote:
> > 
> > If Jack wants to upgrade to MMX, or any other Pentium CPU outside of a
> > P5-66, he will need a new motherboard.  The P5-60 and 66 are not board
> > compatible with P5-75s and up, whether you're talking Intel, Cyrix or AMD.
> > 
> > MMK
> > --
> > just another human resource
> Well than. Imagine I already have a P166 (say normal as far as that good
> be). Can I just put in a P166 MMX. Do I need a bios upgrade ?
> -- 
> 

Make sure that you buy a motherboard capable of supporting the MMX. A lot 
of people are buying the MMX only to realise that their motherboard 
doesn't support it. To support the MMX, you need a dual voltage capable 
motherboard - that is, a motherboard that can supply a 2.8v and 3.3v to 
the MMX's core and i/o. Performance wise, I would definitely recommend 
the MMX if you're in a position to purchase one.

Regards.
Andy

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From: Andy Eder <sp1edea@doc.ntu.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: MMX-upgrading 
Date: 1997/02/11
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