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We have Aptiva 2176's at work. They're a great doorstop - you're better off
buying a new PC.

Ken

John <john.knuhtsen@mailzone.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 1 Mar 3900 16:10:00, "Kris" <kv1963@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Can anyone tell me where to look online for motherboard specs for this
> > computer?
> >
> > I want to upgrade the CPU using an AMD K6 but can't find the specs
without
> > pulling the whole thing apart.
> >
> >
>
> Hi
>
> Your problem is that your motherboard has an auto setting of cpu
> voltage by either 3.3 volt fixed (non mmx cpu's) or auto 3.3/2.8 for
> the mmx versions of Intel 166-233 MHz.
> So it is not compatible with k6-2 requirering 2.2 volt.
>
> Powerleap has a voltage adapter for 50 $ or you can by it with a k6-3
> 400 on.
>
> There is a fresh bios-file from 1999-02-11 for your board, which
> should ensure compatibility with large harddisks in the range 8.4-32
> Gbyte.
>
> Further since motherboards with riser card are not available anywhere,
> the cabinet cannot be reused for a new motherboard.
> K6-2 xxx are cheap, but will not be produced after year 2000. The
> future is quite problematic for future cpu upgrades. Motherboard
> layout are changed very quickly, so it is best to plan to have a
> motherboard for maybe max. 3 years and then sell it with cpu (and
> maybe ram) and get a new board with cpu.
>
> SocketA and Spitfire (Athlon) will be a cheap opportunity after
> summer.
>
> If you buy an AOpen ATX cabinet I think it will be quiet (noise
> killer) and durable for you. I had to give the supply's blower two
> drips of oil recently. It could be done from the outside by removing a
> grid, a sticker and a plastic plate. Gear- or motor-oil is well
> suited. Then replace all.
>
> best regards
>
> John
>
> best regards
>
> John
>
> best regards
>
> John
>