Can a 386DX CPU work in a 386SX Motherboard?

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From: George Karas
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 1994 03:39

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Hi

I have a 386SX Motherboard with no CPU and I would like to know if
a 386DX CPU can be used instead. 

The motherboard has serial, parallel and IDE ports on board
with 8 x 30Pin memory sockets so as 386 boards go it seems
to be quite modern.

Thanks for any hints.

George

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