HELP: Where do I get a voltage regulator for a DX4-100 CPU (Vampire)

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From: Vampire
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 00:00

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Hello everyone.

I recently purchased an old 486 micronics motherboard with an SX-33 chip
and a ZIF overdrive socket next to it. I also purchased an IBM brand
DX4-100 CPU.

The motherboard is 5 volts. The CPU is ( I believe ) 3.3 volts. There
were no intructions with the CPU so maybe someone could confirm this. 

My problem is trying to install the CPU into the motherboard. I do not
want to spend a great deal of money - so is there an easy solution ? I
have not tried plugging the CPU in yet since I do not want to melt it.

Apparently there is something called a voltage regulator that is
inserted between the CPU and the overdrive socket. However I have asked
around a number of electronic stores ( including Tandys and Dick Smiths
) and nobody can help me. Either I asked the wrong salesmen or the
stores do not stock anything like this. I feel like I am getting the run
around.

Can anybody offer some advice ? Has anyone managed to perform this task
? Does anyone in Australia know where I can get a voltage regulator that
will perform the task and how much the item is ? Or is there another
solution ?

THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Regards....
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V A M P I R E       hornej@citec.qld.gov.au
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From: Vampire <hornej@citec.qld.gov.au>
Subject: HELP: Where do I get a voltage regulator for a DX4-100 CPU (Vampire)
Date: 1996/09/25
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