Coprocessor slower than CPU?

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From: sra
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1991 13:15

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Can a slower coprocessor (387) be used on a faster board?  For example, a 25
Mhz 387 in a 33 or 40 Mhz Motherboard?  I assume that if the coprocessor is
used asynchronously, the cpu will simply wait...

	steve

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Subject: Coprocessor slower than CPU?
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Date: 27 Jun 91 13:15:16 GMT
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