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In article <27SEP199216045687@summa.tamu.edu> gtb6038@summa.tamu.edu (BILES, GREG THOMAS) writes:
>I recently purchased a 387 co-processor, but I am having some second
>thoughts about it.  Becasue, the model number is A80387-16 and it says
>SX829 on it.  The place where I bought it from swears that it is a DX,
>32-bit co-pro.  It works fine on my machine, but it fails to fill up the 
>outer row of pins on the socket which leads me to believe that it is
>a 16 bit version for an SX.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Greg
>

   Greg,

Im not exactly sure about the SX829 designation, but regarding the 
co-processor not filling the outer row of pin sockets is probably 
normal.  I have an 80387DX -33 and it also does not fill the outer row
of pin sockets.  If this helps, my co-processor has 2 rows of pins, or
more accurately described, 2 squares of pins.  The reason there is
3 rows in the co-processor socket is because your motherboard is most
likely compatable with Weitek math co-processors, which take up all
3 rows.  Check your motherboard manual, and you'll probably find that
it is compatable with Weitek processors.  Hope that helped some.

	Kris


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