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Split Voltage

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karmafree

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Hey,

How do I tell if my motherboard
supports split voltage?

My computer:
Intel Pentium 133MHz Processor
128MB EDO RAM
2GB HD
BIOS: 1.00.01.CN0T (upgraded to 1.00.03.CN0T)
Socket: ZIF 7
Pins: 321
Layout: 21x21 SPGA
Volts: VRM

Thank you,
karmafree.
 
Hai
Can you tell me what is split voltage.

Manoj Jacob
mjacobin@yahoo.com
 
You know, I've no idea!
I want to stick a Pentium 233MHz MMX
processor in my Socket 7 motherboard
and that "split voltage" is a requirement.
 
I believe that the "split voltage" you are referring to is the ability to set the I/O voltage and the Core voltage separately.

The Intel P54C processors like your 133MHz Pentium used a Core voltage of 3.5 volts. The I/O voltage was also 3.5 volts.

Therefore, the motherboard's voltage could be fixed at 3.5 volts.

The Intel P55C processors like your 233MHz Pentium MMX used a Core voltage of 2.8 volts and an I/O voltage of 3.5 volts.

Therefore you need to be able to set the Core voltage (VID) and the I/O voltage (VIO) to different voltages, hence "split voltage."

Since you indicated that your motherboard has a VRM (Voltage Regulator Module), I would assume that you can set the Core voltage to a lower value.

I can't say for sure because I don't know what motherboard or chipset you have.
If you need a more definite answer, post more information about your motherboard and I will try to help.

I need motherboard manufacturer, motherboard model number, and chipset type. I also need to know if you have the motherboard manual.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

John
 
Hi,

The only info that I have about my motherboard is the PBA and AA values written on it, no manuals.
Values are "PBA650296-501" and "AA654300-501"
The P133MHz chip I've got in has a reference of "SY022"
I've found this info about my machine too, but have no idea what it means. Make any sense?:

Memory information :
Memory Cache : 256K or 512K CELP module
Number of Slot : 2 Banks / 2 Slots Each EDO
Type of Memory : EDO SIMM (pairs)
Maximum Memory : 4 x 32MB = 128MB EDO SIMM
Processor Information :
Connection Type : Socket 7
Upgrade : Accepts Intel P6T OverDrive upgrade

Hard Drive information :
Maximum Hard drive : 8,4GB for each Hard Drive with latest bios

On-board information :
Chipset : Triton 82430
Video on-board : No
Sound on-board : No

All I want to do is stick in a P233MHz MMX !!!!

Thank you,
karmafee.
 
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