Soyo SY-K7ADA V1.0 User Manual
Motherboard Description
SY-K7ADA V1.0
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1-6 MICROPROCESSOR
The motherboard supports a single Socket 462 processor. The processor’s
VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard
to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed
(200/266 MHz ) is automatically selected. The motherboard supports all
current Socket 462 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.
VID pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard
to the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed
(200/266 MHz ) is automatically selected. The motherboard supports all
current Socket 462 processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.
1-6.1 Microprocessor Packaging
The CPU is packaged in a 462 pin PGA package. A fan must be used to
ensure adequate cooling.
ensure adequate cooling.
1-6.2 Second Level Cache
The second-level cache is located on the substrate of the CPU package.
The cache includes Athlon-256KB / Duron-64KB of synchronous
pipelined burst static RAM. All supported onboard memory can be cached.
The cache includes Athlon-256KB / Duron-64KB of synchronous
pipelined burst static RAM. All supported onboard memory can be cached.
1-6.3 Microprocessor Upgrades
The motherboard can be upgraded with Socket 462 processors that run at
higher speeds. When upgrading the processor, use the BIOS configuration
mode or DIP switch to change the processor speed.
higher speeds. When upgrading the processor, use the BIOS configuration
mode or DIP switch to change the processor speed.