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- From: exuptr@exu.ericsson.se (Patrick Taylor)
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- Subject: Re: Does a 487sx shut down the 486sx??
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- Date: 20 Aug 92 19:27:07 GMT
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- In article <1992Aug19.212552.1@uncavx.unca.edu> strauss@uncavx.unca.edu writes:
-
- >... The DX2 is a full
- >486 chip and replaces the 486SX: either by pulling the old chip and inserting
- >the new one (some systems) or by plugging the DX2 into a free slot. Yes, it
- >does shut down the SX chip.
-
- >The advantage is that you get a 486 system for about $500 cheaper than a DX2
- >system, and in 2-3 years, when the chip costs about $100, you can upgrade to a
- >"real" 486. So, all of a sudden, this is not such a bad deal.
-
- Actually , our friend from Intel can correct me if I'm wrong, but my
- understanding is that the device you are describing is the OverDrive chip.
-
- The DX2 does not go in a "free slot", it is pin compatible with a regular
- old DX chip. I have manuals from Intel which flat out state this. Document
- numbers available on request.
-
- >**************************************
- >** Bob Strauss **
- >** Ramsey Library **
- >** UNC-Asheville **
- >** Asheville, NC 28804 **
- >** Strauss@UNCA.BITNET **
- >** Strauss@uncavx.unca.edu **
- >**************************************
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