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Kingston Technology 486/Now! Installation Manual

Processor upgrade for ibm ps/2 models 70, 80, and portable 70
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486/Now!
Installation Guide
Models: 486/33PD3
486/33PS3
486/25PS3

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  • Page 1 Kingston Technology 486/Now! Installation Guide Models: 486/33PD3 486/33PS3 486/25PS3...
  • Page 3 486/Now! Processor Upgrade Installation Guide IBM PS/2 Models 70, 80, and Portable 70 Kingston Technology Corporation 17600 Newhope Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 435-2600 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 4 No express or implied warranty is made for any KTC product damaged by accidents, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification. ©Copyright Kingston Technology Corp. 1993. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. All trademarks are property of their respective companies.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Model P70LP (16MHZ & 121 20MHZ) ..............27 Model 5530 ......................30 First Time Power Up......................33 Appendices......................... 34 Appendix A Landmark System Speed Test............35 Appendix B System Error Codes ................. 36 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 7: General Description

    IBM PS/2 P70 Portable Model 8573-061 20Mhz machines 486/33PD3-P70LP & 486/33PS3-P70LP Support These Machines: IBM PS/2 P70 Portable Model 8573-031 16Mhz machines IBM PS/2 P70 Portable Model 8573-121 20Mhz machines IBM PS/2 5530 Portable Desktop 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Kingston dealer for replacement. Be sure the items you receive are genuine Kingston Technology products. The printed circuit board has the Kingston name etched on its surface. If the Kingston name is missing, it's not a genuine Kingston product.

  • Page 9: Physical Layout

    General Information Physical Layout The Kingston Technology 486/Now! Processor upgrade board has 3 different board type models. Each board type is available with either a 33Mhz DX or 33Mhz SX version. There is also a 25Mhz SX version for the PS/2 Model 70 and 80 computers.
  • Page 10 Figure 1-4 Bottom View 486/33PD3-P70LP & 486/33PS3-P70LP Board Type Insert Photo Insert Photo 486/33PD3-P70LP 486/33PD3-P70LP Bottom (show arrow to Pin 1) (show arrow to SW1 jumper) Figure 1-5 Top View Figure 1-6 Bottom View Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...

  • Page 11: Switch Settings

    POST (Power-On-Self-Test) at a fast 486 level. In some cases, an 8603 mouse error will occur because of the faster speed. Also if an IBM XGA adapter is installed in the system and a display problem occurs, changing Switch 4 to OFF should correct either problem. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 12: Installing 486/Now

    Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Open the chassis and remove all expansion-bus adapters. (Label each adapter so you can return it to its original slot). Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 13 387 FPU chip and the socket. Gently pry upward to lift just a little, then try other side until the chip is completely out of the socket. See Insert Photo 70 16Mhz Figure 2-2 below. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 14 Model 70 16Mhz Installation Figure 2-1 Removing the CPU Figure 2- 2 Removing Math-Co Insert Photo 70 16Mhz Math-Coprocessor Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 15 Reinstall all expansion bus adapters and close the chassis. STEP 9 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 10 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 16 Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Open the chassis and remove all expansion-bus adapters. (Label each adapter so you can return it to its original slot). Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 17 See Figure 3-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 70 20Mhz 70 20Mhz Removing CPU Removing Math-Coprocessor Figure 3-1 Removing the CPU Figure 3-2 Removing Math-Co 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 18 Model 70 16Mhz or 20Mhz Installation Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 19 Reinstall all expansion bus adapters and close the chassis. STEP 9 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 10 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 20 Open the chassis and remove all expansion-bus adapters. (Label each adapter so you can return it to its original slot). STEP 3 Remove Fixed Disk Drive, Floppy Drive, Adapter Card, and the internal holder chassis. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 21 See Figure 4-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 70 25Mhz 70 25Mhz Math-Coprocessor Figure 4-1 Removing the CPU Figure 4-2 Removing Math-Co 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 22 Reinstall all expansion bus adapters and close the chassis. STEP 9 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 10 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 23 Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Open the chassis and remove all expansion-bus adapters. (Label each adapter so you can return it to its original slot). 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 24 See Figure 5-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 80 16Mhz 80 16Mhz Math-Coprocessor Figure 5-1 Removing the CPU Figure 5-2 Removing Math-Co Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 25 Reinstall all expansion bus adapters and close the chassis. STEP 7 Reconnect all the cables back onto the computer. STEP 8 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 26: Model 80 (20Mhz)

    Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Open the chassis and remove all cables between disk controller and fixed disk drive, remove power cable between disk drive and power supply. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 27 See Figure 6-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 80 20Mhz 80 20Mhz Math-Coprocessor Figure 6-1 Removing the CPU Figure 6-2 Removing Math-Co 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 28 STEP 9 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 10 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...

  • Page 29: Model 80 (25Mhz)

    Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Open the chassis and remove all cables between disk controller and fixed disk drive, remove power cable between disk drive and power supply. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 30 See Figure 7-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 80 25Mhz 80 25Mhz Math-Coprocessor Figure 7-1 Removing the CPU Figure 7-2 Removing Math-Co Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 31 STEP 9 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 10 End of Installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 32 486/33PD3-P70 OR 486/25PS3-P70 387DX ON MOTHER BOARD PIN 1 Figure 8 STEP 1 Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Remove all cables from back cover including power cord. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 33 See Figure 8-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 70-061 20Mhz P70-061 20Mhz Math-Coprocessor Figure 8-1 Removing the CPU Figure 8-2 Removing Math-Co 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 34 Figure 8-3 Installing 486/Now! STEP 7 Reinstall the back cover. STEP 8 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 9 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...

  • Page 35: Model P70 (061 20Mhz)

    486/33PD3-P70LP OR 486/25PS3-P70LP PIN 1 387DX ON MOTHER BOARD Figure 9 STEP 1 Turn off power and disconnect any cables from computer. STEP 2 Remove all cables from back cover including power cord. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 36: Model P70Lp (16Mhz & 121 20Mhz)

    See Figure 9-2 below. Insert Photo Insert Photo 70 16Mhz & 121 20Mhz P70 16Mhz & 121 20Mhz Math-Coprocessor Figure 9-1 Removing the CPU Figure 9-2 Removing Math-Co Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 37 Figure 9-3 Installing 486/Now! STEP 7 Reinstall the back cover. STEP 8 Reconnect all the cables back to computer. STEP 9 End of installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 38: Model 5530

    Untighten both thumbscrews manually or with a flat-blade screwdriver. Turn key to unlock position. Slide motherboard chassis out from rear of computer. STEP 3 Remove all micro channel adapter cards from the expansion slots. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 39 Alternate between sides until the chip is completely out of the socket. (Save the 386 CPU chip so you can re-install it if you ever need to return temporarily to the old configuration). See Figure 10-2 below. Insert Photo 5530 Math-Coprocessor 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 40 Model 5530 Installation Insert Photo 5530 Figure 10-1 Removing the Math-Co Figure 10-2 Removing CPU Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...
  • Page 41 STEP 9 Reconnect all cables back to computer including built-in video cable. STEP 10 End of Installation. You can go to FIRST TIME POWER UP section now. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 42: First Time Power Up

    CPU speed, refer to "Appendix A Landmark System Speed Test". CAUTION: After powering up, the 486/Now! becomes hot to the touch. If you need to remove it for any reason, wait until the chip has cooled. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...

  • Page 43: Appendices

    Appendices 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...

  • Page 44: Appendix A Landmark System Speed Test

    M O D E L 7 0 KIN G S T O N 3 8 6 / 2 0 M H Z 4 8 6 / 3 3 P D 3 Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...

  • Page 45: Appendix B System Error Codes

    This is to indicate the CPU is not running at the expected rate. This video check does not in any way affect the performance or integrity of the machine. 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1 Kingston Technology Corporation...
  • Page 46 Removed 25Mhz versions of both P70 and P70LP. Added 33Mhz SX version part numbers. Removed Appendix A CACHEROM utility. Corrected Figure numbering. Config Table was wrong. Added PS/2 5530 Japanese Model. Uses P70LP part. Kingston Technology Corporation 486/xxPx3 Installation Guide - Rev. D1...

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