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Powerleap PL-PRO/II Installation Manual

Intel celeron cpu upgrade kit for pentium pro systems
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  • Page 1 PL-P OWER ™ Intel Celeron CPU Upgrade Kit --for-- Pentium Pro Systems Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 PowerLeap is a registered trademark of PowerLeap Products Inc. PL-Pro/II, Neo S370, PL-PII, PL-iP3, PL-ProMMX, IPS, PL-54C/MMX, PL-C6/200, PL-OD54C, PL-386, and PL-586 are trademarks of PowerLeap Products Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the PL-Pro/II Utility Software Getting to Know the CPU Control Panel Utility Software _______23 Enabling the L2 Cache __________________________________25 Increasing the L2 Cache Latency___________________________25 Using the PL-Pro/II with Dual-CPU Systems_________________26 Frequently Asked Questions PL-Pro/II ____________________________________________27 CPU Control Panel _____________________________________28...
  • Page 4 Table of Figures Table of Figures Figure 1. The PowerLeap PL-Pro/II ____________________________1 Figure 2. Aligning the CPU with the adapter.______________________8 Figure 3. Applying the thermal pad. _____________________________9 Figure 4. Removing the Pentium Pro CPU ______________________ 10 Figure 5. Installing the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket _________ 11 Figure 6.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Celerons. The PL-Pro/II supports the 700MHz*, 633MHz*, 600MHz, 566MHz, 533MHz, 500MHz, 466MHz, 433MHz, 400MHz, 366MHz, 333MHz, and 300MHz Celeron processors. * With a Celeron running faster than 600MHz, you must use the PL-Pro/II in conjunction with the PowerLeap Neo S370. PowerLeap Installation Guide ï...

  • Page 6: About The Intel Celeron Processors

    Introduction Note: The PL-Pro/IIï ¿ ½ s 370-pin CPU socket is not compatible with Socket 7 or Super Socket 7 (although they have a similar appearance). About the Intel Celeron Processors Intel ï ¿ ½ s Celeron processor extends the performance of Pentium Pro processors...

  • Page 7: Pl-Pro/Ii Special Features

    Supports the Intel Celeron 700MHz*, 633MHz*, 600MHz, 566MHz, 533MHz, 500MHz, 466MHz, 433MHz, 400MHz, 366MHz, 333MHz, and 300MHz processors on a 66/60MHz bus. * With a Celeron running faster than 600MHz, you must use the PL-Pro/II in conjunction with the PowerLeap Neo S370. PowerLeap Installation Guide ï...
  • Page 8 Celerons (700MHz, 633MHz) is automatically enabled so there is no need to enable it in the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel.) Offers PowerLeap ï ¿ ½ s unique Redundant Overheating Protection function. Includes Autodetect VRM (Voltage Regulating Module) circuitry. Supports 1.3V~3.5V (ascending by 0.05V and 0.1V), with 21 voltage settings for V/Core.

  • Page 9: What You Have

    Power cable What You Need to Know The PowerLeapï ¿ ½ PL-Pro/II CPU upgrade adapter installs in a ZIF socket on the motherboard of your computer. If you are not comfortable with opening your computer, please have an authorized service center install the PowerLeapï ¿ ½...
  • Page 10 Introduction PowerLeap Installation Guide ï ¿ ½...

  • Page 11: Installing The Pl-Pro/Ii

    PowerLeap CPU Control Panel utility software both before and after installation. If you are uncertain about the speed of your existing processor, you can determine the speed by running the PowerLeap CPU ï ¿ ½ Control Panel software.

  • Page 12: Fc-Pga Celeron Installation

    Installing the PL-Pro/II FC-PGA Celeron Installation This section describes installing an FC-PGA Celeron CPU in your PowerLeapï ¿ ½ PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter, installing the adapter in your computer, and attaching the provided CPU heatsink/fan. To install an FC-PGA Celeron in the PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter: 1.

  • Page 13: Figure 3. Applying The Thermal Pad

    Figure 3. Applying the thermal pad. 4. Peel the transparent layer from the top of the thermal pad. To install the PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter in your computer: 1. Place your computer where you will have plenty of space to work.

  • Page 14: Figure 4. Removing The Pentium Pro Cpu

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 4. Locate the CPU ZIF socket on the computerï ¿ ½ s motherboard. The CPU itself may be concealed underneath a CPU cooling fan and/or heatsink. 5. If your computer has a CPU heatsink/fan, remove it. 6. Lift the ZIF socket arm and remove the CPU from the ZIF socket.

  • Page 15: Figure 5. Installing The Upgrade Adapter Into The Zif Socket

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 7. Install the CPU upgrade adapter into your computer ï ¿ ½ s ZIF socket, making sure that pin 1 of the upgrade adapter is installed in pin 1 of the ZIF socket. Figure 5. Installing the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket Note: Pin 1 of the CPU upgrade adapter must match the pin 1 hole of the ZIF socket.

  • Page 16: Figure 6. Locking The Upgrade Adapter Into The Zif Socket

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 8. Lock the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket by pressing the socket arm down. Figure 6. Locking the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket PowerLeap Installation Guide ï ¿ ½...

  • Page 17: Figure 7. Placing The Fc-Pga Cpu Protective Pad

    Installing the PL-Pro/II To install the heatsink/fan on the CPU: 1. Turn the heatsink/fan upside down, remove the white layer from the FC-PGA CPU protective pad, and place the protective pad on the bottom of the heatsink. Figure 7. Placing the FC-PGA CPU protective pad 2.

  • Page 18: Figure 8. Attaching The Retaining Bracket (1)

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 3. Hook the shorter arm of the retaining bracket under the corresponding tab on the ZIF socket. Figure 8. Attaching the retaining bracket (1) 4. Push the longer arm of the retaining bracket down and hook it under the tab on the other side of the ZIF socket.

  • Page 19: Figure 10. Connecting The Power Cables

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 5. Plug the PL-Pro/IIï ¿ ½ s power cable and the cooling fanï ¿ ½ s power cable into the power connector and fan connector, respectively, on the CPU upgrade adapter. Power Cable Cooling Fan Power Cable Figure 10.

  • Page 20: Ppga Celeron Installation

    Installing the PL-Pro/II PPGA Celeron Installation This section describes installing a PPGA Celeron CPU in your PowerLeapï ¿ ½ PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter, installing the adapter in your computer, and attaching the provided CPU heatsink/fan. To install a PPGA CPU in the PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter: 1.

  • Page 21: Figure 12. Removing The Pentium Pro Cpu

    CPU and the socket (the CPU pins should not be visible). To install the PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter in your computer: 1. Place your computer where you will have plenty of space to work.

  • Page 22: Figure 13. Installing The Upgrade Adapter Into The Zif Socket

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 7. Install the CPU upgrade adapter into your computer ï ¿ ½ s ZIF socket, making sure that pin 1 of the upgrade adapter is installed in pin 1 of the ZIF socket. Figure 13. Installing the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket Note: Pin 1 of the CPU upgrade adapter must match the pin 1 hole of the ZIF socket.

  • Page 23: Figure 14. Locking The Upgrade Adapter Into The Zif Socket

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 8. Lock the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket by pressing the socket arm down. Figure 14. Locking the upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket To install the heatsink/fan on the CPU: Note: For the PPGA Celeron, don ï ¿ ½ t place the FC-PGA protective pad on the bottom of the heatsink.

  • Page 24: Figure 15. Attaching The Retaining Bracket (1)

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 2. Hook the shorter arm of the retaining bracket under the corresponding tab on the ZIF socket. Figure 15. Attaching the retaining bracket (1) 3. Push the longer arm of the retaining bracket down and hook it under the corresponding tab on the other side of the ZIF socket.

  • Page 25: Figure 17. Connecting The Power Cables

    Installing the PL-Pro/II 4. Plug the PL-Pro/IIï ¿ ½ s power cable and the cooling fanï ¿ ½ s power cable into the power connector and fan connector, respectively, on the CPU upgrade adapter. Power Cable Cooling Fan Power Cable Figure 17.

  • Page 26: Removing The Cpu

    Installing the PL-Pro/II Removing the CPU To remove the CPU from the PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter: 1. Remove the CPU heatsink/fan. 2. Remove the upgrade adapter from your computerï ¿ ½ s ZIF socket. 3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver under one edge of the CPU and gently pry upward until there is a slight gap between the CPU and the socket.

  • Page 27: Using The Pl-Pro/Ii Utility Software

    Getting to Know the CPU Control Panel Utility Software The PowerLeap CPU Control Panel is a Windows 95, 98, Windows NT (4.0 and up), and Windows 2000 software utility that lets you view information about your CPU and configure CPU settings. The utility also provides settings for different CPU types and more.
  • Page 28 Using the PL-Pro/II Utility Software The latest version of the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel includes all the features of version 3.0, and offers a number of new and improved features, including: • Enables 533MHz PPGA Celeron ï ¿ ½ D ual Packï ¿ ½ L2 cache when run with the PL-Pro/II upgrade adapter.

  • Page 29: Enabling The L2 Cache

    Enabling the L2 Cache The latest version of the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel enables the PPGA Celeron ï ¿ ½ s L2 cache when run with a PL-Pro/II CPU upgrade. Note: The L2 cache for FC-PGA Celerons (700MHz, 633MHz) is automatically enabled so there is no need to enable it in the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel.

  • Page 30: Using The Pl-Pro/Ii With Dual-Cpu Systems

    Use this utility to increase the L2 cache latency if your system becomes unstable with the PL-Pro/II. The default value in the current version is "L2-Cache Latency = 5". To improve system stability, try increasing the L2 latency (for example, to 10).

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    PL-Pro/II and the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel. PL-Pro/II • Can I use the PL-Pro/II on a dual-CPU motherboard? If you have a dual-Pentium Pro motherboard, you can remove your old CPUs and install two PL-Pro/IIs with SMP-compliant PPGA Celerons. (Note that not all PPGA Celerons are SMP-compliant and FC-PGA Celerons are not SMP-compliant).

  • Page 32: Cpu Control Panel

    SMP system (especially servers or high-end workstations), you'd better use a dedicated power connector for each CPU. • With the PL-Pro/II, why do I need the CPU Control Panel to enable the PPGA Celeron's L2 cache? Because your computer's BIOS will not recognize the Celeron's CPU ID, it will fail to initialize the CPU's L2 cache.
  • Page 33 Windows NT (4.0 and up), and Windows 2000. However, you can use our Linux driver (posted on the PowerLeap PL-Pro/II News site) to enable the L2 cache on the PL-Pro/II. The L2 cache for FC-PGA Celerons (700MHz, 633MHz) is automatically enabled.
  • Page 34 CPU up again). This feature is built into the Windows NT kernel, so it only shows up in the CPU Control Panel as an option when the OS is Windows 9x. PowerLeap Installation Guide ï ¿ ½...

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