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- Page 1 PL-iP3 OWER Pentium III/Celeron CPU Upgrade --for-- Slot 1 (242-Contact Slot Connector) Systems Version 1.0...
- Page 2 PowerLeap is a registered trademark of PowerLeap Products, Inc. PL-iP3, Neo S370, PL-PII, PL-ProMMX, IPS, PL-54C/MMX, PL-C6/200, PL-OD54C, PL-386, and PL-586 are trademarks of PowerLeap Products Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Enabling Multiple Processors _________________________________ 13 About the Power-on LED Function ____________________________ 14 About the PowerLeap Redundant Overheating Protection Function____ 15 Installing the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 Removing the Existing CPU __________________________________ 17 Installing your CPU into the PL-iP3 ____________________________ 18 PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... - Page 4 Introduction Installing the CPU Heatsink/Fan ______________________________ 20 Completing the Installation of the PL-iP3 ________________________ 21 Upgrading Your Computer’s BIOS _____________________________ 23 Using the PL-iP3 Without the Retention Cartridge _________________ 24 PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Your PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 CPU upgrade employs patented technologies (additional patents pending) to adapt Slot 1 systems to the voltage and pinout requirements of the new generation of Intel Pentium III (FC-PGA) and Celeron™ (FC-PGA and PPGA) processors. By providing an upgrade solution that would otherwise require the replacement of the motherboard, PowerLeap ... -
Page 6: About The Intel Celeron
PPGA Intel Celeron processors are available in the FC-PGA and PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) form factors. Both are compatible with the 370-pin socket on the PL-iP3. With the PPGA package, the CPU’s silicon core faces down, toward the socket. -
Page 7: Before You Begin
FSB rating of the CPU. The method that the board provides for setting the FSB speed will determine the frontside bus speed setting that you choose on the PL-iP3 (for details, refer to the next chapter of this manual). -
Page 8: Determining Cpu Frontside Bus (Fsb) Rating And V/Core Voltage
L2 cache, FSB rating, and your CPU V/Core voltage. In the above example, the Celeron CPU shown on the left has an FSB rating of 66MHz and the CPU V/Core voltage is 1.5V. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 9: Locating Pin 1 On Your Cpu And Zif Socket
CPU, you can determine the speed by ® running the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel . The CPU Control Panel is included with your PL-iP3 and is also available free for downloading from the PowerLeap website (http://www.powerleap.com). PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... - Page 10 Before You Begin PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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Page 11: Configuring The Powerleap™ Pl-Ip3
You can configure operating characteristics of the PL-iP3 by setting jumper switches (consist of pin headers and plastic connecting caps) on the board. For convenience, the PL-iP3 uses jumper caps of different color to specify different functions. The jumper switches are shown in the graphic below. -
Page 12: Selecting Frontside Bus (Fsb) Speed
Note: Although an incorrect FSB setting will not damage your CPU or your PowerLeap upgrade, it can have a serious effect on performance. The setting that you choose on the PL-iP3 for the frontside bus (FSB) speed depends on several factors: •... - Page 13 If your motherboard offers “jumperless” speed configuration by automatically setting the FSB speed to the FSB rating of the CPU, you can use the PL-iP3’s jumper switches (JP1 and JP2) to change the FSB speed. Jumpers FSB Jumpers Location Diagram For Celeron users: Intel has set the FSB rating for Celerons to 66MHz.
- Page 14 Celeron CPU will not function correctly with an FSB speed greater than 66MHz. For Pentium III users: You can use the PL-iP3’s jumper switches to change the FSB speed from the default setting (66MHz) if either of the following conditions is true: •...
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Page 15: Selecting Voltage
Configuring the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 3. Configure your PL-iP3 jumper switches according to the appropriate photo shown below. JP1 JP2 JP1 JP2 JP1 JP2 Closed Open Open Open Closed Closed FSB Setting FSB Setting FSB Setting for for 66MHz for 100MHz... - Page 16 Configuring the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 • For Celeron users please select 1.5V (the default setting), 1.65, or 2.0V. 1.5V Celeron (FC-PGA): JP11 Closed Open Open Closed Closed Open Closed Open 1.65V Celeron (FC-PGA): JP11 Open Closed Open Closed Closed Open Closed Open Note: If your Celeron documentation indicates a V/Core of 1.7V,...
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Page 17: Enabling Multiple Processors
CPU’s health or performance. Enabling Multiple Processors The PL-iP3 supports dual processing for SMP-enabled* Celeron (PPGA) CPUs. Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) is a method allowing the use of multiple- processors in a single computer system. If your computer system does not have slots for multiple CPUs, please disregard this section. -
Page 18: About The Power-On Led Function
To ensure the safety of your upgrade components, PowerLeap provides the Power-On LED function. This safety feature enables you to determine whether or not power is flowing through the PL-iP3 and helps prevent costly damage to both your expensive CPU and the upgrade board itself. -
Page 19: About The Powerleap Redundant Overheating Protection Function
About the PowerLeap Redundant Overheating Protection Function As CPU clock speeds increase, so do CPU temperatures that can potentially damage your system’s most vital component. The PL-iP3 includes our unique Redundant Overheating Protection function, which can help prevent damage to your CPU if the temperature increases to a potentially unsafe level. - Page 20 Configuring the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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Page 21: Installing The Powerleap™ Pl-Ip3
Installing the PowerLeap PL-iP3 ™ This chapter describes installing your PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 CPU upgrade. Removing the Existing CPU 1. Place your computer where you will have plenty of space to work. 2. Turn the computer off and disconnect all power cords and cables from the rear of the computer. -
Page 22: Installing Your Cpu Into The Pl-Ip3
Installing the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 6. Remove the left end of the CPU from the slot 7. Complete removing your existing CPU from the motherboard. Installing your CPU into the PL-iP3 1. Raise the socket arm on your PL-iP3. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... - Page 23 Installing the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 2. Carefully insert your new CPU into the PL-iP3 ZIF socket, noting the placement of pin 1. 3. Lock the CPU into the ZIF socket by pressing the socket arm down completely. 4. Determine that there is no space between the newly inserted CPU and the ZIF socket.
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Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink/Fan
Installing the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 Installing the CPU Heatsink/Fan 1. Turn the heatsink/fan upside down and remove the paper backing from the thermal pad. When the heatsink/fan is installed, the thermal pad will adhere to the top of the CPU, dissipating heat and protecting the exposed die on FC-PGA CPUs. -
Page 25: Completing The Installation Of The Pl-Ip3
Completing the Installation of the PL-iP3 1. Insert your PL-iP3 into the 242-contact slot connector on your motherboard. 2. Find the connectors for the fan and the external power supply on the PL-iP3. Connection for Fan (JP9) Connection for Power... - Page 26 Installing the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 3. Attach the cable from the fan to the fan connector (JP9) on the PL-iP3. 4. Attach the brown connector on the provided power supply cable to the power supply connector (JP10) on the PL-iP3. Then attach the male connector on the other end of the cable to one of the female connectors from your computer’s...
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Page 27: Upgrading Your Computer's Bios
Lost Circuits (http://www.lostcircuits.com/advice/bios.html), (http://www.badflash.com/) and (http://www.flashbios.org/). The BIOS Setup Information Guide (http://sysopt.earthweb.com/bios.html) and Tom’s Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/bios.html) also offers a wealth of BIOS information and links. Finally, the FriendTech (http://www.friendtech.com) and PowerLeap (http://www.powerleap.com) websites offer BIOS information and links. PowerLeap Installation Guide... -
Page 28: Using The Pl-Ip3 Without The Retention Cartridge
Using the PL-iP3 Without the Retention Cartridge If your motherboard came with a low-profile S.E.P.P. Retention Mechanism (RM) for securing a Celeron CPU, the PL-iP3’s retention cartridge will not fit into the Retention Mechanism. However, you can remove the PL-iP3 from the retention cartridge and insert the PL-iP3 directly into your motherboard’s 242-contact slot... - Page 29 Installing the PowerLeap™ PL-iP3 3. Free the PL-iP3 from the retention cartridge by putting your index fingers behind the corners of the PL-iP3 and firmly pushing on the back posts with your thumbs as you pull the PL-iP3 toward you with your fingers.
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Page 31: Faq
Once the temperature exceeds a certain level, the sensor sends a signal to a control circuit that cuts the stop-clock (STP-CLK) to 50%--and drops the CPU performance to half. (At the same time, the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel immediately displays a "Warning" message on-screen.) If the temperature continues to climb, this function repeats itself to gradually reduce the CPU speed--thus keeping the computer running long enough for you to save your data and gracefully shut down. - Page 32 CPUs. In fact, most dual- processor systems are employed as file servers. Do the new Celerons (FC-PGA) support SMP? Unfortunately, the new Celerons do NOT support SMP. The fastest dual-capable Celeron remains the 533MHz PPGA Celeron. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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