Powerleap PL-K6-III Manual

Pentium cpu upgrade kit for amd k6-iii

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Pentium
CPU Upgrade Kit
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AMD K6-III
Version 2.xx

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  • Page 1 PL-K6-III OWER      Pentium CPU Upgrade Kit --for-- !" AMD K6-III Version 2.xx...
  • Page 2 PowerLeap is a registered trademark of PowerLeap Products Inc. PL-PII, 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

    About the MMX Technology ____________________________1 About the 3DNow! Technology __________________________2 PowerLeap PL-K6-III Special Features_______________________2 What You Have ________________________________________3 Getting Started with the PowerLeap™ PL-K6-III Quick Start: AMD CPU Settings____________________________5 SW1 Settings: Clock Multiplier, CPU Voltage, System Compatibility, and CPU Overheating Protection_________________________6 SW1: Pins 1, 2, &...
  • Page 4 Table of Figures Table of Figures Figure 1. PL-K6-III ________________________________________11 Figure 2. Aligning the CPU with the adapter _____________________12 Figure 3. Checking the DIP switch settings ______________________13 Figure 4. Raising the ZIF socket arm ___________________________14 Figure 5. Installing the CPU upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket _____15 Figure 6.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    In version 2.0 of the PL-K6-III, we reduced the size of the adapter for easier installation on a greater number of motherboards. If your motherboard has capacitors or other components right next to the CPU socket, this new version will allow installation of the PowerLeap adapter without adding a PGA socket extender (riser).
  • Page 6: About The 3Dnow! Technology

    PowerLeap PL-K6-III Special Features The PowerLeap PL-K6-III offers the following advanced features: #" Supports the AMD K6-III CPU with 3DNow! and MMX CPU technologies. #" Provides chip-for-chip replacement, with no software drivers to install.
  • Page 7: What You Have

    Write Allocate. #" Delivers the most cost-effective MMX CPU upgrade solution! What You Have Your PowerLeap™ PL-K6-III CPU upgrade kit includes the following items: #" The PowerLeap™ PL-K6-III upgrade adapter #" Power connector cord #" PowerLeap™ software distribution media (including the CPU Control Panel software) #"...
  • Page 8 Introduction PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 9: Getting Started With The Powerleap™ Pl-K6-Iii

    This chapter describes how to choose the correct clock multiplier and core voltage setting for your new AMD K6-III CPU. It also provides a detailed listing of DIP switch settings for the PowerLeap PL-K6-III. Quick Start: AMD CPU Settings This section shows how to use the SW1 DIP switch to choose the correct clock multiplier and core voltage setting for your new AMD K6-III processor.
  • Page 10: Sw1 Settings: Clock Multiplier, Cpu Voltage, System Compatibility, And Cpu Overheating Protection

    SW1: Pins 1, 2, & 3 (Clock Multiplier) The default clock multiplier setting for the PL-K6-III is 6x. (For a description of calculating the bus clock speed, clock multiplier, and CPU speed for a variety of CPUs, refer to “Technical Reference” later in this document.) Pins 1, 2, &...
  • Page 11: Sw1: Pins 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 (Core Voltage)

    To reduce power consumption, dual-voltage CPUs use two separate supply voltages: an I/O interface voltage and a lower core voltage for the processor. The default core voltage for the PL-K6-III is 2.4V (for the AMD K6-III CPU). Pins 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8: Core Voltage for AMD K6-III Core Voltage 2.4V...
  • Page 12: Sw1: Pin 10 (Cpu Overheating Protection)

    Biostar motherboards need to detect the signal in order to boot. If your HP Vectra or Biostar system does not run properly with the PL-K6-III installed, try using pin 9 of the SW1 DIP switch to turn the AL-1 pin signal on/off.
  • Page 13: Figure 1. Pl-K6-Iii

    This chapter describes installing a CPU in your PowerLeap upgrade adapter, installing the adapter in your computer, and attaching the provided CPU heatsink/fan. Figure 1. PL-K6-III To compare the performance increase provided by the PL-K6-III CPU upgrade ® adapter, we suggest running the PowerLeap CPU Control Panel both before and after installation.
  • Page 14: Figure 2. Aligning The Cpu With The Adapter

    PL-K6-III ™ $" To install a CPU in the PL-K6-III upgrade adapter: 1. Align the CPU with the adapter so that pin 1 occupies the corner of the adapter diagonally opposite the adapter’s fan power cable. The pin 1 corner of a CPU is usually indicated by a dot and/or beveled edge.
  • Page 15: Figure 3. Checking The Dip Switch Settings

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ 3. Make sure the adapter’s DIP switch settings are correct (for detailed information, refer to the previous chapter of this manual). DIP switches Figure 3. Checking the DIP switch settings To install the CPU upgrade adapter in your computer: Place your computer where you will have plenty of space to work.
  • Page 16: Figure 4. Raising The Zif Socket Arm

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ If your computer has a CPU cooling fan/heatsink, remove it. Raise the ZIF socket arm and remove the CPU from the ZIF socket. Figure 4. Raising the ZIF socket arm PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 17: Figure 5. Installing The Cpu Upgrade Adapter Into The Zif Socket

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ 7. Install the CPU upgrade adapter into your computer’s ZIF socket, making sure that pin 1 of the upgrade adapter is installed in pin 1 of the ZIF socket. Pin 1 Figure 5. Installing the CPU upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket Pin 1 of the CPU upgrade adapter must match the pin 1 hole of the ZIF socket.
  • Page 18: Figure 6. Locking The Cpu Upgrade Adapter Into The Zif Socket

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ 8. Lock the CPU upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket by pressing the socket arm down. Figure 6. Locking the CPU upgrade adapter into the ZIF socket PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 19: Figure 7. Removing The Paper Backing

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ To install the heatsink/fan on the CPU: 1. Turn the heatsink/fan upside down and remove the paper backing from the thermal membrane. Figure 7. Removing the paper backing 2. Make sure the heatsink/fan’s retaining bracket is inserted between the middle fins of the heatsink.
  • Page 20: Figure 8. Attaching The Retaining Bracket (1)

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ 4. Hook the shorter arm of the retaining bracket under the corresponding tab on the ZIF socket. Figure 8. Attaching the retaining bracket (1) PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 21: Figure 9. Attaching The Retaining Bracket (2)

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ 5. Push the longer arm of the retaining bracket down and hook it under the corresponding tab on the other side of the ZIF socket. Figure 9. Attaching the retaining bracket (2) PowerLeap Installation Guide...
  • Page 22: Installing The Powerleap™ Pl-K6-Iii

    Installing the PowerLeap PL-K6-III ™ 6. Plug the PL-K6-III’s power cable and the cooling fan’s power cable into the power connector and fan connector, respectively, on the CPU upgrade adapter. Power cable Fan cable connector Power connector Figure 10. Connecting the power cables The CPU upgrade adapter must have an independent (external) power supply in order to operate properly.
  • Page 23: Technical Reference

    (for instructions, refer to your documentation that came with your motherboard) according to the tables below. You can also use the formula below to calculate the PL-K6-III adapter’s clock multiplier. CPU Speed = Bus Clock Speed x Clock Multiplier...
  • Page 24 K6-2 /366 66 MHz 5.5x 366 MHz K6-2 /380 75 MHz 375 MHz K6-2 /400 66 MHz 400 MHz K6-2 /450 75 MHz 450 MHz K6-III /400 66 MHz 400 MHz K6-III /450 75 MHz 450 MHz PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 25 6x86L - P200+ 75 MHz 150 MHz 6x86MX - PR166 60 MHz 2.5x 150 MHz 6x86MX - PR200 66 MHz 2.5x 166 MHz 6x86MX - PR200 75 MHz 150 MHz 6x86MX - PR233 75 MHz 2.5x 188 MHz PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 26: Sw1: Core Voltage Settings

    66MHz. SW1: Core Voltage Settings Core Voltage Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 3.5V 3.4V 3.3V 3.2V 3.1V 3.0V 2.9V 2.8V 2.7V 2.6V PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 27 Technical Reference Core Voltage Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 2.5V 2.4V 2.3V 2.2V 2.1V 2.0V 2.05V 2.00V 1.95V 1.90V 1.85V 1.80V 1.75V 1.70V 1.65V 1.60V 1.55V 1.50V 1.45V 1.40V 1.35V 1.30V PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 28 Technical Reference PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
  • Page 29: Windows 95 Updates For Amd Cpus

    Microsoft has released a patch for Windows 95 OSR2 (OSR2, OSR2.1, or OSR2.5) to correct a timing problem with the AMD K6-2 at speeds of 350MHz and higher. This file is available from the PowerLeap web site. For complete information on this patch, please go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wurecommended...
  • Page 30: Windows 95A (Osr1) Patch For Amd Cpus

    IMPORTANT: Use this patch for Windows 95a (OSR1) only. If you have Windows 95b (OSR2), use the OSR2 patch provided by Microsoft. Windows 98 users are not affected by this problem. For more information on this issue, read the PL-ProMMX Troubleshooting Guide. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...

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