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- Page 1 PL-P MMX P ™ OWER ® ® Pentium CPU Upgrade Kit --for-- Intel Pentium (P54C) and Pentium w/MMX Technology (P55C) AMD K6 and K6-2 Cyrix/IBM 6X86, 6X86L, 6X86MX, and MII IDT C6...
- Page 2 Copyright © 1998 PowerLeap Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. July 1998 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About the 3DNow! ™ Technology Some Commonly Used Abbreviations Special Features What You Have Configuring the PowerLeap PL-ProMMX Plus 5 ™ Quick Start: CPU Settings JP1 Settings: Clock Multiplier JP2 Settings: CPU Voltage and CPU Overheating Protection Installing the CPU Upgrade Board... - Page 4 Table of Figures Table of Figures Figure 1. PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus (SVRM) _______________ 11 Figure 2. Removing the existing CPU and CPU cooling fan _________ 13 Figure 3. Sliding the CPU onto the CPU plate____________________ 14 Figure 4. Tightening the hex nuts _____________________________ 15 Figure 5.
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Page 5: Introduction
7 systems to the voltage and pinout requirements of this new generation of processors. By providing an upgrade solution that would otherwise require the replacement of the motherboard, PowerLeap™ lets you enjoy the most cost- effective MMX CPU upgrade solution. -
Page 6: Some Commonly Used Abbreviations
P54C: Intel Pentium CPU P55C: Intel Pentium with MMX CPU Special Features Your PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus offers the following advanced features: § Supports Intel Pentium, Pentium w/MMX, AMD K6, K6-2, Cyrix/IBM 6x86L, 6x86MX, M-II & IDT C6 CPUs. § Provides MMX-enabled CPU upgrades for both Socket 5 & Socket 7 Pentium systems. -
Page 7: What You Have
Introduction What You Have Your PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus upgrade board includes the following items: § The PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus upgrade board § Power connector cord § PowerLeap™ Utility Diskette § CPU cooling fan & heatsink PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... - Page 8 Introduction PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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Page 9: Configuring The Powerleap™ Pl-Prommx Plus
Configuring the PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus This chapter describes setting the clock multiplier and voltages for your PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus CPU upgrade board. It also discusses enabling and disabling the CPU overheating protection function. Quick Start: CPU Settings This section shows how to use the JP1 and JP2 jumper switches to choose the correct clock multiplier and voltages for your new Intel, AMD, Cyrix/IBM, or IDT processor. - Page 10 The PowerLeap PL-ProMMX Plus ™ AMD K6 CPU JP1 Setting JP2 Setting K6-166 (66/2.5x) K6 -200 (66/3.0x) *K6 -233 (66/3.5x) 3.2V *K6 -233 (66/3.5x) 2.2V K6 -266 (66/4.0x) K6 -300 (66/4.5x) * Note the actual voltage printed on the CPU label.
- Page 11 The PowerLeap PL-ProMMX Plus ™ K6-2/366 (66/5.5x) # For systems with an external clock speed faster than 66MHz. Cyrix/IBM 6x86L CPU JP1 Setting JP2 Setting 6x86L-P150+ (60/2.0x) 6x86L-P166+ (66/2.0x) #6x86L-P200+ (75/2.0x) # For systems with an external clock speed faster than 66MHz.
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Page 12: Jp1 Settings: Clock Multiplier
The PowerLeap PL-ProMMX Plus ™ M-II-333GP (75/3.5x) IDT CPU JP1 Setting JP2 Setting C6 MMX-180 (60/3.0x) C6 MMX-200 (66/3.0x) C6 MMX-225 (75/3.0x) C6 MMX-240 (60/4.0x) JP1 Settings: Clock Multiplier This section shows the clock multiplier settings for Intel, AMD, Cyrix/IBM, and IDT CPUs. -
Page 13: Jp2 Settings: Cpu Voltage And Cpu Overheating Protection
The PowerLeap PL-ProMMX Plus ™ For systems with an external clock speed of less than 66MHz (50MHz or 60MHz), there may be a slight performance sacrifice for your new CPU. For example, changing to a K6-166 from a Pentium-75 will result in a system upgrade speed of 150MHz (not 166MHz). - Page 14 The PowerLeap PL-ProMMX Plus ™ Core Voltage 3.5V 3.3V 3.2V 2.9V 2.8V 2.2V 1.8V CPU Type P54C K6-233* K6-166 P55C K6-266 K6-3 K6-200 6X86L K6-300 6X86MX K6-2 JP2: Pins 1-2 Closed Closed Open Closed Open Open Closed JP2: Pins 3-4...
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Page 15: Installing The Cpu Upgrade Board
Installing the CPU Upgrade Board Installing the CPU Upgrade Board This chapter describes installing your PowerLeap™ PL-ProMMX Plus CPU upgrade board. Before Installation Prior to starting installation, take your CPU upgrade board from its packing and remove the protective foam pad, taking care not to damage the pins. If the package includes a CPU cooling fan &... -
Page 16: Installation
Installing the CPU Upgrade Board To compare the performance increase provided by the PowerLeap™ PL- ProMMX Plus CPU upgrade board, we suggest running the Landmark System Speed Test both before and after installation. If you are uncertain about the speed of your existing CPU, you can determine the speed by running the Landmark System Speed Test. -
Page 17: Figure 2. Removing The Existing Cpu And Cpu Cooling Fan
Hold the provided CPU cooling fan & heatsink so that the CPU plate faces upward. Loosen the hex nuts at each corner of the CPU cooling fan. You should be able to freely move the CPU plate up and down. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 18: Figure 3. Sliding The Cpu Onto The Cpu Plate
Figure 3. Sliding the CPU onto the CPU plate Pin 1 of the CPU must occupy the corner diagonally opposite the fan’s power cable. If necessary, remove the CPU from the CPU plate and insert it again, with pin 1 in the correct position. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 19: Figure 4. Tightening The Hex Nuts
Installing the CPU Upgrade Board Tighten the hex nuts. The CPU should be firmly attached to the CPU plate. Figure 4. Tightening the hex nuts PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 20: Figure 5. The Jp1 And Jp2 Jumper Switches
Make sure that the upgrade board’s JP1 and JP2 jumper settings are correct (refer to the previous chapter). These jumper switches let you set the correct external clock frequency, clock multiplier, and voltage for the upgrade board. Figure 5. JP1 and JP2 jumper switches PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 21: Figure 6. Inserting The Cpu Into The Upgrade Board
1 of the CPU corresponds to pin 1 of the upgrade board. Be sure the CPU is firmly seated in the board. P i n 1 P i n 1 Figure 6. Inserting the CPU into the upgrade board PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 22: Figure 7. Installing The Cpu Upgrade Board Into The Zif Socket
Figure 7. Installing the CPU upgrade board into the ZIF socket Pin 1 of the CPU upgrade board must match the pin 1 hole of the ZIF socket. If the upgrade board is installed incorrectly, it may be damaged. PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 23: Figure 8. Locking The Cpu Upgrade Board Into The Zif Socket
Installing the CPU Upgrade Board Lock the CPU upgrade board into the ZIF socket by pressing the socket arm down. Figure 8. Locking the CPU upgrade board into the ZIF socket PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 24: Figure 9. Connecting The Power Cable And Fan Cable
Installing the CPU Upgrade Board Plug the PL-ProMMX Plus’s power cable and fan’ s power cable into the power connector and fan connector on the CPU upgrade board. F a n C a b l e P o w e r... -
Page 25: Technical Reference
2.5x 166 MHz Pentium - 200 66 MHz 200 MHz P55C MMX - 166 66 MHz 2.5x 166 MHz P55C MMX - 200 66 MHz 200 MHz P55C MMX - 233 66 MHz 3.5x 233 MHz PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... - Page 26 5.5x 366 MHz IDT CPU External Clock Upgrade Board Internal Clock Speed Speed Clock Multiplier C6-180 60 MHz 180 MHz C6-200 66 MHz 200 MHz C6-225 75 MHz 3.5x 225 MHz C6-240 60 MHz 240 MHz PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
- Page 27 For systems with an external clock speed slower than 50MHz, there may be a slight performance sacrifice for your new CPU. For example, changing to a K6-166 from a Pentium-75 will result in a system upgrade speed of 150MHz (not 166MHz). PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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Page 28: Jp2: Core Voltage Settings
2.1V Closed Open Open Open Closed 2.0V Open Open Open Open Closed 1.9V Open Open Closed Open Open 1.8V Closed Closed Open Open Open 1.7V Open Closed Open Open Open 1.6V Closed Open Open Open Open PowerLeap Installation Guide ™... -
Page 29: Downloading Powerleap Software
The PowerLeap web site (http://www.powerleap.com/download.htm) contains links to files available for FTP download, including: PowerLeap CPU Control Panel and the PL/586 Write-back Cache Driver for Windows 95. This is the contents of the distribution diskette that is include with the PL/586-133, PL/54C, PL/OD54C, and PL/ProMMX products. - Page 30 Downloading PowerLeap Software PowerLeap Installation Guide ™...
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