Microprocessor - SOYO SY-K7VIA User Manual

Motherboard Description SY-K7VIA

1-7 MICROPROCESSOR

The motherboard supports a single Slot A processor. The processor's VID
pins automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard to
the required processor voltage. In addition, the front side bus speed is
automatically selected. The motherboard supports all (available at time of
publication) Slot A processor speeds, voltages, and bus frequencies.
1-7.1 Microprocessor Packaging
The processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge. The
cartridge includes the processor core, second-level cache subsystem,
thermal plate, and back cover.
The processor connects to the motherboard through the SlotA connector, a
242-pin edge connector. When mounted in SlotA, the processor is secured
by a retention mechanism attached to the motherboard. A passive heatsink
is stabilized by the heatsink supports.
1-7.2 Second Level Cache
The second-level cache is located on the substrate of the CPU package.
The cache includes 512 KB of synchronous pipelined burst static RAM.
All supported onboard memory can be cached.
1-7.3 Microprocessor Upgrades
The motherboard can be upgraded with Slot A processors that run at
higher speeds.
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