Recent content by Supermex

Well, it finally came down to just a Pentnium 266MMX OEM chip. The MoBo OEM stated that that was best I could do with the board and chipset I had. So, that is what I did and it works great. So, DIY worked and its was a learning experiance. Thanks to all who help.

Ok, now it got a little muddy, but I think I can handle it. Now, when you say "off" do you mean "open". And "on" do you mean set to the jumpers what the picture shows in the manual? I just to make sure I do not confuse what the manual states from the words I see. It looks like I will be buying...

Black cat: Thanks. I did upgrade the Award BIOS to version v4.51PG last month so I think I'm good to go with your info. Last thing, the manual does not give jumper settings for K6 only had info for K5. I sure I need to go to BCM for K6 setting? Thanks

Baldurga: Ok. Here is what I found out over the weekend using the MoBo tool. I have a BCM MoBo, Part number SQ594. I have the Post-MMX version which has the voltage regulator for the 2.8 volt setting which supports MMX. Chipset is Intel Triton VX 430VX. If the K6-2 500 will not work what does...

baldurga,thanks for the info. I did download ctbios and will check tonight. Will get back to you.

I have a older IBM clone type PC that has a Cyrix 6x86/M11 (6x86L) type CPU on a super 7 type mount. I'm running WIN98 SE. I'm upgrading this system for my kids homework and such and want to purchase a AMN K6-2 500 3DNow 100MHZ CPU. From all the reading I should not have any problems with this...