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IBM ValuePoint - Hangs with Intel DX4 Overdrive processor upgrade in VP-1

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
VP-1 system upgraded with Intel DX/4 Overdrive does not work. (VP-1 is a ValuePoint 6384 system without the designation "/D" on the cover.)

Problem Isolation Aids:
System reports a 129 POST error ("processor changed") but cannot be configured to operate correctly

Fix:
The Intel DX4 is not supported. This processor has a 16K internal cache and the VP-1 BIOS only supports 8K. There is no BIOS upgrade available for VP-1.

Note:
It has been reported that the AMD DX4 upgrade (which has has an 8K internal cache) works well in a VP-( Not a supported IBM upgrade)

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Lock-up/Hang, Processors

Date Created

02-10-95

Last Updated

22-01-99

Revision Date

19-06-98

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

ValuePoint

Machine Type

6384

Model

various

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