Kingston Technology TurboChip 400 User manual

KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY
TURBOCHIP400
PROCESSOR UPGRADE
USER’S GUIDE
MODEL:TC400

TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company
Kingston Technology’s
TurboChip®400
400MHz AMD-K6® -2 Processor Upgrade
with 3DNow!™Technology
For AMD-K5®, AMD-K6®and Pentium®
Desktop Computers
User’s Guide
Part No. 4460147-001.A00
Kingston Technology Company
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
[phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IntroductionJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJM
Special FeaturesJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJN
Package ContentsJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJN
Before You BeginJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJO
Pin 1 OrientationJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJO
Installing the TurboChipJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJP
Step 1. Opening the Computer JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJP
Step 2. Locating the CPUJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJP
Step 3. Removing the CPU ChipJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJQ
Step 4. Orienting the TurboChipJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJR
Step 5. Inserting the TurboChipJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJS
Step 6. Plugging in the DC Power Cable JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJT
Step 7. Completing the Installation JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJU
AppendicesJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJMM
Appendix A SpecificationsJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJMN
Appendix B TroubleshootingJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJMO
Computer Does Not StartJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJMO
Cannot Access Diskette or Hard Disk DriveJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJMP
Older System BIOSJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJMP

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Appendix C Windows95 IssueJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MQ
Appendix D WinBench99 CD-ROMJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MR
Installing WinBench99JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MR
WinBench99 Processor TestsJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MR
Appendix E Warranties and NoticesJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MS
Limited Warranty StatementJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MS
Duration of Warranty JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MS
Warranty Claim RequirementsJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MT
Free Technical Support JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MT
DisclaimersJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MT
F.C.C. CertificationJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MU
CE NoticeJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MU
C-Tick CertificationJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MU

Introduction 1
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Kingston TurboChip

400 processor
upgrade designed for Pentium®75MHz or higher computers. The TurboChip
model TC400 incorporates the AMD-K6®-2 processor to combine the power
of 400MHz processing with graphics-enhancing 3DNow! Technology to equip
your system with the necessary tools for today’s exciting media-intensive
graphics, sound, and video software applications.
TurboChip400 features 64KB of internal Level 1 cache, integrated cooling
unit, and onboard voltage regulator to interface the processor with the voltage
requirements of your system motherboard automatically. TurboChip400 is a
convenient, high-performance solution to increase your computer’s CPU speed
over its current processor providing a perfect fit for 16-bit or 32-bit operating
systems such as Microsoft Windows®95, Windows98, and Windows NT.
TurboChip400 is a chip-for-chip processor upgrade that installs directly into
your existing Socket 5 or Socket 7 ZIF (zero-insertion-force) socket. Most
desktop computers use ZIF sockets with a swing lever to make removing the
CPU chip quick and easy. There are no software drivers to install or hardware
jumpers to set. The TurboChippackage also includes an integrated heat sink
and fan cooling unit to control the operating temperature of the TurboChipfor
years of reliable service.
TurboChip®TC400
400MHz Processor Upgrade

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Special Features
Your Kingston TurboChip400 includes these important features:
•Powerful 400 MHz AMD-K6-2 processor with 3DNow! Technology.
•Ideal processor upgrade for AMD-K5®, AMD-K6® and Pentium®
based systems.
•64KB Level One (L1) Cache.
•Designed with independent voltage management. No voltage settings
are required.
•System clock-multiplier equipped for 400 MHz of processing power.
•Compatible with existing system hardware and software
configurations.
•Integrated heat sink and fan cooling unit.
•Convenient male/female pass-through DC power cable.
•Supports Socket 5 or Socket 7 ZIF socket.
•Supports 3D and MMXtechnology enhancements.
•“Plug and Play” installation. No software drivers to install.
Package Contents
The TurboChippackage should contain the following items:
•TC400 processor upgrade
•User’s Guide
•WinBench99 CD ROM
•Service Pack for Windows 95 OSR 2.x floppy disk
If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact your Kingston
dealer for a replacement. Remove the Processor Upgrade from its special anti-
static foam pad only when you are at the point of installing it into your
computer. Remember to ground yourself first to avoid static electricity
discharge. Do this by applying both hands to a neutral metal surface like the
rear of the computer or the power supply metal housing. Remove the
protective foam pad from the TurboChipconnector pins very carefully, and
take care not to damage the pins when installing the upgrade. Retain all the
protective packaging for future use.

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Before You Begin
The TurboChipinstallation should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
Before you begin, however, there is one very important point to be aware of.
First, notice the location of Pin 1 on the TurboChipupgrade denoted by a
white triangle on the bottom of the unit. This corner of the upgrade must match
Pin 1 on the processor socket (See figures below). Your computer should be
using either a Socket 5 or Socket 7 type processor socket. Pin 1 orientation is
standard for both socket types. Take a few moments to read the section below
before beginning the installation process.
Pin 1 Orientation
The location of Pin 1 on the TurboChipmust be oriented to match Pin 1 on
the processor socket. The TurboChipupgrade is keyed to fit only one way
into the CPU socket. If the pins are aligned, the TurboChipshould easily slide
into the socket. Refer to the figures below for proper orientation:
Pin 1
400MHz
Figure 1: TurboChip Top View
Pin 1
Socket 5
320 Pins
Figure 2: Empty Socket 5 Top View
Pin 1
Socket 7
321 Pins
Figure 3: Empty Socket 7 Top View

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Installing the TurboChip
The TurboChip400 processor upgrade is designed to work with AMD-K5®,
AMD-K6® and Pentium®based systems that support Socket 5 or Socket 7 ZIF
sockets. The installation procedure will differ slightly according to the
location of your processor socket. Follow the steps below to install
TurboChipinto your computer.
Step 1. Opening the Computer
1. Set the power switch on the system unit to OFF.
2. Set all external power switches OFF (i.e. display, printer, etc.).
3. Disconnect all power cords and cables from the rear of the computer.
4. Remove the cover from your computer as described in your owner’s
manual. Make sure you have room to work. If necessary, place the
computer on a desktop surface that is easily accessible with plenty of
area to work.
Step 2. Locating the CPU
1. Locate the CPU chip on your system board or CPU expansion card.
The CPU chip will most likely have a large metal heatsink attached
on top (See Figure 4 on the next page to view a standard heatsink).
Note: some system manufacturers also include a cooling fan on top
of the heatsink.
2. Make sure the CPU chip is accessible. If the CPU socket is located
under an expansion card, move any full-length adapter cards to other
expansion slots. If no slots are available, place a half-length card in
the slot nearest the CPU socket so that the CPU socket is
unobstructed. If the CPU socket is located under the floppy drive
(e.g., IBM ValuePoint™), loosen the retaining screws and remove the
drive bay for easier installation.

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Step 3. Removing the CPU Chip
1. Remove the Heatsink Retaining Clip: If your CPU has a heatsink
similar to the illustration below, it is most likely secured with a
retaining clip. Before removing the CPU chip from its socket, you
must first unlatch the retaining clip by pressing down on the retaining
clip tab (See Figure 4) and releasing the latch. Try not to touch the
motherboard or any other components near the socket. With the
retaining clip completely removed from the heatsink, you are ready
to remove the CPU chip.
Note: The retaining clip is not needed for the TurboChipupgrade.
2. Unlock the Socket: Socket 7 and Socket 5 ZIF (zero insertion force)
sockets use a side bar lever to lock and unlock the socket. Unlatch
the side lever and lift upward to unlock the processor chip.
3. Once the socket is in the unlocked position, remove the CPU by
grasping the sides of the chip with your fingers.
Note: you may use the TurboChip’s protective foam packaging to store
your original CPU chip.
Socket 7
Locked
Unlocked
Retaining Clip
Tab
Latch
Figure 4: Removing the CPU Chip

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Step 4. Orienting the TurboChip
When installing the TurboChip, the orientation of Pin 1 (See Figure 1 on page
3) must match Pin 1 on the processor socket (See Figures 2 and 3 on page 3).
The orientation of the processor socket will vary depending on the make and
model of your particular computer. Follow the steps below to determine the
correct orientation of TurboChipin your computer.
1. Look at the TurboChipcarefully to verify which corner is Pin 1.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 3 for help in locating Pin 1 on the
TurboChip.
2. With the TurboChippositioned so that the beveled corner on the
upgrade matches the beveled corner on the processor socket, you are
ready to insert TurboChipinto the empty CPU socket.
Warning: The processor pins are keyed to fit into the socket one way only. If
the processor upgrade is not installed correctly (Pin 1 to Pin 1), it may result in
damage to the computer, the processor upgrade, or both. Please orient Pin 1 on
the TurboChipupgrade to match Pin 1 on your CPU socket. Refer to Figure 5
below.
Socket 7
Pin 1
Figure 5: Orienting the TurboChip

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Step 5. Inserting the TurboChip
To insert the processor upgrade correctly, you need to have the pins on the
TurboChipadapter exactly lined up with the corresponding holes on the CPU
socket.
1. While the socket is unlocked or in the open position, align the pins
on the TurboChipinto the holes on the ZIF socket. Place the
TurboChipinto the socket without using any force. Apply
gentle pressure, only if needed, to make sure the processor is
completely inserted, but be careful not to press down on the fan unit.
Instead, grasp the sides of the unit for handling.
2. Lower the sidebar to close the socket back to a locked position.
Refer to Figure 6 below.
Locked
Unlocked
Socket 7
Figure 6: Securing the ZIF Socket

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Step 6. Plugging in the DC Power Cable
The TurboChipuses a standard 4-Pin power connector, which attaches to any
available power connector coming from the computer’s power supply. The
power supply in your computer should have several power connectors available
for adding hard drives, CD-ROMs, and other devices.
Find any available power connector that is not currently in use and attach it to
the 4-Pin male connector from the TurboChip(See Figure 7 below). If no
power connectors are available, the TurboChipalso has an in-line female
connector, which allows the upgrade to connect into an existing power line.
Simply disconnect any non-primary power cable (e.g., floppy disk). Attach the
male connector to the power source. Then reattach the other end of the cable to
the in-line female connector on the TurboChipcable.
Socket 7
4-Pin Male
Connector
In-Line Female
Connector
Figure 7: Attaching the Power Cable

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Step 7. Completing the Installation
1. Replace any adapters removed earlier.
2. The TurboChip400 is designed with independent voltage
management. Therefore, there are no special voltage settings required
on the motherboard or the TurboChip 400.
3. The TurboChip400 is equipped with a 6.0x internal clock
multiplier to run at 400MHz of processing power with 66MHz
external bus speed. The TurboChip400 is a simple plug-and-play
upgrade. Depending on the clock frequency of your original
processor, the external bus frequency may have a variety of settings.
It would be recommended to use the 66MHz external bus speed for
full performance. (Note: some systems may require a lower bus
frequency (e.g. 60MHz) to operate correctly.
External Bus Speed Clock Multiplier Processing Speed
50MHz 6.0x 300MHz
60MHz 6.0x 366MHz
66MHz 6.0x 400MHz
4. Reconnect any cables, power cord, keyboard, mouse, etc…
5. Check that your computer starts correctly. It should begin a memory
count and run its POST (Power-On-Self-Test). If it does not boot,
turn to “Appendix B Troubleshooting” in the back of this manual for
help.
6. If the computer starts correctly then replace the cover.
Congratulations! The installation is now complete. Because TurboChip
requires no device drivers, there is no software installation to perform. If you
experience any problems, refer to “Appendix B Troubleshooting”. If your
problem is beyond the scope of this manual or you have questions regarding
this product, call Kingston Technical Support (refer to “Appendix E Warranties
and Notices” for information on how to reach us).

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Appendices

12 Appendix A - Specifications
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Appendix A Specifications
TurboChip400 Processor Upgrade
Processor: 400 MHz AMD-K6-2 with 3DNow! Technology
Internal Cache: 64KB Level one (L1) cache - 32KB data cache
and 32KB instruction cache
Systems Supported: AMD-K5®, AMD-K6® and Pentium® based
systems
ZIF Socket Supported: Socket 5 or Socket 7
Ext. Bus Supported 50 MHz, 60 MHz, and 66 MHz
Internal Clock Multiplier: 6.0x
DC Power Cable: 4-pin Molex connectors (male and female)
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Electrical:
Power Consumption: 23.7 watts maximum
Physical:
Dimension (HxWxD): 0.88” x 1.98” x 3.03”
(22.4mm x 50.3mm x 22.4mm)
Weight: 0.33 lbs. (0.15 kg)
Certification:
EMI Standards: FCC Class B, CE CISPR B, C-Tick
EMC Standards: EN55022, IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4

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Appendix B Troubleshooting
This section describes problems you may encounter when installing the
TurboChipprocessor upgrade. If you experience any problems, do the
following:
1. Read this section carefully and Appendix C if using Windows95, to
see if your problem is described. Try the suggested actions.
2. If still encountering problems, call Kingston Technical Support (refer
to “Appendix E Warranties and Notices” for information on how to
reach us). However, before you call, please write down the following
information:
•Your computer make and model.
•The exact wording of any error messages associated with
your problem.
•The contents of your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT
files.
•The version numbers of your software applications and
operating system.
Computer Does Not Start
If there is no display on the screen when you turn the power on:
1. Check the fan on the TurboChipunit. It should be spinning. Also
check the 4-pin power cable which leads from the TurboChipunit.
Verify the power cable is plugged into the system power supply.
Ensure that all the external cables are correctly plugged in and power
is ON. There should be a light on your system unit and on your
monitor indicating that they have power.
2. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Remove the
cover from the system unit and check the seating and orientation of
the processor upgrade. The best method for checking the seating of
the TurboChipis to remove the processor upgrade and carefully
reinstall it. Then verify that the sidebar lever is down in the locked
position after reinserting the unit.

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3. Check that all other adapters are firmly seated in their sockets.
Reconnect the power cable and turn the power on again.
4. If it still does not boot, remove the TurboChipfrom your computer
and replace it with the original Pentium processor. Try the power
again. If the computer now starts, the processor upgrade may be
incompatible with your computer. Contact Kingston Technical
Support for help in diagnosing any problems.
Cannot Access Diskette or Hard Disk Drive
You may have dislodged the connection between the diskette or the hard disk
drive and its controller card when you installed the processor upgrade. Please
check this connection again.
Older System BIOS
Some earlier systems do not support the faster CPU technology. In some cases,
the computers have an older system BIOS that may be upgraded to support the
TurboChip400 processor. The older incompatible BIOS may cause the
system to lockup or not boot up at all.
This problem can sometimes be resolved by upgrading the BIOS version of
your computer, either with a software update or by replacing the chips. First
check with your computer manufacturer or visit their website for a software
utility to update your existing BIOS. If your system does not support flash
ROM software updates, the next option is to replace the BIOS chips.
BIOS chipsets are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at your local
computer store, or contact Unicore Software, Inc. at 1-800-800-BIOS (2467)
to order a BIOS upgrade. Unicore supports all the major brands of BIOS
chipsets, including AMI, Award, Phoenix, MR BIOS, and others. Unicore
Software, Inc. can be contacted at:
Unicore Software, Inc.
1538 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(800) 800-BIOS
[phone]
[phone]
[phone] Fax

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Appendix C Windows95 Issue
Problem: When running Windows95 on a computer with an AMD-K6-2
processor running at speeds of 350 MHz or above, you may receive one of the
following errors:
•Device IOS failed to initialize.
•Windows Protection Error. You must reboot your computer.
Cause: The first error is a result of a divide exception in IOS.VXD, the second
is due to a similar error within ESDI_506.PDR or SCSIPORT.PDR.
Certain Windows95 files need to be updated because they contain
initialization timing loops that do not execute properly on the AMD-K6-2
processor at speeds of 350 MHz or higher. This problem is due to limitations of
the software algorithms and is not a problem with the processor itself.
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows95 and
OEM Service Release versions 2, 2.1 and 2.5.
This issue does not occur in Microsoft Windows98 or Microsoft Windows
NT.
Resolution: The Service Pack for Windows 95 OSR 2.x floppy disk contains
the patch necessary to correct the problem. This patch only works with
Windows95 OEM Service Release versions 2 or higher. To find out what
version of Windows95 is installed on your system, right click on the ‘My
Computer’ icon and select ‘Properties’. An OEM Service Release 2 system will
show a designator, such as “4.00.9500B” as the version. The number may vary
slightly, but the designator will be a ‘B’ for the OSR2 version. Versions
without a ‘B’, such as an ‘A’ or those with nothing after the number, cannot
utilize this patch to fix the software timing loop issue.
To install the patch, insert the Service Pack for Windows 95 OSR 2.x floppy
disk and double-click on amdk6upd.exe in WindowsExplorer.
For further information, please go to the following URL:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q192/8/41.asp?FR=0

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Appendix D WinBench99 CD-ROM
The TurboChip400 package includes the Ziff-Davis WinBench99 CD-
ROM. WinBench99 is a benchmark utility that measures performance in a
Windows based PC environment. The WinBench99 utility can only be run on
a Windows95, Windows98 or Windows NTsystem.
Installing WinBench99
To install WinBench99, insert the WinBench99 CD-ROM and the
installation screen will come up automatically with AutoPlay enabled (For
systems without AutoPlay enabled, run install from your CD-ROM). Choose
WinBench99 from the installation screen. Setup will guide you through the
installation.
Note: Users without CD-ROM access can download WinBench99 at:
http://www.zdbop.com/zdbop/winbench/winbench.html
WinBench99 Processor Tests
WinBench99 contains CPUmark 99and the FPU WinMark 99 benchmarks
that can be used to compare the performance of your original processor to that
of your TurboChip400 processor upgrade. All applications must be closed
before running either test. To start a test, scroll down to the chosen test and
select it, then click on run. These tests may take several minutes. The results of
the tests are not measured in a standard unit. Higher numbers indicate better
performance.
For additional information on WinBench99 performance tests or to download
the latest version of the software, please visit: http://www.zdbop.com