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]
http://www.kingston.com

TurboChip400 User’s Guide – Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company
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

Kingston Technology Company TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00
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
TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company
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

2 Special Features
Kingston Technology Company TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00
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.

Before You Begin 3
TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company
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

4 Hardware Installation
Kingston Technology Company TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00
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.

Hardware Installation 5
TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company
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

6 Hardware Installation
Kingston Technology Company TurboChip400 User’s Guide - Rev. A00
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