S-series 486 vs normal 486 \ VOGONS

S-series 486 vs normal 486

Posted on 2020-06-04, 15:14

MKT_Gundam Offline

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I just checked the manual of 486A3GX4 and see jumper setting for Normal intel 486 and S-series
What are the differences?
How check it?

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Posted on 2020-06-04, 15:40

DankEngihn Offline

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I'm assuming that it's referring to the 486 DX and SX.

The 486 SX lacks a math coprocessor (or has it disabled), while the DX has a math coprocessor.

Posted on 2020-06-04, 15:44

derSammler Offline

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No, S-series is with power-saving features.

Posted on 2020-06-04, 15:48

MKT_Gundam Offline

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derSammler wrote on 2020-06-04, 15:44:

No, S-series is with power-saving features.

S-series =SL enhaced?

Retro rig 1: Asus CUV4X, VIA c3 800, Voodoo Banshee (Diamond fusion) and SB32 ct3670.
Retro rig 2: Intel DX2 66, SB16 Ct1740 and Cirrus Logic VLB.

Posted on 2020-06-04, 15:50

derSammler Offline

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I think SL is the term they used for the 386 ones.

//edit:
From Wikipedia: "i486DX-S (P4S) 33 MHz; 50 MHz 5 V or 3.3 V 8 KB WT June 1993 SL Enhanced 486DX"

So yes, SL Enhanced.

Posted on 2020-06-04, 16:00

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