5x86 can be used to upgrade any 486 socket, but a VRM will be required. Most of the VRM modules I have seen allow you to set the pinout for either ODP or ODPR configurations.
Is the DX4 overdrive really so expensive these days?

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5x86 can be used to upgrade any 486 socket, but a VRM will be required. Most of the VRM modules I have seen allow you to set the pinout for either ODP or ODPR configurations.
Is the DX4 overdrive really so expensive these days?

Average price is between 60 and 100 USD.

Would a 5x86 that has a built in vrm with a smd package be sufficient?

It should be, but I would double check the jumpers just to be sure it does what you want. I am pretty sure that the somewhat common evergreen chips are what you want.

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It should be, but I would double check the jumpers just to be sure it does what you want. I am pretty sure that the somewhat common evergreen chips are what you want.

Thanks very much for the information! From all the info i found this is what i found this is what i figured but couldnt find anywhere tgat confirmed the odp question.

I believe ODP is also known as 487SX pinout, if you happen to see mention of that in any documentation.

So the evergreen does not allow the system to post. I think this is because the evergreen has no ODP pin.

I am pretty sure at least some of the evergreens do have the ODP pin.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/m … AL000017863.pdf

This manual specifically mentions the 169 pin overdrive socket. Did you set the jumper accordingly?

Also, try setting the multiplier to 3X. Some older BIOSes don't allow operation in 4X mode. This is a problem especially on machines with OEM BIOSes.

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I am pretty sure at least some of the evergreens do have the ODP pin. […]
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I am pretty sure at least some of the evergreens do have the ODP pin.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/m … AL000017863.pdf

This manual specifically mentions the 169 pin overdrive socket. Did you set the jumper accordingly?

Also, try setting the multiplier to 3X. Some older BIOSes don't allow operation in 4X mode. This is a problem especially on machines with OEM BIOSes.

Thanks for all your help. I realized in my infinite wisdom I installed the cpu incorrectly. The side of the socket where pin 169 dictates where pin 1 is. Now I just need to find a fan to place on this evergreen and I can get dos installed finally.

It can function without a fan unless WB mode is turned on - then it becomes just too hot.