Even if it doesn't work, would it burn out or is it simply not powered because the VRM socket contacts are open?
tnks
I believe it won't power up at all, although it may differ if the board in question has additional VRM.
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The Serpent Rider wrote on 2025-09-10, 17:50:I believe it won't power up at all, although it may differ if the board in question has additional VRM.
yes have connector for vrm for the 2nd cpu. is an IBM PC365
AlessandroB wrote on 2025-09-10, 19:33:The Serpent Rider wrote on 2025-09-10, 17:50:I believe it won't power up at all, although it may differ if the board in question has additional VRM.
yes have connector for vrm for the 2nd cpu. is an IBM PC365
If there is a connector for external VRM for second CPU, I’d expect that the CPU doesn’t work. Without VRM there simply is no power. I can’t see how there could be some other power rail connected to CPU which could fry the CPU if VRM is not connected. Then again, without VRM there is no point installing a second CPU at all.
CharlieFoxtrot wrote on 2025-09-11, 05:04:AlessandroB wrote on 2025-09-10, 19:33:The Serpent Rider wrote on 2025-09-10, 17:50:I believe it won't power up at all, although it may differ if the board in question has additional VRM.
yes have connector for vrm for the 2nd cpu. is an IBM PC365
If there is a connector for external VRM for second CPU, I’d expect that the CPU doesn’t work. Without VRM there simply is no power. I can’t see how there could be some other power rail connected to CPU which could fry the CPU if VRM is not connected. Then again, without VRM there is no point installing a second CPU at all.
Don't kid me, but... while I wait to find the right VRM, I liked the idea of having a CPU in the socket instead of having it in the box where it's been for 20 years. I wouldn't even put a heatsink on it if it were disabled and therefore not producing any heat, so I could better see this magnificent and legendary CPU.
I suspect it would interfere with the proper operation of the other CPU, but not damage anything
it wont hurt anything. w/o the regulator it will just sit there, cold.
that said, it might interfere with the 2nd cpu. you should leave the 2nd socket empty.
It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.
ok i leave it emptt until the new vrm
