I saw some chips like unichip 4800 support 486 386both, so 386 486 adaptor? \ VOGONS

I saw some chips like unichip 4800 support 486 386both, so 386 486 adaptor?

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First post, by youxiaojie

Posted on 2025-11-30, 15:55

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1.I saw some chips like unichip 4800 support 486 386both, so is there 386 486 adaptor? to run 386 on 486 board? I connect each pin with the same name function?
2.does 386dx support vlb?

Reply 1 of 1, by MikeSG

Posted on 2025-11-30, 17:37

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1. 386-486 adapters are rare. It is possible to run a 486 CPU on a 386dx motherboard with an adapter. Some 386 motherboards have a 486 upgrade socket to run both CPUs (386 disabled). Not sure if it's possible the other way around.
2. Yes some 386dx boards support VLB.

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