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So I am going to try converting a Shuttle HOT-613 (Single) into a Shuttle HOT-613 (Dual) by adding a CPU socket and VRM socket since it has the open spaces available on the motherboard. It appears I just need to remove the solder from the holes, then mount the two sockets. I have the connectors (new socket 8 CPU socket, and a VRM socket available I can desolder from a scrap board).
Does anyone have a good high-resolution picture available of the HOT-613 DUAL motherboard? Preferably I would like to see both CPU sockets unpopulated to confirm if I need to add or remove capacitors, and any surrounding areas that I may need to add components to. I know the 2nd CPU socket is missing some SMD capacitors, but those might be taken care of by adding the VRM module -- if not I'll need to see which ones I need to add, if it mirrors the first CPU socket or not. Capacitors on socket #1 that appear to be missing on socket #2 are labeled C226 (16V? / 22uF Tantalum).
Here are some pictures of my HOT-613 (Single) for comparison..
Whole motherboard with single Pentium Pro installed:
CPU socket #1 without the processor installed:
CPU socket #2 with the missing socket:
... the donor VRM socket(s) off a dual CPU Compaq server add-in CPU card:
Spare CPU sockets (new):
Two 5V Pentium Pro VRM units I have, one Compaq, one VXI:
