> I can't recall any ps/2 model being able to run a dual processor setup, > definitely not the old ones. What the other socket is for is most likely a > coprocessor, or FPU, which would speed things up a bit when running programs > that have the capability of using an FPU, like CAD/CAM applications, some
I've got a old 486, that has a slot for a Weitek Co-processor.... just out of curiosity to see what kindof punch that would add, I tried searching around for one to no avail... they seem almost non-existant... > 'board so it won't die from stress. A cowboy-trick is to gently wedge a > small screwdriver between the proc' and socket and try to pry it off. > Good Luck Personally, the best method is to wedge your flat-head screwdriver under the edge of the chip (between the chip and housing _not_ the motherboard lest you kill tracings) and give the screwdriver a slight twist, raising the chip a bit... do this around the whole chip on all 4 sides a little at a time and you'll have no problem getting it out with out bent pins... if you do end up with bent pins you could straighten them out by hand, or just pop the chip in a ZIF socket throw down the latch and take it out again and that should straighten them out a bit also. --George
