On Wed, 9 Jun 1999, Wade Parker wrote:
> I saw this news release for a new type of multiprocessor configuration and
> though I'd pass it on to the list. The product claims to convert any
> single processor slot 1 motherboard into a dual processor Celeron PPGA
> system. I didn't know which listed this would be most appropriate for this
> one or the Beowulf list.
>
> http://www.qdi.ca/release/release990604.htm
>
> Could someone who knows more about the hardware requirements for SMP take a
> quick look at this adapter's spec sheet? IF it works in a single processor
> board would it make a dual slot one into a quad PPGA? ( the big if ) IF so
> then what about a quad board to an eight processor configuration?
>
If I'm not mistaken, I believe you have to use their motherboard only
with the cpu card.
>From their site: "the first dual processor motherboard on slot 1
interface"
My understanding is that it's a dual processor motherboard with one
slot 1 interface which can hold either 1 or 2 cpu's.
ABIT just announced a new motherboard with dual PPGA sockets onboard.
Looks really nice :)
G
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