My old Socket 7 motherboard supports K6-2 processors, but is limited to 4.5x bus multiplier and 66/75/83.3MHz bus speed. Can I install a faster CPU?
A. Yes, all K6-2 400’s (and a few lower speeds) are of a later revision core that supports the 6x multiplier when the 2x multiplier is used, the CPU itself does the conversion. Since 66MHz bus is actually 66.6 continuous, your CPU speed using the 2x multiplier would be 400MHz at 66MHz bus, 450MHz at 75MHz bus, and 500MHz at 83.3MHz bus speeds.
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