SOCKET 7
\sˈɒkɪt sˈɛvən], \sˈɒkɪt sˈɛvən], \s_ˈɒ_k_ɪ_t s_ˈɛ_v_ə_n]\
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A physical and electrical specificationfor the x86 processor socket matching the pins on Pentiummicroprocessors manufactured by Intel, and compatiblesmade by Cyrix, AMD and others. Any CPU chip conformingto this specification can be plugged into any conformingmotherboard.Supported processors include: 2.5V - 3.5V Pentiums 75-233MHz, AMD K5 through K6, Cyrix 6x86 (and MX) P120 - P233.Socket 7 uses a SPGA socket, either a 296 pin LIF or a 321pin ZIF arranged as 37x37 or 19x19 (depending on who youspeak to!).See also Super 7.Intel's Pentium II processor uses Slot 1 mounting.[Pin-out?]
By Denis Howe
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