Socket 8
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| Type | ZIF |
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| Chip form factors | CPGA |
| Contacts | 387 |
| FSB protocol | AGTL |
| FSB frequency | 60–66MHz |
| Voltage range | 3.1 or 3.3V |
| Processors | Pentium Pro, Pentium II OverDrive |
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The Socket 8 CPU socket was used exclusively with the Intel Pentium Pro and Pentium II Overdrive computer processors. Intel discontinued Socket 8 in favor of Slot 1 with the introduction of the Pentium II.
Technical specifications
An engineering sample of the Pentium II Overdrive CPU showing the bottom of the unit.
Socket 8 has a unique rectangular socket with 387 pins. It supports a FSB speeds ranging from 60 to 66 MHz, a voltage from 3.1 or 3.3V, and support for the Pentium Pro and the Pentium II OverDrive CPUs. Socket 8 also has a unique pin arrangement pattern. One part of the socket has pins in a PGA grid, while the other part uses a SPGA grid.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Intel Socket 8 Specification". pcguide.com. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
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