Re: [NTLK] Overclocking the MP2x00

From: Julian Wright (julianwr_at_paradise.net.nz)
Date: Wed Dec 25 2002 - 06:39:32 EST


On 30 Nov 2002 at 13:46, Daniel Padilla wrote:

> > I do know that the CCCFG pins function as described in the datasheets on
> > other StrongARMs, as I have one in my Acorn RiscPC.
> > On this machine the CCCFG pins are brought out
> > helpfully to four DIP switches on the CPU card where, after a little
> > surgery to a couple of tracks on the board to void the warrantee, it is
> > possible to overclock happily right up to 287MHz. At least until the
> > SA110 begs for mercy anyways. ;)
> >
>
> Maybe switching the SA from an acorn... How much are those machine
> going nowadays? (evil grin) (crying newton)

Still going strong, with new hardware being built and sold, despite
Acorn as a company closing down years ago. Still you needn't raid a
Risc PC surely, why not simply get a new SA110? Aren't Intel still
selling them?

> I lifted the pins with a needle (and some heat) and soldered four wires
> to them. I think I have some pictures somewhere. Not really that funny.

You are a brave man with a steady hand, then. I salute your effort.

Julian

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