Re: zipgs oscillator

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Buzzsaw <Buzzsaw@experience.ecore.fnet.org> wrote:

> After reading about accelerating the Zip GS by replacing the Oscillator, I
> removed the ZipGs from my GS to have a closer look. I found the oscillator
> quickly and noticed that, printed on the board just above the oscillator, the
> x1 and to the right of the oscillator is the a square outline, 2 holes and x2
> printed on the right of this square. Does this mean that the ZipGS can accept
> another oscillator or is it just for 2 pin oscillators as opposed to the
> rectangular 4 pin oscillator?

The ZipGS supports either a four pin metal can oscillator (square or
rectangular), or a two-pin crystal.  If a crystal is used, at least two
surface-mount capacitors (and possibly a resistor) are required on the
board.

If your card is currently using a four-pin oscillator, it is easier to
replace it with another oscillator, rather than trying to use a crystal.
-- 
David Empson
dempson@actrix.gen.nz
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