Walter,

GK>It has VLB architecture hence the need to sell it.  The problem is
GK>that VLB systems faster than about 40MHz can only support 1 VLB
GK>- this is due to some timing problems within the specification.  I
GK>did not know this at the time and i already have a VLB enhanced IDE
GK>card on my system.

 WL> Hi just wanted to ask you about your comment about systems faster than
 WL> 40MHz cant supports two VLB card. I have a 486DX66 with two VLB slot
 WL> which I have a IDE controller and a Diamond Stealth 24 card slotted in
 WL> them.  Do you mean that only one card uses the VLB power whereas the
 WL> other card is only a plain ISA speed. Your comment will be most
 WL> appreciated.  Thanks..

If you have a 66 cpu it actually has a bus speed of 33Mhz.. ie it is a
clock doubled processor, thats why they call them 486 DX-2/66... A DX-2/80
has a 40Mhz bus speed...

Damian.

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