Documentation for IBM Processors

486
5x86
6x86 (M1)
6x86MX (M2)

IBM processors documentation directory


486

Datasheets
IBM 486DX2 - V Microprocessors - Addendum to BL486DX/DX2 Data Book
IBM 486 DX4 Microprocessors - Addendum to BL486 DX/DX2 Data Book

Application Notes
IBM 486DX2 CPUs
IBM Microelectronics 486DX2 Common Socket Specification For 168 PGA Socket
IBM 486DX2 Microprocessor Chipset Support
Voltage Regulation Design for Multiple Voltage Values in Microprocessor Circuits
Power Management Features of X86 Microprocessors
Plug and Play with the IBM 486DX2 Processor
Quick and Dirty List for Utilizing the Write-Back Cache on IBM 486DX2 Processors
Automatic Voltage Detection/Regulation by Planars or Motherboards
I/O Tolerance for 3-Volt and 5-Volt IBM DX2 Applications
Bus Snooping and the IBM 486 DX2/DX4 Microprocessor
IBM 486DX2-V Power Consumption Values
Floating Point Instructions and the IBM 486DX2 Microprocessors
IBM 486 DX4 Microprocessor
PGA and QFP Pinout Offerings for the IBM 486 DX4 Microprocessor
IBM 486 DX4 Power Consumption Values
IBM 486 DX4 Supplement to The IBM 486 DX2 Common Socket Specification
IBM 486 DX4 CPUs
IBM 486 DX4 Microprocessor BIOS Writer's Guide

Other
Internal Cache Architecture of X86 Processors
Blue Lightning DX2 Nomenclature
IBM 486 DX4 Microprocessor Support Summary - Solution Pak


5x86

Application Notes
Bring-up and Performance Enhancement of IBM 5x86C Microprocessor-Based Systems Using PUZZLE.EXE
IBM 5x86C Microprocessor BIOS Writer's Guide
Selection of Appropriate Heatsink For IBM 5x86C Microprocessors
Procuring BIOS Updates
Guidelines for Setting Board Jumpers for the IBM 5x86C Microprocessor
Guide for Adapting Intel® DX4 Design for IBM 5x86C Microprocessors
Getting Started with the IBM 5x86C Microprocessor
Pin Fin Aluminum Blue Anodized Heatsink for the IBM 5x86C Microprocessor
IBM 5x86C 3.3V Microprocessor QFP Addendum
Pinout Correction to the IBM 5x86C Microprocessor Databook

Other
IBM DX2/DX4 and 5x86C Chipset Support - Solution Pak
IBM 5x86C Microprocessor Support Summary - Solution Pak


6x86 (M1)

Datasheets

IBM 6x86 Microprocessor Data Book
   Introduction
   1. Product Overview
   2. Programming Interface, 2-19, 2-40, 2-63
   3. Bus Interface, 3-25, 3-46
   4. Electrical Specifications, 4-10
   5. Mechanical Specifications, 5-2
   6. Instruction Set, 6-14, 6-29
   A. Appendix
   Revision History

IBM 6x86 Microprocessor Data Book (alt)
   Introduction
   1. Product Overview
   2. Programming Interface, 2-19, 2-40, 2-63
   3. Bus Interface, 3-25, 3-46
   4. Electrical Specifications, 4-10
   5. Mechanical Specifications, 5-2
   6. Instruction Set, 6-14, 6-29
   A. Appendix
   Revision History
IBM 6x86L Microprocessor Data Book Addendum

Application Notes
The IBM 6x86 and 6x86L Microprocessor Architecture Delivering Next-Generation Performance on Today's Installed Base
The IBM 6x86 and 6x86L Microprocessor Architectural Overview
Hardware and Software Debug Tools for the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
Guide for Adapting Intel Pentium Processor Design for the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
The IBM 6x86 Microprocessor BIOS Writer's Guide
IBM 6x86 Microprocessor BIOS Writer's Guide
IBM 6x86 Microprocessor BIOS Writer's Guide
IBM 6x86 and 6x86L Microprocessor BIOS Writer's Guide
Optimizing 6x86-Based Systems Using PUZZLE.EXE
Optimizing IBM 6x86 and 6x86L Processor-Based Systems Using CPUmark
X86 Multiprocessing Basics
Selection of Appropriate Thermal Solution for IBM 6x86 Microprocessors
Getting Started with the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
Voltage Regulators for the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
Linear Burst Performance with the IBM 6x86 and 6x86L Microprocessor
MDR Labs Performance Analysis of the 6x86 Microprocessor
Heatsink and Fan/Heatsink for IBM 6x86 Microprocessors
Proper Decoupling Solutions for the IBM 6x86 and 6x86L Microprocessors
System Level Design Considerations for IBM 6x86 Microprocessor Thermal Management
Solution Pak for the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
IBM 6x86 P200+ Microprocessor Performance Solution
Setup of System Boards for the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
Motherboard Design Rules for the IBM 6x86 P200+ Microprocessor ...and Beyond!
System Board Component and Peripheral Device Temperature Measurements of Personal Computers with the IBM 6x86 Microprocessor
Heatsink and Fan/Heatsink for IBM 6x86L Microprocessors
Introduction to the IBM 6x86L Microprocessor
Thermal Design Guidelines for the IBM 6x86LV Microprocessor in Mobile Computers
Ceramic and Plastic PGA Package Comparison for IBM x86 Microprocessors


6x86MX (M2)

Datasheets

IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor Data Book, Rev. 5
IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor Data Book, Rev. 3
IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor Data Book, Rev. 1
   1. Product Overview
   2. Programming Interface
   3. Bus Interface
   4. Electrical Specifications
   5. Mechanical Specifications
   6. Instruction Set
   A. Appendix

Application Notes
IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor BIOS Writer’s Guide
Appendixes for the IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor BIOS Writer’s Guide
Thermal Solutions for the IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor
Guide for Adapting Intel and AMD Designed Motherboards for the IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor
Voltage Regulators for the IBM 6x86MX Microprocessor
Selecting an 83 MHz System Board for the IBM 6x86MXTM Microprocessor
Board Analysis and Practices for High Speed Motherboard Design

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