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From: Doug Russell <drussell@saturn-tech.com>
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On Mon, 31 Mar 1997, Howard Lew wrote:

> I don't know if the cpu detection routines modify any cpu settings, but I
> heard that the linear frame buffer feature (Write Gathering) can be
> enabled (normally disabled) to boost speed on Cyrix 6x86 cpus.  I think
> that raises the fps numbers for video. 

I don't remember who did the patch...  but if I remember right, there were
options to allow you to enable some of the extended features on the 6x86.
Does anyone know more info on this?  It doesn't seem to be in the list
archives yet.

Later......						<Doug>