{"id":10,"date":"2005-08-14T15:08:54","date_gmt":"2005-08-14T13:08:54","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2008-08-08T16:30:49","modified_gmt":"2008-08-08T14:30:49","slug":"nlsu2-overclocking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lika.be\/wp\/2005\/08\/nlsu2-overclocking\/","title":{"rendered":"NLSU2 overclocking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well actually, de-underclocking, but that’s not such a fancy title isn’t it \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Is seems that Linksys has deliberately underclocked the main processor of the NSLU2.<\/p>\n

The people of the unslung project found out that by removing a single resistor from the NSLU2 pcb, you can get to normal (x1) clockspeed. More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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!! Update 20060810:<\/span> It seems that the new NSLU2 devices are shipped with a normal CPU clock frequency. Verify that your slug is running at 133 MHz before proceeding with the instructions below!<\/h4>\n

De-underclocking is easy:<\/p>\n

Firstly, open up your dear slug by carefully prying open the case. Remove the PCB from the back side of the case.<\/p>\n

The offending resistor is found in the area marked by the red circle:<\/p>\n

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Taking a closer look to the circled area, you’ll see 4 SMD resistors on neighbouring locations, and one free location. You’ll want to remove R83, which is the one just next to the free pad. Desolder it.<\/p>\n

The picture below shows the PCB after removing R83.<\/p>\n

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Assemble the unit again and apply power. After login, you get:<\/p>\n

# cat \/proc\/cpuinfo | grep MIPS BogoMIPS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : 263.78<\/pre>\n
Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a TurboSlug.<\/p>\n
Please note that the usual disclaimers apply: if you break things, you get to keep both halves.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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