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1.2.1 Microprocessor
The microprocessor interprets and carries out instructions. The 80386SX
microprocessor is a 32-bit processor with a 16-bit external data bus and a
24-bit external address bus. The microprocessor operates in two modes:
real-address mode and virtual-address (protected) mode. The
microprocessor speed is selectable and its maximum speed is 16 MHz.
IBM PS/2 Model N51 SX HMR
Microprocessor
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