Yes a K6-2 will run in the same motherboard as a K6 or a
P-6 pentium.  The difference between a K6 and a K6-2 in inside the
chip itself.  NO extra pins or other external differences.

Jim Meagher
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Roberto Safora
>
> By the way. Do all the motherboards supporting K6-/266 MMX,
> support K6-2/266
> mmx?
> -----Mensaje original-----
> De: Jim Meagher <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> >One of the  main reasons that Intel put the P-II on what is
> >called the SLOT-1 configuration was to eliminate competition.
> >
> >AMD and Cyrix have continued developing P-II equivalent chips
> >using the the original SLOT-7 configuration.
> >
> >The answer to your questions is that there are no special
> >needs.  Your current fan will fit.  AND you will be suprised
> >to find that a K6-300 runs =much= cooler than your old P166.
> >The same applies to a K6-2 (the new 3D model).
> >

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