Turbo Clock Switcher - Engineering Application
Clock profile switcher for timing-sensitive software and test harnesses, enabling controlled transitions between true legacy rates and turbo operation.
- Profiles
- 4.77MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz, board turbo
- Switching Logic
- Debounced hardware line with deterministic latch state
- Feedback
- Status LED map plus software verification hooks
- Compatibility
- AT clones, 386SX, selected 486DX boards
- Use Cases
- Cycle-sensitive DOS software and diagnostics harnesses
- Field Harness
- Front-panel and relay control compatible
Hardware Compatibility
Supported Platforms
ELKS runs on a wide range of 8086 and 80286 hardware, including original IBM PCs and clones.
| Platform | CPU | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IBM PC/XT 5160 | 8088 | Supported |
| IBM PC/AT 5170 | 80286 | Supported |
| Amstrad PC1640 | 8086 | Supported |
| QEMU | Emulated | Supported |
Network Cards
- NE2000 and clones (NE2K)
- Western Digital WD8003
- 3Com 3C509 EtherLink III
Storage
- Standard floppy disk controllers
- XT-IDE / Lo-tech CF adapters
- Standard IDE/ATA controllers (on 286)
XT-Emporium NT