the terminology of L2 cache..... could be what is getting us going here pjf... the board... the 6vba... does have an onboard cache of 1.5mb... and is enabled and disabled out of the bios.... and is called an L2 cache there which is what could be causing the confusion....the 6vba is a Slot 1 board.. that runs the slot or socket chip... the socket 370 on a ppg card.. that plugs into the slot... the 7vca is an updated version.. that is strictly socket 370.... and unfortunately also now comes with onboard sound...grrrrrr... as for the onboard cache it is there... both in actuality... i know i built this system... and many like it on this board... and also is clearly stated in my motherboard manual.... i could mail you the manual if you would like..????...S