2: Key Features & Components
mPGA478B Socket:
This socket is for
Intel 845 Chipset
This motherboard uses the Intel 845 Chipset. It is a multi- function chipset for
•82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
•82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)
•82802 AB Firmware Hub (FWH)
The chipset provides host bus, memory, AGP, and I/O interfaces.
CPU Sockets
Function: The System CPUs install in these sockets. You can install either one or two CPUs, as needed.
Description: The mPGA478B CPU socket supports all 478- pin Intel Pentium 4 CPUs that use this socket. The motherboard comes with a mounting frame mounted on the board to attach the heatsink and cooling fan assembly required by the Pentium 4 CPU.
More Information: See the section in Chapter 4 on “Installing CPUs” for information supported CPUs and their installation procedure. Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
| Heatsink/fan assembly |
CPU | mounting frame |
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| mPGA478B |
User’s Manual | 2•5 |