The C.M9PLD Ver2.0 motherboard from Colorful is a MATX structure motherboard that features a new chipset and new functions. It supports Intel Socket478 architecture Pentium 4, Celeron D Prescott core processors, supports system front-side bus frequency (FSB) of 400/533MHz, and supports DDR333 memory architecture.
The manual introduces the Colorful C.M9PLD Ver2.0 motherboard, a MATX board that supports Intel Socket 478 Pentium 4 and Celeron D Prescott processors, DDR333 memory up to 2 GB, and a range of I/O interfaces including PCI‑Express, SATA and USB2.0. It provides detailed hardware specifications, connector descriptions, and a compatibility list for graphics cards.
Installation instructions cover CPU and memory installation, mounting the board in a case, connecting power and data cables, and BIOS update procedures. Appendices include a graphics‑card compatibility table, BIOS flashing steps in DOS mode, and a glossary of motherboard abbreviations. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Socket | Intel Socket 478 |
|---|---|
| Supported Processors | Pentium 4, Celeron D Prescott |
| Memory Slots | 2 × 184‑pin DIMM (2.5 V) |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB DDR333 |
| Chipset | Intel 82910GL (MCH) + Intel 82801FB (ICH6) |
| PCI‑Express Slots | 1 × PCI‑E x4 (1 GB/s bandwidth) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC655, AC'97 2.3 compatible |
| Network Chip | Realtek RTL8100C (10/100 Mbps) |
Set the CLRCMOS jumper to pins 1‑2 for a few seconds, then return it to pins 2‑3.
It supports Intel Socket 478 Pentium 4 and Celeron D Prescott core processors.
Create a bootable DOS floppy, copy the BIOS file and flashing utility onto it, then run the appropriate command (e.g., AMINFxxx.exe for AMI BIOS or Awd*.exe for Award BIOS) from DOS.