This manual is the User's Manual for VIA EPIA-855P-M mainboard, which details the installation, configuration and use of the mainboard
This manual covers safety precautions, handling, and warranty information for the DK P35 series system board. It explains how to protect the board from electrostatic discharge, proper AC power handling, and steps to avoid damage during installation.
The document also details the hardware specifications, including processor compatibility, chipset, memory, expansion slots, audio, LAN, and storage interfaces, as well as BIOS setup and jumper settings for configuring the board.
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core2 Quad, Core2 Extreme, Core2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 |
| Chipset | Intel P35 Express (Northbridge), Intel ICH? (Southbridge) |
| Memory slots | 4 DDR2 DIMM sockets |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB |
| System bus speed | 1333/1066/800 MHz |
| LAN controller | Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC885 |
| SATA ports | 6 (LP DK P35‑T2R/RS) or 4 (LP DK P35‑T2) |
| BIOS type | Award BIOS, 8 Mbit SPI flash |
Keep the board in its anti‑static bag until ready, wear an antistatic wrist strap, work on a static‑free surface, and handle the board only by its edges.
The DK P35‑T2R/RS version provides six SATA ports, while the DK P35‑T2 version provides four SATA ports.
The board supports DDR2 667/800 MHz DIMMs in four 240‑pin sockets, up to a total of 8 GB of system memory.
It uses a Marvell 88E8053 PCI‑Express Gigabit Ethernet controller, compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards.