This document describes the features and characteristics of the mainboard products for Intel Socket 478 processors, including chipset components, accelerated graphics port, Ultra ATA66/100, hardware monitoring, LAN (optional), and serial ATA.
This manual introduces the Intel i865-G motherboard, a Socket 478 board built around the Intel 865G (Springdale‑G) chipset. It details the package contents, board layout, and key features such as dual‑channel DDR SDRAM support, 8X/4X 1.5 V AGP, Ultra ATA/66/100, and optional LAN.
The guide covers installation procedures, BIOS setup, driver installation, and hardware monitoring. Appendices provide BIOS updates, recovery tools, and additional utilities to help users configure and maintain the system.
| Chipset | Intel 865G (Springdale‑G) |
|---|---|
| Supported Processors | Intel Socket 478 processors |
| Memory Support | Dual‑channel DDR SDRAM up to 2 GB, 266/333/400 MHz |
| AGP Interface | 8X/4X 1.5 V AGP, AGP 3.0 compliant |
| IDE Controller | Ultra ATA/66/100 Bus Master |
| Form Factor | M‑ATX |
The i865‑G board works with Intel Socket 478 processors.
It supports up to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM in dual‑channel mode (266/333/400 MHz).
The board provides an 8X/4X 1.5 V AGP slot compliant with AGP 3.0.