This is a user manual for GA-8GEM800 motherboard, which introduce the features of the motherboard and the installation steps.
This manual guides users through the hardware installation of the GA-8GEM800 motherboard, covering CPU and heatsink mounting, memory modules, expansion cards, I/O back panel, and connector details. It also includes a BIOS setup chapter with standard and advanced features, as well as driver installation steps.
Additional sections cover Gigabyte's unique software utilities, troubleshooting tips, and contact information for technical support. The document is organized with a clear table of contents and diagrams to aid both novice and experienced builders.
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 (Intel Pentium 4 Northwood, Prescott) |
|---|---|
| Front Side Bus | 400 MHz / 533 MHz |
| Memory Slots | 2 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM (DDR200/266/333) |
| AGP Slot | AGP 4X (1.5 V) |
| PCI Slots | 3 × 33 MHz PCI |
| IDE Ports | 2 × IDE (UDMA 33 / ATA 66 / ATA 100) |
| USB Ports | 6 × USB 2.0/1.1 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC655 |
It supports an Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 (Northwood or Prescott) processor.
The motherboard provides six USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
There are two 184‑pin DDR DIMM slots supporting DDR200/266/333 memory.