GA-9IVDT User's Manual, introducing the motherboard's features, hardware installation process, BIOS setup, technical reference and driver installation, etc.
This manual covers safety precautions, component handling, and detailed hardware installation procedures for the GA-9IVDT motherboard, including CPU, memory, and expansion card installation. It also includes a quick‑start checklist and guidelines for grounding and static protection.
Further sections describe BIOS setup options, chipset and peripheral configuration, driver installation, and a technical reference with specifications such as supported CPUs, memory types, PCI slots, and onboard controllers.
| Form Factor | 12 cm × 10.5 cm CEB, 8‑layer PCB |
|---|---|
| CPU Sockets | Dual socket 604 for Intel Xeon (Nocona/Iwindale) |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Xeon (Nocona/Iwindale) with 800 MHz FSB |
| Chipset | Intel E7320 and Intel 6300ESB |
| Memory | 6 ECC Registered DDRII 400 DIMM sockets, up to 12 GB, 1.8 V |
| PCI Slots | 2 PCI‑X (64/66 MHz, 3.3 V), 1 PCI (32/33 MHz, 5 V), 1 PCI‑E x4 |
| On‑board IDE | 1 IDE bus master (ATA160) supporting up to 2 ATAPI devices |
| USB Ports | 64 USB 2.0 ports (2 rear, 2 via cable) |
| LAN | Broadcom BCM5705 and BCM5721 chipsets |
| SATA Controller | Adaptec AIC‑8130, SATAII 4 ports, RAID 0/1/5/10 |
It has dual socket 604 designed for Intel Xeon (Nocona/Iwindale) processors.
The motherboard uses Broadcom BCM5705 and BCM5721 LAN chipsets.