This manual introduces the basic information of GA-7DPXDW motherboard. The information in this manual is for reference only, and the actual information is subject to the actual product.
This manual covers safety precautions, hardware installation steps, and configuration procedures for the GA-7DPXDW AMD Socket A dual‑processor motherboard. It includes detailed instructions for CPU, memory, expansion cards, ribbon cables, power connections, and BIOS settings, as well as troubleshooting tips and warranty information.
The document also lists the motherboard’s technical specifications, such as ATX form factor, supported AMD processors, chipset details, memory capacity, expansion slots, and on‑board peripherals like USB, LAN, audio, and RAID. Appendices provide driver installation guidance and an acronym glossary.
| Form Factor | ATX (30.4 cm x 26.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket A Dual |
| Memory Slots | 4 × 184‑pin DDR sockets |
| On‑Board IDE | 2 × IDE bus master (ATA66/100) |
| USB Ports | 4 (2 rear, 2 front) |
| LAN | Intel 82550, 10/100 Mbps |
| Audio | AC97 CODEC |
The motherboard provides four USB ports: two on the rear panel and two on the front panel.
It uses an Intel 82550 chipset and supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet.