P4i945GC Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock P4i945GC Micro ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the board’s layout, connectors, and key features. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for deeper technical information.
The document includes hardware specifications, BIOS features, safety warnings, and detailed installation procedures such as CPU mounting, power‑connector hookup, and SATA setup, helping users assemble a stable system quickly.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6 in x 7.7 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D (Prescott, Northwood) |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel 945GC, Southbridge Intel ICH7 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI Express x16, 1 × PCI Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (no RAID, no Hot‑Plug) |
The motherboard can support up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory.
It uses a 478‑pin Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors.