PTGD1-LA Motherboard User Guide, introduces the features, specifications, interfaces, installation and other information of the motherboard.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the CPU, DIMM modules and expansion cards on the ASUS PTGD1‑LA (Grouper‑GL8E) motherboard. It also describes the layout of the board, the location of connectors, and the supported hardware specifications.
Additional sections cover jumper settings, fan connector wiring, audio and USB ports, as well as troubleshooting tips such as power‑off requirements before handling components.
| CPU socket | LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium 4 processor |
|---|---|
| Graphics controller | Intel i915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) |
| Southbridge | Intel ICH6 |
| Memory slots | 4 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets, up to 4 GB non‑ECC DDR SDRAM |
| Expansion slots | 1 × PCI Express x16, 3 × PCI slots |
| USB ports | 8 × USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC880 |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8101L 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet |
| Form factor | Micro‑ATX 9.6 in × 9.6 in |
The board has four 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets that support up to 4 GB of non‑ECC DDR SDRAM.
It provides one PCI Express x16 slot and three standard PCI slots for add‑in cards.
All eight USB ports conform to the USB 2.0 specification, supporting up to 480 Mbps.