This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for assembling and configuring the GA-8IRXP P4 motherboard. It includes safety precautions, component handling, and detailed procedures for installing the CPU, memory, expansion cards, and connecting all cables.
Key sections cover hardware installation, BIOS setup, driver installation, and BIOS flashing. The guide also lists the board’s specifications, onboard devices, and troubleshooting tips for a successful build. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | ATX, 30.6 cm x 24.4 cm |
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| CPU socket | Socket478, supports Intel Pentium®4 |
| Front‑side bus | 400 MHz |
| Chipset | 82845 HOST/AGP/Controller, ICH2 (82801BA) |
| Memory slots | 3 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM, up to 2 GB, 2.5 V, 64‑bit ECC |
| Expansion slots | 1 CNR, 1 AGP 4X (1.5 V), 6 PCI (33 MHz, PCI 2.2), 2 IDE (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100) |
| Onboard audio | Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC |
| Onboard LAN | Intel 82562ET LAN PHY |
| USB ports | USB 2.0, 8 ports (4 rear, 4 front) |
It uses the Creative CT5880 sound chipset together with a Sigmatel 9708T CODEC.