The GA-8PENXP is a Pentium 4 motherboard that supports Intel Socket 478 CPUs, the Intel Springdale‑PE chipset, and offers AGP 4X/8X (1.5 V) and AGP 2X (3.3 V) slots. It provides up to four DDR memory modules (DDR400/DDR333/DDR266) for a maximum of 4 GB, five PCI slots, two IDE channels, two SATA ports, and USB 2.0/1.1 connectors.
The manual includes compliance declarations for EMC and safety standards (EN 55011, EN 60950, FCC Part 15) and lists contact information for Giga‑Byte support centers worldwide. Installation steps, BIOS configuration, and troubleshooting notes are provided throughout the document. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Pentium 4 800 MHz‑1.6 GHz (Northwood, Prescott) with HT |
| Chipset | Intel Springdale‑PE |
| Memory Type | DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM |
| IDE Channels | 2 (IDE1, IDE2) with bus‑master UDMA |
The board supports Intel Pentium 4 processors ranging from 800 MHz to 1.6 GHz, including Northwood and Prescott models with Hyper‑Threading.