The SocA Socket 370 Processor Based Mainboard User Manual provides installation, BIOS setup, driver installation, and system configuration instructions.
This manual covers the SocA Socket 370 processor‑based mainboard, describing its components, power connections, and overall layout. It includes a checklist of required parts, a system block diagram, and detailed installation steps such as CPU insertion and jumper settings.
Later sections guide users through BIOS configuration, driver installation, and advanced features like hardware monitoring and USB support. Appendices provide BIOS update procedures, a Ghost utility guide, and safety instructions for BIOS chip removal.
| Chipset | VIA Promedia 8601A AGP (VT8601A + 686A/B) |
|---|---|
| Memory | 2 × 168‑pin DIMM, PC133, 32 MB‑1 GB |
| Expansion Slots | PCI × 4, ISA × 1 (shared), AMR × 1 |
| BIOS | Award Plug & Play BIOS |
| Form Factor | Baby AT, 220 mm × 235 mm |
| Power Connectors | 12‑pin AT and 20‑pin ATX |
| Integrated VGA | Trident Blade 3D Core |
| Audio | Built‑in AC97 digital audio, dual full‑duplex channels |
The board includes four USB connectors.
It follows a Baby AT form factor measuring 220 mm by 235 mm.