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Intel Socket 478 Mainboard User Manual
The manual explains how to set up and operate Intel Socket 478 mainboards. It covers hardware preparation, system overview, and component checklists to ensure proper assembly.
Later sections guide users through installation steps, BIOS configuration, and common troubleshooting procedures, helping both end‑users and technicians maintain the system.
Intel Socket 478 specifications
| Form factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Power connectors | 20‑pin ATX and 4‑pin ATX12V |
| USB ports | USB2.0 |
All Intel Socket 478 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- Intel 845E Socket 478 Motherboard User Manual 88 p
- Intel Socket 478 Motherboard User Manual 88 p
- Intel 875P Socket 478 Motherboard User Manual 88 p
- Intel Socket 478 CPU Intel 865PE Chipsets Manual 92 p
- Intel Socket 478 845PE Chipset User Manual 88 p
- Intel 848P Socket 478 CPU User Manual 92 p
- Intel 875P Socket 478 Motherboard User Manual 88 p
- Intel Socket 478 Motherboard User Manual 48 p
- Intel Socket 478 Mainboard User Manual 102 p
- A Intel Socket 478 Processor Based mainboard (400/533MHz) Supports PC2100/2700 Memory Modules User's Manual 100 p
- Intel 848P Socket 478 Motherboard User Manual 90 p
- Intel Socket 478 Processor Based Mainboard User Manual 96 p
- Intel Socket 478 Processor Based Mainboard User Manual 96 p
- Intel Socket 478 Processor Based Mainboard User Manual 96 p
- Intel Socket 478 Processor Based Mainboard User Manual 100 p
- Intel Socket 478 Processor Based Mainboard User Manual 96 p
- Intel Socket 478 Mainboard User Manual 96 p
Questions answered in these manuals
Which BIOS power‑saving feature is supported?
The BIOS includes the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) function.
What CPU does the motherboard support?
It supports Pentium 4 processors with a 478‑pin package.
What type of memory can be installed?
The board accepts PC1600, PC2100, and PC2700 DDR memory modules (DDR200/266/333/333+).
What type of memory is supported?
The board supports DDR‑400 memory modules.
Which chipset does the motherboard use?
It uses the Intel 865PE chipset with an integrated ICH5/R controller.
How can the VGA BIOS be updated?
The VGA BIOS update procedure is described in the "VGA BIOS" section of the manual.