Key facts
- Brand
- LanParty
- Model
- X48
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 8
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-03-22
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VIA X48 Motherboard User Manual
This manual covers everything needed to install and operate a VIA X48 system board. It begins with safety warnings, static‑electricity precautions, and a list of items included in the package. The introduction explains the board’s layout, supported CPUs, memory types, and key features such as the Intel X48 Express chipset, ATI CrossFire support, and Bernstein audio module.
Subsequent chapters guide you through hardware installation, BIOS configuration, RAID setup, and supported software. Appendices provide error‑message references and a detailed troubleshooting guide for common issues like power problems, display errors, and peripheral failures.
LanParty X48 specifications
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core2 Quad and Core2 Duo |
| Chipset | Intel X48 Express (X48 series) / Intel X38 Express (X38 series) |
| Memory slots | Four 240‑pin DDR2 DIMM sockets |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB |
| Memory speed | DDR2 667/800 MHz |
| SATA ports | Supports up to 6 SATA devices |
| SATA speed | 3 Gb/s |
| LAN controller | Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC885 HD audio CODEC |
All LanParty X48 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- DFI X38/X48 Motherboard User Manual 124 p
- LanParty DK X38 / DK X48 Motherboard User Manual 106 p
- LANPARTY DK X38 / X48 Series Motherboard User Manual 128 p
- LANPARTY DK X38 series/X48 series motherboard Manual(1)
- LANPARTY DK X38 series/X48 series motherboard Manual(1)(1)
- VIA X48 Motherboard User Manual 141 p
Questions answered in these manuals
How can I prevent electrostatic discharge when handling the motherboard?
Keep the board in its anti‑static bag, wear an antistatic wrist strap, work on a static‑free surface, and handle the board only by its edges.
What voltage range should be used for the motherboard power input?
Use the correct AC input voltage range as specified in the manual.
How should I protect the motherboard from electrostatic discharge?
Use an antistatic wrist strap, keep the board in its anti‑static bag until installation, work on a static‑free surface, and avoid touching component contacts.
What CPUs are compatible with the DK X38/X48 series?
It uses an LGA 775 socket and supports Intel Core2 Quad and Core2 Duo processors.
How many PCI Express x16 slots does the VIA X48 motherboard provide?
The board has two PCI Express Gen 2 x16 slots.
What audio codec is used on the board’s Bernstein audio module?
The module uses a Realtek ALC885 8‑channel High Definition Audio CODEC.