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2: Key Features & Components
User’s Manual
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mPGA478B Socket:
This socket is for 478-pin
Pentium 4 CPUs only.
Heatsink/fan assembly
mounting frame
Intel 845 Chipset
This motherboard uses the Intel 845 Chipset. It is a multi-
function chipset for higher-end performance and main-
stream systems. The components of the Intel 845 Chipset
include the following devices mounted on the board:
• 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
• 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)
• 82802 AB Firmware Hub (FWH)
The chipset provides host bus, memory, AGP, and I/O
interfaces.
CPU Sockets
Function: The System CPUs install in these sockets. You
can install either one or two CPUs, as needed.
Description: The mPGA478B CPU socket supports all 478-
pin Intel Pentium 4 CPUs that use this socket. The
motherboard comes with a mounting frame mounted on
the board to attach the heatsink and cooling fan assem-
bly required by the Pentium 4 CPU.
More Information: See the section in Chapter 4 on “In-
stalling CPUs” for information supported CPUs and their
installation procedure. Technical specifications are listed
in Chapter 7.
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