The last processors celeron D socket 478 on official Intel Price disappeared at the end of 2006, but their deliveries continued also in 2007.
Now in Japanese stores we can meet the motherboard from marshal production, based on chipset Intel G31 and characterized by the processor socket 478. This chipset was formally intended for core 2 Duo processors LGA 775, but for Japanese engineers it was possible to adapt it for the work with socket 478 processors. It supports basic model core Prescott and Northwood, and also Pentium 4 Extreme edition.
The compact form factor Of microATX leaves on the place only for three expansion slots: one PCI express x16 for a discrete video card and two slots PCI for expansion. Two DIMM slots will hold up to 4 Gb DDR 2-800 memory. One port IDE is coupled with two SATA-300. The modification of the south bridge ICH7 does not imply the support of RAID. Four ports USB 2.0 are located on the rear panel..
Chipset Intel g31 has a built-in graphic core with the support Of directX 9.0c, with the monitor it works through the existing rear panel port D -Sub. This motherboard is designed for contemporary power units, since the basic power has 24 pins, and central processor obtains power through the four-pin power connector. 5.1- sound channel controller and net adapter standard 10/100 Mbit/s are also placed on the motherboard. In Japanese retail this uncommon motherboard cost $76. Related Products :
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