Spectacular Soyo P4VGA Motherboard!
The Soyo P4VGA Socket 478 ATX Motherboard is loaded with advanced features and cutting-edge technology, providing enthusiasts who demand blistering performance a complete digital media experience. This board contains the VIA P4M266A chipset for optimal system effeciency.
The P4VGA with VIA P4M266A, Audio Support, IrDA, LAN, AGP, and USB creates the foundation for one of the fastest PCs ever designed.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket 478
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Celeron up to 2.80GHz
Intel Pentium 4 up to 3.06GHz
Front Side Bus:
400MHz
533MHz
Northbridge:
VIA P4M266A
Southbridge:
VIA VT8235
Memory Supported:
PC-133 SDRAM
DDR266 (PC2100)
DDR333 (PC2700)
PC-100 SDRAM
DDR200 (PC1600)
Number of Pins:
168-Pin
184-Pin
Number of Slots:
3
Maximum Memory Supported:
1GB
2GB
Channels:
6 Channels
Audio Chipset:
AC '97 CODEC
C-Media CMI 8738
Rending Ability:
Integrated AGP 4X
Speed:
4x
LAN Type:
10/100 Mbps
AGP Slots:
1
PCI Slots:
5
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
2
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
6
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
2
FDD Headers:
1
ATX Power Connectors:
2
Fan Connectors:
4
VGA Ports:
1
Layers:
4
Length:
11.895 in. (30.5 cm)
Width:
8.385 in. (21.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer LookSocketThis motherboard features a Socket 478 design. The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The P4VGA motherboard is based on the VIA PM266 Northbridge chipset and the VIA VT8235 Southbridge chipset. It supports a variety of Intel Pentium 4 Processors.
Memory
The P4VGA provides 3 DIMM sockets, 2 DDR slots and 1 SDRAM slot. Using PC100/133 SDRAM you can install up to 1GB memory, using PC1600/2100 DDR RAM you can install up to 2GB of memory.
AGP
The P4VGA provides one 4X/2X/1X AGP slot that uses 1.5V AGP cards only.
IDE
The P4VGA includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra ATA 66/100/133 and PIO 5-0 modes.
Audio
The P4VGA also comes with an AC '97 Sound CODEC (CMI 8738) which supports high quality 6-channel audio (Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect).
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4
Customer Reviews:
2
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Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
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Reviewer:
Dave on
Mar 28, 2004 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
This motherboard is great! I have it running 512 MB of DDR3200 RAM, with an Athlon 64 3200+ installed. The motherboard comes with a lot of the stuff you need, so don’t hesitate to buy it. It comes with: 2 Serial ATA cables, 3 EIDE cables, USB back panel, and free Norton 2003. I love my new computer I built with it.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Mar 22, 2004 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
This motherboard burned my 120 GB Seagate hard drive, which was working fine with an ECS P4XASD2+ one until the moment of trying the hard drive with this motherboard (thank God, this hard drive was under Manufacturer's warranty). Western Digital 40 GB hard drive had survived connection to this motherboard and worked fine.
Despite burning one of my hard drives, SOYO SY-P4VGA motherboard performs much better in comparison with ECS P4VXASD2+ one in terms of stability (ECS P4VXASD2+ motherboard caused frequent crashes when the processor (Celeron 1.8GHz) was loaded nearly 100%), memory problems (connecting two memory modules to ECS P4VXASD2+ motherboard caused frequent crashes; no problems at all with SOYO motherboard), and video and audio noise filtration (SOYO motherboard generates noise-free amplified sounds; text on the screen is clear). If you think of which motherboard to buy, I would definitely recommend SOYO motherboards.
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
This product has a
478 CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product! Click Here To View Available
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in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
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Flat Ribbon HDD Cable Supporting Up To 2 HDD Devices
Flat Ribbon FDD Cable Supporting Up To 2 FDD Devices
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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Manufactured by:
Soyo Warranty provided by:
Soyo Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
SYP4VGA UPC No:
660475061625 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
2, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
3.0000 pound(s)
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may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
S450-2134
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Processor Interface:
This motherboard features a Socket 478 design. The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.
The P4VGA provides 3 DIMM sockets, 2 DDR slots and 1 SDRAM slot. Using PC100/133 SDRAM you can install up to 1GB memory, using PC1600/2100 DDR RAM you can install up to 2GB of memory.
The P4VGA provides one 4X/2X/1X AGP slot that uses 1.5V AGP cards only.
The P4VGA includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra ATA 66/100/133 and PIO 5-0 modes.
The P4VGA also comes with an AC '97 Sound CODEC (CMI 8738) which supports high quality 6-channel audio (Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect).
