The 8I845PE-RZ is one of many Intel-based motherboards offered in Gigabyte's new RZ series. The RZ series line focuses on the features of reliability, real performance and right... more
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The 8I845PE-RZ is one of many Intel-based motherboards offered in Gigabyte's new RZ series. The RZ series line focuses on the features of reliability, real performance and right value (The Three R's) to provide a total package at an affordable price. Based on the Intel 845PE chipset, the 8I845PE-RZ is a superior Pentium 4 platform choice which includes 533FSB and Intel's high-performing Hyper-Threading technology. As well, a variety of features such as high-speed LAN, USB2.0, and 6-channel audio provide a wide range of connectivity from networking to peripherals to multimedia. As well, useful Gigabyte software features are also included. With the 8I845PE-RZ, users get a complete, easy-to-use package suited for both the home and office.
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slot(s):
3 ( 3 ) x memory ( 2.5 V ) - DIMM 184-PIN
1 ( 1 ) x processor - Socket 478
1 ( 1 ) x AGP 4x ( 1.5 V )
5 ( 5 ) x PCI
Storage Interfaces: ATA-100 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC
Advantages: Supports fast CPU's (upto Athlon 3200+), Crammed with features Disadvantages: None really
...actually supports the following processors -
K7 Sempron 2200-3000,
Athlon XP 2500+-3200+ (Barton),
Athlon XP 1500+-2700+ (Throaghbred),
Palomino AHD 1000+-1200+,
Athlon 650-1.4G,
Duron 600-1.8G
To unlock the processor that you would like to use from the list above, you would have to refer to the Gigabyte 7NNXP manual that lists the jumper settings and motherboard configuration required. In the motherboard this is clearly laid out in a table, and with pictures of the jumpers and how the pins are going to be located. This is really handy, especially as if you were to incorrectly use the jumpers, you could damage your processor and motherboard! Currently my CPU needs a FSB of 400 so I have set up the jumpers on the motherboard accordingly.
Once the jumpers have been adjusted, you can insert your CPU by carefully following...
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Advantages: Dual bios and great stability Disadvantages: Unnanounced conflicts and required settings
...GA-7VTX Socket A Gigabyte dual bios motherboard.
Introduction;
This Dual Bios motherboard designed to accept AMD/Duron/Athlon/XP processors,incorperates onboard sound,+4 USB,with DDR memorey and in innovative dual bios system.
Having myself tried and tested this motherboard for 6 months in two machines,I am totally convinced of is usefulness and it's place in the market.Providing a very stable board and up to date technology,it has the added benefit of a system that protects your bios against viruses,power fluctuations,incorrect bios upgrades and bios chip failure.
Its incorperated resources and features are good,and ample for a very respectable system.However there are a few factors to be considered when choosing a motherboard,and most of the conflicts and incompatibilty problems I have encountered are not documented...
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Advantages: cheap, does the job Disadvantages: graphics card obscures one of the pci express slots
...Having no idea which Motherboard we needed to buy, we looked on the internet to see what was going for what price.
Having used Gigabye Motherboards in the past and never had any trouble with them the wisest thing to do was to keep to Gigabyte.
We decided on the Gigabyte GA-945P-DS3 purely on the features it offered.
Cost
Around £46. For a motherboard this is good.
Features
Width: 30.5 cm
Depth: 19.3 cm
Compatible Processors: Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme
64-bit Processors Compatibility: Built-in
Processor Socket: LGA775 Socket
Multi-Core Support: Dual-Core
FSB Speed: 1066 MHz Max
Power Connectors: 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
SATA 11 with 4 SATA 11 connectors
3 pci slots, 1pci express x 16, 3 pci x 1
takes up to 4 gb of ddr2 memory...
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