Intel i848P Mainboard User's Guide - For Intel Socket 478 Processor Owner's Manual and Specifications

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The ultimate guide for assembling and optimizing your Intel 848P mainboard PC system. Engineered for performance using Socket 478 processors and supporting DDR DIMMs, this comprehensive manual is essential for DIY builders and technicians. It provides step-by-step instructions, covering safe CPU installation (incl. thermal management), memory setup, adding PCI/AGP cards, BIOS updates, and necessary driver installations. Get expert guidance to maximize your workstation's capabilities.

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Quick User’s Guide

Intel i848P mainboard for Intel Socket 478 processor

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Manual Revision 1.0 November 05, 2004

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Page 1 Quick User’s Guide Intel i848P mainboard for Intel Socket 478 processor TRADEMARK All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. These specificatio...

Page 2 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THE MANUFACTURER LIMITED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRES...

Page 3 1. Specification Processor Support Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 processors up to 3.4GHz with 533/800MHz front Side Bus Socket 478 Intel Celeron and 3xx series processors up to 3.2GHz with 400/ 533MHz fr...

Page 4 Expansion Slots One AGP v3.0 compliant slot supporting 1.5v 8X AGP card Five PCI v2.2 compliant slots with Bus Master support One CNR slot Other Features Magic Health – a BIOS H/W monitoring utility f...

Page 5 2. Setting up the mainbaord Before assembling the mainboard into the PC case we recommend you to perform. 1. CPU Installation 2. DDR Memory Insertion After the mainboard is fitted into the case, you m...

Page 6 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Apply thermal compound Install the cooling fan Plug the cooling fan power to the top of the CPU assembly. Press the two into the mainboard’s CPU fan surface and install the clips ...

Page 7 3.3 VGA and PCI card installation To install a VGA card into the AGP slot or a PCI expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket (on the PC case) for the slot you intend to use. 2. Firmly press down the card ...

Page 8 3.4 Rear IO Port RJ-45 Parallel Port LAN Line-in/Rear out (Light blue) Mouse Line-out/Front out (Lime) PS/2 Mic-in/Center&Subwoofer (Pink) Keyboard COM1 USB2.0 ports 3.5 Internal Connectors Englis...

Page 9 Connectors Figure Discriptions CPU / Power / Chasis Fan Power Connectors JCPU_FAN JCPU_FAN: The CPU must be kept cool by JPWR_FAN Ground Sense using a heatsink with fan assembly. JSYS_FAN +12V JPWR_FA...

Page 10 Connectors Figure Discriptions SPDIF_IN VCC SPDIF: Sony/Philips Digital Inter Face connector SPDIF NC GND SPDIF_OUT CUSB3/CUSB4: Four USB2.0 header This mainboard includes 4 additional onboard CUSB3 U...

Page 11 Connectors Figure Discriptions JCMOS: Clear CMOS data Jumper JCMOS11 This resets the BIOS CMOS data back to the factory default values. Recommend to leave at Settings: Normal (default) postion. 1-2: N...

Page 12 5. Driver Installation Once the operating system has been installed, you need to install the drivers for the mainboard. Method 1 Auto Installation Method 2 Selective Installation Insert the bundled CD...

Page 13 6. Others Hyper-Threading To enable the Hyper-Threading Technology function on your computer system requires ALL of the following platform components: CPU: An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technol...

Page 14 7. Update BIOS Download the xxxxx.EXE file corresponding to your model from our website to an empty directory on your hard disk or floppy. Run the downloaded xxxxx.EXE file and it will self extract. C...

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Brand	Intel
Pages	14
File Size	2.64 MB
Published	May 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of CPU processor does this mainboard support?

It supports Intel Pentium 4 processors up to 3.4GHz and Celeron/3xx series processors up to 3.2GHz.

How do I install the cooling fan safely?

Apply thermal compound paste, press the cooler onto the CPU, and secure it using the provided clips to prevent overheating.

Does the board support memory upgrades?

Yes, it has two DIMM sockets designed for PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM, supporting up to 2GB capacity.

What special features help with setup and maintenance?

It includes 'Magic Health' utility for monitoring temperature and voltage during POST, and 'EZ Boot' to easily select bootable devices.