VIA VT5870A

Chipset

VIA K8T890

CPU socket

Socket 940 (mPGA940)

FSB speeds

800MHz1000MHz

Form factor

SSI CEB (max 305 × 267 mm)

Dimensions

Empty

Cache

None/Integrated in the CPU

Max RAM size

12GB

RAM type

DDR UDIMM

PSU connector

12V P4 Connector (4-pin P4) ATX 2.x (24-pin ATX) 12V EPS Connector (8-pin EPS)

I/O ports

Floppy interface

IDE interface

PS/2 keyboard

PS/2 mouse

Parallel

RJ-45 LAN

SATA I

Serial

USB 2.0

VGA

Expansion slots

32-bit PCI

PCIe x16

Also known as:

VIA VT5870A1

Known issues:

Faulty or Leaking Electrolytic Capacitors

Some motherboards may contain faulty or leaking electrolytic capacitors, which can negatively impact system performance or stability. These capacitors may exhibit issues such as bulging, leaking, or even exploding, potentially damaging other components on the motherboard. Users should inspect their capacitors regularly and replace any that are faulty or leaking to avoid damage or system instability.

Last updated 2023-02-18T13:49:08Z

Board info score is 5.6/10

Chipset

VIA K8T890

Chipset parts

VIA K8T890 VIA VT8237(R)

Multi CPU support

yes (2 CPUs)