Medion MD-8088 User Manual

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the MD-8088 v1.X M-ATX
mainboard. The MD-8088 is based on Intel
®
865PE & Intel
®
ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the
advanced Intel
®
Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package,
MD-8088 delivers a high performance and professional desktop
platform solution.
Getting Started

Medion MD-8088 Specifications

General

Brand	Medion
Model	MD-8088
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Mainboard Specifications Overview

CPU and Chipset Features

Details CPU support for Intel Pentium 4 and Intel 865PE/ICH5 chipsets.

Memory and Expansion Slots

Describes DDR DIMM slots, memory capacity, and available expansion slots.

Hardware Setup Procedures

Quick Components Guide

CPU Installation

Details mainboard support for Intel Pentium 4 Northwood processors and installation.

CPU Installation Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for installing a CPU into the Socket 478.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation

Instructions on attaching the CPU cooling fan and heatsink.

Memory Details and DDR Rules

Dual-Channel DDR Configuration

Power Supply Connectors

Information on ATX power supply and its 20-pin and 12V connectors.

Back Panel Overview

Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1 & IDE2)

Details IDE1 and IDE2 connectors for hard drives and CD-ROMs.

Front Panel USB and Switches

Jumpers and CMOS Clear

Expansion Slots: AGP, PCI, Mini-PCI