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I Need Help Finding A Motherboard...

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KASGPEX

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I'm trying to find a motherboard with the following details below.. I included almost everything I could except for chipsets (which can vary). You can suggest boards that are up to these specifications at least supported..

MAINBOARD/MOTHERBOARD:
Intel Pentium 4 2.4Ghz 533FSB Any Socket (478 Preferred)
3 DIMM Max. 2GB/3GB DDR Memory (RAM)
AC'97 Intergrated Sound (On Board) 4-Channel/6-Channel
PS/2 Keyboard And PS/2 Mouse Connectors
Dual USB 2.0 Ports And Optional LAN Connector
Dual USB 2.0 Ports And Optional IEEE 1394 Connector
1 EPP/ECP Mode Parallel Port
2 16550 High-Speed Serial I/O Port
Audio Ports (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In, And MIDI-In)
Dual PCI IDE Interfaces - Support 4 IDE Devices (PIO Mode 4, DMA Mode 2, Ultra DMA/ATA 66/100/133)
ATX12V Power Supply Connectors
IrDA Header (Optional)
Front Panel Mic/Line-Out Header
2 Extra Front USB Ports (USB3)
1 IEEE 1394A Front Header (Optional)
HDD LED, ACPI MSG LED, Reset Switch, Power Switch Headers
CPU, PWR, And CAS Fan Headers
LAN Card Wake Up / Modem Ring Wake Up Headers
Supports Plug And Play
1 AGP (4X/8X), 5 PCI, 1 ISA
ATX Form Factor Standards
And For The Perfect Touch.. Board Color: Purple, Or A Sort Of Reddish Color.. I Don't Like Yellow or Green that much.. However, if there aren't many choices to choose from. Forget the color. :p

I've been looking all over the net for boards like this.. And it's very difficult, it seems that the closest that I can get to it are not even Pentium 4 (P4) Compatible.. I've found Pentium III and AMD compatible ones, but no Penitum 4 compatible boards.. Unbelieveable!

Anyways, suggest some boards and your help is very appreciated! :)
Thanks!
 
Well, that's a good start..

But it seems I still need one with 1 AGP 4x/8x, 5 PCI, and 1 ISA.. Most of the cases today are required to fill all 7 expansion slots to fit in the case. Fortuneatly these only have 6 (1 away from the required amount).. Don't try to replace any of my specified slots with any other specifications since they are no use to me.
 
KASGPEX -

That's a tall order! I think the main reason you are having problems finding a mobo to fit those specs is the ISA slots (a socket 478 533fsb with ISA???)

Anyway, I have found a board that is awfully close, except has 4 PCI and 3 ISA...anyway, here it is:

SOYO P4I845PE

the board itself is yellow, but the PCI slots are purple ;)

Matthew Janes

Everything in its right place...
 
You are not going to find many motherboards with ISA slots.

Good Luck!

If you do not like my post feel free to point out your opinion or my errors.
 
KASGPEX - one other idea - is there ANY possibility that your ISA device could be replaced by a PCI or other such device? I really think the hardest part about your order is that you want so much "top-of-the-line" features, but also want legacy ISA ports...hmm...other than the SOYO board I already mentioned above I have had no luck finding anything that would help...let you know if that changes!

Cheers,

Matthew Janes

Everything in its right place...
 
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