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MSI PM8M-V 478 VIA P4M800 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

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478
VIA P4M800
2×184pin DDR 400

This micro ATX motherboard packs quite a punch considering its size (9.6" x 7.5") and price. This motherboard supports Celeron and Pentium 4 processors that use the Socket 478 interface. The VIA P4M800 and the VIA VT8237 are the Northbridge and Southbridge, respectively. Two onboard slots for 184-pin DDR 400 SDRAM can support up to 2GB system memory. The onboard expansion slots include 1 AGP 4x/8x and 3 PCI slots which provide you with enough options to connect your needed devices.

With the two SATA 1.5Gb/s connections, you can now store quite a considerable amount of data on your new SATA hard drives. The PM8M-V has a VIA UniChrome 2D/3D graphics core integrated onboard chipset that delivers enhanced video for gamers. The PM8M-V is also fitted with 6-channel Realtek ALC655, delivering high quality surround sound. The onboard Realtek 8201CL PHY LAN is handy for logging on to any network. All things considered, the motherboard is ideal for gaming and for multimedia.

VIA P4M800+VT8237R Chipset Optimized to deliver a great Hi-Def visual experience when playing digital video content, the VIA P4M800 chipset delivers a cost-effective solution with its Integrated Graphics Processor. The P4M800 also features an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 8X controller and a high speed Ultra V-Link interface for combination with VIA's feature-packed VT8237R Southbridge with SATA RAID.
UniChrome Graphics Engine Integrated Integrated into the P4M800 Northbridge chipset, the VIA UniChrome 2D/3D graphics core delivers a rich visual experience through innovative features such as integrated MPEG-2 hardware acceleration for excellent multimedia performance.
AGP 8X Support The P4M800 features a highly flexible and scalable architecture with an external AGP 8X port for optional graphics card upgrades. Providing double the bandwidth of AGP 4X, the AGP 8X video card slot produces smoother video streaming and faster, seamless gameplay.
Serial ATA with RAID The revolutionary Serial ATA interface provides scalable performance for storage devices. SATA technology enables easy-to-install, high-performance and low-power hard drives. Two SATA ports support RAID 0 and RAID 1 for better performance and data security respectively.
Onboard LAN Support The PM8M-V provides an onboard 10/100Mbps solution for your network or broadband connection without having to buy an extra LAN card.

Learn more about the MSI PM8M-V

Model

Brand: MSI

Model: PM8M-V

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type: 478

CPU Type: Pentium 4 / Celeron

FSB: 800/533MHz

Supported CPU Technologies: Hyper-Threading Technology

Chipsets

North Bridge: VIA P4M800

South Bridge: VIA VT8237

Memory

Number of Memory Slots: 2×184pin

Memory Standard: DDR 400

Maximum Memory Supported: 2GB

Expansion Slots

AGP Slots: 1 x AGP 4X / 8X

PCI Slots: 3

Storage Devices

PATA: 2 x ATA100 4 Dev. Max

SATA 1.5 Gb/s: 2

SATA RAID: 0/1

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset: S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC655

Audio Channels: 6 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset: Realtek 8201CL PHY

Max LAN Speed: 10/100Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2: 2

COM: 1

LPT: 1

Video Ports: D-Sub

USB 1.1/2.0: 4 x USB 2.0

Audio Ports: 3 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB: 4 x USB 2.0

Physical Spec

Form Factor: Micro ATX

Dimensions: 9.6" x 7.5"

Power Pin: 20 Pin

Packaging

Package Contents: PM8M-V
User Manual
Driver Disk
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
SATA Cable
Power Cable
Floppy Drive Diskette

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 3 years limited

Labor: 3 years limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

Manufacturer Contact Info

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Filter Results Last 2 Weeks (0) Last 6 Months (0) All Reviews (110) 63% (69) 23% (25) 4% (4) 5% (5) 6% (7) Verified Owners Video Reviews Mfr. Responses keyword Go page SubmitTopPaginationForm of 11 previousTopPaginationForm\| nextTopPaginationForm
Redson_Rising 10/7/2006 11:48:53 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great low cost board Pros: Easy to install and get up and running. Swapped my old board/processor for this board w/ a Celeron processor in my server and had no glitches at all. Installed a few drivers off the CD and was good to go. Cons: None so far Other Thoughts: I'm using this board in my server at home. Did not try to overclock or do anything special, so its a great low cost simple board for my purposes. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
TalkingGoat 10/1/2006 10:51:50 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Econ. Board Pros: Fired right up without any problems and went into windows install on first boot. Cons: Not a good choice for overclockers. Other Thoughts: I would recommend this board to anyone looking for a low cost solution. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Tygar663 9/28/2006 1:37:27 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5 Pros: This MB is great, I used it to repair an older PC and by using this MB i can really upgrade to better cpu,memory and HD. The computer sold B4 i had a chance to really check out the performace. The owner calls and has nothing but raves about it. Esay to load drivers, all on the disk. Real good buy, I have no problem buying more of these. Cons: I did not get a chance to play around with this MB. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
PCmedic of NW PA 9/23/2006 8:34:34 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Worked fine with older cpu and MEM Pros: This MB worked well with my wife's old P4 CPU and slow DDR memory. Cons: Have not found any yet Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Chad 9/23/2006 3:37:31 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Deal, great product Pros: I wanted an expensive MB for out 3 year old to play games on. This MB worked just as advertised, all of the drivers worked the first time, and it's 100% stable. Nothing else could be asked for. I've paid a lot more for boards and had more trouble then this one. Cons: None Other Thoughts: Very inexpensive but not cheap. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
PIP 9/23/2006 8:48:12 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5	Rating: 5/5Great Pros: Been using these boards for over a year now, have ordered 40 or more. NO DOA unlike otherboards out there Cons: NONE Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Tecigno 9/10/2006 7:29:17 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5I love it!! Pros: Very universal design, everything's colorcoded, RAID, SATA, AGP 4x/8x, Prescott ready, runs with Northwood, very simple bios, good price, comes with free software! Fast ethernet card, clear sound, VIA chipset, overclockable, thermometers everywhere, and MANY MORE!! Cons: The CPU and SYS fan connectors are very hard to reach when CPU cooler is installed. Floppy drive connector is right below the bottom PCI slot. Front panel connectors, USB connectors and audio connectors are hard to reach once the motherboard is installed, only two SATA ports, power connectors on left side, capacitors close to CPU socket. Other Thoughts: ALthough it is a value board, it is still a very good motherboard. The cons above are very minor things but the performance of the board is great. Havent tried the onboard video but sure it is great too! 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
iowa chris 9/6/2006 9:36:26 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Replacement Again Pros: These boards work great for us. We've been using these as replacements for dead e-machine systems. Purchased at least 20 of these over the past 8 months and still no bad experiences. Cons: none Other Thoughts: Have never received a board DOA. Make sure to check MSI's website for CPU support before ordering. Also, make sure you are using a good power supply before proceeding with the build. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
AndroO 8/31/2006 12:49:58 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5CHEAP p4 mobo replacement Pros: My IC7MAX3 mobo went out on me and I didnt feel like spending another 2 bills on a mobo so i got this cheap on. Works good had no problems installing. Its very simple and easy to use. Cons: Lacks some features but I cant complain. As long as I have a computer running thats all that matters for now. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 8/22/2006 6:55:13 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5 Pros: Price Cons: Board wouldn't post, came with one side of the retention clip broken. Had to refund this and order another. Other Thoughts: Wasted 4 days of my time. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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