VIA VT5870A
Logs
chipChipset
cpuSocket
speedFSB speed
Empty
moboForm factor
SSI CEB (max 305 × 267 mm)
dimDimensions
Empty
chipCache
None/Integrated in the CPU
ramMax RAM size
12GB
ramRAM type
DDR RDIMM ECC
pwrPSU connector
maxcpuMulti CPU support
yes (2 CPUs)
tag Also known as
connI/O ports
1x 
3.5mm Audio Combo
1x 
Floppy interface
2x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 keyboard
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
Parallel
2x 
RJ-45 LAN
2x 
SATA I
1x 
Serial
8x 
USB 2.0
1x 
VGA
cardExpansion slots
3x 
32-bit PCI
2x 
PCIe x16
wrench 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.

  • Engineering Sample

This is an engineering sample, not a final product, for testing and evaluation.

  1. Compatibility: Limited compatibility with hardware, software, or peripherals.
  2. Stability: Potential for crashes, freezes, or unexpected behavior.
  3. Performance: Differences in memory bandwidth, data transfer rates, or overall system performance.
  4. Feature Limitations: Missing or incomplete features compared to the final product.
  5. Engineering Features: Additional options or settings not found in commercial versions.
Last updated 2026-03-09T12:25:14Z
Board info score is 6.2/10
bios 0 BIOS files available
drv 11 drivers available
Name
Version
OS support
Size
Filename
Name
Version
5.24A
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows XP/2k3
Size
12.7MB
Filename
Name
Version
5.24A
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows XP/2k3
Size
12.7MB
Filename
Name
Version
4.56V
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP/2k3
Size
1.4MB
Filename
Name
Version
5.70d
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows NT 3.5x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP/2k3
Size
3.9MB
Filename
Name
Version
3.32
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0 Windows Vista Windows XP/2k3
Size
4.1MB
Filename
Name
Version
4.3
OS support
MS-DOS Windows 2000 Windows 3.1x Windows 9x Windows NT 3.5x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP/2k3
Size
6.2MB
Filename
Name
Version
4.1
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP/2k3
Size
6.9MB
Filename
Name
Version
3.7
OS support
Linux MS-DOS Mac OS X NetWare Server 3 NetWare Server 4 Netware Client32 SCO Unix - OpenServer UnixWare Windows 2000 Windows 3.1x Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP/2k3
Size
4.3MB
Filename
Name
Version
5.40A
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP/2k3
Size
10.8MB
Filename
Name
Version
2.56
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows 9x
Size
13.1MB
Filename
Name
Version
V5.50b
OS support
Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows Vista Windows XP/2k3
Size
392.3KB
Filename
doc No board documents available

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