Socket 462, also known as Socket A, is a socket designed for the AMD K7 processor. Motherboards support CPUs of a certain socket type, as room and connectors for the processor model must be made specific to each motherboard. If you wish to use a Socket 462 Processor, which supports the AMD Athlon and AMD Duron from speeds of 600 MHz to 2200 MHz, you will need to purchase a motherboard capable of seating the CPU.
MSI MS-6390
The MSI MS-6390 is a Socket 462 motherboard that supports a maximum of 1 gigabyte of DDR memory . It has an AGP graphics slot and onboard audio. The integrated 3D adapter allows the system to function with enhanced graphics even when a dedicated video card is not installed. It a MicroATX form factor, meaning that it will fit into smaller form MicroATX cases.
DFI AD77 Infinity KT400
The DFI AD77 Infinity was released in 2002 and features onboard audio, USB 2.0, FireWire, 100 MBPS LAN and 8x AGP acceleration. It allows for up to four RAM DIMMs to be connected, supporting 4 gigabytes of memory. A cooling fan for a graphics card can be placed above the card slot because it has a dedicated connector near the video card. Error codes on the DFI AD77 are displayed with a series of LEDs that offer visual cues if your system has startup problems.
ASUS A7V8X-LA
The A7V8X is a motherboard released by Asus in 2003. It supports an 8x AGP video card, 3 gigabytes of DDR SDRAM and onboard audio and Ethernet connectivity. The system's BIOS allows you to change voltages and overclock hardware without realigning jumpers, and it comes with PS/2 connector ports for use with older, non-USB mice and keyboards.
Tags: onboard audio, video card, AD77 Infinity