Introduction

Today we’re going to look at the Asus P4GE-V Motherboard which is based on the Intel 845GE chipset supporting the Intel Pentium 4 Processor running at a 533 MHz Front Side Bus. Though the 845 has now been largely superceded by the Canterwood and Springdale chipsets, you might find an older 845 board an appealing investment if you have no plans jumping onto an 800 MHz FSB Pentium 4 or use for Serial ATA. Asus has always been a leading manufacturer of motherboards and computer peripherals. Let’s jump right into the P4GE-V and see how it compares with other 845 systems.

Packaging

The Asus P4GE-V motherboard comes in a fairly unassuming box with your basic set of cables, manuals, and CDs to get you going. The motherboard itself is constructed using an orange/yellow PCB – somewhat boring looking compared to other motherboards out there these days. Here are some pictures of what you get out of the box.

Front of the P4GE-V	Back of the box	Inside