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What is a Socket 478?

    Socket 478 refers to the type and specifications for a socket (CPU holder) which will accept and correctly connect certain CPUs (Central Processing Unit) to a motherboard. The Socket 478 uses a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) connection method. The CPU drops into the socket (only one way of course) and then a lever on the side of the socket locks it into place. You can see this in the picture below. The lever is on the right hand side of the socket.

Intel 478 Processor Barebone Computers

What processors will the Socket 478 accept?

    The socket 478 is an Intel processor based socket and accepts Celeron and Pentium class processors. These processors must have 478 pins (hence Socket 478) in order to be installed and work with the accompanying motherboard. Here are the basic specifications for the Intel Processor Socket 478.

Intel Processor Socket 478
     478-pin ZIF
     .8 to 1.55 operational voltages
     Bus speeds of 100MHz (x4)
                          133MHz (x4)
                          166MHz (x4)
                          200MHz (x4)
     Uses Intel Celeron and Pentium 4 Intel processors matching the Intel Processor 478 form factor.

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