Up for sale is a classic foundation for an early-2000s retro gaming setup: a vintage Soyo SY-P4VGA Intel Socket 478 ATX Motherboard Kit. This unit comes boxed with its original Quick Start Guide, driver CD, IDE/floppy cables, and I/O shield.
Built around the VIA P4M266A chipset, the SY-P4VGA supports Intel Pentium 4 processors (400/533 MHz FSB), DDR SDRAM memory, integrated VIA UniChrome graphics, a dedicated 4X AGP expansion slot, 5 PCI slots, onboard LAN, and AC'97 6-channel audio. It is an exceptional motherboard for period-correct Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows XP retro gaming setups, legacy DOS audio compatibility, or custom vintage hardware builds.
Condition Notes:
Functional Condition: Bench-tested and 100% operational. CPU socket retention mechanism is clean and intact. All capacitor heads across the PCB are flat and free of bulging or leakage. Board posts cleanly to BIOS, memory slots seat firmly, and rear I/O ports respond as expected.
Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage condition. The golden-brown PCB, purple PCI slots, and silver heatsink are clean with minimal signs of handling. The original Soyo retail box is included and structurally solid, showing minor age-appropriate storage wear along the edges and corners. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at everything included.
Key Specifications & Features
Brand: Soyo
Model: SY-P4VGA ("Home Of The Dragon" Series)
Form Factor: Standard ATX
Processor Socket: Intel Socket 478 (Supports Pentium 4 / Celeron processors, 400/533 MHz FSB)
Chipset: VIA P4M266A / VT8235
Memory Support: 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM Slots
Expansion Slots:
Integrated Hardware: Onboard Integrated VIA Graphics, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, AC'97 Multi-channel Audio
Rear Panel Connectivity:
2 x PS/2 Ports (Keyboard & Mouse)
1 x DB25 Parallel Printer Port
1 x DB9 RS-232 Serial Port
1 x VGA Monitor Output Port
4 x USB 2.0 Ports
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Network Port
3 x 3.5mm Audio Jacks (Line-In / Line-Out / Mic)
What's Included:
Soyo SY-P4VGA Motherboard
Original Soyo Retail Box
User Manual / Quick Start Guide
Motherboard Driver CD
Ribbon Cables (IDE / Floppy)
I/O Backplate Shield
Note: CPU, CPU cooler, RAM modules, or CMOS battery are not included unless explicitly pictured.
Vintage motherboards contain delicate surface-mount components, pin arrays, and fragile capacitors that demand proper ESD protection during transit. This motherboard will be sealed in an anti-static ESD bag, padded with thick bubble cushioning inside its retail box, and shipped inside a rigid outer shipping box to guarantee a safe arrival to your workbench. Let us know if you have any questions!
