Socket 754 is used as a CPU socket by a few different processors, such as AMD Athlon and Sempron. Socket 754 has support for a 200 MHz system clock speed and also can support a 800 MHz HyperTransport link.

Although similar to Socket 939, Socket 754 only has support for one memory controller channel. Socket 939, however, has support for dual channels and has support for a HyperTransport bus of 1,000 MHz. It also differs from socket 939 in that it helps with lower motherboard manufacturing costs, lower data bandwiths, and a few other things. Socket 754 has a PGA (pin grid array) and a zero insertion force (also known as ZIF) socket. This makes for plugging in and installing a snap.

The zero force insertion socket utilizes a lever on one side of the socket, and when the lever is pulled up on the spring inside the socket opens up. This simple little mechanism makes for a much easier contact and connection when inserted. After inserted, the lever is pushed down and then the springs clamp the inserted CPU into place.

Some socket 754 motherboards can be found here -

http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?cat=471

An example product is the CL-SIS760GX SiS760LV Socket 754 mATX Motherboard w/Video, Audio & LAN.

“Based on the SiS760LV + SiS964 chipset, this CL-SIS760GX mATX motherboard delivers excellent performance! The Socket 754 motherboard provides support for DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 184-pin DIMM memory. It also includes integrated graphics, integrated  Audio, and integrated LAN!

This CL-SIS760GX mATX motherboard supports socket 754 AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Sempron processors, 800 MHz Front Side Bus, and HyperTransport Bus Link. Add the CPU, RAM, case and the rest and you’ll have one powerful system!” - geeks.com

Here are some of it’s features:

• SiS760LV chipset: SiS760LV + SiS964
• Socket 754
• microATX form factor
• Supports DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 184-pin DIMM memory
• Integrated video
• Integrated audio
• Integrated Ethernet
• Expansion slots:
• Three (3) PCI slots
• One (1) AGP slot
• Two (2) 184-pin DIMM sockets
• I/O ports:
• Two (2) PS/2 ports
• One (1) 9-pin Serial port
• One (1) Parallel port
• One (1) 15-pin VGA port
• Four (4) USB ports
• RJ-45 Ethernet port
• Mic in
• Line in
• Line out
• Supported Processors:
• Socket 754 AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Sempron
• Supports 800 MHz (Upstream and Downstream) HyperTransport Bus Link

As you can see, these types of motherboards that support socket 754 have quite a few capabilities, and are also quite powerful. Computer enthusiasts would be suggested to pick up one of these types of motherboards. They are also pretty cheap for all of the various features they come with. Shopping around to get the best price is always a good idea, too.

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