Description
Dell 15JDG Socket PGA370 Micro ATX Motherboard Intel AA A01985-308
The Dell 15JDG is a Micro ATX desktop motherboard built around Intel's Socket PGA370 (Socket 370) platform, designed for use in Dell Optiplex and Dimension desktop systems of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It accepts Intel Pentium III and Celeron processors in the PGA370 package and carries Intel's integrated chipset with onboard video and LAN — a compact, all-in-one board intended for corporate desktop deployment. The board is identified by Dell part number 15JDG and Intel assembly designation AA A01985-308.
Specifications & What's Included
- Dell Part Number: 15JDG (label reads 00015JDG-12461-061-0109)
- Intel Assembly Number: AA A01985-308
- CPU Socket: PGA370 (Socket 370) — compatible with Intel Pentium III and Celeron (PGA370)
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Memory: SDRAM DIMM slots (visible on board — quantity confirmed from photos)
- Expansion Slots: 3x PCI, 1x AGP, 1x ISA (shared/legacy)
- Integrated Graphics: Yes — VGA output on rear I/O
- Integrated Network: Yes — RJ-45 Ethernet on rear I/O
- Rear I/O: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, 2x USB, DB-25 parallel, DB-9 serial, VGA, RJ-45
- ATX power connector on board
- Coin-cell CMOS battery present
- Board only — no CPU, RAM, cables, or accessories included
Applications
The Dell 15JDG belongs to the Socket 370 era of Intel desktop computing, roughly spanning 1999–2002, when the Pentium III and Celeron transitioned from Slot 1 to the smaller PGA370 socket form factor. Boards like this were the foundation of Dell's Optiplex GX and Dimension desktop lines sold into corporate and educational environments during that period. The onboard Intel graphics and integrated LAN made them cost-effective managed desktop solutions requiring minimal add-in cards. Today these boards are sought by collectors restoring period-correct Dell systems, hobbyists building retro Windows 98/2000/XP machines, and IT shops maintaining legacy Dell desktop fleets that still run specialized software tied to that hardware generation.
This Dell 15JDG Socket PGA370 Micro ATX Motherboard has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it had been in active use. Note that we were not able to bench-test this board at our facility, as it requires a specific power supply configuration to operate. The board shows only light cosmetic wear consistent with normal desktop use — no visible physical damage, bent pins, or burnt components. Please review all photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Dell |
Model: |
15JDG |
MPN: |
AA A01985-308 |
Secondary Model: |
AA A01985-308 |
SKU: |
29707 |
Type: |
Desktop Motherboard |
Socket Type: |
Socket PGA370 (Socket 370) |
Form Factor: |
Micro ATX |
Compatible CPU: |
Intel Pentium III, Celeron (Socket 370 / PGA370) |
Memory Type: |
SDRAM (DIMM) |
Expansion Slots: |
3x PCI, 1x ISA (shared), 1x AGP |
Rear I/O Ports: |
PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB x2, VGA, Serial, Parallel, RJ-45 |
Integrated Graphics: |
Yes (VGA port on rear I/O) |
Integrated Network: |
Yes (RJ-45 on rear I/O) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Compatible With: |
Dell Optiplex, Dell Dimension desktop systems (PGA370 era) |
Seller Notes: |
Board only — no CPU, RAM, or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
Dell 15JDG PGA370 Micro ATX Motherboard in good used condition. Pulled from a working environment. Not bench-tested at our facility due to specific power supply requirements. Light cosmetic wear only. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
