The Dell D816K is a socket 478 motherboard designed for use with Dell notebooks. This Dell motherboard is compatible with the Dell Vostro 1710 series of notebooks. The Dell D816K supports Intel chipsets and DDR2 memory. The hard drive connectivity is available via IDE and SATA interfaces. In addition, the audio is handled by an integrated chipset while the graphics on this Dell motherboard are handled by the integrated GeForce 8600M GS graphics chipset. The connections on this Dell motherboard include four USB, two audio, and a VGA port as well as a card reader and RJ-45 LAN interface. It is important for the buyer to keep in mind that the CPU, memory, and other components are not included with this socket 478 motherboard unless otherwise specified. This motherboard may work best for those looking to upgrade the power and performance of their existing laptop without purchasing a whole new model.