Gigabyte EP45-DS3R Review
Makaveli - September 10, 2008» Discuss this article (1)
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Specifications:
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Model
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GA-EP45-DS3R
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CPU Socket Type
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LGA 775
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CPU Type
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Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium |
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FSB
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1600/1333MHz
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North Bridge
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Intel P45
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South Bridge
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Intel ICH10R
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Number of Memory Slots
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4 x 240 pin
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Memory Standard
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DDR2 1200
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Maximum Memory Supported
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16GB
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Dual Channel Supported
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Yes
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PCI Express 2.0 x16
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot |
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PCI Express x1
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3
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PCI Slots
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2
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Storage Devices
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PATA
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1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
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SATA 3GB/s
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6
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SATA RAID
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0/1/5/10
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Onboard Video
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Onboard Video Chipset
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None
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Onboard Sound
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Audio Chipset
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Realtek ALC889A
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Audio Channels
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8 Channels
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LAN Chipset
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2 x Realtek 8111C
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Max LAN Speed
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Dual 10/100/1000Mbps |
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Rear Panel Ports
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PS/2
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2
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USB
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8 x USB 2.0
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S/PDIF |
1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial
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Audio Ports
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6 Ports
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| Onboard IEEE 1394a | 2 Ports |
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Onboard USB
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4 x USB 2.0
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Onboard 1394
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1 x 1394a
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Physical Spec
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Form Factor
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ATX
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Dimensions
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12.0” x 9.6”
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Power Pin
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24 Pin
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Packaging Contents
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GA-EP45-DS3R Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable FDD Cable SATA Cable eSATA Bracket eSATA Cable & Power Cord |
Features:
- Revolution energy saving design with DES Advanced featuring hardware based Dynamic 6-Gear switching
- Supports 45nm Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core processors with FSB 1600 MHz
- Dual channel DDR2 1333+ for remarkable system performance
- 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphic interface with CrossFireX support for ultimate graphics performance
- Built-in TPM chip with 2048bits encryption to highest level digital data protection
- 2 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Teaming functionality
- Supports Dolby Home Theater® audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience.
- DualBIOS solution gives a multiple security to the system
- Hardware Overvoltage Control IC Provides more voltage control options on CPU, North bridge and memory
- Blu-ray playback outputs supported by high quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio
-Information sourced from Newegg.com and Gigabyte's website: http://www.gigabyte.us/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2842

