Gigabyte EP45-Extreme Review

Makaveli - August 17, 2008
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Model	GA-EP45-Extreme
CPU Socket Type	LGA 775
CPU Type	Quad-core / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium (Note) This motherboard is designed with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU. Please refer to "CPU Support List" for details.

FSB	1600/1333MHz
North Bridge	Intel P45
South Bridge	Intel ICH10R
Number of Memory Slots	4 x 240 pin
Memory Standard	DDR2 1200
Maximum Memory Supported	16GB
Dual Channel Supported	Yes
PCI Express 2.0 x16	1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEx16 and PCIEx8 slots support ATI CrossFireX technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
PCI Express x4	1
PCI Express x1	1
PCI Slots	3
Storage Devices
PATA	1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3GB/s	6
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset	None
Onboard Sound
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC889A
Audio Channels	8 Channels
LAN Chipset	4 x Realtek 8111C
Max LAN Speed	Dual 10/100/1000Mbps Support for Teaming
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2	2
USB	8 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF	1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial
Audio Ports	6 Ports
Onboard USB	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 Headers
Onboard 1394	3 x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions	12.0” x 9.6”
Power Pin	24 Pin
Packaging Contents	GA-EP45-EXTREME Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable FDD Cable SATA Cable IEEE 1394 Bracket eSATA Bracket eSATA Cable & Power Cord Chipset Heatsinks