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Based on the new Intel P43 chipset, GA-EP43-DS3 delivers a record setting 1600MHz Front Side Bus by overclocking for the latest Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core processors, including 45nm CPUs. With supporting dual channel DDR2 up to 1200MHz by overclocking, GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard provides the highest levels of performance and maximum overclocking potential. GA-EP43-DS3 delivers several advanced GIGABYTE innovations including the DES Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, DualBIOS design which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and ultra secure data protection.
Smaller, Faster and More Efficient
GA-EP43-DS3 motherboards paired with Intel 45nm CPUs deliver the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. Not only do GIGABYTE's latest motherboards based on Intel Eaglelake chipsets all support Intel's new generation, 45nm multi-core processors.
Dual Channel DDR2 1200 by O.C
Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 1200 memory by overclocking, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications. * Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information
PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Interface
PCI-E 2.0 doubles the bus standard's bandwidth from 2.5 Gbit/s to 5 Gbit/s, meaning a x32 connector can transfer data at up to 16 GB/s in each direction. PCIE 2.0 also features improvements to the point-to-point data transfer protocol and its software architecture.
Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced provides better energy saving capabilities and enhanced system performance. GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is the world’s only motherboard energy saving technology with hardware-based Dynamic 4-Gear* Switching. With support for VRD 11.1, GIGABYTE’s DES Advanced allows the motherboard to switch to 1 Gear phase switching during idle, allowing for a dramatic increase in power savings.
GIGABYTE has also retooled Dynamic Energy Saver to allow overclockers to experience the benefits of multi-gear power phase switching while overclocking, providing ultra stable, ultra smooth overclocking performance.
Ultra Durable 2 -Designed with Top Quality Highly Efficient Components
Ultra Cooling - Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design
Low RDS(on) MOSFETs specially designed to produce lower switching resistance for faster electric current charging and discharging. .. more
Low Power Loss - Ferrite Core Choke Design
Ferrite core chokes comprised of a compound of iron oxide and other metal elements whose properties hold energy much longer than common iron core at high frequency... more
Longer Life - All-Solid Capacitor Design
Solid capacitors contain a solid organic polymer, while electrolytic capacitors use a common liquid electrolyte, hence, the terms solid capacitor versus electrolytic capacitors... more
Adjusts power consumption automatically according to your LAN cable lengths, up to 10% power savings.
Hardware Overvoltage Control ICs
Hardware Overvoltage Control ICs whith provide more voltage control options than before for the CPU North Bridge and memory. The overvoltage controllers also provide hardware linear real-time voltage control. In addition, Hardware Overvoltage Controller ICs also allow for much finer voltage control, allowing power users to adjust voltage in as little increments as 20mV for better overclocking performance.
EasyTune6
GIGABYTE has completely redesigned EasyTune6 from the ground up to make it easier than ever to manage and monitor your hardware resources as well as tweak your system settings in order to achieve maximum system performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast, or a computer novice, EasyTune6 provides the tools you need to quickly and effortlessly fine tune your system
DualBIOS™ - Patented Dual Hardware BIOS Protection
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| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio channels | 7.1 |
| Audio system | Realtek ALC888 |
| Back panel I/O ports | |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack | 1 |
| Microphone, line-in jack | Y |
| IEEE 1394/Firewire ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 8 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity | 1 |
| Digital audio optical out | Y |
| S/PDIF out port | Y |
| Expansion slots | |
| Expansion slots | - 1 x PCI Express x16 - 1 x PCI Express x4 - 1 x PCI Express x1 - 4 x PCI |
| Internal I/O | |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 1 |
| CD/AUX audio in | Y |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors | 1 |
| ATX Power connector | Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| Power fan connector | Y |
| CPU fan connector | Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Y |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Y |
| System panel connector | Y |
| Front panel audio connector | Y |
| Floppy disk drive connector | Y |
| Memory | |
| Number of DIMM slots | 4 |
| Internal Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Memory type | DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory (GB) | 8 |
| Networking | |
| Networking features | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Realtek 8111C |
| Operating system/software | |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security |
| Processor | |
| Processor socket | LGA775 (Socket T) |
| Processor FSB supported | 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB |
| Processor family | Intel family |
| Processors compatible | Intel Core 2 Extreme/Intel Core 2 Quad/Intel Core 2 Duo/Intel Pentium Dual-Core/Intel Celeron |
| Storage controllers | |
| Controller (2nd) interface type | ATA-133/100/66/33 |
| Controller interface type | SATA |
| Technical details | |
| BIOS type | AWARD |
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows Vista/XP |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel P43 (ICH10) |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Depth (mm) | 244 |
| Width (mm) | 305 |