

ATX - 1 x Processor Support - 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM Maximum RAM - CrossFireX Support - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 ATA-7 RAID Support - MPN: GAEP45CDS3R See Product Details
Description
Based on the new Intel P45 chipset, GA-EP45C-DS3R Desktop Board delivers a record setting 1600MHz Front Side Bus for the latest Intel Core 2 multi-core processors, including 45nm CPUs. In addition, the GA-EP45C-DS3R Desktop Board ultimate scalability with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support for running next generation applications. GA-EP45C-DS3R Desktop Board is equipped to support ATI CrossFireX Technology with dual PCI Express 2.0 x8 interfaces, delivering double the PCI Express bandwidth of 5 Gbit/s for the ultimate in extreme gaming performance. GA-EP45C-DS3R also delivers several advanced GIGABYTE innovations including the DES Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM design which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and ultra secure data protection.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-core, Celeron
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: ATX
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel P45 Express
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX
Summary
Product Title: GigaByte GA-EP45C-DS3R Desktop Motherboard - Intel P45 Express Chipset - Socket T LGA-775
Manufacturer: GigaByte
Power Score: 4.2 | 1 Review
CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-core, Celeron
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel P45 Express
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 6
Max System Memory: 16 GB
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes
Number of IDE Headers: 1
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 6
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 3
Number of PCI-Express x8 Slots: 1
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7), RAID Controller Yes
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC889A
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: ATX
Width: 12 in
Depth: 9.61 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
The GA-EP45C-DS3R is an ATX-form motherboard from Gigabyte, using the Intel P45 chipset architecture. The EP45C board can support both DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM. The board has a built-in Trusted Platform Module chip, a set of software instructions that prevents unauthorized access to both hardware and software systems. The TPM system encrypts stored data and system information and can only decrypt it...
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