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    Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R

    hi there ....
    can anyone provide me some features and information regarding this motherboard Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R. As i wanted to buy Gigabyte, please help me in collecting details regarding this......

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    Re: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R

    My Review:

    Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R:

    • 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.



    Based on the new Intel P45 chipset, GA-EP45-DS3R delivers a record setting 1600MHz Front Side Bus for the latest Intel Core 2 multi-core processors, including 45nm CPUs. With supporting dual channel DDR2 up to 1200MHz. GA-EP45-DS3R 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-EP45-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.

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    Re: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R

    Best Features about Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R Motherboard:

    Smaller, Faster and More Efficient:

    GA-EP45-DS3R 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 1333+:

    Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 1333+ memory, 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 Graphic 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.

    ATI CrossFireX:

    With support for ATI CrossFireX, GIGABYTE pushes the envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with dual PCI Express connectivity, the GA-EP45-DS3R allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible with a dual graphics card solution.

    Dolby Home Theater - Enjoy a Rich Home Theater Surround Sound Experience:

    Dolby Home Theater places listeners in the middle of the action, giving their PCs a powerful set of tools to deliver a cinema-style experience in vivid surround sound. Delivers vivid surround sound for music, movies, and games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphones. Designed to automatically deliver the best possible listening experience.

    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 6-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.

    50,000 Hours Japanese Solid Capacitors:

    GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards are equipped with solid capacitors developed by leading Japanese manufacturers. With an average lifespan of 50,000 hours, these solid capacitors provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games.

    Ultra TPM - Industry’s highest level of data Security via onboard TPM:

    Maximum level of data protection with 2048 bit encryption
    Security, manageability and flexibility that surpasses software-based encryption. Portable User Key to protect data when away from your system
    Additional backup of user key in BIOS in case of misplaced key.

    Ultra Surfing Speed:
    • High Velocity 2X Bandwidth Boost:

    The Dual LAN with Teaming functionality enabled allows 2 single connections to act as 1 single connection for 2x Bandwidth, improving overall throughput.
    Prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port. Receive Side Scaling balances the network traffic load evenly between 2 CPU cores in order to improve performance. Adjusts power consumption automatically according to your LAN cable lengths, up to 10% power savings.

    Hardware Overvoltage Control ICs:

    Hardware Overvoltage Control ICs which 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:

    DualBIOS is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.

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    Re: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R

    Technical Specifications:

    CPU:

    1. Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor/ Intel Core 2 Quad processor/Intel Core 2 Duo processor/ Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor/Intel Celeron processor in the LGA 775 package.
    2. This motherboard is designed with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU.
    3. L2 cache varies with CPU.


    Front Side Bus: 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB.

    Chipset:

    North Bridge Intel P45 Express Chipset.
    South Bridge Intel ICH10R.

    Memory:
    1. 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory.
    2. Dual channel memory architecture.
    3. Support for DDR2 1333+/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules


    Audio:

    1. Realtek ALC889A codec.
    2. High Definition Audio.
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel.
    4. Support for Dolby Home Theater.
    5. Support for S/PDIF In/Out.
    6. Support for CD In


    LAN:

    1. 2 x Realtek 8111C chips.
    2. Support for Teaming.


    Expansion Slots:

    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16.
    2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8.
    3. 3 x PCI Express x1 slot.
    4. 2 x PCI slots.

    Storage Interface:

    - South Bridge

    1. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
    2. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

    - JMicron 368 chip

    1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

    ITE8718 chip:

    1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

    IEEE 1394a:

    1. T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
    2. Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports:

    USB:

    1. Integrated in the South Bridge
    2. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports


    Internal I/O Connectors:

    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector.
    2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.
    3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector.
    4. 1 x IDE connector.
    5. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors.
    6. 1 x CPU fan header.
    7. 2 x system fan headers.
    8. 1 x power fan header.
    9. 1 x front panel header.
    10. 1 x front panel audio header.
    11. 1 x CD In connector.
    12. 1 x S/PDIF In header.
    13. 1 x S/PDIF Out header.
    14. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers.
    15. 1 x IEEE 1394a header.
    16. 1 x parallel port header.
    17. 1 x serial port header .
    18. 1 x power LED header.
    19. 1 x chassis intrusion header.
    20. Back Panel Connectors:
    21. 1 x PS/2 mouse port.
    22. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.
    23. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector.
    24. 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector.
    25. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
    26. 2 x IEEE 1394a ports.
    27. 2 x RJ-45 ports.
    28. 6 x audio jacks.
    29. I/O Controller:
    30. iTE IT8718 chip.


    H/W Monitoring:

    1. System voltage detection.
    2. CPU/System temperature detection.
    3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection.
    4. CPU overheating warning.
    5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning.
    6. CPU/System fan speed control.


    BIOS:

    1. 2 x 8 Mbit flash.
    2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS.
    3. Support for DualBIOS.
    4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b.


    Unique Features Support for BIOS:

    1. Support for Q-Flash.
    2. Support for Dual BIOS.
    3. Support for Download Center.
    4. Support for Xpress Install.
    5. Support for Xpress Recovery2.
    6. Support for EasyTune.
    7. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced.
    8. Support for Ultra TPM.
    9. Support for Time Repair.
    10. Support for Q-Share.


    Bundle Software: Norton Internet Security.

    Operating System: Support for Microsoft/ Windows/ Vista/XP

    Form Factor:ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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