GA-X48-DQ6 by GIGABYTE Technology, Inc

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Manufacturer GIGABYTE Technology, Inc
Manufacturer's Part Number GA-X48-DQ6
Description Gigabyte; Product Model: GA-X48-DQ6; Product Type: Desktop Motherboard; Total Processor Supported: 1; Chipset Model: X48 Express; Sound Controller Manufacturer: Realtek;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Number of SATA Interfaces: 8
Chipset Model: X48 Express
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Total Number of USB Ports: 8
S/PDIF: Yes
Audio Channels: 7.1
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 2
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
Audio Line In: Yes
Number of IDE Interfaces: 1
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Microphone Port: Yes
Sound Controller Model: ALC889A
Environmental Certification: RoHS
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Sound Controller Manufacturer: Realtek
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 2
Audio Line Out: Yes
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 2
Marketing Information:

GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Board is based on the killer combination of the newest Intel X48 chipset plus support for the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1600MHz, including the Intel 45nm processors. The GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Board is CrossFireX enabled with true dual PCI-E 2.0 x16 connectivity for the ultimate in extreme gaming performance. Built tough to provide maximum stability, durability and performance for even the most hard-core gamers, the GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Board delivers several advanced GIGABYTE innovations including the Ultra Durable 2 design, featuring top quality electronic components which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability.

Network (RJ-45): Yes
Product Type: Desktop Motherboard
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 2
Front Side Bus: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz
Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports: 2
Processor Technology: Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Processor Supported: Xeon, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium 4, Celeron, Celeron Dual-Core
Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Memory Speed Supported: 1200 MHz, 800 MHz, 667 MHz
Onboard S/PDIF Header: Yes
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 8
Maximum Memory Supported: 8 GB
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 2
Depth: 244 mm
Form Factor: ATX
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Additional Information:

Chipset:

  • North Bridge : Intel X48 Chipset
  • South Bridge : Intel ICH9R

Hardware Monitoring:

  • System voltage detection
  • CPU/System temperature detection
  • CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
  • CPU overheating warning
  • CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
  • CPU fan speed control

BIOS:

  • Supports QuadBIOS
  • 2 x 8 Mbit flash ROM
  • Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  • PnP 1.0a
  • DMI 2.0
  • SM BIOS 2.3
  • ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features:

  • Support for Dynamic Energy Saver
  • Support for @BIOS
  • Support for Download Center
  • Support for Q-Flash
  • Support for EasyTune
  • Support for Xpress Install
  • Support for Xpress Recovery2

Overclocking:

  • Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to:
  • Increase CPU voltage (Note 5)
  • Increase DDR3 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment
  • Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment
  • Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment
  • Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.025V to 0.775V with 0.025V increment
  • Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCI-E) allow you to:
  • Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 1 MHz increment
  • Adjust DDR3 frequency
  • Adjust PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment

Operating System:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Product Model: GA-X48-DQ6
Width: 305 mm
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Product Name: GA-X48-DQ6 Desktop Motherboard
Brand Name: Gigabyte
Total Processor Supported: 1
Memory Standard: DDR2-1200/PC2-9600, DDR2-800/PC2-6400, DDR2-667/PC2-5300