GA-X48-DS5 by GIGABYTE Technology, Inc

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Manufacturer GIGABYTE Technology, Inc
Manufacturer's Part Number GA-X48-DS5
Description Gigabyte; Product Model: GA-X48-DS5; Product Type: Desktop Motherboard; Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports: 2; Memory Standard: DDR2-1200/PC2-9600, DDR2-800/PC2-6400, DDR2-667/PC2-5300; S/PDIF: Yes;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Number of SATA Interfaces: 8
Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports: 2
Processor Technology: Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Processor Supported: Xeon, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium 4, Celeron, Core 2 Extreme
Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Memory Speed Supported: 1200 MHz, 800 MHz, 667 MHz
Onboard S/PDIF Header: Yes
Chipset Model: X48 Express
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 8
Maximum Memory Supported: 8 GB
Total Number of USB Ports: 8
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 2
Depth: 24.4 cm
S/PDIF: Yes
Form Factor: ATX
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Audio Channels: 7.1
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 2
Additional Information:

Native Support Available for DDR2-1066 MHz Memory

Chipsets:

  • North Bridge: Intel X48 Chipset
  • South Bridge: Intel ICH9R
  • I/O Controller: IT8718 chip

BIOS:

  • Supports DualBIOS Plus
  • 2 x 8 Mbit flash ROM
  • Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  • PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b.

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

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:
  • Increase CPU voltage
  • Increase DDR2 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:
  • Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 1 MHz increment
  • Adjust DDR2 frequency
  • Adjust PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment

Operating System:

  • Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Audio Line In: Yes
Product Model: GA-X48-DS5
Number of IDE Interfaces: 1
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Width: 30.5 cm
Microphone Port: Yes
Sound Controller Model: ALC889A
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Sound Controller Manufacturer: Realtek
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 2
Product Name: GA-X48-DS5 Desktop Motherboard
Audio Line Out: Yes
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 2
Brand Name: Gigabyte
Marketing Information:

Designed for enthusiasts with extreme over-clocking and blistering gaming performance in mind, the GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS5 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-DS5 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-DS5 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
Total Processor Supported: 1
Product Type: Desktop Motherboard
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 2
Memory Standard: DDR2-1200/PC2-9600, DDR2-800/PC2-6400, DDR2-667/PC2-5300
Front Side Bus: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz
Gigabit Ethernet: Yes