Intel® P45 + ICH10R Chipset
*Ultra Durable 3 technology with 2 oz copper PCB for 50°C cooler working temperature
*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
*Natively support to dual channel DDR2 1366+* for remarkable system performance
*Ultimate graphics performance with PCI-E x16 interface
*100% 50,000 hour lifespan Japanese solid capacitors design
*DualBIOS solution gives a multiple security to the system
*Hardware Overvoltage Control IC Provides more voltage control options on CPU, North bridge and memory
*Supports Dolby Home Theater® audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience.
*Blu-ray playback outputs supported by high quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio
DDR2 1366+ Support --The World's Fastest DDR2 Motherboard
Delivering native support for DDR2 memory up to 1366+MHz, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 series motherboards allow users to easily reach higher memory frequencies at lower voltages; achieving higher memory performance with lower power consumption to run even the most memory intensive applications such as high-definition video and 3D games with ease.
* Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information.
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-DS3 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.