Dynamic Energy Saver™  Advanced  / Ultra Durable™ 2 Motherboards  
 
 
GA-EP45-DQ6 GA-EP45-DS5 GA-EP45T-EXTREME GA-EP45-EXTREME GA-EP45-DS4P GA-EP45-DS4 GA-EP45-DS3P
GA-EP45-DS3R GA-EP45-DS3 GA-EP45-DS3L GA-EP45T-DS3R GA-EP45T-DS3 GA-EP43-DS3R GA-EP43-DS3
GA-EP43-DS3L GA-EP43-S3L GA-EP45C-DS3R GA-EP45C-DS3 GA-EP45-UD3P GA-EP45-UD3R GA-EP45-UD3
 
     
     
 
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Model
GA-EP45-DQ6

GA-EP45T-EXTREME

GA-EP45-EXTREME
CPU Support
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
CPU Socket
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
FSB
1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset
Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10R
Onboard Graphics
-
-
-
-
Graphics Interface
2*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)
Memory
Dual Channel DDR2 1200/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR3
1900*/1600/1333/1066/800

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667

Memory Socket
4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR3

4*DDR2
Max Memory

16 GB

16 GB

8 GB

16 GB
Expansion Slots

2*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1

3*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1

3*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1
ATA connector

10*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

10*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA
RAID

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)
SATA RAID 0, 1
(GIGABYTE SATA2 / Smart Backup)

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)
SATA RAID 0, 1
(GIGABYTE SATA2 / Smart Backup)

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)
Audio

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel
IEEE 1394

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a
USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0
LAN

4*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)
BIOS

Quad BIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS
Features

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM,  45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, SILENT-PIPE, Smart Backup, Diagnostic LED, ACPI LED, Onboard Quick Switch, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM,  45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, SILENT-PIPE, Smart Backup, Diagnostic LED, ACPI LED, Onboard Quick Switch, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, HYBRID SILENT-PIPE, 80 Port LED, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, HYBRID SILENT-PIPE, 80 Port LED, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching
Software
Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security
Form Factor (mm)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)
 
  Motherboard models may vary based on local distribution.   Product features may vary by model and region.   *By overclocking  
 
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Model
CPU Support
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
CPU Socket
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
FSB

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset

Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10
Onboard Graphics
-
-
-
-
Graphics Interface

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)
Memory

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667
Memory Socket

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

Max Memory

16 GB

16 GB

16 GB

16 GB
Expansion Slots

1*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 3*PCI-Ex1

1*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 3*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1
ATA connector

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA
RAID

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)

N/A
Audio

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel
IEEE 1394

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a
USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0
LAN

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)
BIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS
Features

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM(GA-EP45-DS4P), 45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, SILENT-PIPE, Diagnostic LED, ACPI LED, Onboard Quick Switch, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

 

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Diagnostic LED, ACPI LED, Onboard Quick Switch, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching
Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM,  45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching
Software

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security
Form Factor (mm)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)
 
  Motherboard models may vary based on local distribution.   Product features may vary by model and region.   *By overclocking  
 
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Model
CPU Support
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
CPU Socket
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
FSB

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600*/1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset

Intel P45 + ICH10

Intel P45 + ICH10R

Intel P45 + ICH10

Intel P43 + ICH10R
Onboard Graphics
-
-
-
-
Graphics Interface

1*PCI-E x16 slot

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

1*PCI-E x16 slot
Memory

Dual Channel DDR2
1200/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR3
1900*/1600/1333/1066/800

Dual Channel DDR3
1900*/1600/1333/1066/800

Dual Channel DDR2
1200*/1066/800/667

Memory Socket

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR2
Max Memory

16 GB

8 GB

8 GB
8 GB
Expansion Slots

2*PCI + 4*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1

4*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1
ATA connector

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA
RAID

N/A

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)

N/A

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)
Audio

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel
IEEE 1394

N/A

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a

3*IEEE 1394a
USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0
LAN

Gigabit LAN

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

Gigabit LAN
BIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS
Features
Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable,  45nm CPU Optimized, Blu-ray support, Dynamic 4-Gear Switching
Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM,  45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dynamic 4-Gear Switching
Software

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security
Form Factor (mm)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)
 
  Motherboard models may vary based on local distribution.   Product features may vary by model and region.   *By overclocking  
 
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Model

GA-EP43-DS3

GA-EP43-S3L
CPU Support
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
CPU Socket
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
LGA775
FSB

1600*/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600*/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600*/1333/1066/800 MHz

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Chipset

Intel P43 + ICH10

Intel P43 + ICH10

Intel P43 + ICH10

Intel P45 + ICH10R
Onboard Graphics
-
-
-
-
Graphics Interface

1*PCI-E x16 slot

1*PCI-E x16 slot

1*PCI-E x16 slot

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)
Memory

Dual Channel DDR2
1200*/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2
1200*/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2
1200*/1066/800/667

Dual Channel DDR2 1066/667,
Dual Channel DDR3 1600/800
Memory Socket

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR2

4*DDR2 / 2*DDR3 

Max Memory

8 GB
8 GB

8 GB

16 GB / 8GB
Expansion Slots

4*PCI + 1*PCI-Ex4 + 1*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 4*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 4*PCI-Ex1

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1
ATA connector

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA
RAID

N/A

N/A

N/A

SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (ICH10R)
Audio

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel

HD Audio, 8-channel
IEEE 1394

3*IEEE 1394a

N/A

N/A
3*IEEE 1394a
USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0
12*USB 2.0
LAN

Gigabit LAN

Gigabit LAN

Gigabit LAN

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)
BIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS

DualBIOS
Features

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dynamic 4-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dynamic 4-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable for CPU VRM, 45nm CPU Optimized, Dynamic 4-Gear Switching

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, Ultra TPM,  45nm CPU Optimized, Dolby Home Theater, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

 
Software

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security
Form Factor (mm)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)

ATX (305x244)
 
  Motherboard models may vary based on local distribution.   Product features may vary by model and region.   *By overclocking  
 
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Model
     
CPU Support
Intel Core™ 2 Multi-Core /
Latest 45nm Processor
      
CPU Socket
LGA775
      
FSB

1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

      
Chipset

Intel P45 + ICH10

      
Onboard Graphics
-
      
Graphics Interface

2*PCI-E x16 slot (x16, or x8, x8)

      
Memory

Dual Channel DDR2 1066/667,
Dual Channel DDR3 1600/800

      
Memory Socket

4*DDR2 / 2*DDR3 

     
Max Memory

16 GB / 8GB

      
Expansion Slots

2*PCI + 3*PCI-Ex1

      
ATA connector

6*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*PATA

      
RAID

N/A

      
Audio

HD Audio, 8-channel

      
IEEE 1394
3*IEEE 1394a
      
USB 2.0

12*USB 2.0

      
LAN

2*Gigabit LAN
(Teaming Support)

      
BIOS

DualBIOS

      
Features

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, Ultra Durable 2, 45nm CPU Optimized, Blu-ray support, CrossFireX Support, Dynamic 6-Gear Switching

 

      
Software

Easy Tune 6,
Norton Internet Security

      
Form Factor (mm)

ATX (305x244)

      
 
 
 
 
 
 
  *By overclocking
Product features may vary by model and region.
Motherboard models may vary based on local distribution.
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D : Ultra Durable2 / Ultra Durable Design
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