Overclockers, Prepare for Takeoff!
GIGABYTE X48 Ultra Durable 2 / DES Advanced Motherboards
GIGABYTE's X48 motherboards provide the ultimate dream machine for serious overclockers and enthusiasts. Making sure gamers have plenty of future CPU headroom, the GIGABYTE GA-X48T-DQ6 supports Intel^® Core™ 2 multi-core processors as well as the all-new Intel 45nm CPUs. In addition to providing record setting support for 1600MHz Front Side Bus and up to 2000MHz of blazing fast DDR3 memory, the GA-X48T-DQ6 is further equipped to support ATI CrossFireX™ Technology with dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 interfaces, delivering the ultimate in extreme gaming performance. The GA-X48T-DQ6 also delivers several unique GIGABYTE innovations including the latest edition to GIGABYTE's technology arsenal, the Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ( DES Advanced ) , providing extensive power savings with one simple click. Featuring the award-winning Ultra Durable 2 design, the GA-X48T-DQ6 provides additional power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability for even the most hardcore PC games.

Intel^® X48 Platform
The next generation platform for 45nm Intel^® Multi-Core Processors



GIGABYTE's X48 platform based on the Intel X48 chipset delivers the very latest in high performance computing. With support for the newest 45nm Intel^® Multi-Core processor with its awe-inspiring computing power, 1600 MHz Front Side Bus and 6MB of shared L2 cache, this platform promises to set new records for blistering performance and revolutionize the way we work, live and play.

In addition to 1600MHz FSB support, the GIGABYTE X48T-DQ6 is equipped to utilize DDR3 memory, a critical component for running next generation applications such as high-definition video and 3D visualization. Doubling the bandwidth of DDR2, DDR3 memory is able to deliver higher memory performance with less power consumption, providing a quicker response time when dealing with heavy load processing.

Intel^® XMP
(Intel^® Extreme Memory Profiles)
The GIGABYTE X48 Motherboards also offer support for Intel^® XMP (Intel^® Extreme Memory Profiles), enabling quick and easy memory overclocking for both novice and advanced users. Users can choose from preset optimized memory configurations or manually adjust memory timing settings to fine-tune memory performance as well as adjust memory performance based on computing need, giving a boost for intense gaming sessions or standard memory configurations for everyday computing.