1. Revolution energy saving design with DES technology
  2. Supports Intel® Core 2™ multi-core and 45nm processors.
  3. 1600 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) support.
  4. DDR2 1200 memory with Intel® ECC technology featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth
  5. High quality CPU power module with Ferrite Core Chokes, Lower RDS (on) MOSFETs and Lower ESR Solid Capacitors.
  6. Supports ATI CrossFireX™ with Dual PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphics for extreme gaming performance.
  7. High speed Gigabit Ethernet with Green design for power consumption
  8. ALC889A with DTS Connect enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio and support for Blu-ray.
  9. Features SATA 3Gb/s with eSATA 2 interface.
  10. Quad-Triple Phase Power Design for ultimate system stability.
  11. 2 Gigabit Ethernet LAN through Teaming.
  • Introduction
    Designed for enthusiasts with extreme over-clocking and blistering gaming performance in mind, the GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS5 is based on the killer combination of the newest Intel X38 chipset plus support for the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1600MHz, including the Intel 45nm processors. The GA-EX38-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-EX38-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.
  • Gestion Dynamique D'Energie GIGABYTE


    GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of a button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to 20% improved power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance...more
  • Support processeurs Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core et 45nm
    Carte mère supportant les processeurs Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core et 45nm avec 2 caches L2 partagés. Processeurs permettant un meilleur contrôle énergétique sans réduire les performances générales tout en bénéficiant des atouts d'un environnement multi-tâche.
  • Intel® X38 Express Chipset
    The Intel® X38 Express Chipsets support the latest multi-core processors with FSB 1600MHz, including the upcoming 45nm processors, with its record breaking performance and greater energy efficiency. Intel® X38 chipset, with optimized system memory capabilities, chipset over-speed protection removed for maximum overclocking, providing faster boot and application load times and additional power savings. Intel® X38 chipset also offer options for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support, providing scalable options for users wanting to take advantage of higher memory performance with less power consumption to run next generation applications such as high-definition video and 3D visualization.
  • Qualified for Windows® 7
    The motherboard qualified for WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification of Windows 7 from Microsoft®, setting the standard for future Windows 7 certified motherboards...more
  • Smaller, Faster and More Efficient
    Carte mère pouvant être associée à un processeur Intel 45nm CPUs pour offrir des performances optimales et ce, au travers d'une gestion d'énergié contrôlée et optimisée.
  • Dual Channel DDR2 1200
    Bénéficiez de performances avancées grâce au support des mémoires DDR2 1200Mhz permettant le support des applications les plus gourmandes en mémoire
    * Se référez à la liste de compatibilité mémoire pour en savoir plus
  • Windows Vista Premium Logo Certified
    Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize their digital information. With GIGABYTE AM2+/ AM2 solutions enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop experience that will be more informative, intuitive and completely new....more
  • Interface graphique PCI-E 2.0
    L'interface PCI-E 2.0 double la bande passante de la norme PCI-Express standard, en passant de 2.5 Gbit/s à 5 Gbit/s, un connecteur x32 pouvant transférer jusqu'à 16 GB/s de données.
  • SATA 3Gb/s
    La norme SATA 3Gb/s double la bande passante de 1.5Gb/S à 3Gb/s pour une parfaite gestion de plusieurs disques durs et ce, en maximisant les performances du cache.
  • IEEE1394
    Carte mère offrant la technologie IEEE1394 FireWire de Texas Instruments (TI). Grâce à des taux de transfert de 400Mb/s, votre système ne sera plus jamais le même et vous bénéficierez d'une réactivité sans faille !
  • ALC889A with DTS Connect Enables a Superior Audio Experience



    Excellent Audio Performance
    High-performance DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) with 106 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality, designed especially for Windows Vista Premium PCs.




    Blu-ray Full Rate Audio Support
    The ALC889A enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content protected media and support Blu-ray formats for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.

    7.1+2 Channel High Definition Output
    The ALC889A provides support for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs.
  • Technologie Intel® Matrix Storage
    Intel® Matrix Storage Technology, can deliver up to 80% faster storage performance with PCs equipped with two hard drives using RAID 0 data striping. Using RAID 1 data mirroring can protect against a hard drive failure by mirroring all data among two hard drives. In addition RAID 5 offers the fault-tolerant capability to automatically back up your most important files, while also providing faster disk access and adding storage capacity.
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN avec fonction Teaming
    The GA-X48-DS5 with Teaming functionality enabled allows 2 single connections to act as 1 single connection for twice the bandwidth, improving overall throughput with lower CPU utilization.

    Prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.

    Receive Side Scaling balances the network traffic load evenly between 2 CPU cores in order to improve performance.

    Adjusts power consumption automatically according to your LAN cable lengths, up to 10% power savings.

    (Note) To enable Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is required the connected network switch or router device supports 802.3.ad LACP function.
    Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for further details.
  • ATI CrossFireX
    ATI® CrossFireX™ delivers the ultimate graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
  • Silent-Pipe
    The revolutionary Silent-Pipe Technology compliant GIGABYTE motherboards featuring 0dB soundless heat-pipe thermal cooling solution,enhances heat dissipation efficiency from the critical Chipsets and CPU power components...more
  • Speed
    The Speed compliant motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide intelligent over-clocking and over-voltage software settings through both hardware and software design...more
  • Smart
    Le package Smart proposé sur les cartes mères GIGABYTE de série S propose des utilitaires propriétaires tels que Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu et Smart Fan. Bénéficiez d'une gestion avancée et facilitée de votre BIOS et drivers !...En savoir plus
  • Safe
    Safe is the key feature of GIGABYTE S-series motherboards with the following elements: Excellent hardware design reinforced BIOS protection through GIGABYTE Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and GIGABYTE BIOS Setting Recovery Technology. Unique system software such as Xpress Recovery 2, PC Health Monitor, HDD S.M.A.R.T., and C.O.M. further strengthen the stability and reliability of your PC!...more
  • Ultra Durable 2 -Designed with Top Quality Highly Efficient Components


    Ultra Cooling - Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design
    Low RDS(on) MOSFETs specially designed to produce lower switching resistance for faster electric current charging and discharging.

    Ultra Cooling

    Low Power Loss - Ferrite Core Choke Design
    Ferrite core chokes comprised of a compound of iron oxide and other metal elements whose properties hold energy much longer than common iron core at high frequency.

    Low Power Loss




    Longer Life - All-Solid Capacitor Design
    Solid capacitors contain a solid organic polymer, while electrolytic capacitors use a common liquid electrolyte, hence, the terms solid capacitor versus electrolytic capacitors.

    Longer Life


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