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Introduction

The GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 motherboard delivers outstanding gaming compatibilities with advanced digital multimedia performance for DIY user in the mainstream segment. Enhanced by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 found in Intel G965 chipset, this platform features spectacular graphics, video, responsiveness and advanced gaming performance. The 965G-DS3 delivers a comprehensive set of tuning utilities for performance optimizing. Additionally, the all solid-capacitor desigh of 965G-DS3 enhances overall system durability and stability for the desktop platform.

Features

Quad Core Ready
This platform supports the latest Intel® Core™2 Extreme Quad-Core processors. Manufactured using a 65nm silicon technology, Intel's latest high performance CPU delivers the most energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro Architecture, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme Quad-Core processors with 4 cores and two shared L2 caches provide the best capability-per-watt solutions and are an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.

Vista Premium Ready
Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize their digital information. With P965/G965/946/945 solutions all enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop experience that will be more informative, intuitive and completely new.
The Industry's Leading All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design
To ensure a longer operation life time for systems in daily operation and boost system stability under extreme conditions, this platform adopts cutting-edge Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Capacitors from the world's leading vendors. With these high-qualitycomponents , users can take advantage of better electronic conductivity and excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability

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
The Smart featured motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide GIGABYTE proprietary innovative software such as Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan. BIOS and driver management now becomes much easier and user friendly through GIGABYTE Smart features!...more

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

Intel Next-Generation Core™2 Duo Processor
Leading the silicon process technology from 90nm to 65nm, the Intel new-generation CPU transistors deliver more energy-efficient performance than anyone. Based on the Intel's next generation Micro Architecture, the Intel Core ™2 Duo processor with two cores and shared L2 caches provides the best capability-per-watt solutions. The cutting-edge processor the significant performance boosts and better energy efficient platform.

Intel® G965 Express Chipset
The Intel® G965 Express Chipset combines the latest platform technologies, such as Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 with Clear Video Technology, Intel® High Definition Audio, and Intel® Fast Memory Access to deliver breakthrough performance to your entertainment PC.

Intel Fast Memory Access
Intel Fast Memory Access technology optimizes system performance by maximizing memory bandwidth and reducing the latency of the memory accesses. ...more

Dual Channel DDR2 800
Get a jump in memory performance with the advanced technology of DDR2 800 memory architecture, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications.

SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
The SATA specification doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. Native Command Queuing is a new specification that enables out-of-order execution of commands for efficient retrieval of data. Hot Plug support allows users to insert and remove hard disk drives without shutting off power to the system.

RAID Function for Storage Device
Supporting RAID 0, 1, JBOD function, GIGABYTE SATA2 and PATA Controller delivers completely solution for storage interface to increase fault tolerance, improve data access performance and provides additional interface for more IDE devices.

Gigabit LAN connectivity
he Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents.

Intel® High Definition Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio enables 8 channel premium digital sound in the PC for an immersive surround sound experience. In addition, Intel HD Audio delivers multiple audio channels in your PC so you can listen to two different streams simultaneously in two separate rooms.

RoHS compliant
As a member of the global community to look after the environment, Gigabyte complies with the European Union's Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances in electronic products.. From components and material selection to production processes, make up of accessories, packaging/color boxes etc; GIGABYTE has carefully examined and designed this product to be 100% RoHS compliant. GIGABYTE will continue to develop RoHS compliant PC components and commit valuable resources to promoting and advancing RoHS directive goals and objectives.

Specifications

Processor
1. Supports Intel® Core™2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core™2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Extreme/ Intel® Pentium® D processor
2. Supports 1066/800/533 MHz FSB

Chipset
1. Northbridge: Intel® G965 Express Chipset
2. Southbridge: Intel® ICH8
3. Marvel 8053 Gigabit LAN Controller
4. GIGABYTE SATAII controller
5. Realtek ALC883 8 Channel Audio Codec

Memory
1. Supports DDR2 800/667/533 memory
2. Dual Channel architecture support up to 8GB by 4 DIMM slots

* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.

Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express X16 slot
2. 3 x PCI Express X1 slot
3. 3 x PCI slots

Form Factor
1. ATX form factor, 305 x 210mm

Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x floppy connector
4. 1 x IDE connector
5. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
6. 1 x CPU fan connector
7. 1 x system fan connector
8. 1 x front panel connector
9. 1 x front audio connector
10. 1 x CD In connector
11. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 ports by cables
12. 1 x SPDIF In connector
13. 1 x COM port connector
14. 1 x power LED connector

Rear Panel I/O
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
2. 1 x PS/2 mouse port
3. 1 x SPDIF Out connection (coaxial+optical)
4. 1 x parallel port
5. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6. 1 x VGA port
7. 1 x RJ-45 port
8. 6 x audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)

H/W Monitoring
1. System voltage detection
2. CPU / System temperature detection
3. CPU / System fan speed detection
4. CPU warning temperature
5. CPU / System fan failure warning
6. CPU Smart Fan Control

Other Features
1. Supports RAID 0, 1, JBOD (GIGABYTE SATAII)
2. Supports @BIOS
3. Supports Download Center
4. Supports Q-Flash
5. Supports EasyTune5
6. Supports Xpress Install
7. Supports Xpress Recovery2
8. Supports Virtual Dual BIOS (Xpress BIOS Rescue)

Remark
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Due to most hardware/software vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME. If some vendors still has Win9X/ME drivers available, we will publish on website.