MODEL- GA-P35C-DS3R       VENDOR- GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY
    
FEATURES- Intel P35 + ICH9R Chipset Motherboard
       The GA-P35C-DS3R is GIGABYTE high performance platform based on the 
        killer combination of the Intel P35 chipset plus support for the 
        latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1333MHz, including the 
        upcoming 45nm platform. In addition, the GA-P35C-DS3R ultimate 
        scalability with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support for running next 
        generation applications with lower power consumption.
       The GA-P35C-DS3R is also part of the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Series 
        of motherboards, featuring top quality electronic components which 
        provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system 
        durability.
       Supports Intel Core 2 multi-core and upcoming 45nm processors.
       Supports both DDR2 and DDR3 memory for great flexibility.
       Features PCI Express x16 for outstanding graphics performance.
       Integrated SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function.
       Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet.
       Ultra Durable 2 motherboard design.
       Japanese manufactured solid capacitors.
       Audio controller from ALC 889A supporting for both Blu-ray and HD 
        DVD formats.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Intel Core 2 multi-core and upcoming 45nm processors
   GA-P35-DS3R supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivers the most 
   energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro 
   Architecture, the Intel multi-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. 
* Intel P35 Express Chipset
   The Intel P35 Express Chipsets support the latest multi-core processors 
   up to FSB 1333MHz, including the upcoming 45nm platform, with its record 
   breaking performance and greater energy efficiency. Intel P35 chipset, 
   with optimized system memory capabilities, chipset over-speed protection 
   removed for maximum overclocking and Intel Turbo Memory technology, 
   providing faster boot and application load times and additional power 
   savings. Intel P35 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. 
* 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 P35/G33/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.
* Supports both Dual Channel DDR2 and DDR3
   Experience the advanced memory combination technology, featuring 
   ultimate scalability with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support for running 
   next generation applications with lower power consumption, 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. 
* ALC889A 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/HD DVD Full Rate Audio Support
     The ALC889A enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content 
     protected media and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD 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. 
* Intel Matrix Storage Technology
   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.
* Gigabit LAN connectivity
   The 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 
* 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. 
* Speed
   The Speed compliant motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide 
   intelligent over-clocking and over-voltage software settings through 
   both hardware and software design.
* 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!.
* 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!.
   
  -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------
PROCESSOR    - Supports Intel Core2 Extreme Quad-Core/Core2 Duo/Intel 
                 Pentium Extreme/Intel Pentium D processors.
               Supports 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB 
CHIPSET      - Northbridge: Intel P35 Express Chipset 
               Southbridge: Intel ICH9R 
               Gigabit Lan Controller 
               8 Channel ALC889A Audio controller 
MAIN MEMORY  - (2) 1.5v DDR2 DIMM memory slots support up to 4GB via Dual
                   channel architecture for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory 
                   modules.
               (4) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8GB 
                   memory) via dual channel architecture for DDR2 
                  1066/800/667 memory.
EXPANSION    - (3) 32-bit PCI slots
               (1) PCI-Express x16 slot
               (3) PCI-Express x1 slots
AUDIO        - Integrated Realtek ALC889A Audio controller 
VIDEO        - None
ETHERNET     - Integrated Gigabit LAN controller
FIREWIRE     - None
INTERNAL I/O - (1) 24-pin ATX power connector 
               (1) 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 
               (1) Floppy connector 
               (1) IDE connector
               (8) SATA 3Gb/s connectors 
               (1) CPU fan connector 
               (2) System fan headers
               (1) Power fan header
               (1) Front panel header
               (1) Front audio header
               (1) CD In connector 
               (1) S/PDIF In header
               (2) USB 2.0/1.1 connectors (supports 4 ports)
               (1) Chassis Intrusion connector 
               (1) Power LED header
REAR PANEL IO- (2) PS/2 ports for Keyboard/Mouse 
               (1) Coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 
               (1) Optical S/PDIF Out connector 
               (8) USB 2.0/1.1 ports 
               (1) RJ45 port 
               (6) Audio ports (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker 
                     Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone).
BIOS         - Supports Virtual DualBIOS 
               1 x 8 Mbit flash 
               Use of licensed AWARD BIOS 
               PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b 
MISCELLANEOUS- Ultra Durable 2 Motherboard 
               All Japanese manufactured solid 
               Over-clocking Enhanced 
DIMENSIONS   - ATX form factor, 305 x 245 mm
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