1. Support Intel® next generation Core™2 Duo/Pentium™ D Processor
  2. Dual Channel DDR2 533 for advanced system performance
  3. Features PCI Express x16 for outstanding graphics performance
  4. Features SATA 3Gb/s interface
  5. Optimized Gigabit LAN connection
  6. Features 8-channel Intel High Definition Audio
* To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable (Optional). Please refer to the Accessories for more detail information

* Due to 945PL express chipset specification, 945PL-S3 can only support up to FSB800MHz.
  • Introduction
    Gigabyte 945PL-S3 motherboard presents a high performance platform with outstanding GIGABYTE proprietary tuning utilities for DIY and power users. This motherboard features the Intel 945P Express chipset that enables unprecedented levels of performance together with excellent overall system functionality and stability. In addition, users can use an extensive range of unique tools such as C.I.A.2, BIOS Setting Recovery, and the latest Easy Tune5 from GIGABYTE to draw the maximum benefit from their system.
  • 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
  • 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® 945PL Express Chipset
    The new Intel® 945PL Express chipset delivers significant performance gains with variety of new generation architectures including the latest dual core processor, dual-channel DDR2 main memory, PCI-Express interface, Intel® Matrix Storage technology for improving storage reliability and performance.
  • VRM CPU à condensateurs solides
    La stabilité d'un système est déterminée par la qualité du CPU VRM ( Voltage Regulator Module ). GIGABYTE adopte des condensateurs solides en polymère d'aluminium pour assurer une plus grande durabilité et stabilité dans les conditions les plus extrêmes. Un VRM architecturé autour de condensateurs solides permet une meilleure conductivité ainsi qu'une excellente résistance à la chaleur.
  • 64bit Ready with Intel® EM64T
    Enter the new 64-bit computing era through Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology. 64 bit operating system allows twice the amount of data access compare to 32-bit OS, thus enhances system productivity and memory responsiveness. It is also backward compatible to legacy 32bit mode or runs at 64bit compatible mode.
  • 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.
  • Gigabit LAN
    Interface GIGABIT Lan offrant des taux de transfert de 1000Mb/s pour entrer dans une nouvelle ère réseau ! Votre meilleur allié pour la navigation Internet et le jeu en réseau.
  • Intel® High Definition Audio
    La norme Intel® High Definition Audio vous offre un système audio totalement immersif pour que votre PC devienne votre centre multimédia HD
  • Compatible à la norme RoHS
    GIGABYTE s'engage à respecter la norme européenne RoHS ( Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances ) en vigueur en veillant à son utilisation de produits toxiques dans ces processus de production. Les produits GIGABYTE sont 100% compatibles avec cette norme, nous nous engageons à soutenir la cause environnementale au travers de nos efforts quotidien.

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* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
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* 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.