1. Supports Intel® Core™2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core™2 Duo processor
  2. Solid capacitors design in CPU VRM
  3. Dual Channel DDR2 667 for advanced system performance
  4. Features SATA 3Gb/s interface
  5. Features Gigabit LAN connection
  6. Integrate ALC889A 8-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Quad Core Optimized
    GA-946-DS3 supports latest Intel Core2 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.
  • 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® 946GZ Express Chipset
    The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset delivers outstanding graphic performance with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 graphics core, and enhances system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 800 MHz system bus, PCI Express x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Interface PCI Express
    Interface PCI Express pour usage multi-graphique. Norme PCI-E x16 permettant de doubler la bande passante du bus graphique, bénéficiez d'une expérience vidéo-ludique unique jusqu'à 250MB/s.
  • Dual Channel DDR2 800
    Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 800 memory by overclocking, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications.
    * Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.