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GigaByte GA-EX38-DS4 Desktop Motherboard - Intel X38 Express Chipset - Socket T LGA-775

ATX - 1 x Processor Support - 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum RAM - CrossFireX Support - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 ATA-7 RAID Support Controller - 2 x PCIe - MPN: GAEX38DS4 See Product Details

Product Details of GigaByte GA-EX38-DS4 Desktop Motherboard - Intel X38 Express Chipset - Socket T LGA-775

Description

GA-EX38-DS4 Desktop Board provides the ultimate dream machine for serious overclockers and enthusiasts. Making sure gamers have plenty of future CPU headroom, the GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 supports Intel Core 2 multi-core processors as well as the all-new Intel 45nm CPUs. In addition to providing record setting support for 1600MHz Front Side Bus and up to 1200 MHz of DDR2 memory, the GA-EX38-DS4 is further equipped to support ATI CrossFireX with dual PCI Express x16 interfaces. The GA-EX38-DS4 also delivers several Unique GIGABYTE innovations including the latest edition to GIGABYTE's technology arsenal, the Dynamic Energy Saver, providing extensive power savings with one simple click. Featuring the award-winning Durable 2 design, the GA-EX38-DS4 provides additional power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability for even the most hardcore PC gamers.

Quick Glance

Supported Processor: Xeon Dual-Core, Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium 4, Celeron

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes

System Board Style: ATX

Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775

System Chipset: Intel X38 Express

Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM

Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX

Summary

Product Title: GigaByte GA-EX38-DS4 Desktop Motherboard - Intel X38 Express Chipset - Socket T LGA-775

Manufacturer: GigaByte

Power Score: 5 | 1 Review

CPU + Northbridge Support

Supported Processor: Xeon Dual-Core, Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium 4, Celeron

Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775

System Chipset: Intel X38 Express

Maximum Number of Processors: 1

Bus Speed: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz

Memory Support

Number of Memory Slots: 4

Max System Memory: 8 GB

Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM

Connectors

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes

On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes

Number of IDE Headers: 1

Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 6

Number of Fan Connectors: 5

Number of PCI Slots: 2

Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 3

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 2

Additional Features

Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7), RAID Controller Yes

Video Bus: PCI Express x16

Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX

Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC889A

Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels

Physical Specifications

System Board Style: ATX

Width: 12 in

Depth: 9.61 in

Warranty

Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on GigaByte GA-EX38-DS4 Desktop Motherboard - Intel X38 Express Chipset - Socket T LGA-775

  • 5
  By member: thetrial - May 12, 2008

Just plain awesome

Strengths: This MB is just great. The BIOS is super flexible it allowed me to try many options before settling for my current configuration. Change multiplier settings and control FSB ratios memory and voltage.

Weakness: Complex for beginners. Some power saving capabilities are not compatible with overclocking. Only one IDE connector. The power saving software is so visually beautiful that I feel guilty not using it.

Lots of goodies here. Very well rounded MB overall including a bunch of SATA connectors including the option for eSATA. I purchased this so that I could eventually add a second graphics card and take advantage of the extra 16X PCI-e slot with CrossFire. I chose ATI Crossfire over NVIDA SLI because SLI is not compatible with dual monitors. Handles a Q6600 processor at a whole GHz above its rated...

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