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GIGABYTE: GA-965G-DS4 (rev. 2.0)

GA-965G-DS4 (rev. 2.0)
Intel G965 chipset

Supports Intel® Core™2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core™2 Duo processor
All-Solid capacitor motherboard design
Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800 memory
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel GMA X3000).
Features 8-channel Intel High Definition Audio
Extensive heat pipe and thermal pads design for quieter and cooler platform








Overview
Introduction
The GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS4 features remarkable entertainment experience, spectacular graphics, video, responsiveness and advanced gaming performance by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 found in Intel G965 chipset,. Equipped with industry-leading performance tuning utilities, solid capacitors and a complete heat-pipe cooling mechanism, the board also delivers a quiet and stable high-performance platform for computing and digital home entertainment.
Quad Core Optimized
GA-965G-DS4 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.
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.
Slient-Pipe
The revolutionary GIGABYTE Silent-Pipe Technology compliant S-series motherboards feature 0dB soundless heat-pipe thermal cooling solution, and enhances heat dissipation efficiency from the critical Chipsets and CPU power components.
Speed
The Speed compliant motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide intelligent over-clocking and over-voltage software settings through both hardware and software design.
  1. Overclocking : Wide range of frequency tuning for CPU/MEMORY/PCI-E bus speed
  2. Overvoltage : Flexible voltage setting for CPU/ Memory/ PCI-E/Chipset
  3. Sofeware facility - EasyTune5 & M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker): Intelligent software interface for user-friendly operation.
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!

Download Center
Smart driver selection and download from Gigabyte's website

Xpress Install
Complete drivers installation on one simple click

Smart LAN
BIOS built-in diagnostic program to examine LAN cable connection status


@BIOS / Q-Flash
Smart and automatic BIOS update via internet / BIOS built-in flash utility


Boot Menu
Select boot device without entering BIOS setup

Smart Fan
Make your system cooler and quieter
Safe
Safe is the key feature of GIGABYTE S-series motherboards with the following elements: Excellent hardware design, reinforced BIOS protection through GIGABYTE Dual BIOS Plus 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!

Dual BIOS Plus
BIOS crash free protection with Dual BIOS and Xpress BIOS Rescue

BIOS Settings Recovery
Recoverable Safe and frequently used CMOS settings


HDD S.M.A.R.T.
Hard drive "Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology" support

C.O.M. (Corporate Online Manager)
System administration utility for local area network

Xpress Recovery 2
Quick system image backup and restore

PC Health Monitor
System health monitor via BIOS and EasyTune utility
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 Graphics Media Accelerator X3000
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 delivers enhanced 3D realism and lifelike effects for an excellent gaming experience.

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.
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.
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.
ATI CrossFire
With support for ATI CrossFire, GIGABYTE pushes the envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with dual PCI Express connectivity, the GA-965G-DS4 allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible with a dual graphics card solution.

Specifications
CPU
  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® ICH8R
  3. Marvel 8056 Gigabit LAN Controller
  4. GIGABYTE SATA3Gb/s controller
  5. Realtek ALC888 8 Channel Audio Codec
Memory
  1. Supports DDR2 800/667/533 memory
  2. Dual Channel architecture support up to 8GB by 4 DIMM slots
Expansion Slots
  1. 2 PCI Express X16 slot
  2. 3 PCI Express X1 slot
  3. 2 PCI slots
Form Factor
  1. ATX form factor, 305 x 244mm
Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 24-pin ATX power connector
  2. 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 4-pin PCIe 12V power connector
  4. 1 floppy connector
  5. 1 IDE connector
  6. 8 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
  7. 1 CPU fan connector
  8. 1 system fan connector
  9. 1 power fan connector
  10. 1 front panel connector
  11. 1 front audio connector
  12. 1 CD In connector
  13. 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 ports by cables
  14. 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cables
  15. 1 COMA connector
  16. 1 SPDIF In connector
  17. 1 power LED connector
  18. 1 Chassis Intrusion connector
Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 PS/2 keyboard port
  2. 1 PS/2 mouse port
  3. 1 parallel port
  4. 1 SPDIF Out port (coaxial)
  5. 1 SPDIF Out port (optical)
  6. 1 VGA port
  7. 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  8. 1 IEEE 1394a port
  9. 1 RJ-45 port
  10. 6 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/ Power fan speed detection
  4. CPU warning temperature
  5. CPU / System/ Power fan failure warning
  6. CPU Smart Fan Control
BIOS
  1. 2 8 Mbit flash ROM
  2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  3. Supports DualBIOS
  4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b.
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 Dual BIOS Plus

Driver

Audio
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/09/16Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
R2.0034.78 MB
Download from ...2006/10/03Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows Server 2003
5.10.0.501029.87 MB

Chipset
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/12/26Intel INF installation
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
8.3.1.10092.01 MB

LAN
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/03/14Marvell Lan driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
9.12.4.35.01 MB
Download from ...2007/03/14Marvell Lan driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
9.12.4.31.73 MB
Download from ...2007/02/08Marvell Lan driver
O.S. : Windows 98,Windows Me,Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003
8.61.3.37.86 MB

SATA RAID
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/11/13GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID Driver
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP 32bit,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
1.17.42.09g3.14 MB
Download from ...2008/11/13GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID Driver (Preinstall driver)
Note: Press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy. (For non-VISTA operating systems)
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
1.17.42.09g0.15 MB
Download from ...2008/11/13GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID Driver (Preinstall driver)
Note: Press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy. (For non-VISTA operating systems)
O.S. : Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
1.17.42.09g0.15 MB
Download from ...2007/04/27Intel ICH6R/ ICH7R/ ICH7DH/ ICH8R SATA RAID Driver
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Window XP Media Center Edition,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
6.2.1.100211.69 MB
Download from ...2007/04/27Intel ICH6R/ ICH7R/ ICH7DH/ ICH8R (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
6.2.0.20020.19 MB
Download from ...2007/04/27Intel Intel ICH6R/ ICH7R/ ICH7DH/ ICH8R (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
6.2.0.20020.27 MB

VGA
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/12/03Intel VGA driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
7.14.10.150414.79 MB
Download from ...2008/12/03Intel VGA driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
7.14.10.150411.15 MB
Download from ...2007/02/08Intel VGA (G965/Q965/Q963/946GZ) Driver
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows® XP
6.14.10.47046.77 MB
Download from ...2007/02/08Intel VGA (G965/Q965/Q963/946GZ) Driver
O.S. : Windows® XP 64bit
6.14.10.47049.13 MB



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