Spiga
~= For The Best View , Use Internet Explorer Browser with Min.1024x768 resolution screen =~

GIGABYTE: GA-965P-DS3 (rev. 3.3)

GA-965P-DS3 (rev. 3.3)
Intel P965 chipset

Supports Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme Quad Core / Core™ 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D processor
Supports Intel Core™ 2 Duo processors with FSB1333
Supports Microsoft® Windows VISTA Premium
Supports Dual channel DDR2 800 memory
Features PCI-E graphics interface
Features SATA 3Gb/s interface with RAID function (2 ports with RAID function supported by GIGABYTE SATA2)
Intel High Definition 8 Channels Audio
Optimized Gigabit LAN connection
Industry's leading all solid capacitor motherboard design





Overview
World's First Natively supported 1333MHz FSB
GIGABYTE Rev 3.3 P965 Series motherboards were designed to take full advantage of the blistering performance inherent in the new generation Intel Core™ 2 Duo processors featuring 1333MHz FSB.

As 1333MHz FSB is natively supported, no overclocking is need to unlock the performance benefits of these powerful processors. The GIGABYTE Rev 3.3 P965 Series motherboards also feature flexible memory support options in the BIOS, greatly extending the overclocking potential of the boards, especially when using a 1333MHz FSB processor. With memory multiplier settings including x2.0, x2.5, x3.33 and x4.0, users who overclock will be able to see a marked improvement in memory performance, with even slight overclocking reaching a more than 5% increase in performance.
Quad Core Optimized
The 965P-DS3 (rev.3.3) supports latest Intel Core 2 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.
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 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...more
The Industry's Leading All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design
To ensure a longer 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-quality components , users can take advantage of better electronic conductivity and excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability.
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 Extreme Quad Core processors with 4 cores and two shared L2 caches provides the best capability-per-watt solutions. The cutting-edge processor the significant performance boosts and better energy efficient platform.
Intel® P965 Express Chipset
The Intel® P965 Express chipset brings crossing-aged improvement on performance with supporting of various innovation technology including the latest Core™2 Extreme processors, dual-channel DDR2 memory with Intel Fast Memory Access technology, dual PCI-Express graphics interface, and Microsoft Vista operation system as well.
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
SATA 3Gb/s is the latest generation of Serial ATA interface speed that doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. SATA 3Gb/s facilitates bandwidth aggregation for multiple devices, enabling max through put as well as, higher cache through put performance in single drive configurations.
Due to add GIGABYTE SATA2(Jmicron363) chip on board, the model can be able to support NCQ (Native Command Queuing) and HOT Plug.
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.

Specifications
CPU
  1. Supports Intel® Core™2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core™2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Extreme/ Intel® Pentium® D processor
  2. Supports 1333/1066/800/533 MHz FSB
Chipset
  1. Northbridge: Intel® P965 Express Chipset
  2. Southbridge: Intel® ICH8
  3. Marvel 8056 Gigabit LAN Controller
  4. GIGABYTE SATAII 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
* 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.
Expansion Slots
  1. 1 PCI Express X16 slot
  2. 3 PCI Express X1 slot
  3. 3 PCI slots
Form Factor
  1. ATX form factor, 305 x 210mm
Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 24-pin ATX power
  2. 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 floppy connector
  4. 1 IDE connector
  5. 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
  6. 1 CPU fan connector
  7. 1 system fan connector
  8. 1 front panel connector
  9. 1 front audio connector
  10. 1 CD In connector
  11. 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 ports by cables
  12. 1 SPDIF In connector
  13. 1 power LED connector
  14. 1 Chassis Intrusion connector
Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 PS/2 keyboard port
  2. 1 PS/2 mouse port
  3. 1 SPDIF Out connection (coaxial+optical)
  4. 1 parallel port
  5. 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  6. 1 serial port (COMA)
  7. 1 RJ-45 port
  8. 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 fan speed detection
  4. CPU warning temperature
  5. CPU / System fan failure warning
  6. CPU Smart Fan Control
BIOS
  1. 1 4 Mbit flash ROM
  2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  3. Supports Virtual Dual BIOS
  4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b.
Other Features
  1. Supports RAID 0, 1, JBOD (2 ports with RAID function supported by GIGABYTE SATA2)
  2. Supports @BIOS
  3. Supports Download Center
  4. Supports Q-Flash
  5. Supports EasyTune 5
  6. Supports Xpress Install
  7. Supports Xpress Recovery2
  8. Supports Virtual DualBIOS

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



0 comments: