GA-73PVM-S2

Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2 Motherboard Core 2 Extreme Socket 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7100 Micro ATX RAID Gigabit LAN

GA-73PVM-S2 supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivers the most energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro Architecture, the Intel multi-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 brand new NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i MCP (Media and Communications Processor) features CineFX 3.0 Engine. This unique combination of MCP creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smoother game-play, a high quality video processing engine for advance quality of video and DVD playback. Stable system operation depends upon the quality of CPU VRM (voltage regulator module). GIGABYTE adopts Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Capacitors for CPU VRM to ensure a longer lifespan for systems in daily operation and boost system stability under extreme conditions. CPU VRM with Solid Capacitors featuring better electronic conductivity, excellent heat resistance enhances system durability even operating in high temperature environment. Available with 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 4GB of DDR2 800 memory. 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 New S series solutions all enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop experience that will be more informative, intuitive and completely new. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a new video interface standard designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data and to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices, such as flat LCD monitors, digital projectors, and so on. In addition, DVI interface is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media contents. 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!

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! 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. 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. Experience home theater-quality sound with your PC using High Definition Audio for enhanced multi-channel audio, improved voice and communication input, and multi-streaming capability. 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/colour 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.

  • Supports Intel Core 2 multi-core processors with FSB1333
  • Solid capacitors design in CPU VRM
  • DDR2 800 for outstanding system performance
  • Integrated NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 graphics
  • Ultimate graphics performance with PCI-E x16 interface
  • Integrated SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function
  • Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet
  • Integrated 6-Channel High Definition audio
  • Integrated DVI interface with HDCP
  • CPU
    Supported Processor Manufacturer Intel
    Supported Processors Intel Core 2 Extreme • Intel Core 2 Quad • Intel Core 2 Duo • Intel Pentium Extreme Edition • Intel Pentium D • Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition • Intel Pentium 4 • Intel Celeron
    Processor (L1 Cache) (L2 Cache)
    Socket LGA775/Socket 775/Socket T
    Maximum Bus Speed 1333 MHz
    Motherboard
    Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 7100 nForce 630i
    Input/Output Controller ITE IT8718
    RAID Supported Yes RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5
    SATA Supported Yes
    IDE/EIDE Supported Yes
    Rear Panel I/O Ports
    VGA Port 1
    Digital Port 1 x DVI-D
    Audio Line In Ports 1
    Audio Line Out Ports 1 x Line Out • 1 x Centre/Subwoofer • 1 x Rear Surround • 1 x Side Surround
    Microphone In Port 1
    Keyboard Port 1 x PS/2
    Mouse Port 1 x PS/2
    RJ-45 Ports 1 x RJ-45
    USB Ports 6 x USB 2.0
    Parallel Ports 1
    Internal I/O Connectors
    Floppy Channels 1
    SATA Connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
    IDE Connectors 1
    S/PDIF Connectors 1 x S/PDIF out Header
    USB Connectors 2 x USB 2.0 Connectors
    Serial Connectors 1
    Cooling Fan Support 1 x CPU Fan • 1 x System Fan
    Auxiliary Audio Support 1 x CD
    Front Panel Connectors 1 x Front panel • 1 x Front audio header • 1 x Power LED
    Chassis Intrusion Connector 1
    Expansion
    AGP Slots -
    PCI Slots 2 slot(s) -
    PCI-X Slots -
    PCI Express Slots 2 slot(s) - , 1 x PCI Express x16 , 1 x PCI Express x1
    Memory
    Maximum Memory 4 GB 800 MHz DDR2
    Memory Expansion Options Supports 2 x 1.8V DDR 2 DIMM
    Memory Bus Speed Range 533 to 800 MHz
    Graphics Device
    Graphics Adaptor Yes
    Sound
    Integrated Sound Realtek ALC662 High Definition Audio
    Network
    Integrated Network RTL 8211B chip
    Network Speeds Supported 10/100/1000 Mbps
    System Requirements
    Operating Systems Supported Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista
    System
    BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b
    Special Features Support for @BIOS • Support for Download Center • Support for Q-Flash • Support for EasyTune (Note 3) • Support for Xpress Install • Support for Xpress Recovery2 • Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
    Electrical
    Power Connector 1 x 24-pin ATX • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V
    Environmental
    Environmental Operating Temperature - Humidity
    Physical
    Form Factor MicroATX
    Dimensions 24.4 cm (W) x 19.4 cm (L) - Weight