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Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Core 2 Extreme Socket 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7100 Mico ATX RAID Gigabit Ethernet LAN

 

Item code: GA-73PVM-S2H

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Overview

Summary

 

GA-73PVM-S2H 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. 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. HDMI is the latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface able to provide up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.

 

Description

 

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! Available with 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 4GB of DDR2 800 memory. 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. This motherboard with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 400Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394 interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals. 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. 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.

 

Warranty Information

Features

Supports Intel Core 2 multi-core processors with FSB1333

Specifications

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 CPU Speed	1333 MHz
Motherboard
Chipset	NVIDIA GeForce 7100 nForce 630i
Input/Output Controller	ITE IT8718
RAID Supported	Yes
Firewire Supported	Yes TI TSB43AB23 Chip
Rear Panel I/O Ports
VGA Port	1 x 15-pin HD D-Sub
Digital Port	1 x DVI-D
HDMI Port	1 x HDMI
S/PDIF Port	1 x S/PDIF out (Optical)
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
Firewire Ports	1 x IEEE 1394a
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Serial ATA Ports	1 x External SATA
Internal I/O Connectors
Floppy Channels	1 x Floppy Disk Drive Connector
SATA Connectors	3 x SATA connectors
IDE Connectors	1 x IDE connector
S/PDIF Connectors	1 x S/P-DIF input/output pin header
USB Connectors	3 x USB 2.0 Connectors
Firewire Connectors	1 x IEEE 1394a Connector
Serial Connectors	1
Parallel 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 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 NVIDIA GeForce 7100
Sound
Integrated Sound	Realtek ALC889A 8 Channel Audio Codec
Network
Integrated Network	RTL 8211B chip
Network Speeds Supported	10/100/1000 Mbps
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 2) • 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 22.0 cm (L) - Weight