• Supports Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core and 45nm processors
• Supports Dolby Home Theater® audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience
• Support for 1600 MHz FSB
• Dual channel DDR2 1333+ for remarkable system performance
• 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphic interface plus PCI-E 2.0 x4 with CrossFireX support for ultimate graphics performance
• Power/reset/Clr CMOS onboard button for easily operation on the workbench
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Teaming functionality
• High Quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio
• Revolution energy saving design with DES Advanced featuring hardware based Dynamic 6-Gear switching
• DualBIOS support for multiple protection
• Diagnostic LED and ACPI LEDs on board to display system and power status
• Hardware Overvoltage Control IC Provides more voltage control options on CPU, North bridge and memory

Based on the new Intel P45 chipset, GA-EP45-DS4 delivers a record setting 1600MHz Front Side Bus for the latest Intel® Core 2™ multi-core processors, including 45nm CPUs. With supporting dual channel DDR2 up to 1333+MHz, GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard provides the highest levels of performance and maximum overclocking potential. In additional, GA-EP45-DS4 is further equipped to support ATI CrossFireX™ Technology with dual PCI Express 2.0 x8 interfaces, delivering double the PCI Express bandwidth of 5 Gbit/s for the ultimate in extreme gaming performance. GA-EP45-DS4 delivers several advanced GIGABYTE innovations including the DES Advanced, Ultra Durable 2 design which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling for extreme system performance.