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GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 24identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:8 GB
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:16 GB
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:2
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:1
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:1
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:6
  • Networking features
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:10/100/1000 Mbit
  • Audio chip
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Realtek ALC888
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Realtek ALC889A
  • Compatible operating systems
    • GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Microsoft Windows Vista/XP
    • GA-EP45-DS4 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Windows Vista/XP

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Comparison of GA-EP43-DS3, GA-EP45-DS4
42 specifications
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers16
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet10/100/1000 Mbit
Features2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC889A
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Vista/XPWindows Vista/XP
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers- 1 x PCI Express x16 - 1 x PCI Express x4 - 1 x PCI Express x1 - 4 x PCI1 x PCIE x16 1 x PCIE 2.0 x8 1 x PCIE x4 3 x PCIE x1 1 x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Mbit
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneATA-133/100/66/33Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10

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