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Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 GIGA-BYTE Desktop Board Core 2 Extreme Core 2
- Supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Duo, Pentium D, Celeron D processors
- LGA 775 Socket
- Intel 945GM Chipset with integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- Supports DDR2 memory
- One PCI-Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards
- Multiple PCI slots for expansion
- SATA and IDE interfaces for storage
- Integrated audio and Gigabit LAN controllers
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Product Overview
The Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, and Celeron D processors with the LGA 775 socket. It features the Intel 945GM chipset with integrated graphics, making it suitable for compact and budget-friendly desktop builds.
Technical Information
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Intel 945GM / ICH7 |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DIMM |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel GMA 950 |
Additional Specifications
| PCIe Slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1 |
| PCI Slots | 2 x PCI |
| Storage | 2 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x IDE |
| Audio | Integrated Audio |
| LAN | 1 x Gigabit LAN |
Product Description
The Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 motherboard is a compact micro-ATX solution designed for Intel LGA 775 processors, including the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme series. It is built around the Intel 945GM chipset, which integrates the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (GMA 950) for basic graphics output. This makes it a cost-effective choice for systems where a dedicated graphics card is not required, such as office PCs or HTPCs. The motherboard supports DDR2 memory, providing sufficient bandwidth for everyday computing tasks. While the integrated graphics are suitable for general use, the GA-945GM-S2 also includes a PCI-Express x16 slot, allowing users to install a discrete graphics card for enhanced gaming performance or professional graphics applications. Additionally, it offers a PCI-Express x1 slot and two standard PCI slots, providing flexibility for various expansion cards. Storage connectivity is handled by SATA 3Gb/s ports and an IDE connector, ensuring compatibility with a range of storage devices. Gigabyte has equipped this motherboard with essential features like integrated audio and a Gigabit LAN controller, offering convenient multimedia and networking capabilities out of the box. The combination of its compact form factor, support for a wide range of LGA 775 processors, and integrated graphics makes the GA-945GM-S2 a versatile option for building smaller, more affordable desktop computers.
