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Gigabyte GA-M68SM-S2 GIGA-BYTE S-series Desktop Board Athlon 64 FX
- AMD Socket AM2
- micro ATX Realtek ALC888 7.1 channels
- 4 Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Processor manufacturer
- AMD
- Processor socket
- Socket AM2
- Number of memory slots
- 4
- Maximum internal memory
- 16 GB
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 3
- Number of SATA connectors
- 4
Product details
GIGABYTE GA-M68SM-S2. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM2. Maximum internal memory: 16 GB. Motherboard form factor: micro ATX, Audio output channels: 7.1 channels, Audio chip: Realtek ALC888. Width: 244 mm, Depth: 244 mm. Expansion slots: 1 x PCI Express x 16 1 x PCI Express x 1 2 x PCI
Processor
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor socket | Socket AM2 |
Memory
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 4 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 1 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| CD/AUX audio in | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors | 1 |
Rear panel I/O ports
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
Features
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC888 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
| Power source type | ATX |
Expansion slots
| Expansion slots | 1 x PCI Express x 16 1 x PCI Express x 1 2 x PCI |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 244 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
Other features
| Floppy disk drive connector | Yes |
Description
GIGABYTE Technology latest S series motherboards for AMD socket AM2 platform, featuring with two innovative features- Safe and Smart Technologies. The new S series motherboards GA-M68SM-S2; supporting AMD new generation AM2 processor with dual channel DDR2 800MHz high frequency memories, providing reliable and user friendly computing and reaching the maximum system performance easily via personalized software settings. GIGABYTE S series motherboards, the champion's choice for AMD Socket AM2 platform! AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/ 64 X2 / 64 Processor The leading-edge performance and unparallel technology of AMD Athlon™64 socket AM2 series processor has built its strength on the well-known AMD64 framework which consisted of 64-bit computing platform, HyperTransport Technology, and integrated memory controller. The latest Athlon™64 socket AM2 processor brings the power and multitasking performance on the desktop platform and ensures superior performance on mission critical business applications. NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a GPU The NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a graphics media and communications processor (GMCP) is the industry's leading single-chip solution providing enthusiast-class graphics features. The NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a come with a dedicated video processor, with DVI with HDCP output capability. Also Supports the latest high-definition video formats, such as supporting HD-DVD & Blue-ray.(support up to 720p) PCI Express Interface Revolutionary PCI Express interface provides scalable bandwidth for multi-purpose usage. PCI-E x16 interface doubles the bandwidth of graphics interface of previous generation thus delivering the utmost gaming experience. PCI-E x1interface provides twice the bandwidth of PCI interface up to 250MB/s for new generation I/O peripheral devices. Superior Dual channel DDR2 800 Architecture AMD Athlon64 FX/ 64 X2 achieves the milestone for desktop computing with the CPU-integrated memory controller. This platform supports dual channel DDR2 800 memory architecture with high bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s and shorter memory accessing latency thus delivering the greatest memory performance. SATA 3Gb/s & RAID This platform supports reliable storage solution for enhanced data protection and data accessing performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s is firstly introduced in this platform to provide blazingly 3Gb/s bus bandwidth thus higher disk performance. The NVIDIA RAID allows multi-disk designs to be set up as RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 JBOD based on users' priority of protection/ performance. This NVIDIA RAID function makes the RAID even more accessible by introducing the innovative windows-based facility. Industry's first IEEE1394 motherboard This platform is the first motherboard with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 800Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394 interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals. High Definition Audio 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.
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