Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 User Manual

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13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red)
This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital
audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please
contact the local dealer.
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14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by
expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like
graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a
S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if
you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the
HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable,
carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No. Definition
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 SPDIFI
3 GND
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Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
BIOS type	AWARD
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
Audio chip	Realtek ALC889A
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista/XP
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit