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Brand | GIGABYTE |
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Model | GA-G31M-ES2L |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 775 |
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CPU Type | Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo |
FSB | 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Chipset | Intel G31 |
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South Bridge | Intel ICH7 |
Onboard Video Chipset | Intel GMA 3100 |
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Number of Memory Slots | 2x240pin |
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Memory Standard | DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 |
Maximum Memory Supported | 4GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
PCI Express x16 | 1 x PCI Express x16 |
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PCI Express x1 | 1 x PCI Express x1 |
PCI Slots | 2 x PCI Slots |
PATA | 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max |
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SATA 3Gb/s | 4 x SATA 3Gb/s |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC883 |
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Audio Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) Note: To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. |
LAN Chipset | Realtek 8111C |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
PS/2 | 2 |
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COM | 1 |
LPT | 1 |
Video Ports | D-Sub |
USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
Audio Ports | 3 Ports |
Onboard USB | 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
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Form Factor | Micro ATX |
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Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 7.6" |
Power Pin | 24 Pin |
Package Contents | GA-G31M-ES2L Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable FDD Cable SATA Cable |
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Date First Available | October 01, 2008 |
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Pros: I have built 4 hackintosh boxes with this board. Absolutely wonderful! Sleep works perfectly. ALC883 audio is the only thing not completely compatible out of the box with OSX Leopard. And very easy to find kexts / EFI strings (drivers) for. Have fun!
Cons: Max 4GB memory and 1 PCIe Video slot - not cons at this price.
Overall Review: With the right wireless adapter and a 9500GT video card you have a fully working mac. Apple Video Card Rebranding names: G100 = 9400 GT GT120 = 9500 GT GT130 = 9600 GSO = 8800 GS D-Link DWA-542 works out of box for airport extreme. (PCI) Almost any firewire card will work for time machine. Get a PCIe 1x firewire card and good to go. SYBA CL-CAM63003 is a good working low light USB Cam out of box. I dont use bluetooth, but many USB dongles work, same with IR sensor if needed. Check the OSX HCL wiki lists for more info. (check out OSX86 tools too!)