Gigabyte 970A-DS3P AMD 970 Socket AM3+ DDR3 ATX PCI Express 2.0 x16 USB 3.0 Black Motherboard
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| Model | Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P |
| MPN | Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P |
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Audio output channels Indicates the total number of independent audio channels that a product can produce or process, including sub‑channels such as those used in surround sound configurations (e.g., 5.1, 7.2). The value may be an integer or a decimal to represent fractional channel groups.
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7.1 channels |
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BIOS type The firmware interface used by a computer system to initialize hardware and load the operating system, such as UEFI or legacy BIOS. It indicates whether the motherboard supports modern features like secure boot, fast startup, or compatibility with older operating systems.
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AWARD |
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Bundled software A list of software programs and utilities that come pre-installed or bundled with the product, such as operating systems, drivers, antivirus suites, or other essential applications.
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Norton Internet Security |
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Compatible operating systems List of operating systems that the product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
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Windows 8/7/Vista/XP |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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PC |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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225 mm |
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Ethernet interface type A list of the Ethernet standards that a product supports, such as Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), 2.5 GbE, 10 GbE, and other variants. Each value is a free‑text label describing one supported interface; multiple values are separated by commas when the device offers more than one speed or generation.
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Gigabit Ethernet |
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Ethernet LAN Indicates whether the product has an Ethernet interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
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Yes |
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Front panel audio connector Indicates whether the product has an audio connector on its front panel. The value is "Yes" if a front‑panel audio jack or similar input is present, and "No" otherwise.
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Yes |
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Headphone outputs Represents how many separate headphone output ports a product provides, such as the number of 3.5 mm jacks or other audio connectors available for headphones or earphones.
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1 |
| Item Size | 11 x 3 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
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Manufacturer The brand or company that produces the product, such as a computer, appliance, or accessory. This value helps users identify the source of the item and assess compatibility, support, and warranty information.
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Gigabyte |
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Maximum internal memory The largest amount of internal random‑access memory that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the maximum capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
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32 GB |
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Memory slots type The form factor of the memory module that a product can accept, such as DIMM or SO‑DIMM. It indicates whether the device uses standard desktop RAM modules (DIMM) or smaller laptop‑style modules (SO‑DIMM).
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DIMM |
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Memory voltage The electrical voltage required by the RAM modules of a device, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the operating supply voltage that the memory needs to function correctly and safely.
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1.5 V |
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Microphone in Indicates whether the product includes at least one built‑in microphone. A value of "Yes" means that the device has an integrated microphone, while "No" indicates it does not.
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Yes |
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Motherboard chipset The model of the motherboard’s chipset, indicating the family of supported processors and integrated features such as I/O interfaces, memory support, and peripheral connectivity.
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AMD 970 |
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Motherboard chipset family The chipset family identifies the group of integrated circuits that manage communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices on a motherboard. It indicates the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, helping users assess compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
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AMD |
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Motherboard form factor The physical layout and size classification of a motherboard, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, or other standardized formats. It indicates the dimensions, mounting points, and expansion capabilities that determine compatibility with computer cases and components.
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ATX |
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Number of memory slots The count of physical memory slots available on a device for installing RAM modules. It indicates how many separate DIMM sticks can be installed or upgraded, regardless of size or speed.
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4 |
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Number of SATA connectors The total count of physical SATA connectors available on the product. It indicates how many separate SATA ports are present, regardless of version or type, allowing users to assess storage expansion capacity.
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6 |
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Package size The overall size of a product’s packaging expressed as length × width × height, typically in inches or centimeters. It helps customers determine whether the item will fit into a desired space or shipping container.
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10.55 x 2.2 x 2.2 inches |
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PCI Express x1 Slots The total count of physical PCI Express x1 expansion slots available on a device, indicating how many single‑lane interfaces can be used for peripherals such as low‑power graphics cards or add‑on modules.
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3 |
| PCI slots | 2 |
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RAID levels A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
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0,1,5,10,JBOD |
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S/PDIF out connector Indicates whether the product includes a digital audio output port using the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF). A value of "Yes" means the port is present; "No" means it is absent.
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Yes |
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Supported memory clock speeds The operating frequencies that a processor or memory module can run at, expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). This attribute lists all supported clock rates, allowing users to understand the performance range of the component.
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1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz |
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Supported storage drive interfaces List of physical or logical interfaces that allow an internal storage drive to communicate with the system, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
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Serial ATA III |
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System bus rate The highest theoretical speed at which the system bus can transfer data, expressed in gigatransfers per second (GT/s). This value indicates the bandwidth capacity of the internal communication pathway between components such as the CPU and memory or peripheral devices.
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4.8 GT/s |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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305 mm |

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