Gigabyte 970A-DS3P AMD 970 Socket AM3+ DDR3 ATX PCI Express 2.0 x16 USB 3.0 Black Motherboard

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Identifiers
Model Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P
MPN Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
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.
7.1 channels
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.
AWARD
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.
Norton Internet Security
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.
Windows 8/7/Vista/XP
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.
PC
CPU fan connector Yes
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.
225 mm
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.
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Indicates whether the product has an Ethernet interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
Yes
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.
Yes
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.
1
Item Size 11 x 3 x 3 inches
Item Weight 3.4 pounds
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.
Gigabyte
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.
32 GB
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).
DIMM
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.
1.5 V
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.
Yes
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.
AMD 970
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.
AMD
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.
ATX
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.
4
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.
6
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.
10.55 x 2.2 x 2.2 inches
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.
3
PCI slots 2
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.
0,1,5,10,JBOD
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.
Yes
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.
1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
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.
Serial ATA III
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.
4.8 GT/s
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.
305 mm
Gigabyte

Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware company that produces motherboards, graphics cards, and other computer hardware. The company was founded in 1986 and is now one of the largest computer hardware companies in the world.