An HTPC should run as quietly and efficiently as possible to minimize noise and distraction from the movie, video or music. The GA-EG43M-S2H motherboard from Gigabyte has advanced technologies to do just that. The board has dynamic 4 gear power switching, so when your system needs more power it gets it . . . and when the power load goes down, so does the supplied power. Less power means less heat and then the fans don't have to work as hard.
Integrated into the system are an Intel GMA x4500HD graphics sub-system with support for DX10, Intel Clear Video and full hardware HD decoding. Video outputs through your choice of a DVI or HDMI port. Sound is not forgotten with a Realtek 8 channel audio chipset.
Just because it is an HTPC doesn't mean that durability and security are unimportant. Gigabyte's DualBIOS system has a second BIOS chip on the motherboard for quick and painless recovery from crashes and viruses. They also built the motherboard with conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors for increased longevity and power efficiency. An Ultra TPM module keeps your data as safe as your system.
Intel G43 Express Chipset for Intel CPUBased on the Intel G43 Express chipset, the GIGABYTE GA-EG43M-S2H supports Intel LGA 775 (Socket T) processors including the Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo and Pentium D series as well as the next generation Intel 45nm processors.
Integrated Intel GMA X4500 Graphics CoreThe onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (GMA X4500) graphics core is powered by Intel's innovative hybrid graphics architecture and Clear Video Technology for incredible 3D realism and home theater entertainment to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
HDMI OutputThe GIGABYTE GA-EG43M-S2H features an HDMI output for connection to your high-definition video equipment. With the HDMI interface ensuring lossless transmission of high-quality HD video signals, play back HD contents on your computer and view them on your large HDTV set for more comfort.
Gigabit Ethernet ConnectivityThe GIGABYTE GA-EG43M-S2H features a fast Gigabit network interface for high-speed LAN connections at up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates with advanced security features to ward off malicious attacks. Gigabit LAN is ideal for supercharged seamless streaming of Internet audio and video content.
IEEE 1394a SupportIEEE 1394 is a widely used standard of interface between personal computers and digital AV equipment. With IEEE 1394a you can easily connect digital devices such as a digital camcorder to the IEEE 1394a port provided on this motherboard for up to 400Mbps data transfer speeds.
Learn more about the GIGABYTE GA-EG43M-S2H
Model
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
GA-EG43M-S2H
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 775
CPU Type
Core 2 Duo / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad
FSB
1333/1066 MHz
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel G43
South Bridge
Intel ICH10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Intel GMA 4500
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x240pin
Memory Standard
DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported
8GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x4
1 x PCI Express x4
PCI Express x1
1 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
PATA
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s
5 x SATA 3Gb/s
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC888
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8111C
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x eSATA 3GB/S / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2
1
Video Ports
D-Sub + DVI
HDMI
1 x HDMI
USB 1.1/2.0
6 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394
1 x IEEE 1394a
eSATA
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Onboard 1394
1 x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents
GA-EG43M-S2H Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable FDD Cable SATA Cable