Media:Electronics Autographed:No Memorabilia:No System Bus Speed:1600 System Memory:0 Modem:None Shipping Weight (lbs):3.6 Dimensions (in):12 x 9.6 x 2 Warranty:3 years warranty
Product Description Pulse-pounding gaming and high powered multimedia experiences require the ultimate in performance from your processor and motherboard. Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 is designed to unleash the power of supported processors. With support for 1600MHz front side bus, fast DDR3 memory and overclocking, Intel Desktop Board DX48BT2 delivers the gaming performance you deserve.
Manufacturer Product Description With resource intensive games and multimedia tools constantly evolving to the next technological level, you need equally advanced hardware to ensure the best possible computing experience. Hardcore gamers and multimedia enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that next-generation Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards combine with the latest Intel processors to run the most demanding software applications with ease.
Intel Extreme Series Motherboards Product Highlight Built to deliver extreme performance for workstation needs, hardcore gaming, media editing, and still offer significant headroom for future upgrades, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards are the motherboard of choice for truly hardcore users who refuse to compromise.
CrossFire Ready Whether it's a single graphics card or ATI CrossFire, a system outfitted with the latest graphics cards can deliver unparalleled visual realism when playing 3D games. With compatible applications, multiple cards can share the graphics processing burden and allow for streamlined data processing that ensures high frames per second.
Quad-Core Compatible Maximize the performance of your Intel Extreme Series Desktop Board by capitalizing on its support for Intel's latest quad-core processors. Support for up to two physical quad-core processors enables Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards to support up to eight processing cores. With more computing "brains", new multi-core processing systems can run more resource intensive games and multimedia applications simultaneously with ease.
Overclocker Friendly1 Built to be tweaked and pushed to the limits, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards include features and software that make it easier than ever to overclock while keeping an eye firmly fixed on system specs. And because these boards are built to Intel's exacting standards of quality, reliability and performance, you can push them to the limits with confidence. For performance enthusiasts looking to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of their hardware, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards provide a stable foundation for a benchmark-shattering system.
1 Warning: altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications
Onboard Audio Utilizing the Intel High Definition audio chipset, the Intel Extreme series can deliver 360 Dolby Home Theater audio through 10-channel, 7.1 surround sound. Know exactly where your opponent is coming from by the sound of their footsteps as you dominate an online battle. Sit in the middle of a catastrophic explosion as you enjoy a five-star action movie in high definition. Whatever you do, enjoy every decibel coming at you in all directions.
Advanced Technical Specifications
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type: LGA775
CPU Type: Intel Core?2 Extreme / Intel Core?2 Quad / Intel Core?2 Duo / Intel Pentium Dual-core
Chipsets
North Bridge: Intel X48 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory Slots: 4x240-pin
Memory Standard: DDR3 1333/1600 MHz
Maximum Supported Memory: 8 GB
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16 connectors: 2
PCI Express 1.0a x16 connections: 1
PCI bus connectors: 2
Storage Devices
PATA: 1
SATA 3Gb/s: 6
eSATA: 2
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset: Intel High Definition Audio
Audio Channels: 10-channel (7.1) Dolby Home Theater
S/PDIF Out: 2 digital audio outputs
Audio Ports: 5 analog audio outputs
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec
Onboard USB
Onboard USB: 12 USB 2.0 ports (8 external ports, 4 via 2 internal headers)
Onboard IEEE 1394
Onboard IEEE 1394: 2 IEEE1394a ports (1 back panel connector, 1 via internal header)
Physical Spec
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions: 12 inches x 9.6 inches (304.80 mm x 243.84 mm)
Excellent motherboardDecember 13, 2008 It can be tricky to get a memory setting that is stable when overclocking, but when you get it... Wow. This board really kicks some ace.
Good Mobo but change RAM voltageSeptember 16, 2008 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had the same problem of intermittent and unexplained restarts. I read somewhere that OCZ recommends a voltage setting of 1.9 volts. This MoBo comes with a default setting of 1.5 Changed it to 1.9 and the problem went away.
Recommended productSeptember 12, 2008 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
very good motherboard. i recommend it for the super users. the problem with this motherboard is that with memory modules 1600 greater than 4G, u can't upgrade. max. memory 1600 is 4G
intel dx48bt2 small problemSeptember 5, 2008 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well I suppose this is a good board and Amazon was very quick in replacing it, but out of the box I was unable to enter bios. I was able to update to the latest version no problem and boot into windows vista fine but when pressing F2 all I would get was a blank black screen and I would have to reset. Strange problem, I know. There is one more problem and it's that my computer restarts at random, All parts are brand new and for my sanity sake I hope that is related to the motherboard as well. Update: Setting OCZ memory voltage to 1.9 fixed the restarting problem, Thanks. It will be a few months before I get a chance to work on the bios problem. In the mean time if anyone else has same problem and comes up with a fix please write review.
Don't use 1600 ram if going 8GigSeptember 3, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a fine MB, the only issue I had is that it doesn't support 8 Gig(4x2G) of 1600 RAM but only 4 Gig(2X2G). Buy the slower 1333 RAM and save some $ and grief. Otherwise this board works great. I would also recommend visiting the Intel site and buying only RAM that is certified.
