Experience a new world of Hi-Def multimedia entertainment and SuperSpeed data transfer with the all new GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards. Supporting the latest Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5 and Core™ i3 LGA 1156 socket processors featuring the industry’s first on-die integrated graphics processor, the GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards provide exceptional high definition content playback unmatched by previous integrated graphic solutions. Delivering the very latest connectivity options, the GIGABYTE H55/H57 series support a wide range of display interfaces including VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort as well as providing support for next generation data transfer and storage capabilities including USB 3.0, allowing you to transfer a 25 Gigabyte HD movie in as little as 70 seconds.
Leveraging the success of the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 3 design featuring 2x copper PCB and delivering a host of cutting-edge features including innovative Smart6™ PC management tools, Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 power saving utilities, DualBIOS™ and support for Energy Using Products Directive (EuP), the GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards provide a powerful, yet power efficient multimedia platform.
Whether you are a home theater PC enthusiast wanting the highest quality entertainment experience, or just wanting to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster in all its full HD glory, GIGABYTE H55/H57 series motherboards have all the features to make your night at the movies a memorable one. The only thing missing is the popcorn.
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World's first USB 3.0 logo certified solution from NEC |
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Utilizing the new generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface from NEC with a 10x data transfer speed boost over USB 2.0, USB 3.0 features dual-simplex transfer for simultaneous data transfer from PC to USB device for improved data transfer efficiency. |
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Faster Data Transfer |
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Transfer of 25GB HD movie |
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70 sec |
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Better data transfer efficiency |
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Dual Simplex |
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Dual direction at the same time |
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USB 3.0 Device |
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USB 3.0 PC |
Data transfer between USB device and PC is bidirectional. Data is both sent and
received between USB device and PC simultaneously, hence improving the data
transfer efficiency. |
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USB 2.0
Half Duplex transfer |
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Only one direction at a time |
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USB 2.0 device |
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Data transfer between USB device and PC is in only one direction. Data is either being sent or received at any one time – can't be sent and received simultaneously. |
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Utmost compatibility with 3x
USB power boost |
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The 3x USB Power Boost from GIGABYTE is designed to deliver the utmost compatibility and stability for USB devices, such as external storage devices or optical drives, by supplying sufficient power through a single USB port. This will help free-up USB ports for using multiple USB devices on one motherboard. |
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*3x USB power from USB 2.0 ports is available with certain models only.
Please consult the motherboard retail box or the official GIGABYTE website for more details. |
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Model |
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CPU Support |
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors |
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors |
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors |
CPU Socket |
LGA1156 |
LGA1156 |
LGA1156 |
Chipset |
Intel H55 chipset |
Intel H55 chipset |
Intel H55 chipset |
Onboard Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics* |
Intel HD Graphics* |
Intel HD Graphics* |
Graphics Interface |
1*PCI-E 2.0 x16
slot
HDMI / DVI |
1*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot
HDMI
/ DVI / Display Port |
1*PCI-E 2.0 x16
slot
HDMI / DVI / Display Port |
Memory Type |
Channel DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Memory DIMM |
2*DDR3 (Max 8 GB) |
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB) |
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB) |
Expansion Slots |
1*PCI-Ex4 |
3*PCI-Ex1 + 3*PCI |
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI |
ATA connector |
4* Serial ATA 3Gb/s+1*e-SATA 3Gb/s |
7*SATA
3Gb/s + 1*eSATA
+ 1*PATA |
7*SATA
3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA |
SATA RAID |
N/A |
0, 1, JBOD (JM363) |
0, 1, JBOD (JM363) |
USB |
8*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0 |
10*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0 |
10*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0 |
Audio / 1394/ LAN |
8-channel HD/ 1*GbE |
8-channel HD/ 1*1394/ 1*GbE |
8-channel HD/ 1*1394/ 1*GbE |
Features & Software |
USB 3.0, USB 3x power,Smart6,
UD3,
DES 2, ErP Ready |
USB 3.0, USB 3x power, Smart6,
UD3, DES 2, DX10, Dolby, ErP Ready |
USB 3.0, USB 3x power,Smart6,
UD3, DES 2, DX10, Dolby, ErP Ready |
Form Factor (mm) |
Mini-iTX (170x170) |
ATX (305x210) |
mATX (244x244) |
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CPU Support |
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors |
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors |
Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3 Processors |
CPU Socket |
LGA1156 |
LGA1156 |
LGA1156 |
Chipset |
Intel H55 chipset |
Intel H55 chipset |
Intel H57 chipset |
Onboard Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics* |
Intel HD Graphics* |
Intel HD Graphics* |
Graphics Interface |
1*PCI-E 2.0 x16
slot
DVI,HDMI, DisplayPort |
2*PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot
HDMI
/ DVI / Display Port |
1*PCI-E 2.0 x16
slot
HDMI / DVI / Display Port |
Memory Type |
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Channel DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Memory DIMM |
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB) |
2*DDR3 (Max 8 GB) |
4*DDR3 (Max 16 GB) |
Expansion Slots |
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI |
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI |
1*PCI-Ex4 + 2*PCI |
ATA connector |
5*SATA 3Gb/s + 1*eSATA + 1*PATA |
5*SATA
3Gb/s + 1*eSATA
+ 1*PATA |
7*SATA
3Gb/s + 1*eSATA
+ 1*PATA |
SATA RAID |
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N/A |
0, 1, 5, 10 (H57)/ 0, 1, JBOD (JM363) |
USB |
12*USB2.0 |
12*USB2.0 |
12*USB2.0 + 2* USB3.0 |
Audio / 1394/ LAN |
8-channel HD/ 2*1394/ 1*GbE |
8-channel HD/ 1*GbE |
8-channel HD/ 1*1394/ 1*GbE |
Features & Software |
Smart6,
UD3
Classic, DES 2, DX10, Dolby, ErP Ready |
USB 3x power, Smart6, DES 2,
ErP Ready |
USB 3.0, USB 3x power,Smart6,
UD3,
DES 2, ATI CrossFireX,DX10, Dolby,
ErP Ready |
Form Factor (mm) |
uATX (244x230) |
mATX (244x210) |
mATX (244x244) |
*Requires a processor with Intel HD Graphics Technology.
**Available features vary by model. Please visit the GIGABYTE website to see a complete listing of motherboard model features.
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