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GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards support the latest 4th Generation Intel^® Core™ processors, bringing together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer the absolute ultimate platform for your next PC build. From high current capable digital power delivery, performance-enhancing caching technologies, exclusive high-end audio features, advanced networking and device charging, gold plated hardware connectors and of course, killer good looks, GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards are in a class of their own.

Next Gen Intel^® 8 Series Platform
The latest Intel 8 Series platform offers significant improvements in performance and power consumption with the latest 4th generation Intel^® Core™ processors and Intel^® B85 chipsets. As well as a boost in overall productivity, the latest HD4600 Intel^® processor graphics provide native 4K resolution playback over standard HDMI connectivity, with significantly higher frame rates in the latest DX11 3D game titles.

O Ultra Durable ™ 4 Plus estréia nas placas-mãe GIGABYTE, com uma gama de recursos e opções de componentes que oferecem desempenho recorde, operação fria, eficiente e vida útil prolongada para a placa-mãe.

GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.

AMD CrossFire™ delivers the ultimate graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

As placas-mãe GIGABYTE apresentam a próxima geração de interface gráfico DisplayPort, capazes de transmitir até 10.8 Gbps de banda através dos cabos, oferecendo bilhões de cores, permitindo as mais rápida “refresh rate” e maiores profundidade de cores.

HDMI™ is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI™ ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI™ is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) é um padrão de interface de vídeo projetado para transportar dados de vídeo digital descompactados e para maximizar a qualidade visual de dispositivos de exibição digital, como monitores LCD, projetores digitais, etc. Além disso, a interface DVI é compatível com HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

Suporte a On/Off Charge - A tecnologia ON/OFF Charge GIGABYTE permite cargas mais rápidas nos dispositivos como o iPhone, iPad e iPod Touch. Derivado do aclamado 3x USB Power da GIGABYTE, a tecnologia On/Off Charge permite os dispositivos como iPhone, iPad e iPod Touch a serem carregados com mais fluxo de corrente que as portas USB padrões. Isso tudo com o benefício de manter o PC ligado, em standby ou até mesmo desligado...mais
*Devido a algumas limitações de alguns celulares, pode haver a necessidade de conectar os celulares ao PC antes que o PC entre no modo S4/S5 para permitir a carga rápida através das portas USB On/Off Charge. Os resultados das cargas podem variar de acordo com o modelo.

GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.

GIGABYTE EasyTune provides a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings.

GIGABYTE Smart Fan 2

As well as offering more system fans than ever before, GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards feature updated and improved CPU and system fan speed controls, with individual airflow and speed settings available via a dedicated digital controller. GIGABYTE Smart Fan 2 allows you to configure CPU fans and system fans.

The new and updated GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system's BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface by automatically downloading the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers.

GIGABYTE EZ Setup combines several key utilities designed to simplify install and configuration procedures for several exclusive GIGABYTE apps including Disk Mode Switch, Smart Connect, EZ Rapid Start and EZ Smart response.