GA-Z87M-HD3 (rev. 1.x)

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^® Z87 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.

GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards come equipped with a gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins and bad contacts.

On GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards each USB port has its own dedicated power fuse that prevents unwanted USB port failure, helping to safe guard your important data during transfer
GIGABYTE One Fuse per USB Port Design	Traditional One Fuse Design for Multi-USB Ports

A resolução de 4K é o próximo marco tecnológico na entrega de conteúdo de alta definição, utilizando aproximadamente 4.000 pixels no eixo horizontal, mais do que quatro vezes a densidade padrão de pixels HD de hoje. As placas-mãe da série GIGABYTE FM2 + oferecem suporte 4K nativo com gráficos integrados FM2 + APU via porta HDMI.

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)

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.

• Simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings • Adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment • System-related information display without the need to install additional software

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.

• Take control of how your BIOS looks and feels with a fully customizable UI • Adjust overclocking and performance settings in real-time • Smooth mouse control and shortcuts for fast navigation GIGABYTE's new Dashboard mode allows users to have complete access to all data related to your motherboards key components including CPU, graphics and memory clocks, temperatures and voltages. For the first time ever, overclockers can adjust CPU clock, frequency and voltage settings in real-time within BIOS. This massively saves time, allowing users to find optimal settings without having to reboot.