GA-Z87-DS3H (rev. 1.1)

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.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.

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

4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards boards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel^® HD Graphics via HDMI.

HDMI™ reprezintă High-Definition Multimedia Interface (interfață multimedia HD) ce permite o lățime de bandă a transmiterii de semnal video de până la 5Gb/s și sunet de înaltă calitate pe 8 canale, toate printr-un singur cablu. Fiind capabil să transmită semnal audio și video superior, necompresat, HDMI™ permite cea mai bună redare de conținut digital de până la 1080p fără pierderile de calitate asociate interfețelor analogice și conversiilor digital-analog. În plus, HDMI™ este compatibil cu HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), ce permite redarea de Blu-ray/HD DVD sau alte conținuturi media protejate.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) este un standard de interfață video proiectat pentru a transmite date video digitale necompresate și pentru a maximiza calitatea vizuală a echipamentelor de afișare digitală, cum ar fi monitoare LCD, videoproiectoare etc. În plus, interfața DVI este compatibilă cu 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.