• CPU
    CPU
    1. Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor /Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
    2. L3 cache varies with CPU
  • Chipset
    Chipset
    1. Intel® P55 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    Memory
    1. 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
    2. Dual channel memory architecture
    3. Support for DDR3 2200/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
    4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
    5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
    Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.
  • Audio
    Audio
    1. Realtek ALC892 codec
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
    4. Support for S/PDIF In/Out
    5. Support for CD In
  • LAN
    LAN
    1. 1 x RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
  • Expansion Slots
    Expansion Slots
    1. *1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
    2. *1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
    3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
    4. 3 x PCI slots
  • Multi-Graphics Technology
    Multi-Graphics Technology
    1. Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology
  • Storage Interface
    Storage Interface
    Chipset:
    1. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
    2. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
    Marvell 9128 chip:
    1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
    2. Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1
    * SATA3 RAID 0 4x and SATA3 2x performance are maximum theoretical values. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
    * SATA3 SSDs are not recommended for use in RAID 0 mode on Marvell SE9128 ports.


    iTE IT8213 chip:
    1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
    iTE IT8720 chip:
    1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
  • USB
    USB
    Chipset:
    1. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
    NEC chip:
    1. Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
    * USB 3.0 10x performance is a maximum theoretical value. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector
    4. 1 x IDE connector
    5. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
    6. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    7. 1 x CPU fan header
    8. 2 x system fan headers
    9. 1 x power fan header
    10. 1 x front panel header
    11. 1 x front panel audio header
    12. 1 x CD In connector
    13. 1 x S/PDIF In header
    14. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
    15. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    16. 1 x serial port header
    17. 1 x parallel port header
    18. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    Back Panel Connectors
    1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
    2. 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
    3. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    4. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    5. 2 x USB 3.0 ports
    6. 1 x RJ-45 port
    7. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
  • I/O Controller
    I/O Controller
    1. iTE IT8720 chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    H/W Monitoring
    1. System voltage detection
    2. CPU/System temperature detection
    3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
    4. CPU overheating warning
    5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
    6. CPU/System fan speed control
  • BIOS
    BIOS
    1. 2 x 16 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
    3. Support for DualBIOS™
    4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
  • Unique Features
    Unique Features
    1. Support for @BIOS
    2. Support for Q-Flash
    3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
    4. Support for Download Center
    5. Support for Xpress Install
    6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
    7. Support for EasyTune
    8. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2
    9. Support for Smart 6™
    10. Support for Auto Green
    11. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive
    12. Support for Q-Share
  • Bundled Software
    Bundled Software
    1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
  • Operating System
    Operating System
    1. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
  • Form Factor
    Form Factor
    1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
  • Note
    Note
    1. When SATA3 / USB 3.0 (Marvell 9128 /NEC USB 3.0 Controllers) work at turbo mode, 1st PCIE x16 will work at x8 speed.
  • Remark
    Remark
    1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
    2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

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