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 power delivery, performance-enhancing caching technologies, exclusive high-end audio features, advanced networking, and device charging, GIGABYTE 8 series motherboards are in a class of their own.
The latest Intel 8 Series platform offers significant improvements in performance and power consumption with the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® chipsets. As well as a boost in overall productivity, the latest HD4600 Intel® processor graphics provide significantly higher frame rates in the latest DX11 3D game titles.
GbE LAN features a network bandwidth management application that helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.
GIGABYTE Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system’s potential.
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ debuts on GIGABYTE motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation, and extended motherboard lifespan.
GIGABYTE uses Solid Caps (Capacitors) for CPU VRM and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.
Humidity can play havoc on a motherboard's circuitry. GIGABYTE's new Glass Fabric PCB design helps protect against electrical shorts due to humidity by reducing the gaps in spacing between PCB filaments.
GIGABYTE also uses Anti-Surge ICs to protect the motherboard against power surges.
GIGABYTE motherboards feature High Resistance ICs which help protect the motherboard against electrostatic discharge.
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 can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lightning strikes.
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 provide native 4K support with integrated Intel® HD Graphics via HDMI.
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CPU | 1. Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package |
| 2. L3 cache varies with CPU |
| (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.) |
Chipset | 1. Intel® H81 Express Chipset |
Memory | 1. 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory |
| * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. |
| 2. Dual channel memory architecture |
| 3. Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules |
| 4. Support for non-ECC memory modules |
| 5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| (Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: |
| 1. 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 |
| 2. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 |
| * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. |
| 3. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB |
Audio | 1. Realtek® Audio CODEC |
| 2. High Definition Audio |
| 3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
| * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. |
LAN | 1. Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps) |
Expansion Slots | 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 |
| 2. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot |
| (The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) |
Storage Interface | Chipset: |
| 1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 2.0 x4/x2 SSD support) |
| 2. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) |
| 3. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3) |
| * The M2A connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. The SATA3 0 connector will become unavailable when an SATA SSD is installed in the M2A connector. |
| Refer to "2-7 Internal Connectors," "8) M2A (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. |
USB | Chipset: |
| 1. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel |
| 2. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
Internal I/O Connectors | 1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| 3. 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector |
| 4. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| 5. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors |
| 6. 1 x CPU fan header |
| 7. 1 x system fan header |
| 8. 1 x front panel header |
| 9. 1 x front panel audio header |
| 10. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
| 11. 1 x serial port header |
| 12. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| 13. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header |
Back Panel Connectors | 1. 1 x PS/2 mouse port |
| 2. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port |
| 3. 1 x D-Sub port |
| 4. 1 x HDMI port |
| 5. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports |
| 6. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| 7. 1 x RJ-45 port |
| 8. 3 x audio jacks |
I/O Controller | 1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
H/W Monitoring | 1. Voltage detection |
| 2. Temperature detection |
| 3. Fan speed detection |
| 4. Overheating warning |
| 5. Fan fail warning |
| 6. Fan speed control |
| * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install. |
BIOS | 1. 1 x 32 Mbit flash |
| 2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS |
| 3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Unique Features | 1. Support for Q-Flash |
| 2. Support for APP Center |
| * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. |
| @BIOS |
| EasyTune |
| EZ Setup |
| USB Blocker |
| Smart TimeLock |
| Smart Recovery 2 |
| Support for ON/OFF Charge |
Bundled Software | 1. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
| 2. LAN bandwidth management software |
Operating System | 1. Support for Windows 10/7 |
Form Factor | 1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 23.0cm x 17.5cm |
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