Product Detail

CPU

- Support for an Intel Core i7 series processor/Intel Core i5 series processor/ Intel Core i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTEs website for the latest CPU support list.)
- L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

- Intel H55 Express Chipset

Memory

- 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1)
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
- Support for non-ECC memory modules
- Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
To reach DDR3 2200 MHz and above, you are required to use with Intel Core i7/Core i5 CPU without HD Graphics and install a discrete graphics card.
When using Intel Core i5/Core i3/ Pentium CPU with HD Graphics, the maximum memory speed supported is 1666 MHz
Go to GIGABYTEs website for the latest memory support list.

Onboard Graphics

Integrated in the Chipset:
- 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2)
- 1 x HDMI port(Note 2) (Note 4)
Audio

Integrated in the Chipset:
- Realtek ALC888B/892 codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF In/Out
- Support for CD In

LAN

- 1 x Realtek RTL8111D/8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (Note 5) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) (Note 6)
- 2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics Technology

- Support for ATI CrossFireX technology(Note 6)

Storage Interface

Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

iTE IT8720 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB

Chipset:
- Integrated in the Chipset
- 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)

Internal I/O Connectors

- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x IDE connector
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x system fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x CD In connector
- 1 x S/PDIF In header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x serial port header
- 1 x clearing CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port (Note 2)
- 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4)
- 1 x HDMI port (Note 2) (Note 4)
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller

- iTE IT8720 chip

H/W Monitoring

- System voltage detection
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
- CPU overheating warning
- CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
- CPU/System fan speed control (Note 7)

BIOS

- 2 x 64 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
- Support for DualBIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features

- Support for BIOS
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
- Support for Download Center
- Support for Xpress Install
- Support for Xpress Recovery2
- Support for EasyTune
- Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2
- Support for Smart 6
- Support for Auto Green
- Support for Q-Share

Bundle Software

- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System

- Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor

-MicroATX Form Factor 24.4cm x 21.0cm

Remark

- Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors website or 3rd party website.
-Due to most hardware/software vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME. If some vendors still has Win9X/ME drivers available, we will publish on website.

Note

- (Note 1) Due to 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 4 GB.
- (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics.
- (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- (Note 4) You can use only one of the onboard digital graphics ports (e.g. DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D) for output when in the BIOS Setup program or when during the POST screens.
- (Note 5) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- (Note 6) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled.
- (Note 7) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install.
- (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
8.7 x 8.7 x 4.72

Warranty
3 Years