Description

• 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 1.5V 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 1920×1200
  2. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
     * Support for HDMI 1.4a version.
  3. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
• Audio
  1. Realtek^® ALC887 codec
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
     * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
  4. Support for S/PDIF Out
• LAN
  1. Realtek^® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
• 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.)
  3. 2 x PCI slots
• Storage Interface
  Chipset:

  1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
  2. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
• USB
  Chipset:

  1. Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
  2. Up to 6 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 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  4. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
  5. 1 x CPU fan header
  6. 1 x system fan header
  7. 1 x front panel header
  8. 1 x front panel audio header
  9. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
  10. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
  11. 1 x serial port header
  12. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
  2. 1 x PS/2 mouse port
  3. 1 x parallel port
  4. 1 x serial port
  5. 1 x D-Sub port
  6. 1 x HDMI port
  7. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
  8. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  9. 1 x RJ-45 port
  10. 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
• I/O Controller
  1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. System voltage detection
  2. CPU/System temperature detection
  3. CPU/System fan speed detection
  4. CPU/System overheating warning
  5. CPU/System fan fail warning
  6. CPU/System fan speed control
     * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
• BIOS
  1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
  3. Support for DualBIOS™
  4. 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 Xpress Install
  3. Support for APP Center
     * Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications.
     @BIOS
     EasyTune
     EZ Setup
     USB Blocker
  4. Support for ON/OFF Charge
• Bundled Software
  1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 10/8.1/8/7
• Form Factor
  1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 18.0cm
• 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. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

• GIGABYTE 8 Series Motherboards
  

  GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards support the latest 4^th 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.

  Next Gen Intel^® 8 Series Platform
  The latest Intel 8 Series platform offers significant improvements in performance and power consumption with the latest 4^th generation Intel^® Core™ processors and Intel^® H81 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.

• GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus
  

  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.

• Ultra Performance

  GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.

• Ultra Safe

  GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC’s most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a ‘Main BIOS’ and a ‘Backup BIOS’, making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

• Humidity Protection
  

  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.

  

• Power Failure Protection
  

  GIGABYTE also uses Anti-Surge ICs to protect the motherboard against power surges.
  
• Electrostatic Protection
  

  GIGABYTE motherboards feature High Resistance ICs which help protect the motherboard against electrostatic discharge.

  

• High ESD Protection for USB and LAN (USB 3.0 only)
  

  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.

• One Fuse per USB Port (USB 3.0 only)
  

  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 Ultra HD Support
  

  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.
• HDMI™-The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
  

  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.
• On/Off Charge Technology
  

  GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE’s highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger…more
  *Due to certain mobile phone limitations, users may need to connect the mobile phone to their PC before the PC enters S4/S5 mode to enable a quick charge from non On/Off Charge USB ports. Charging results may vary by model.
  *Whether to support 3X USB power design, it may vary by models.
  
• LAN Optimizer – Intelligent optimization network management tool
  

  GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer is designed to allow the user to manage different types of network traffic so that data streams such as HD media, web browsing or online gaming can be prioritized, taking precedence over large data downloads that tend to strangle overall network bandwidth.
• GIGABYTE App Center
  

  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.
• GIGABYTE EasyTune
  

  GIGABYTE EasyTune provides a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings.

  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.

• GIGABYTE @BIOS
  

  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
  

  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.