Performance
Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
PC health monitoring |
CPU, FAN, Temperature, Voltage |
Audio system |
Realtek ALC662 |
Component for |
PC |
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333, 1600 MHz |
Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Number of memory slots |
2 |
Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
Number of SATA III connectors |
2 |
Number of SATA II connectors |
2 |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Serial port headers |
1 |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Processor
Processor thermal power (max) |
95 W |
Back panel I/O ports
PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Other features
Other features |
Windows 8 Ready, Supports Solid capacitor, Supports Charger Booster, Supports BIOS Online Update |
Additionally
Chipset |
Intel H81 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel H81, 2 x DIMM, 16GB DDR3, SATA 2 / SATA 3, USB 2.0 / 3.0, RJ-45, VGA, Micro ATX, PCI-E x16 2.0 x 1, PCI-E x1 2.0 x 1
HD Audio
Provides high quality sound with minimal loss of audio fidelity.
DX11.1
Direct3D 11.1 enables Direct3D 10 APIs and Direct3D 11 APIs to use one underlying rendering device. And it allows developers to achieve a high speed, fully conformant software rasterizer.
SmartSpeedLAN
SmartSpeedLAN is a free software application which monitors and manages your PC's network behavior. With user-friendly GUI, it allows you to select and prioritize different types of network traffic, including gaming, media streaming, communications or web surfing.You can also set any specific applications, choosing to prioritize or block accordingly. SmartSpeedLAN can feature automatic management options that use adaptive networking intelligence to ensure that you are getting the best online experience possible.
Charger Booster
Charger booster is the best and efficient charger solution for apple devices such as iPad, iPhone. Basically, Charger booster Technology is able to boost the charging time to be more efficiency and faster once any apple goods connecting to our Motherboard. With charger booster technology, you are able to charge your apple devices up to 42 % faster.
SATAIII 6Gbps
SATAIII 6Gbps provides a higher bandwidth to retrieve and transfer HD media. With this super speed data transfer, SATAIII allows an incredible data boost which is 2x faster than the SATA 3G.
USB 3.0
Experience Fastest data transfers at 5 Gbps with USB 3.0--the new latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and backward compatible with previous USB 2.0 components.
Intel Smart Connect
Smart Connect will periodically wake the computer is in sleep state, the things to check for updates and information.
Intel Rapid Start
Rapid Start is a free utility that Biostar motherboard 8 series designed simply to install. Can quickly start to make rapid system recovery from a deep sleep at about 5 seconds.
Dual DDR3-1600
It supports 2 or 4 DIMM Slots DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1600/1333. The processor support 2 memory channels and setting the memory multiplier, allows selection of the channel speed. These clearly uplift the band width and boost the overall system performance.
Moistureproof PCB
The popularity of PC usage and working environment is getting deteriorating and moist(rural, coastal, etc.). The PCB will be oxidizing easily by damp or absorbed moisture, and ionic migration or CAF (Conductive Anodic Filament) will be generated. Moisture-proof PCB meets high density and high reliability requirements for moisture proof.
Low RdsOn P-Pak MOS
Low resistance design can significantly reduce the current out of energy loss.
Low temperature, small size, excellent thermal conductivity.
X.D.C (eXtreme Durable Capacitors)
Biostar adopts low ESR and high ripple conductive solid state caps that provide sufficient, stable power supply to the CPU. The life span can also be more than 6.25 x of ordinary liquid caps.
ESD Protection
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is the major factor to destroy PC by electrical overstress(EOS) condition, ESD occurred by PC users when touch any devices connect to PC, which may result in damage to motherboard or parts .ESD protection is designed to protect the motherboard and equipment from damage by EOS
USB Polyswitch
On board dedicated power fuse to help prevent USB port failure. It prevents USB Port overcurrent and safegurand your system and device lifespan.
BIOS Virus Protection
When enabled, the BIOS will protect the boot sector and partition table by halting the system and flashing a warning message whether there's an attempt to write to these areas.
OC / OV / OH Protection
All BIOSTAR special circuit design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect your system. Over current protection, avoid motherboard from damage when doing overclock or an unusual current import. Over heat protection, avoid motherboard & CPU from burning when exceeding the temperature limitation.
BullGuard Internet Security (90 days FREE trial)
BullGuard Internet Security comes with the broadest line-up of internet security features on the market, including: a cutting-edge dual Antivirus engine, Online Backup for your precious files, PC Tune Up to speed up your system, a Game Mode for a seamless gaming experience, Parental Control, Firewall, Safe Browsing and many more. Make the most of your digital life with Bullguard!
UEFI BIOS
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a brand new framework that provides a revolutionary interface. It is a modern clear and easy-to-use graphical user interface. The UEFI comes with a colorful easy-understand icons leads users into the setup layer directly.
Header Zone
Users can easily assemble their own computer, a simple-swap data discs and other accessories.
BIO-Remote 2
BIO-Remote2 Technology is featuring users a better Home Theater environment. Users who own either Android mobile or Apple goods are able to access and control your PC remotely; At this moment, you’re smart device became a intelligent and functional remote controller; more than that, BIO-Remote2 also includes both function of mouse pad and power point presentation mode.
MX SUITE
As an Biostar customer you can download MAGIX multimedia tools designed to enhance your music, videos and photos for free. From music and website creation to video editing and photo management. Four products that cover all of your multimedia needs. Simply do more with your media than you ever thought possible. more...
Simplitec
"Simplitec" offers premium solutions to ensure your PC is faster, more reliable and free of security gaps - automatically or with customized setups. "Simplitec" is a free bundle software to scan your computer for problems and offers a professional solution for each problem to put your PC back in top form. more...
BIO-Flasher
Update BIOS effortlessly from a USB flash disk before entering the OS.
BIO-Flasher is a convenient BIOS update tool. Just launch this tool and put the BIOS on USB pen driver before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS with only a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy disk or other complicated flash utility.
eHot-Line Utiltiy
Integrated e-service automatically sends your technical support request to Biostar Globe tech support without any delay.
BIOScreen Utility
Personalize your desktop with customizable boot logo. BIOScreen is the new feature that lets you personalize and create your own style with unique, custom-made boot logo.
Intel H81 chipset
The latest Intel H81 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It natively supports up to two USB 3.0 ports for up to 10 times faster transfer rates than previous USB 2.0. Intel H81 Express chipset also supported iGPU such as Intel processors with DX11 graphics allow you enjoy the higher frame rate in Gaming experience.
Intel LGA 1150 4th Generation Intel Core Processor support
The 4th generation Intel Core processors are based on 4th generation Intel Cor processor architecture, with the latest 22nm process to maximize the processor platform. Based on the new LGA 1150 socket, 4th generation Intel Core processors with graphics with DX11.1 & OCL1.2 cores , the overall performance will meet your demand.