Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Supported processor sockets |
LGA 1155 (Socket H2) |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1600, 1800, 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800 MHz |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Supported memory module capacities |
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 512MB, 8GB |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS type |
AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
1 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
2 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Expansion slots
| Mini PCI Express slots |
1 |
| PCI slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
| PCI Express slots version |
3.0 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel Z77 Express |
| Dual-link DVI |
Y |
| System bus data transfer rate |
5 GT/s |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
ATX, LGA1155, Intel Z77, 4x DIMM DDR3, PCI-E 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet
15μ Gold Contact
ECS 15μ gold technique contains 15μ gold contact on CPU socket and Memory slot pins. It offers 3 times extra anti-oxidation, temperature resistant and scrape protection to ensure motherboards longest lifespan, better reliability and excellent contact.
SPDIF IN OUT
It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality
MIB X
ECS O.C profile offers O.C values for CPU and DRAM to reach higher performances in a quick, simple and safe way. It keeps users’ preferable BIOS settings to regain your last successful O.C configuration to create the most convenient O.C experience.
Rapid 333
Support latest generation USB 3.0, SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) and eSATA 3.0 (6Gbps) high-speed interface technologies that meet the high-capacity and high-speed needs of multi-media publishing and PC gaming.
Easy Button
Easy button design, especially, is a great plus that brings users remarkable convenience while overclocking or tweaking system performance.
Solid Capacitor
Solid capacitors lifespan is 6 times more than electrolytic capacitors at 65C temperature and it offers a stability and durable system.
ECS Super Alloy Choke
ECS Super Alloy Choke represents the latest innovative technology in sufficient power usage, high temperature tolerance and full current stability. It offers the most energy-efficient, lowest EMI interference, highest life-span and 150% higher stability than other products.
Support DirectX 11
DirectX 11 features the latest technologies of Compute Shaders, Direct 2D, Multithreaded Rendering and Tessellation for create rich worlds, realistic characters and more fluid gameplay.
Support 22nm processors
Intel new 22nm, 3-D transistor architecture enables support for new-generation processors which delivers unprecedented performance improvement, faster computing and graphics and power reduction.
Lucid Virtu MVP
Dynamic switching between built-in processor graphics and high-end, 3D performance discrete graphics cards. Ideal for gamers who require high-resolution gaming and want to enjoy amazing built-in media features of 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processors
ATI CrossFire X
The technology not only combines multi-GPU and motherboard power that soars into a new dimension of graphics capability, but also delivers the highest image quality and screen resolutions, even with the most demanding 3D titles.
NVIDIA SLI Ready
Revolutionary platform innovation intelligently scales graphics performance up to 2x. Combine multiple NVIDIA GeForce-base graphics cards with an NVIDIA nForce SLI-based motherboard. Rigorous testing and certification process for unmatched stability and compatibility.
Dual Channel DDR3 2800(OC)
DDR3 2800 OC is able to raise processor and RAM clock up to 2800MHz through capable RAM in overclock mode.
PCI EXPRESS 3.0 (with Ivy Bridge)
The next generation of PCI Express 3.0 accelerates on 32 GB/s rate which effectively delivers double of PCIe 2.0 bandwidth. PCIe 3.0 enhances the encoding scheme to eliminate 20% overhead data to deliver higher transmission speed and better performance.
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 5(Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). Provides users the performance and protection.
8 Channel High Definition Audio
Integrated 8-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound.
Giga LAN
Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10 / 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice.
USB 3.0
The latest generation Super Speed USB 3.0 Card is able to transfer data 10 times faster than USB 2.0. An innovative power management system provide better energy saving and carry more power to recharge more USB rechargeable devices. USB 3.0 Card is compatible with USB 2.0 to add more convenience and excellent performance.
HDMI Output
The interface supports existing high-definition video formats(720p, 1080i, and even 1080p), plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Combination with HDCP, provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and systems operators.
DVI Output
A video interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors. DVI transmits a digital signal from a digital location in the graphics card to a digital location on the display screen. So you get the full clarity and stability of liquid crystal technology — with sharp, clear pixels.
eSATA 3Gb/s
The signal quality and the Max cable length is 2x longer than the conventional one. It also supports external HDD hot plug and keyed connector end for fool-proof.
Front USB 3.0
Front USB 3.0 solves the trouble of connecting USB port at back panel. Front USB 3.0 with fastest transmission speed allows plugging USB devices in front USB port of your desktop to offer more convenience and time saving.
eBLU - BIOS Live Update Utility
ECS eBLU utility makes updating BIOS fast and easy. eBLU saves time and hassle of searching for BIOS online and avoid complicated flashing steps. With simple and easy steps it checks for new BIOS version on-line and safely guides the user to flash the system BIOS.
eOC - Easy Over Clock Utility
Easy Over Clock Utility is a easy and simply overclocking tools that provides user-friendly windows operation interface for novices and overclockers, with clicking on your mouse only you can get much higher performance of CPU quickly. It is available for download and updated online to get the latest version. Combine with ECS MIB technology to challenge undiscovered extreme overclocking than ever before.
eDLU - Drivers Live Update Utility
ECS eDLU utility makes updating Drivers fast and easy. eDLU Saves time and hassle of searching for Drivers online and avoid complicated steps. With simple and easy steps it checks for new Drivers version on-line and let the user to update the Drivers.
eSF(ECS Smart Fan Utility)
ECS Smart Fan Utility provides smart and user friendly way to adjust fan speed depending on PCs system loading and temperature. It offers five modes to adjust fan speed within safe range without entering BIOS for smart, easy and silent environment.
EZ Charger
EZ Charger technology provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It’s useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
Support Windows® 8
Support for the next version of Microsoft Windows - Windows 8 which is the first edition of Windows to support for both x86 PCs and ARM tablets.
ROHS
Choose an environment-friendly, fully RoHS-compliant ECS product as the foundation for keeping harmful substances out of our ecosystem.
EUP 2013
ECS Motherboards have been certified by EuP 2013 of European Union. Stand by mode and off mode not to exceed 0.50W consumption to save energy and maintain sustainable environment.
