Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
| Processor with Intel Graphics Technology required |
Y |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1333, 1600 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
64 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| ACPI version |
5.0 |
Processor
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| 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 |
| Parallel connector |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
N |
| GAME/MIDI connector |
N |
| EZ plug connector |
N |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Serial port headers |
2 |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
Graphics
| Graphics adapter family |
Intel |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel B85 |
| Graphics |
HD Graphics |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
LGA1150, Intel B85 Express, non-ECC, 2 x DDR3 1600/1333MHz, Intel HD Graphics, 1 x PCI Express 4 x16, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s, AMI UEFI BIOS, Micro ATX, GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
- Supports 4th Generation Intel Core processors
- GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology
- Audio Noise Guard with High Quality Audio Capacitors
- GIGABYTE Hybrid digital power engine
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
- GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices
- LAN with high ESD Protection
- HDMI 1.4, DVI, D-SUB
- Long lifespan Durable Solid caps
- GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer
GIGABYTE 8 Series Motherboards
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 digital power delivery, performance-enhancing caching technologies, exclusive high-end audio features, advanced networking and device charging, gold plated hardware connectors and of course, killer good looks, 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 4th generation Intel Core processors and Intel B85 chipsets. As well as a boost in overall productivity, the latest HD4600 Intel processor graphics provide native 4K resolution playback over standard HDMI connectivity, with 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.
High Quality Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards use high quality Nippon Chemicon ARE series audio capacitors. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for user experience.
Dedicated Audio Hardware Zone
+ Separation on the PCB layer protects the board's sensitive analog audio components.
+ Separate analog and digital ground to protect against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
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.
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.
DVI Support
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video interface standard designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data and to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices, such as LCD monitors, digital projectors, and so on. In addition, the DVI interface is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
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.
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.
