Memory
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Audio system |
HD Audio |
| PC health monitoring |
Voltage, Temperature, FAN |
| Component for |
PC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
2048 MB |
Processor
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
AMD A68H |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
AMD A68H, FM2+, 2x DDR3 DIMM, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 7.1-ch, USB 3.0/2.0, PS/2, D-Sub, Gigabit Ethernet, AMI UEFI BIOS, Micro ATX
<b>Dedicated Audio Hardware Zone</b>
+ Separation on the PCB layer protects the board's sensitive analog audio components.
+ Separate analog and digital ground to protect against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
<b>GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™</b>
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ debuts on GIGABYTE motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.
<b>Ultra Performance</b>
GIGABYTE uses Solid Caps (Capacitors) for CPU VRM and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.
<b>Humidity Protection</b>
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.
<b>Power Failure Protection</b>
GIGABYTE also uses Anti-Surge ICs to protect the motherboard against power surges.
<b>Electrostatic Protection</b>
GIGABYTE motherboards feature High Resistance ICs which help protect the motherboard against electrostatic discharge.
<b>GIGABYTE FM2+ Series Motherboards</b>
GIGABYTE FM2+ series motherboards feature AMD the latest FM2+ socket, and are designed to get the most from forthcoming AMD Kaveri APUs, while preserving compatibility for current AMD FM2 APUs. AMD FM2+ APUs offer native support for 8 GT/s PCI Express gen 3.0 as well as DX11.1 support integrating the high performance ‘Steamroller’ core. Based on AMD A68H chipset, native USB3.0 and SATA3 ports support up to 5Gbps and 6Gbps of data transfer speeds, delivering the GIGABYTE FM2+ series motherboards most stable and high efficiency working experience via the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ technologies.
<b>AMD Dual Graphics Technology</b>
The AMD FM2+ series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon™ graphics card to the system. This unique Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors.
<b>ErP Lot 6 support</b>
The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.
