Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
| RAID levels |
1, 5, 10 |
| Component for |
PC |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Y |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| ECC |
Y |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
64 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| ACPI version |
5.0 |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, Serial ATA III |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Serial port headers |
1 |
| Parallel port via internal header |
Y |
| Number of SATA Express connectors |
3 |
| Thunderbolt headers |
1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
1 |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
512 MB |
| Graphics adapter family |
Intel |
| Parallel processing technology support |
2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX |
| Maximum resolution |
4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Number of displays supported |
3 |
Packaging content
| Manual |
Y |
| Quick installation guide |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
2 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots |
2 |
Processor
| Processor socket |
LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Compatible processor series |
Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
225 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel Z170 |
| Graphics |
HD Graphics |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel Z170 Express, DDR4 x 4, PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1 x 2, PCI x 2, PS/2, D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, USB 3.0 x 3, USB 2.0 x 2, RJ-45, ATX
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable ™ Motherboards
GIGABYTE 100 series motherboards support the latest 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, a 14nm desktop CPU which features improved performance, power efficiency and support for DDR4 memory, bringing cutting edge features and ultimate performance to your next PC build.
Fast USB 3.1 Solution
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Turbo B-Clock:
Built-in Advanced Performance Tuning IC
Thanks to the onboard TURBO B-Clock Tuning IC, GIGABYTE Motherboards enable Overclockers to have the ability to change their BCLK Frequency to a desired value of their choice. With the new linear range adjustment option of the Tuning IC, ranges from 90MHz to 500MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps.
Fast Onboard Storage with 32Gb/s M.2
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All New GIGABYTE App Center Including EasyTune™, Cloud Station™ Utilities and More...
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Next Generation SATA Express
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2-Way SLI™/3-Way CrossFire™ Multi-Graphics
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Intel® GbE LAN with cFosSpeed
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High Definition Audio Design
The Realtek ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel high definition audio codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.
High Quality audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.
Ambient LED
GIGABYTE motherboards feature LED lighting for the audio guard path, providing a cool, custom look to your rig. Not only does the Audio Noise Guard protect the board's sensitive analog audio components, but its LEDs can also be programed to beat at the rhythm of the music you are listening to, or pulse at a soothing pace to create a great atmosphere to enhance the environment of your game, movie or music.
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