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General| Non-ECC | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory voltage | 1.5 V |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Processor socket | LGA 1156 (Socket H) |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 8 |
| Number of EATX power connectors | 0 |
| Special features | @BIOS Q-Flash Xpress BIOS Rescue Download Center Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2 |
| Controller interface type | iTE IT8720 |
| Controller 2nd interface type | ATA-133/100/66/33 |
| Headphone outputs | 6 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC888 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® P55 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Compatible operating systems | Win XP, Vista, 7 |
| PCI slots | 3 |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security |
| Networking features | 10/100/1000 Mbit |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 10 |
| BIOS memory size | 32 Mbit |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 244 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
Safety guidelines for installing motherboard components to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
Details key hardware specifications of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, and ports.
Step-by-step guide for properly installing the CPU and its cooler onto the motherboard socket.
Instructions on how to install DDR3 memory modules and configure dual channel memory.
Procedure for installing PCI Express or PCI cards into the motherboard expansion slots.
Identifies and describes the function of each connector on the motherboard's back panel.
Details the various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for system components.
Describes the different screens that may appear during system boot-up.
Overview of the BIOS Setup main menu and navigation using function keys.
Guide to adjusting CPU, memory, and voltage settings for performance tuning.
Covers system date, time, and basic IDE/SATA device configuration.
Options for boot order, security, and system performance enhancements.
Configuration settings for onboard devices like SATA, USB, LAN, and Audio.
Settings related to ACPI sleep states and power-on behavior.
Monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Restores the motherboard to either fail-safe or optimized default BIOS settings.
Options to set passwords for BIOS access and system startup.
Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.
Exits BIOS Setup without saving any changes made.
Instructions for installing essential chipset drivers from the motherboard driver disk.
Lists and describes GIGABYTE's proprietary utilities and bundled software for installation.
Access to application guides, driver disk content descriptions, and motherboard manuals.
Provides contact information for GIGABYTE support offices worldwide.
Displays basic system information and lists installed hardware components.
Links to GIGABYTE's website for downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.
Provides quick links to install recently developed GIGABYTE utilities.
Utility for backing up and restoring system data, supporting NTFS, FAT32, FAT16 file systems.
Explains GIGABYTE's Q-Flash and @BIOS tools for updating the motherboard BIOS.
Software for fine-tuning system settings like CPU, memory, and graphics clocks in Windows.
Technology for optimizing power savings and efficiency through hardware and software.
A tool for easy data sharing between computers on the same network via LAN.
Suite of six utilities for PC management, including system speed, security, and recovery.
Feature for creating backups of changed data files or copying files from a backup.
Records personal passwords and dates, storing data in BIOS for safety.
Monitors and records system activities like power on/off times and data file movements.
Manages computer usage time with simple rules for weekdays and weekends.
Enables system power savings using a Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key.
Utility for quickly configuring RAID-ready systems for RAID 0 and enhancing hard drive performance.
Steps for installing SATA drives and configuring RAID arrays.
Detailed guide for setting up SATA drives and RAID with the Intel P55 chipset.
Instructions for configuring SATA drives and RAID using the Marvell 9128 controller.
Steps to create a bootable diskette with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers for OS installation.
Guide to installing Windows XP/Vista with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.
Guide to setting up audio jacks for speakers, microphones, and digital audio connections.
FAQs and a troubleshooting procedure to resolve common system startup issues.
Contains important notices regarding product compliance, safety, and environmental regulations.
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