GIGABYTE was the first motherboard manufacturer to realize the
importance of using only the highest quality components for the
critically important CPU VRM zone of the motherboard which is
responsible for delivering stable power to the CPU. The GIGABYTE Ultra
Durable™ 2 design utilizes Solid Capacitors manufactured in Japan which
are rated to last for at least 50,000 hours in operational use. GIGABYTE
Ultra Durable™ 2 motherboards also features Ferrite Core Chokes with
higher energy efficiency compared to more common iron core chokes and
Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs which feature lower resistance, i.e. reduced power
consumption and heat.
GIGABYTE has further improved on the CPU VRM area by increasing the
power phases from 3 to a 4 phase design. This allows for more stable
power delivery to the CPU, as well as help smooth out power ripple and
noise which is important for clean CPU power delivery.
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...
3x USB Power Boost
GIGABYTE motherboards feature a 3x USB power boost, delivering
greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. GIGABYTE’s unique
USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the
full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. In
addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops,
and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery.
(note) Only front USB ports support 3X USB Power.
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards are equipped with solid
capacitors developed by leading Japanese manufacturers. With an average
lifespan of 50,000 hours, these solid capacitors provide the stability,
reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end
processors and other components running today's most demanding
applications and games.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 support Microsoft DirectX10, Intel
®
Clear Video Technology, which enable smoother HD playback. The 3D
enhancement of GMA X4500 also highly improves the realism and graphics
performance for mainstream gaming. Through the support of DVI and HDMI
(with HDCP), Intel GMA X4500 brings the ultimate multimedia experience.
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Intel
® Clear Video Technology delivers enhanced video
playback, sharper images, and precise color control for a premium visual
experience.
108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback
GIGABYTE strongly believes that in 2011, HD audio playback is a
standard specification, and as such, we have made Blu-ray audio playback
a standard for all of our motherboards.
All of GIGABYTE's 2011 motherboards feature higher capability audio
solution with 108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback quality to
deliver high-performance, multi-channel HD audio. SNR is a comparison of
the amount of signal to the amount of noise such as hiss present in the
signal (expressed in Decibels). A higher SNR equals a better audio
experience. For example, 108dB, is a high audio specification, as this
means the audio signal is 108dB higher than the level of the noise.
DualBIOS™ 3TB+ HDD Support (Hybrid EFI Technology)
Hybrid EFI Technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE's mature BIOS
platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products
with 3TB+ HDD support from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer
the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using
GIGABYTE's @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE
website.
GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ is a patented technology that automatically recovers
BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical
BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ allows quick and
seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper
BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ now supports 3TB+
(terabyte) hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and
enables more data storage on a single hard drive.
SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
SATA 3Gb/s doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. SATA 3Gb/s
facilitates bandwidth aggregation for multiple devices, enabling max
through put as well as, higher cache through put performance in single
drive configurations.
Gigabit LAN connectivity
The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection
with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation
connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless
internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents.
ErP Lot 6 support
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.
Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy
Energy Saver is able to dynamically adjust CPU power depending on
workload, delivering just the right amount of power needed for the task.
Coupled with Intel’s highly efficient 45nm CPU’s, Easy Energy Saver is
able to provide exceptional levels of power savings and enhanced power
efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.
