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WorldWorld’’s 1s 1stst All SolidAll SolidCapacitor MotherboardCapacitor Motherboard
WorldWorld’’s 1s 1stst Low Low RDS(onRDS(on),),Ferrite Core, Solid CapFerrite Core, Solid CapMotherboardMotherboard
WorldWorld’’s 1s 1stst DynamicDynamicPhase Power SwitchingPhase Power SwitchingEnergy Saving TechnologyEnergy Saving Technology
WorldWorld’’s 1s 1stst 2oz2ozCopper PCB MotherboardCopper PCB Motherboard
Setting Industry QualitySetting Industry QualityStandards Year by YearStandards Year by Year
Innovative Onboard Innovative Onboard Accelerated Accelerated technologiestechnologies
for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0for SATA3 6Gbps & USB3.0
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Native PCINative PCI --e x1 Gen2 Bandwidthe x1 Gen2 Bandwidth
6 6 Gb/sGb/sSATA3 SATA3 6G6G
6 ports6 ports
USB 3.0 USB 3.0 5G5Gcontrollercontroller
5 5 Gb/sGb/s
Gen2Gen21* PCI1* PCI--E x16/x8E x16/x81* PCI1* PCI--E x8E x8
1* PCI1* PCI--E x8E x81* PCI1* PCI--E x16/x8E x16/x8
WorldWorld ’’s 1s 1stst Chipset Featuring Native Support for SATA Chipset Featuring Native Support for SATA 6Gb/s6Gb/s
Intelligently scales graphics performance by combin ing Intelligently scales graphics performance by combin ing multiple graphics solutions in 890FXAmultiple graphics solutions in 890FXA --UD7UD7
PCB Size: XL-ATX(325x244mm)
Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4Multiple Display Support with 4--------way way way way way way way way CrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireX™™™™™™™™
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PCB Size: XL-ATX(325x244mm)
•CPU: AMD AM3 PhenomII X6 1055T•Memory: Kingstone DDR3-1866 2GBx3 •VGA: ATI Radeon HD 5870 x4
•HDD: Segate 320GB •OS:WIN7 (64bit)
4way (4*x8) vs 3way (x16+2*x8) vs 2way (2*x16) Comparison
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52% Better !
76% Better !
81% Better !
(Score)
Note: ATI is constantly updating the 4-way CrossFireX driver support for performance improvements.
3D Graphics Comparison3D Graphics Comparison3D Graphics Comparison3D Graphics Comparison4/3/24/3/24/3/24/3/2----way way way way CrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireX
3D Graphics Comparison3D Graphics Comparison3D Graphics Comparison3D Graphics Comparison4/3/24/3/24/3/24/3/2----way way way way CrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireXCrossFireX
•CPU: AMD AM3 PhenomII X6 1055T•Memory: Kingstone DDR3-1866 2GBx3 •VGA: ATI Radeon HD 5870 x4
•HDD: Segate 320GB •OS:WIN7 (64bit)
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205% Better !
243% Better !
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Note: ATI is constantly updating the 4-way CrossFireX driver support for performance improvements.
CoreBoost
Featuring a unique Core Boost micro-processor which enables the processor’s hidden cores.
Core Boost Core Boost micromicro--processor processor
Auto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto Unlock
Note: The ability to unlock the hidden CPU cores may vary by processor.
Before
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4 Core!!4 Core!!
Just 1 simple click
Unlock the hidden cores using a simple click in Easy Tune 6 Unlock the hidden cores using a simple click in Easy Tune 6 Unlock the hidden cores using a simple click in Easy Tune 6 Unlock the hidden cores using a simple click in Easy Tune 6
Auto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto Unlock
Note: The ability to unlock the hidden CPU cores may vary by processor.
CPU Spec. Current price*
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz, 65W USD 66
Athlon II X3 440 3.0GHz, 95W USD 87
Athlon II X4 640 3.0GHz, 95W USD 122Price was based on AMD Feb 10 Price list
41% up41% up41% up
CineBench R10 Multiple CPU score 87% up87% up87% up
Auto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto UnlockAuto Unlock
Note: The ability to unlock the hidden CPU cores may vary by processor.
ON/OFF ChargeON/OFF ChargeON/OFF ChargeON/OFF ChargeDelivers the best recharging capabilities for the Delivers the best recharging capabilities for the
iPadiPad , , iPhoneiPhone and and iPodiPod TouchTouch
•• Enables FAST Charge for Enables FAST Charge for iPadiPad , , iPhoneiPhone , , iPodiPod TouchTouch
•• GIGABYTE 3X USB power to provide sufficient charge power GIGABYTE 3X USB power to provide sufficient charge power
•• Supports charging in working state, standby, hibern ate and poweSupports charging in working state, standby, hibern ate and powe r off r off mode mode
•• Supports power hungry Supports power hungry iPhone/iPad/iPodiPhone/iPad/iPodTouch Charge from USB ports Touch Charge from USB ports
•• Charge when your PC is turned offCharge when your PC is turned off
•• Shortens the charging time by up to Shortens the charging time by up to 40%!40%!
Charge Your Charge Your Charge Your Charge Your iPhone/iPad/iPodiPhone/iPad/iPodiPhone/iPad/iPodiPhone/iPad/iPod Touch Anytime Touch Anytime Touch Anytime Touch Anytime
On/Off Charge Theory and RulesOn/Off Charge Theory and RulesOn/Off Charge Theory and RulesOn/Off Charge Theory and Rules
On/Off Charge USB portOn/Off Charge USB portOn/Off Charge USB portOn/Off Charge USB port
Supports Supports iPhoneiPhone , , iPadiPad and and iPodiPod Touch charging Touch charging while PC is in while PC is in HibernationHibernation and and power off modespower off modes
Connect On/Off charge USB pin-header to front panel USB portsConnect On/Off charge USB pinConnect On/Off charge USB pin --header to front panel USB portsheader to front panel USB ports
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On/Off Charge ComparisonOn/Off Charge ComparisonOn/Off Charge ComparisonOn/Off Charge Comparison
Traditional Motherboards On/Off Charg e MotherboardTraditional Motherboards On/Off Charg e Motherboard ss
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System On
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System On
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FastCharge
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GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnology
Featuring SuperSpeed USB 3.0 from NEC with superfastdata transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps.
Featuring 3X USB Power Boost through a unique hardware design for greater USB device compatibilit y and stability.
Featuring AMD SB850 NATIVE high speed SATA 6Gbps storage 6 ports interface with RAID 0,1,5,10 support.
GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration TechnologyGIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration Technology
WorldWorldWorldWorldWorldWorldWorldWorld’’’’’’’’s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution s First Native SATA 3.0 Solution
Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850Integrated Into the AMD SB850
SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps SATA 6Gbps
AMD SB850
2x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 02x Faster than SATA 2, 4x Faster via RAID 0
Provides the latest AMD SB850 NATIVE high speed SATA 6Gbps storage offering 6 ports with superfast 4x speed with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
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Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps Better Performance with SATA 6Gbps
AMD SB850 Beats Marvell SE9128 on HD TACH performance test (using SATA2 SSD HDD)
(MB/Sec)
5% Faster
20% Faster
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SATA2 SSD HDD:
Intel 80G
SA2M080G2GC
45% Faster
AMDSB850
MarvellSE9128
System:
AM3 PhenomII X4 965, GA-890GPA-UD3H; Intel i7-860, GA-P55A-UD4P
Win7-32bit, HD Tach 3.0.1.0
AMDSB850
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Marvell SE9128 AMD SB850
21% Faster
Better Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6GbpsBetter Performance With SATA 6Gbps
AMD SB850 Beats Marvell SE9128 on PC Mark Vantage- HDD test (by SATA2 SSD HDD)
(Score)
System:
AM3 PhenomII X4 965, GA-890FXA-UD7; Intel i7-860, GA-P55A-UD4P
Win7-32bit, 3DMark Vantage (HDD Test Suite)
AMDSB850
MarvellSE9128
SATA2 SSD HDD:
Intel 80G
SA2M080G2GC
World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!
3 SATA3 SSDs in RAID 0!
SATA3 SSD HDD:
Micron 128G C300
System:
AM3 PhenomII X4 965, GA-890GPA-UD3H; Intel i7-975, GA-X58A-UD7;
Win7-64bit, HD Tach 3.0.1.0
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Micron 128G C300
System:
AM3 PhenomII X4 965, GA-890GPA-UD3H; Intel i7-975, GA-X58A-UD7;
Win7-64bit, HD Tach 3.0.1.0
(Score)
World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!World Breaking SATA3 Performance!
3 SATA3 SSDs in RAID 0!
WorldWorldWorldWorldWorldWorldWorldWorld’’’’’’’’s First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NECs First USB 3.0 Logo Certified Solution from NEC
SuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeed USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0
10X FASTER10X FASTER5 Gbps speed USB 3.0 offers 10x performance gain over USB 2.0
Instant ConnectInstant ConnectSync-N-Go technology to minimize user wait-time
Optimized Power EfficiencyOptimized Power EfficiencyNo device polling and lower active and idle power requirements
USB 2.0 backwards compatibilityUSB 2.0 backwards compatibilityDevices interoperate with USB 2.0 platforms. Hosts support USB 2.0 legacy devices
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 GbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbps transfer rate from transfer rate from transfer rate from transfer rate from transfer rate from transfer rate from transfer rate from transfer rate from NEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controllerNEC USB 3.0 host controller
10X FASTER !!!10X FASTER !!!
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 GbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbpsGbps transfer rate transfer rate transfer rate transfer rate transfer rate transfer rate transfer rate transfer rate from NEC from NEC from NEC from NEC from NEC from NEC from NEC from NEC SuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeed USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0
SuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeed USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0
USB 3.0
GIGABYE AMD 800A Series Motherboards
10X FASTER10X FASTER
With USB 3.0, transfering a 25GB HD movie is no longer a pain…
14 minutes drops to 70 seconds only !
No More WaitingNo More WaitingNo More WaitingNo More WaitingNo More WaitingNo More WaitingNo More WaitingNo More Waiting
SuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeed USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0
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One direction data transfer
Better Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer EfficiencyBetter Data Transfer Efficiency
USBUSBUSBUSB 2.02.02.02.02.02.02.02.0
Bidirectional data transfer for efficiency
USBUSBUSBUSB 3.03.03.03.0
SuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeedSuperSpeed USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 3.0
GIGABYE AMD 800A Series MB
Utmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power BoostUtmost Compatibility with 3x USB Power Boost
USB ports power delivery comparison
3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost
Standard Standard
Better!
Better!
Featuring 3x USB Power Boost by unique hardware design
Offer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More PowerOffer USB Devices More Power
Up to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower ResistanceUp to 4x Lower Resistance
3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost
Better PerformanceEach USB port protected by
dedicated fuse
Better PerformanceBetter PerformanceEach USB port protected by
dedicated fuse
Better CompatibilityLower resistance fuse
(up to 4x lower) to ensure lower voltage drop!
Better CompatibilityBetter CompatibilityLower resistance fuse
(up to 4x lower ) to ensure lower voltage drop!
ALL USB ports are 3x USB Power compatible
No longer requires ‘Y’ USB cable for external DVD-RW /HDD
Supports more USB devices through USB hub
3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power 3X Power Boost performance for USB power by by by by by by by by unique hardware design unique hardware design unique hardware design unique hardware design unique hardware design unique hardware design unique hardware design unique hardware design
Supports power hunger USB devices
Better USB device compatibility
More stable, less power spikes
Better protection via dedicated fuse on each port
3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost3x USB Power Boost
(Before)(Before)Needs Needs 22 USB USB
plugs to work!plugs to work!
(Now)(Now)11 USB plug USB plug can work!can work!
Better!
Supports 2 Supports 2 Supports 2 Supports 2 eSATAeSATAeSATAeSATA
storage by storage by storage by storage by
eSATAeSATAeSATAeSATA cablecablecablecable10 SATA ports (6*SATA3 + 2*SATA2 + 10 SATA ports (6*SATA3 + 2*SATA2 + 10 SATA ports (6*SATA3 + 2*SATA2 + 10 SATA ports (6*SATA3 + 2*SATA2 +
2*2*2*2*eSATAeSATAeSATAeSATA/ USB Combo/ USB Combo/ USB Combo/ USB Combo) for flexible capability) for flexible capability) for flexible capability) for flexible capability
10 USB ports (2*USB 3.0 + 6*USB2.0 + 2*eSATA/USB Co mbo)
2 1394 ports Smart DualLANCoaxial and optical
S/PDIF Out connector
Total 4Total 4Total 4Total 4 SATASATASATASATA ports and 10 USB ports in ports and 10 USB ports in ports and 10 USB ports in ports and 10 USB ports in Rear Rear Rear Rear
provide impeccable connectivityprovide impeccable connectivityprovide impeccable connectivityprovide impeccable connectivity
Great Connectivity Great Connectivity Great Connectivity Great Connectivity
ALL USB ports are 3x USB Power compatible
eSATAeSATAeSATAeSATA/ USB combo connectors / USB combo connectors / USB combo connectors / USB combo connectors 2 2 2 2 eSATAeSATAeSATAeSATA/ USB Combo connectors for / USB Combo connectors for / USB Combo connectors for / USB Combo connectors for
enhanced enhanced enhanced enhanced storagestoragestoragestorage flexibility with no need for flexibility with no need for flexibility with no need for flexibility with no need for additional power sourceadditional power sourceadditional power sourceadditional power source
Provides connection between a PC and an external storage drive. Similar to existing USB connections, but supports up to 3 Gb/s SATA data transfer rates
2-in-1 combination connector design capable of accepting eSATA & USB cable plugs
USB driveeSATA HDDPower eSATA
ALL USB ports are 3x USB Power compatible
Stylish and aero-dynamic engineering delivers the u ltimate cooling solution
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All New Thermal Solution DesignAll New Thermal Solution DesignAll New Thermal Solution DesignAll New Thermal Solution Design
Aero-dynamic MOSFET heat-sink allows more
efficient cooling from the CPU cooler air-flow
Heat-pipe design enables better
conductivity away from heat
source
Large heat-sink for north-bridge chipset allows
better cooling performance during overclocking
High performance Copper Heat High performance Copper Heat Pipe with sintered process, Pipe with sintered process, designed for ultra efficient designed for ultra efficient thermal conductivitythermal conductivity
Unique Screen Cooling Unique Screen Cooling thermal design effectively thermal design effectively reduces the temperature reduces the temperature around the CPU zone, and around the CPU zone, and removes the heat between removes the heat between NB and SB areaNB and SB area
Extreme Cooling SolutionExtreme Cooling SolutionExtreme Cooling SolutionExtreme Cooling Solution
Unique HybridUnique Hybrid --Silent Pipe 2 combines Air cooling and Liquid Cooli ng to enable Silent Pipe 2 combines Air cooling and Liquid Cooli ng to enable effective heat removal for near zero noise operati oneffective heat removal for near zero noise operati on
LargeLarge--Area heat sink rapidly Area heat sink rapidly transfers heat from components to transfers heat from components to enable effective heat removal enable effective heat removal
Power Power LayerLayer
Ground Ground LayerLayer
2 oz Copper PCB Design2 oz Copper PCB Design1 oz Copper PCB Design1 oz Copper PCB Design
�� PCB electrical waste is reduced by 50% PCB electrical waste is reduced by 50% �� Improved signal quality Improved signal quality �� Reduced temperature around Reduced temperature around
critical onboard components critical onboard components
Electrons Traveling Through the Copper Electrons Traveling Through the Copper
The Difference 2X Copper PCBs Make The Difference 2X Copper PCBs Make The Difference 2X Copper PCBs Make The Difference 2X Copper PCBs Make GIGABYTE Ultra DurableGIGABYTE Ultra DurableGIGABYTE Ultra DurableGIGABYTE Ultra Durable™™™™ 3 is the industry3 is the industry3 is the industry3 is the industry’’’’s 1st consumer desktop s 1st consumer desktop s 1st consumer desktop s 1st consumer desktop motherboard design featuring 2X copper for both power and groundmotherboard design featuring 2X copper for both power and groundmotherboard design featuring 2X copper for both power and groundmotherboard design featuring 2X copper for both power and ground layers layers layers layers
Electrons Traveling Through the Copper Electrons Traveling Through the Copper
2x Copper PCB Design Benefits 2x Copper PCB Design Benefits 2x Copper PCB Design Benefits 2x Copper PCB Design Benefits
Better Power Better Power Efficiency Efficiency
Lower EMILower EMI
Better Better ESD ProtectionESD Protection
Lower Lower Temperature Temperature
2X Lower 2X Lower ImpedanceImpedance
Better Better OverclockingOverclocking
GIGABYTE Ultra DurableGIGABYTE Ultra Durable ™™ 3 Classic 3 Classic motherboards all adopt 2X Copper PCBsmotherboards all adopt 2X Copper PCBs
High Quality Motherboards MUST HAVE High Quality Motherboards MUST HAVE High Quality Motherboards MUST HAVE High Quality Motherboards MUST HAVE
Longer Life timeLonger Life time
Lower TemperatureLower Temperature
Lower Power LossLower Power Loss
Lower ImpedanceLower Impedance
50,000 hr. Japanese50,000 hr. JapaneseSolid CapacitorsSolid Capacitors
Lower Lower RDS(onRDS(on))MOSFETsMOSFETs
Ferrite CoreFerrite CoreChokesChokes
2oz Copper2oz CopperPCBPCB
GIGABYTE Ultra DurableGIGABYTE Ultra Durable ™™ 3 Motherboards lead3 Motherboards leadthe industry for quality standardsthe industry for quality standards
GIGABYTE Unique O. C. FeaturesGIGABYTE Unique O. C. FeaturesGIGABYTE Unique O. C. FeaturesGIGABYTE Unique O. C. Features
•• Hardware Over Voltage Control ICHardware Over Voltage Control IC
•• Provides more voltage control options Provides more voltage control options for CPU, Chipset & memory than before for CPU, Chipset & memory than before
•• HW linear real time voltage control, with HW linear real time voltage control, with no delay compare to previous GPIO no delay compare to previous GPIO controller controller
•• Finer stepping of up to 10 mV min Finer stepping of up to 10 mV min (0.001V) (0.001V)
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GIGABYTE AMD 800A series GIGABYTE AMD 800A series motherboards are all equipped with motherboards are all equipped with OV control ICOV control IC
1 2
Smart Dual LANSmart Dual LANSmart Dual LANSmart Dual LANBlisteringly Fast and Seamless ConnectivityBlisteringly Fast and Seamless ConnectivityBlisteringly Fast and Seamless ConnectivityBlisteringly Fast and Seamless Connectivity
GIGABYTE Smart Dual LAN technology features intelligent LAN portGIGABYTE Smart Dual LAN technology features intelligent LAN port autoauto--switching between the 2 physical Gigabit LAN chips; offering hasswitching between the 2 physical Gigabit LAN chips; offering hassle free, sle free, zero downtime, high speed network connectivity. zero downtime, high speed network connectivity.
With Smart Dual LAN,With Smart Dual LAN,LAN Chip 2 automatically kicksLAN Chip 2 automatically kicksin without requiring users to in without requiring users to physically switch the network physically switch the network cablecable
Traditional DesignTraditional Design
LAN Chip 1 encounters hardware failure, resulting in network outage for LAN 1…
Users are required to reconnect the network by switching the network cable to LAN 2
Smart Dual LANSmart Dual LAN
How Smart Dual LAN WorksHow Smart Dual LAN Works
Server Standard Spec.
How Teaming Works How Teaming Works
Smart Dual LANSmart Dual LAN
Experience blistering fast network data access of up to 2Gbps bandwidth transmission with the Teaming function enabled, and enjoy added power savings with the Green Ethernet feature.
With the Teaming function enabled, the network With the Teaming function enabled, the network bandwidth of both systems are grouped together, bandwidth of both systems are grouped together, doubling the bandwidth of up to 2 doubling the bandwidth of up to 2 Gb/sGb/s..
Performance Enhancement with Dual Performance Enhancement with Dual PCIE 8111DPCIE 8111D
68% Better!
Blisteringly Fast and Seamless ConnectivityBlisteringly Fast and Seamless ConnectivityBlisteringly Fast and Seamless ConnectivityBlisteringly Fast and Seamless Connectivity
Security LeadershipSecurity LeadershipSecurity LeadershipSecurity LeadershipDelivering the highest level of protection Delivering the highest level of protection Delivering the highest level of protection Delivering the highest level of protection
from hardware failure and data theftfrom hardware failure and data theftfrom hardware failure and data theftfrom hardware failure and data theft
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE DualBIOSDualBIOS ™™ TechnologyTechnology
How How DualBIOSDualBIOS ™™ works?works?
BootStart
BIOScheckPass
H/WcheckPass
Boot sequenceON
Boot Up!
Boot Fail
BackupBIOS
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Powerful Audio TechnologiesPowerful Audio TechnologiesPowerful Audio TechnologiesPowerful Audio Technologies
HighHigh --performance DAC (Digitalperformance DAC (Digital --Analog Converter) with Analog Converter) with 108 dB 108 dB SignalSignal --toto --Noise ratio playback qualityNoise ratio playback quality
Enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for C ontent Enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for C ontent Protected mediaProtected media
•• ALC889 CodecALC889 Codec
•• BluBlu --ray Supportray Support
•• DOLBY SupportDOLBY Support
Delivers vivid surround sound for music, movies, an d Delivers vivid surround sound for music, movies, an d games, using two to eight speakers or any set of games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphonesheadphones
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eSATAeSATA/USB combo connectors /USB combo connectors Supports 2 eSATA/USB combo connectors for enhanced storage flexibility with no need for additional power source
8+2 Power Phase for CPU VRM8+2 Power Phase for CPU VRMMax headroom for AMD high-TDP 140W CPU with 8+2 power phase design, ensuring maximum overclockability, optimized power delivery and lowest VRM temperature
PCIePCIe 2.0 Graphics Interfaces2.0 Graphics Interfaces
6 PCIe 2.0 graphics interfaces support 4/3/2-way ATI CrossFireX™ (running at 4*x8/ x16+2*x8/ 2*x16) for ultimate graphics performance. The remaining 2 PCIe 2.0 x4 slots is for add-on cards usage.
AMD Future CPU Headroom AMD Future CPU Headroom Supports the latest 45nm AMD 6core & multi-core Phenom™II/ Athlon™II processors with socket AM3 and HT 3.0 technology support
USB 3.0 Support USB 3.0 Support Supports newest NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps
Auto UnlockAuto UnlockHW-based solution for unlock AMD hidden CPU cores further to unleash system performance
Onboard Debug LED Onboard Debug LED Simplifies motherboard troubleshooting by identifying and displaying error codes
New Levels of Memory PerformanceNew Levels of Memory Performance
Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1866+(OC)/ 1333/1066 memory (* Please refer to GIGABYTE website for detailed memory support information)
Precision OVPrecision OVUnique hardware controller IC providing more precise voltage control and finer stepping for CPU, Chipset and memory
SATA 6Gbps via AMD SB850SATA 6Gbps via AMD SB850Provides 6 ports of native SATA3 storage with SuperFast6Gbps link speeds and RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
Onboard Quick SwitchesOnboard Quick SwitchesOnboard Power, Clear CMOS, and Reset buttons allow for quick and easy tweaking for power users
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On/Off ChargeOn/Off ChargeUnique On/Off Charge delivers the best recharging capabilities for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
ProcessorProcessor
AMD AMD PhenomIIPhenomII / / AthlonIIAthlonII processors processors
Socket AM3 with HT3.0(5200MT/s)Socket AM3 with HT3.0(5200MT/s)
ChipsetChipset
AMD 890FX+SB850 ChipsetAMD 890FX+SB850 Chipset
NEC USB 3.0 controllerNEC USB 3.0 controller
T.I. IEEE 1394a controllerT.I. IEEE 1394a controller
JM363 / JM362JM363 / JM362
2 x RTL8111D LAN controller2 x RTL8111D LAN controller
8 Channels ALC889 Audio controller8 Channels ALC889 Audio controller
MemoryMemory
DualDual --Ch DDR3Ch DDR3--1866(OC)/1333/10661866(OC)/1333/1066
Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
2 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (@x16,x16) x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (@x16,x16)
2 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (@x8,x8) x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (@x8,x8)
2 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (@x4,x4)x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (@x4,x4)
1 x PCI slot1 x PCI slot
SizeSize
XLXL--ATX (325x244mm)ATX (325x244mm)
Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors
6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x FDD connector1 x FDD connector
1 x IDE connector1 x IDE connector
1 x LPT connector1 x LPT connector
1 1 x IEEE 1394a connectorx IEEE 1394a connector
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors (supports 6 ports)3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors (supports 6 ports)
1 x S/PDIF In header1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x COM port header1 x COM port header
Rear I/O ConnectorsRear I/O Connectors
2 x 2 x eSATAeSATA/ USB Combo connector/ USB Combo connector
2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x LAN ports2 x LAN ports
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x IEEE 1394a connector2 x IEEE 1394a connector
PS/2 Keyboard/MousePS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
6 x audio jacks6 x audio jacks
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