All stock codes associated to this product
X99PhoenixSLI, X99-Phoenix-SLI, MBGX99PHOENIXSLI, MBG-X99PHOENIXSLI, 4719331821425
Overview
- Supports Intel Core i7 6950X Processor Extreme Edition
- Support Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Quad Channel, Registered / Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 8 DIMMs
- Intel USB 3.1 with USB Type-C Support
- Best 3-Way / 2-Way SLI & CrossFire Support Spacing
- NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 22110 M.2 Interface & U.2 Interface for
Intel® SSD 750
- SATA Express Connector for Up to 10Gb/s Data Transfer
- Dual Intel GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
- 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
- Ambient Surround LED with RGB Multi-Color Choices
- Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over PCIe and DDR Slots
- Ultra Durable Anti-Sulfur Resistors for Longer Lifespan
- Ultra Durable Anti-Rust Rear I/O Connectors
- Dual Hybrid Fan Headers with Precise PWM / Voltage Control for Water Pump
& Fan
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS with Q-Flash Plus USB ports
- APP Center Including EasyTune and Cloud Station Utilities
- Intel 802.11ac Dual Band Wireless Connection & Bluetooth 4.2
Ambient Surround LED
Set the Color that Matches Your Style
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned Ambient LED application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.
Light Up Your Case to Match your Motherboard
With an onboard Pin Header for aftermarket LED Strips, users now have the ability to sync the lighting in their computer case with the lighting on their motherboard. By using the Ambient LED Application, included in GIGABYTE APP Center, users are also able to specify the lighting modes available and ensure that everything is illuminating their system in harmony.
Customization Features and Water Cooling Support
Photo for reference only. Water pumps and accessories not included.
Dual Hybrid Fan Headers
Precise PWM and Voltage Control for Water pumps or Fans
Many of today’s modern computers feature water cooling to ensure that the CPU
or graphics cards stay cool and quiet while they are put under heavy load. In
order to provide the best support for water cooling solutions, GIGABYTE has
equipped its X99/Z170 motherboards with an additional water pump power header.
This allows the user to have full control over two water pumps or fans. An
additional benefit of these headers with GIGABYTE’s motherboards is the option
to choose between voltage calibration or PWM modes.
Photo for reference only. Water pumps and accessories not included.
Immersive VR
Gaming Experience
- VR requires more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 60FPS or
greater.
- Only Gaming PCs can provide the best VR experience.
To create a seamless VR experience GIGABYTE Motherboards offer the best
features to make your virtual reality feel like your actual reality.
With technologies such as NVMe support via M.2 or U.2 and a one piece metal
shielding to brace for heavier discrete graphics cards its obvious that GIGABYTE
has the tools you need to start your journey in VR. To set the mood GIGABYTE
Motherboards include Ambient Surround LED to put you in the center of
action.
Recommended configuration for VR Gaming PC
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 or greater, Compatible HDMI 1.3
video output
- CPU: Intel i5-6600K equivalent or greater
- Motherboard: GIGABYTE X99/Z170/H170/B150 motherboards
- Memory: 8GB RAM or greater
- USB Ports:3x USB 3.0 ports plus 1x USB 2.0 port or greater
- OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or newer
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respective owners and are shown for reference purposes only. Reference herein
does not constitute or imply affiliation or endorsement of Gigabyte products by
the respective trademark owners. VR Gaming photo for reference only.
2-Way SLI / CrossFire Multi-Graphics
Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
GIGABYTE Design By spacing the graphics cards in multi-graphics configurations, users are now able to obtain maximum airflow between cards.
PURE SPEED, MORE POWER
Exclusively on GIGABYTE Powered Motherboards
Intel USB 3.1
The Intel USB 3.1 controller utilizes 4 PCIe Gen2 Lanes, offering up to 20 Gb/s total bandwidth, for uncompromised transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s per USB 3.1. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation, and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.
Bandwidth design for the controller *Max. bandwidth allocated for the controller may vary by model.
Connecting the Future - USB Type-C™: The World's Next Universal Connector
Reversible USB Type-C™ with USB 3.1
U.2 Onboard (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4)
NVMe Performance for PCIe SSDs
The new Intel 750 series SSDs offer an incredible increase in performance over SATA drives. Using the NVMe protocol which takes advantage of the fast bandwidth of PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes (32 Gb/s), the drives are a clear advantage for users looking to boot their OS faster, load their games in a flash and access large files without waiting. By implementing the U.2 port onboard to support the 2.5” Intel 750 Series drive, GIGABYTE ensures that the users can benefit from the best performance.
Photo for reference only. SSDs and cables not included. This U.2 port require a 40 PCIe lane CPU to function
Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2 (Up to 32
Gb/s)
GIGABYTE’s M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for PCIe NVMe SSD devices.
Genuine All Digital Power Design
GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design from International Rectifier® which includes both 4th Generation digital PWM Controllers and industry-leading 3rd Generation PowIRstage®controllers. These 100% digital controllers offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard’s most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from their new Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition CPUs.
IR Digital PWM & IR PowIRstage ICs
This new generation of IR digital power controllers and PowIRstage® ICs feature Isense technology, which provide more precise current sensing accuracy. This helps evenly distribute the thermal loading between the PowIRstage® ICs, preventing the overheating of each individual PowIRstage®, resulting in longer lifespan and better reliability
Server Level Chokes
GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards feature Server Level Chokes
- Server level reliability
- High current capacity
- New design reduces heat created by power loss and provides efficient power
delivery to CPU VRM area.
Long Lifespan Durable Black™ Solid Caps
GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid
state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended
periods, even in extreme performance configurations. This provides peace of mind
for end users who want to push their system hard, yet demand absolute
reliability and stability, with ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU
loading
Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 3400MHz and Beyond*
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper
compatibility with profiles up to 3400MHz and beyond. All users need to do to
attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP
capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GIGABYTE
motherboard.
What is XMP?
DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as
frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge,
memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of
the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased
performance.
* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module. Please visit
www.gigabyte.com to see the complete validated memory support list.
Refreshed BIOS Easy, Smart, and Friendly
The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience will setting up their new system.
GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket
Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
Enhanced Strength PCIe Design, Support for Heavy Graphics Cards For Extreme /
VR Gaming Station
Dual Armor DIMM and PCIe Metal Shielding
Never worry about your heavy graphics card damaging your motherboard again.
GIGABYTE’s proprietary Ultra Durable PCIe Metal Shielding reinforces the PCIe
connector to prevent slot damage due to heavy graphics card. The DIMM and PCIe
metal shield also provides extra strength for when you forget to release the
lock while replacing your component, adding a fool proof option which can save
your PC’s life.
Ultra Durable Memory Armor
GIGABYTE’s exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents
against PCB distortion and twist (Plate bending) in addition to preventing any
possible ESD interference.
Product features may vary by model.Photo for reference only
Anti-Sulfur Resistor Design
Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating
chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these
occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an
Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new
meaning.
Product features may vary by model.
Dual Intel GbE LAN with cFosSpeed & Intel WIFI Card Onboard
The Dual Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed features advanced technology to help deliver better network responsiveness in crowded LAN environments and allows optimization and improved network performance for specific applications, making it a popular choice amongst gamers.
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.
*Turbo B-Clock overclocking range may vary according to CPU capabilities.
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.
GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ (UEFI) Design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive
technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial
components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a
'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', Protecting users from BIOS failure due to
virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the
update process
Long Lifespan Durable Black™ Solid Caps
GIGABYTE motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state
capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods,
even in extreme performance configurations. With ultra-low ESR no matter how
high the CPU load, this provides peace of mind for end users who want to push
their system hard, yet demand absolute reliability and stability. These
exclusive capacitors also come in customized jet black, exclusively on GIGABYTE
motherboards.
2x Copper PCB Design(2 oz Copper PCB)
GIGABYTE’s exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.
15µ Gold Plated CPU Socket Design
GIGABYTE motherboards come equipped with a 15 micron thick gold plated CPU
socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and
longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about
corroded pins or bad contacts.
Q-Flash Plus
GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus allows users to update to the latest BIOS using a thumb
drive without the CPU or Memory needing to be installed.
Updating your BIOS on your GIGABYTE motherboard can be done in a flash – even
without memory or CPU onboard. Utilizing the EC Controller, the BIOS on your
GIGABYTE Motherboard can now be updated through Q-Flash Plus even if your system
is unable to boot. An LED next to the EC controller will notify you once the
procedure is complete and you are ready to boot your system normally.
* USB thumb drive not included.
Easy to Install "G-Connector" Design
The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations.
ESD Protection for USB and LAN
GIGABYTE motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system,
providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your
Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each
LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand
high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical
surges and even direct lighting strikes.
Specifications
CPU |
1. Support for
Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA2011-3
package |
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2. L3 cache varies with
CPU |
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(Please refer "CPU
Support List" for more information.) |
Chipset |
1.
Intel X99 Express Chipset |
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Memory |
1. 8 x DDR4 DIMM
sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory |
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* Support for up to 256
GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs. |
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* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. |
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2. 4 channel memory
architecture |
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3. Support for DDR4 3600(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133 MHz memory modules |
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4. Support for non-ECC
Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules |
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5. Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) |
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6. Support for Extreme
Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
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(Please refer "Memory
Support List" for more information.) |
Audio |
1.
Realtek ALC1150 codec |
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2. High Definition
Audio |
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3.
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
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4. Support for S/PDIF
Out |
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LAN |
1. 2 x
Intel GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000
Mbit) |
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2. Support for
Teaming |
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Wireless
Communication module |
1. Wi-Fi 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band |
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2. Bluetooth 4.2, 4.1,
BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR |
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3. Support for 11ac
wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate |
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* Actual data rate may
vary depending on environment and equipment. |
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Expansion
Slots |
1. 2 x PCI Express x16
slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) |
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* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. |
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* When an i7-5820K or i7-6800K CPU is installed, the PCIEX16_2 slot operates at up to x8 mode. |
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2. 2 x PCI Express x16
slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2) |
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* The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_2 slot. When the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 slot is populated, the PCIEX16_1/ PCIEX16_2 slot operates at up to x8 mode. |
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* When an i7-5820K or i7-6800K CPU is installed, the PCIEX8_2 slot becomes unavailable. |
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(All of the PCI Express
x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
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3. 1 x PCI Express x1
slot |
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(The PCI Express x1
slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) |
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4. 1 x M.2 Socket 1
connector for the wireless communication module
(M2_WIFI) |
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Multi-Graphics
Technology |
1. Support for
NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA SLI
technologies |
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2. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX and 3-Way/ 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies |
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Storage
Interface |
Chipset: |
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1. 1 x SATA Express
connector |
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2. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
connectors (SATA3 0~5), supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID
10 |
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3. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes
only |
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(An operating system
installed on the SATA3 0~5 ports cannot be used on the sSATA 0~3
ports.) |
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4. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/ 22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) |
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5. 1 x U.2
connector |
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* When an i7-5820K or i7-6800K CPU is installed, the U.2 connector becomes unavailable. |
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USB |
Chipset+Intel USB
3.1 controller: |
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1. 1 x USB Type-C port
on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support |
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2. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
port (red) on the back panel |
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Chipset: |
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1. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0
ports on the back panel |
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2. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
ports available through the internal USB headers |
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Chipset+2
Renesas USB 3.0 Hubs: |
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1. 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
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Internal I/O
Connectors |
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main
power connector |
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2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V
power connector |
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3. 1 x PCIe power
connector |
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4. 1 x CPU fan
header |
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5. 1 x water cooling
fan/water cooling pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) |
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6. 2 x system fan
headers |
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7. 1 x system fan/water
cooling pump header (SYS_FAN3_PUMP) |
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8. 1 x RGB LED strip
extension cable header |
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9. 1 x SATA Express
connector |
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10. 10 x SATA 6Gb/s
connectors |
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11. 1 x M.2 Socket 3
connector |
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12. 1 x U.2
connector |
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13. 1 x front panel
header |
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14. 1 x front panel
audio header |
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15. 1 x S/PDIF Out
header |
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16. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0
headers |
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17. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
headers |
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18. 1 x Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) header |
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19. 1 x Thunderbolt
add-in card connector |
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20. 1 x Clear CMOS
jumper |
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Back Panel
Connectors |
1. 1 x PS/2
keyboard/mouse port |
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2. 2 x SMA antenna
connectors (2T2R) |
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3. 1 x USB Type-C port,
with USB 3.1 support |
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4. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
port (red) |
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5. 6 x USB 3.0/2.0
ports |
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6. 2 x RJ-45
ports |
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7. 1 x optical S/PDIF
Out connector |
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8. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In) |
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I/O
Controller |
1.
iTE I/O Controller Chip |
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H/W
Monitoring |
1. System voltage
detection |
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2. CPU/System/Chipset
temperature detection |
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3. CPU/CPU OPT/System
fan (pump) speed detection |
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4. CPU/System/Chipset
overheating warning |
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5. CPU/CPU OPT/System
fan (pump) fail warning |
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6. CPU/CPU OPT/System
fan (pump) speed control |
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* Whether the fan speed
control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you
install. |
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BIOS |
1. 2 x 128 Mbit
flash |
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2. Use of licensed AMI
UEFI BIOS |
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3. Support for
DualBIOS |
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4. Support for Q-Flash
Plus |
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* The USB flash drive
used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. |
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5. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7,
WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
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Unique
Features |
1. Support for APP
Center |
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* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. |
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3D
OSD |
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@BIOS |
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Ambient
LED |
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AutoGreen |
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BIOS
Setup |
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Color
Temperature |
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Cloud
Station |
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EasyTune |
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Easy
RAID |
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Fast
Boot |
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ON/OFF
Charge |
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Platform Power
Management |
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Smart
TimeLock |
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Smart
Keyboard |
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Smart
Backup |
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System Information
Viewer |
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USB
Blocker |
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V-Tuner |
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2. Support for
Q-Flash |
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3. Support for Smart
Switch |
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4. Support for Xpress
Install |
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Bundle
Software |
1.
Norton Internet Security (OEM
version) |
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2.
Intel Smart Response Technology |
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3.
cFosSpeed |
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Operating
System |
1. Support for Windows
10/8.1 64-bit |
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2. Support for Windows
7 64-bit/32-bit |
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Form
Factor |
1. ATX Form Factor;
30.5cm x 24.4cm |