Description
Gigabyte 6 series motherboards incorporate an Intel approved Intersil PWM controller that is VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) compliant. This means that it offers new features that include SerialVID (SVID) which transfers power management information between the processor and voltage regulator controller, allowing more robust and efficient signaling control between the CPU and PWM controller - hence, delivering a more energy efficient platform. 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 All 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 feature 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. Some motherboards in this segment feature the Gigabyte Ultra Durable 2 Classic design, which features All Solid Japanese manufactured Capacitors and Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs.
Features
"* New 100% Hardware VRD 12 Compliant CPU Power Design, * Next Generation High Quality Components and 4 Phase CPU Power Design, * On/Off Charge Technology, * 108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback, * 3 Year Warranty,"
Specification
"* CPU: Support for Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package, L3 cache varies with CPU * Chipset: Intel H61 Express Chipset * Memory: 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory, Dual channel memory architecture, Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules, Support for non-ECC memory modules * Audio: Realtek ALC889 codec, High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, Support for S/PDIF Out * LAN: 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) * Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16, 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, 3 x PCI slots * Storage Interface Chipset: 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA20~SATA23) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices * USB Chipset: Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers), Etron EJ168 chip: Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel * Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors, 1 x CPU fan header, 2 x system fan headers, 1 x power fan header, 1 x front panel header, 1 x front panel audio header, 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 1 x clearing CMOS jumper * Back Panel Connectors: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, 1 x parallel port, 1 x serial port, 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) * I/O Controller: iTE IT8728 chip * H/W Monitoring: System voltage detection, CPU/System temperature detection, CPU/System/Power fan speed detection, CPU overheating warning, CPU/System/Power fan fail warning, CPU/System fan speed control * BIOS: 2 x 32 Mbit flash, Use of licensed AWARD BIOS, Support for DualBIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b * Warranty: 3 Years
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VRD 12 compliant CPU power design
This GIGABYTE 6 series motherboard incorporates an Intel approved Intersil PWM controller that is VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) compliant. This means that it offers features that include SerialVID (SVID) which transfers power management information between the processor and voltage regulator controller, allowing more robust and efficient signaling control between the CPU and PWM controller - hence, delivering a more energy efficient platform. -
High quality components and 4 Phase CPU power design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 motherboards also feature ferrite core chokes with higher energy efficiency compared to 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. -
108dB signal-to-noise ratio playback
This GIGABYTE motherboard features 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)
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 supports 3TB+ hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and enables more data storage on a single hard drive. -
SuperSpeed USB 3.0
This GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 motherboard boasts SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an additional onboard host controller. With superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, users are able to experience a theoretical 10x improvement over USB 2.0. Additionally, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 assures users of long term use of their legacy USB 2.0 devices. -
3x USB Power Boost
3x USB Power Boost delivers 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. -
ErP 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.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3-B3 - 1.0 - motherboard - ATX - LGA1155 Socket - H61
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel H61 Express
- Processor Socket
- 1 x LGA1155 Socket
- Max RAM Size
- 16 GB
- RAM Supported
- 2 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC
- Storage Ports
- 4 x SATA-300
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel H61 Express
- Processor Socket
- LGA1155 Socket
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 16 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz
- Speed
- PC3-10600, PC3-8500, PC3-6400
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC889
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 2 x DIMM 240-pin (1.5 V) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 3 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-300 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices
- Interfaces
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x parallel , 1 x serial , 1 x SPDIF out , 4 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack
- Internal Interfaces
- 4 x USB 2.0
- Power Connectors
- 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Features
- BIOS Type
- Award
- BIOS Features
- DMI 2.0 support, ACPI 1.0b support, SMBIOS 2.4 support
- Hardware Monitoring
- CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection, power supply fan tachometer
- Hardware Features
- DualBIOS, Q-Flash, Smart 6, 4 Phase Power Design, AutoGreen, 3x USB Power Boost, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver, On/Off Charge
Miscellaneous
- Software Included
- Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, Xpress Recovery 2, Q-Share, Cloud OC, EasyTune
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, ACPI 1.0b, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 19 cm