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Gigabyte Vendor ShopGIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 series motherboards once again lead the motherboard industry for the highest quality and most innovative motherboard design. Featuring the industrys first consumer desktop motherboard design to introduce 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers, delivering a dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 Classic (CPU VRM) motherboards are equipped with the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable signature features including Japanese Solid Capacitors around CPU VRM boasting an operational life time of more than 50,000 hours, and GIGABYTE patented DualBIOS technology (providing dual hardware BIOS protection). GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 Classic (CPU VRM) motherboards promise to 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. GIGABYTE Smart 6 is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and offers a combination of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. Smart 6 allows you to speed up system performance, reduce boot-up time, manage a secure platform and recover previous system settings easily with a click of the mouse button. GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver 2 incorporates a host of intelligent features that use a proprietary hardware and software design to considerably enhance PC system energy efficiency, Reduce power consumption and deliver optimized auto-phase-switching for the CPU, Memory, Chipset, VGA, HDD, and fans with a simple click of button. Supporting the latest Intel Core i5 and Corei3 processors featuring the first time ever integrated graphics on chip and LGA 1156 socket, GIGABYTE H5x series motherboards set a new standard in multimedia platform for high definition contents playback. With the GPU integrated directly into the processor die, GIGABYTE H5x motherboards support 2 channel DDR3 memory, wide range of display interfaces that includes VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort (Depends on model). Additionally, the GIGABYTE H5x Series are optimized for greater graphics performance by enabling overclocking the GPU core frequency for a performance gain of up to 13%. Supports Intel Core i5/ Core i3 processors delivering native support for DDR3 memory up to 2200+MHz by the enhanced design of GIGABYTE. HDMI is the latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface able to provide up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.
AutoGreen technology can automatically save power for you simply by your bluetooth cell phone when you are away from your computer. DualBIOS is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when 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. H55-UD3H supporting ATI CrossFireX delivers the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution. Fast, comprehensive, and up-to-the-minute protection against online threats. It safeguards your computer, identity, and home network without slowing you down. It sets a new standard for speed and makes online shopping, banking, and browsing safer and more convenient than ever. The EuP (as known as Energy Using Products Directive) is part of new European Union's environment regulations. EuP established is based on the concern of environmental issues regards electronic devices been gained popularity and how to improve energy efficiency for better and greener life. GIGABYTE presents standard motherboards to help you effectively improving system performance and saving more energy.
Gigabyte warranty is 3 years and 1 year RTB followed by 2 year return to Gigabyte. Please note Gigabyte have a UK RMA department and now offer a speed service, enabling the customers to return directly for up to 3 years from purchasing. Being by far the largest UK distributor for Gigabyte products, we demand the best possible service from Gigabyte to our customers. If you would like to use the direct RMA service please email returns@gbt-tech.co.uk or call 01908 322878. If returning directly to Enta please ensure when sending motherboard's back you only send the board back and not any extra components.
| CPU | |
|---|---|
| Installed Processors (Max) | 0 (1) |
| Processor | ( ) (L1 Cache) (L2 Cache) (L3 Cache) |
| Supported Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Processors | Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 |
| Socket | Socket LGA1156 |
| Motherboard | |
| Chipset | Intel H55 |
| Input/Output Controller | ITE IT8720 |
| SATA Supported | Yes |
| IDE/EIDE Supported | Yes |
| Rear Panel I/O Ports | |
| VGA Port | 1 x D-Sub Port |
| Digital Port | 1 x DVI-D Port |
| HDMI Port | 1 x HDMI |
| S/PDIF Port | 1 x Optical S/PDIF-out |
| Audio Line In Ports | 1 x Audio In Jack |
| Audio Line Out Ports | 1 x Line Out 1 x Centre/Subwoofer 1 x Rear Surround 1 x Side Surround |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x Microphone Port |
| Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port | 1 x PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse Port |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Port |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal I/O Connectors | |
| Floppy Channels | 1 x Floppy Disk Drive Connector |
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors |
| IDE Connectors | 1 x IDE connector |
| S/PDIF Connectors | 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF out connector |
| USB Connectors | 2 x USB 2.0 Connectors |
| Serial Connectors | 1 x Serial Port Header |
| Cooling Fan Support | 1 x CPU Fan 2 x System Fan 1 Power Fan |
| Auxiliary Audio Support | 1 x CD Connector |
| Other Connectors | 1 x Clearing CMOS jumper |
| Expansion | |
| AGP Slots | - |
| PCI Slots | 4 slot(s) - PCI |
| PCI-X Slots | - |
| PCI Express Slots | 3 slot(s) - , 2 x PCI Express x16 , 1 x PCI Express x4 |
| Memory | |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB 2200 MHz Dual Channel DDR3 |
| Memory Expansion Options | 4 x 1.5V DDR 3 DIMM |
| Memory Bus Speed Range | 800 to 2200 MHz |
| Graphics Device | |
| Graphics Adaptor | Yes |
| Sound | |
| Integrated Sound | Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In |
| Network | |
| Integrated Network | Realtek 8111D Chip |
| Network Speeds Supported | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| System Requirements | |
| Operating Systems Supported | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| System | |
| BIOS | 2 x 64 Mbit flash AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b |
| Special Features | Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2 Support for Smart 6 Support for Auto Green Support for Q-Share |
| Electrical | |
| Power Connector | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| Environmental | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature - Humidity |
| Physical | |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 30.5 cm (W) x 21.0 cm (L) - Weight |