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RHKCommander959 - April 16, 2009» Discuss this article (4)
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Specifications:
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CPU
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Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA 1366 package (Go to CPU Support List for the latest CPU support ) L3 cache varies with CPU |
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QPI
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4.8GT/s / 6.4GT/s |
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Chipset
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North Bridge: Intel® X58 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R |
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Memory
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6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2100+/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules |
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Audio
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Realtek ALC889A codec
High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In |
| LAN |
1 x Realtek 8111D chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| Expansion Slots |
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1) (Note 4) (The PCIEX16_1, PCIE16_2 and PCIEX8_1 slots support 2-Way/3-Way NVIDIA SLI/ATI CrossFireX technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots |
| Storage Interface |
South Bridge: |
| IEEE 1394 |
T.I. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) |
| USB | Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) |
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Internal I/O Connectors
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1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x IEEE 1394a headers 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power switch 1 x reset switch |
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Back Panel Connectors
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1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x clearing CMOS switch 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 ports 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) |
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I/O Controller
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iTE IT8720 chip |
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H/W Monitoring
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System voltage detection
CPU/System/North Bridge temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control |
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BIOS
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2 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b |
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Unique Features
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Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share |
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Bundle Software
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Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
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Operating System
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Support for Microsoft® Windows Vista/XP
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Form Factor
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ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
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Features:
- Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
- Supports the newest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in socket LGA1366 with QPI 6.4 GT/s
- Revolution energy saving design with DES Advanced featuring hardware based Dynamic 6-Gear switching
- Supports 3 channel DDR3 2100+ memory
- Scalable ability to both 3 way CrossFireX and 3 way SLI support for ultimate graphics performance
- Advanced 12+2+2 power phase design with VRD 11.1 support
- Built-in TPM chip with 2048bits encryption to highest level digital data protection
- Unique hardware control IC to provide more precision voltage control
- 100% 50,000 hour lifespan Japanese solid capacitors design
- Professed onboard LED allow user to easily catch on PC status
- Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection
- Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet connection
- Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience
- Power/reset/Clr CMOS onboard button for easily operation on the workbench
- Blu-ray playback outputs supported by high quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio
All information courtesy of Gigabyte@http://www.gigabyte.us/Products/Motherboard/Products_Spec.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=2985&ProductName=GA-EX58-UD4P
