Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3 Rev.1.0 Intel Chipset X58 Express Socket LGA1366 DDR3 ATX Motherboard. The GA-X58-USB3 was designed specifically to take advantage of the raw power of the next generation Intel Core i7 processors and the Intel X58 Express chipset, whose new evolution in computing architecture is able to deliver an amazing performance break through from past processor generations. Replacing the Front Side Bus is the new Quick Path Interconnect, or QPI, whose 25.6 GB/sec transfer rates (double the bandwidth of the 1600MHz FSB) eliminates the communication bottleneck between the processor and chipset.

Features:

• Supports new generation Intel 32nm 6-core processors
• Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
• Supports newest NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps
• 3X USB power delivery for greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices
• Supports the newest Intel Core i7 processors in socket LGA1366 with QPI 6.4 GT/s
• Revolution energy saving design with DES 2 featuring hardware based Dynamic 6-Gear switching
• Supports 3 channel DDR3 2100+ memory
• Scalable ability to both multi-way CrossFireX and SLI support for ultimate graphics performance
• Unique hardware control IC to provide more precision voltage control
• 100% 50,000 hour lifespan Japanese solid capacitors design
• Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection
• Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience
• Blu-ray playback outputs supported by high quality 108dB SNR ALC889 HD audio
• Compatible with Window 7 to deliver the best operation experience
• Meet European Union ErP(Energy-related Products) requirement










Specifications:

CPU
Support for an Intel Core i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
QPI
4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel X58 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel ICH10R
Memory
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 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Audio
Realtek ALC892 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for Dolby Home Theater
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN
1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) (Note 2)
(The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1) (Note 3)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface
South Bridge:
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for ATI CrossFireX/NVIDIA SLI technology
Technology (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots only.)
USB
Integrated in the South Bridge:
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
NEC 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 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6 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
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
iTE IT8720 chip
H/W Monitoring
System voltage detection
CPU/System/North Bridge temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4)
BIOS
2 x 16 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique 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 (Note 5)
Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2
Support for Smart 6
Support for Auto Green
Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Q-Share
Operating System
Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm




CPU Support